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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)

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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.

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This workshop will provide guidance to prospective PIs about how to develop their proposals to the U.S. National Science Foundation, and when funded, execute their project idea. Rather than describing specific programs across NSF and the kinds of proposal topics they may be interested in supporting, this workshop will focus on program-agnostic guidance for engineering education and other STEM education PIs in developing a competitive proposal, including how that proposal will be reviewed, how to interpret feedback after a proposal has been declined, and how to successfully carry out the research ... (continued)

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1. Dr. Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him)

   National Science Foundation

   Matthew Verleger is a Program Director at the National Science Foundation in the Engineering Education & Centers section of the Engineering Directorate. He is also a Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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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)

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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

   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, empow ... (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

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Workshop Presenters:
- Adriana Facundo, Director of the Micron Student Success Center, Boise State University - College of Engineering | Email: adrianafacundo@boisestate.edu

- Sienna George, Learning Experience (LX) Designer, Micron Student Success Center, Boise State University - College of Engineering | Email: siennageorge@boisestate.edu

- Expected Audience: This workshop is intended for engineering educators (early career and late), instructional and learning experience designers, and graduate teaching assistants who are motivated to design courses, curricula, and experiences that are enga ... (continued)

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1. Adriana Facundo

   Boise State University

   Adriana Facundo (she/her) is the Director of the Micron Student Success Center in the College of Engineering at Boise State University and a doctoral student in the Higher Education Leadership program at Colorado State University. She is originally from Michigan and attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI and received a Master of Arts in Higher Education Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She is Mexican-American and was a first-generation college student who grew up in a low-income household; her entire educational experience from kindergarten through her ... (continued)

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Engineering demands solutions that are not only technically robust but also responsive to stakeholder priorities and real-world contexts (ASEE, 2013; Kamp, 2016; Passow & Passow, 2017; Palmer et al., 2011; Ro et al., 2015). Yet crowded syllabi, student resistance to non-technical material, and competing instructor demands often limit attention to social and contextual analysis in engineering and design programs (Lattuca et al., 2020; Riley, 2008).
This interactive workshop equips engineering and design educators to integrate sociotechnical thinking into existing courses. Drawing on a new ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Steve J. Skerlos

   University of Michigan

   J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professor of Manufacturing and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering; Faculty Director, Center for Socially Engaged Engineering and Design.
   Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). Scholar in sustainable design and technology applications in product design, manufacturing, and water reuse.

2. Dr. Shanna R. Daly

   University of Michigan

   Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Education Research
   B.E. in Chemical Engineering (University of Dayton); Ph.D. in Engineering Education (Purdue University). Research focuses on front-end design practices, creativity, and social aspects of engineering work.

3. Charlie Michaels

   University of Michigan

   Managing Director, C-SED; Lecturer in Design Science
   Leads experiential learning programs, including C-SED’s fieldwork course placing students with global partner organizations. Works with faculty to build socially engaged design thinking into curricula.

4. Dr. Erika Mosyjowski

   University of Michigan

   Assistant Research Scientist, Lead Research and Assessment Strategist, C-SED
   Researches faculty adoption and effectiveness of pedagogies integrating social and technical elements in engineering education; studies faculty and student experiences with socially engaged engineering topics.

5. Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza

   University of Michigan

   Assistant Director for Experiential Learning, Center for Socially Engaged Design (C-SED)
   Supports the development and revision of socially engaged engineering content, builds and supports educational initiatives for faculty and students, and co-facilitates training and support for C-SED’s graduate student facilitators.

6. Dr. Sara L. Hoffman

   University of Michigan

   Assistant Director of Educational Content and Research Integration, C-SED
   Leads development of socially engaged engineering and design case studies and lesson plans, collaborates with faculty across disciplines, and oversees content research and writing.

7. Laura Elizabeth Bland

   University of Michigan

   Case Writer and Learning Experience Designer, C-SED
   In collaboration with faculty, researches and develops customized classroom content on contemporary and historical engineering cases in alignment with course objectives.

Session Description

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This workshop aims to address a common challenge of engineering instructors: engaging students. If students can make connections between technical content and their future careers, engagement may increase for career-minded students. Podcasts are a popular and non-traditional platform for delivering information that can align engineering courses and popular modalities of learning information and storytelling. Podcasts can be used to deliver technical or career-related content in a Q&A format, which may be a supplement or possibly more engaging than lectures or traditional presentations. De ... (continued)

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1. Prof. Holly M Golecki

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Holly Golecki is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She is co-host of the podcast, SIIP & Share.

