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Engineering educators today face a shared challenge: fostering an engineering student identity and belonging in increasingly complex learning environments. Research shows that students’ sense of belonging is one of the strongest predictors of persistence in engineering, with relational pedagogical practices—such as help-seeking support and feeling safe making mistakes—significantly improving retention and equity outcomes (Bahnson et al., 2025; Buckley et al., 2023). National trends further highlight a shift toward human-centered, inclusive, and relational pedagogies that position care, curiosity, ... (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)

2. Sienna Therese George

   Boise State University

   Sienna George is an intentionality architect, educator, and learning experience designer who believes institutional change begins with human connection. As Student Body President at Boise State University, she led student-driven initiatives that institutionalized both a campus food pantry and a consent education movement, experiences that shaped her commitment to redesigning systems from within. She later earned her MA in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego, where she studied the application of social enterprise models to higher education systems. Today, she serves as the Director ... (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 libr ... (continued)

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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.

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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. Despit ... (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 M 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.

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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. Graydon 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 supports instructional improvement by providing timely evidence of how students experience a course and whether teaching strategies are achieving intended learning outcomes. This workshop introduces students‑as‑partners (SAP) programs, in which faculty work with trained student consultants who gather and analyze formative data through classroom observations, review of course materials, and feedback analysis. The facilitators will be joined by student consultants from Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s SAP program. Drawing on faculty case studies, participants will examine how SA ... (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. Elliot 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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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.

Participant List:

1 ASEE Member Services and Campus Representatives Tim Manicom
2 ASEE Publications and Journals Eva Miller/ Nadia Kellem
3 ASEE National Awards Eva Miller
4 ASEE Funded Projects Shannon Koonce
5 ASEE Learning Alex Sharpe
6 Aer ... (continued)

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Exhibit Hall Open & Poster Viewing

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The Taste of the Town event is one of the conference's signature opening social gatherings. It features a networking-focused welcome reception that showcases local cuisine and culture while helping ASEE conference participants connect with one another at the start of the conference.

Meet Layne Riggs! Enter to Win a Signed Racing Jersey!

Layne Riggs is an American stock car racing driver from Bahama, North Carolina, and the son of former NASCAR driver Scott Riggs. He competes primarily in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and is considered one of NASCAR’s rising young talents.

His most n ... (continued)

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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

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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

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

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This informal session for academic leaders responsible for undergraduate education is an opportunity to engage in lively conversation and network. Cash bar. Sponsored by the University of Texas at Dallas.

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

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Moderated by

1. Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk and Dr. Andrew Charles Bartolini

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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Registration Open

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Free ticketed event
Sunrise yoga

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Quiet Room

No cell phones please

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MONDAY PLENARY

The ASEE Monday Plenary is a flagship session of the American Society for Engineering Education’s annual conference, designed to bring all attendees together for a shared, high-impact experience at the start of the week. This plenary features influential voices addressing pressing issues and emerging trends in engineering education.

The General Body Meeting will provide an update on ASEE HQ Activities and Operations

Featuring Keynote Panel:
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how students learn, how instructors teach, and how practitioners work, yet the gap between AI ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Christi L Patton Luks

Speakers

1. Dr. Jake Smithwick

   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

   Dr. Jake Smithwick is an Associate Professor in the Albert School of Construction at UNC Charlotte. His applied research focuses on facility performance benchmarking and workforce development, conducted in collaboration with organizations like IFMA, the National Academies, and the Associated Builders and Contractors, spanning more than 200,000 buildings. He recently developed a new graduate course on AI in construction and facilities management, served as Education Lead for IFMA’s AI in FM Working Group, and has delivered AI training programs for hundreds of construction, facility, and procuremen ... (continued)

2. Dr. Amirhossein Ghasemi

   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

   Dr. Ghasemi is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at UNC Charlotte and director of the THinC Lab. His research focuses on control, autonomy, robotics, human-machine systems, and intelligent transportation. Dr. Ghasemi is also active in engineering education innovation. He uses adaptive learning platforms to personalize learning in core mechanical engineering courses, such as System Dynamics, and to support students with different levels of preparation. His educational innovation efforts are supported by the National Science Foundation through an IUSE project ... (continued)

3. Dr. Robert P. Loweth

   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

   Robert P. Loweth (he/him) is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Office of Student Development and Success at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research explores how engineering students and practitioners approach early-stage engineering design activities such as problem definition, idea generation, and impact assessment. He also examines how engineering educational systems, ranging from classroom-level pedagogical practices to societal-level cultural norms, impact engineering students’ academic success and professional development. The goals of his research are 1) to develop t ... (continued)

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Advanced Registration Required

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Poster Viewing & Exhibit Hall Open

Papers Presented

1. Aviation Sustainability Education via Law and Policy Courses [view paper]
   BOARD # 1
   Trevor Simoneau (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach), Dr. Tyler Spence (Oklahoma State University), and Dr. Shantanu Gupta (Bowling Green State University)


2. Bringing Space to Classrooms: A Modified Hands-On CanSat Program for Promoting STEM Education and Career Aspirations [view paper]
   BOARD # 2
   Ms. Chanraksmey Lay (Bucknell University) and Dr. Jude Okolie (Bucknell University)


3. Evaluation of a Standards-Based Assessment for Electric Propulsion in Aviation Programs [view paper]
   BOARD # 3
   Dr. Tracy L Yother (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Prof. Mary E. Johnson Ph.D. (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette)


4. From Classroom Curiosity to Research Confidence: A Scaffolded Inquiry-Based Learning Framework to Engage Undergraduates in the Research Process [view paper]
   BOARD # 4
   Dr. Shantanu Gupta (Bowling Green State University) and Dr. Jacob Joshua Shila (Bowling Green State University)


5. Incorporating Real Aircraft Safety Data Projects into Aerospace and Aviation Education [view paper]
   BOARD # 5
   Prof. Mary E. Johnson Ph.D. (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Timothy Kipkoech Tanui (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette)


6. plus 7 more papers