2. Wayne L Chang

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Wayne Chang, PhD is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Wayne is a co-PI of the Grainger Podcasting Project.

3. Dr. Blake Everett Johnson

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Blake Johnson is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Blake is co-host of the SIIP & Share podcast and co-PI of the Grainger Podcasting Project.

4. Natalie Mishael Taylor

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Natalie Taylor is a PhD student in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Natalie is an editor on the SIIP & Share podcast.

5. Mr. Saadeddine Shehab

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Saadeddine (Saad) Shehab is the Director of Assessment at the Siebel Center for Design at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Saad is a co-PI of the Grainger Podcasting Project.

6. Colleen King

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Colleen King is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism in the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Colleen is a co-PI of the Grainger Podcasting Project and producer on the SIIP & Share podcast.

7. Dr. Ashleigh Wright

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Ashleigh Wright is the Director of the IDEA Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Ashleigh is a co-host of the SIIP & Share podcast and co-PI of the Grainger Podcasting Project.

Session Description

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In the past few years, industry has become increasingly demanding that our students be career-ready when entering the workforce. These skills include productive communication, the ability to be a good teammate, and taking initiative. Where might we begin to think about joining these skills to our curriculum both as integration and as a stand alone commitment? In this workshop, participants will co-create with the facilitators a set of skills and characteristics that are crucial for professional engineering success but are often overlooked by our standard curriculum. Once set, the group will build ... (continued)

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1. Aris Benjamin Winger

   Material Curiosity

   Dr. Aris Winger is an associate professor of Mathematics at Georgia Gwinnett College. His work in the past years has focused on making sure those who seek careers in STEM have the best opportunities to do so. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Association of Mathematicians.

2. Kyle Clark

   Dr. Kyle Clark is the founder of Material Curiosity. A materials and process development engineer with 10+ years of experience, he has driven scalable manufacturing innovations across the electronics and biotech industries. He has successfully transformed lab scale operations into automated manufacturing workflows, helping transform processes from conceptual processes to full-scale industrial operations. His goal with Material Curiosity is to narrow the gap between what is taught in academics and what is expected in industry.

3. Cooper Whiteleather

   Material Curiosity

   Cooper Whiteleather is a materials engineer focused on curiosity-driven experimentation and sustainable design. His work bridges biology, engineering, and hands-on learning, from characterizing emerging fungal materials to mentoring undergraduate researchers in applied projects. He is especially interested in how thoughtful process design and collaborative, student-centered research environments can make innovative materials more accessible. Cooper is motivated by teaching, community building, and supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers.

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Formative feedback is central to enhancing teaching by allowing educators to gather information about students’ needs and to gain insights on whether their teaching strategies and innovations are having the intended impact. This workshop introduces students-as-partners (SAP) programs that pair faculty with trained student consultants who provide formative feedback after engaging in robust data gathering and analysis activities around teaching effectiveness (e.g., class observations, reviewing materials). Because students are experts in experiencing learning within and outside of courses, they can ... (continued)

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1. Jessica C Hill

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   Dr. Jessica C. Hill is Associate Professor of Psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where she also serves as Director of the Morgan Teaching & Learning Center. A cognitive developmentalist by training, Dr. Hill’s work bridges the science of human learning with the practice of inclusive, evidence-based pedagogy in STEM and interdisciplinary contexts. She co-teaches WPI’s graduate-level course Foundations of Scientific Teaching and Pedagogy, preparing future faculty to design instruction grounded in cognitive science and educational research.

   Her most recent scholarship focuse ... (continued)

2. Dr. Shamsnaz Virani Bhada

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   As a systems engineer I view optimizing engineering endeavors as going beyond algorithmic optimization to include a humanitarian mission, using systems engineering tools, patterns, techniques, methods, themes, and philosophies to do policy modeling, all with the common goal of mission success. While engineering tools have brought about much excellence and productivity, we haven't always applied these powerful tools to goals such as human diversity in engineering, or looking at the full human as a participant in the human workforce. I pursue these ideas across multiple dimensions, from researc ... (continued)

3. Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   I joined the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at WPI as a visiting assistant teaching professor for 2024/2025 academic year. I’m teaching organic laboratory, general chemistry laboratory, and experimental genetics engineering courses.

   With my training on inclusive teaching through the NSF ASPIRE Regional Collaborative Program (which aims to develop diverse STEM faculty for community colleges in Central MA) and experience in mentoring diverse groups of learners, my teaching approach is centered on student engagement and ownership. My teaching focuses on providing a welcoming, inclusive ... (continued)

4. Cody DiBonaventura

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   Cody is the Undergraduate Coordinator for WPI’s SCOPE program and has played a key role in shaping its development. Working closely with the director of the Morgan Teaching and Learning Center, Cody built the program’s framework and structure from the ground up. The foundation he raised ensured a strong start for the program’s mission to enhance teaching at WPI. By providing student-driven support for faculty, the program was created with the focus of enhancing the learning experience for the entire student community. With a background in management engineering, Cody applies leadership and organi ... (continued)

5. Raul Orduna Picon

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   Raúl teaches undergraduate courses in general chemistry and organic chemistry. His teaching approach focuses on making students aware of their heterogeneity of thinking, leveraging students’ cultural practices, and promoting equity and social justice through chemistry teaching. Raúl’s research focuses on exploring both student learning and teaching practices employing sociocultural approaches. He is interested in culturally relevant pedagogy, formative assessment, conceptual profile theory, and chemistry capital. Raúl's work has revealed the power of developing students’ multiple ways of thin ... (continued)

6. Eliana Panopio

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   Eliana is a Founding Member and Magnifier for WPI's SCOPE program, where she brings creativity, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Since joining the team, she has worked closely with faculty and fellow consultants to craft tailored feedback and in-classroom solutions, all with the goal of improving the student learning experience at WPI. From drafting movement layouts for lecture halls to managing class dynamics of varying sizes, Eliana plays a vital role in assessing a professor’s course to ensure it is both engaging and effective.

   With years of experience in custom ... (continued)

7. El Garner

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   El is a Founding Member and Magnifier for WPI's SCOPE program, focusing on partnering with faculty to strengthen their teaching practices. El contributes to refining course delivery and helping instructors create more engaging classroom experiences. With a background in aerospace engineering, El approaches challenges with precision, creativity, and a structured problem-solving lens to help drive innovation in teaching.

   Outside of SCOPE, El is passionate about music, training in Jiu Jitsu and boxing, and hiking around the Northeast. El brings a thoughtful and adaptable approach to working with faculty, helping to strengthen teaching practices and enrich the learning experience at WPI.

8. Emilio Burgos

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   Emilio Burgos is a Founding Member and Magnifier for WPI's SCOPE program and has remained deeply committed to its growth since its creation. Through close collaboration with his peers, Emilio’s strategic skills have repeatedly contributed to the program’s organization and growth. Motivated by a genuine desire to enhance the academic experience, he’s offered thoughtful advice and perspective to instructors on an interdisciplinary level-- drawing from both his personal experience and careful observation of student learning. With a background in Software Engineering, Emilio applies a combination ... (continued)

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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 doctoral candidate in 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

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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)

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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

Formerly The Division Mixer - The ASEE Annual Conference Community Mixer is an informal networking event held as part of the ASEE Annual Conference. This mixer is designed to bring together members of different divisions, committees, sections & zones within ASEE, allowing them to interact, collaborate, and share ideas in a relaxed and social setting.

Session Description

Exhibit Hall Open & Poster Viewing

Session Description

Exhibit Hall Opening, Taste of the Town & Welcome Reception

Session Description

Come hang out with your pals (or soon-to-be new pals) in the Chemical Engineering Division! There will be board and card games brought by the moderators but feel free to bring your board games to share. Regardless, show up to play and network with other members of the Chemical Engineering Division! Note: While this session is hosted by the ChE Division, we welcome other division members to join the fun and networking.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Chris Barr and Dr. Janie Brennan

Session Description

After the division mixer, join us for ice cream and informal networking time with the membership and leadership of the Faculty Development Division.

For those interested in: New Members

Session Description

TBD

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

Session Description

Free ticketed event

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk

Speakers

1. Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk

   Rowan University

   Kaitlin Mallouk is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Her scholarship focuses on first-year engineering, faculty development, and integrating an entrepreneurial mindset into engineering curricula.

2. Dr. J. Blake Hylton

   Ohio Northern University

   Blake Hylton is Associate Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University. His work centers on first-year engineering programs, entrepreneurial mindset integration, and building communities of practice among engineering educators.

3. Dr. Jack Bringardner

   Colorado School of Mines

   Jack Bringardner is a Teaching Professor in Engineering, Design, and Society at Colorado School of Mines. He is recognized for his leadership in first-year engineering and for advancing entrepreneurial mindset through curricular innovation and faculty engagement initiatives.

4. Dr. Krista M Kecskemety

   The Ohio State University

   Krista Kecskemety is Associate Professor of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. Her research explores teaching and learning in engineering, faculty development, and the design of learning environments that promote curiosity and connection.

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