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Exhibit Hall Opening, Taste of the Town & Welcome Reception

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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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TBD

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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Free ticketed event

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 & Operations

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. Hamed Tabkhivayghan

   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

   Hamed Tabkhi is associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research focuses on advancing real-world artificial intelligence and computer vision to address critical social and community challenges. Dr. Tabkhi has secured over $6.5 million in federal and state research funding, including NSF Smart and Connected Communities and CIVIC Challenge awards. He works at the intersection of fundamental innovation in AI and computer vision to address uncertainty and the social and ethical challenges of real-world integration.

4. 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]
   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]
   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]
   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]
   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]
   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

Papers Presented

1. Using Gamification and Aquaponics to Enhance STEM Engagement and Sustainability Awareness [view paper]
   Ms. Linda Hargrove (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)

Papers Presented

1. (WIP) Teaching BME with ChatGPT: Integrating Generative AI into a Foundational Biomedical Engineering Course [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz (Duke University)


2. SHARE: A Constructivist Approach to Modular Course Design in an Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Tissue Mechanics Course [view paper]
   Ms. Victoria Rose Garza (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Teja Guda (The University of Texas at San Antonio)


3. SHARE: A Neural Network Learning Module Bridges Biology, Computation, and Aritifical Intelligence Literacy [view paper]
   Jennifer M Hatch (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))


4. SHARE: A Scaffolded Approach to Teaching First-Year Engineering Students How to Read Research Articles [view paper]
   Grace Hellen Ford (University of Virginia) and Dr. Brian P. Helmke (University of Virginia)


5. SHARE: Building Bioinspired Prototypes using LEGO SERIOUS PLAY [view paper]
   Dr. Charles Patrick Jr (Texas A&M University)


6. plus 30 more papers

Session Description

Want more opportunity to talk directly with presenters? Don't worry, this session isn't for serial mailers.

Papers Presented

1. Applying the See One, Do One, Teach One (SODOTO) Framework in Traditional and Laboratory-Based Chemical Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Caitlin Morris (University of Massachusetts Lowell) and Dr. Eric L. Maase (University of Massachusetts Lowell)


2. Enhancing Pipe and Diagram Processes with a Virtual Reality Simulation [view paper]
   Prof. Andrew L Vogel (The Ohio State University), Mandar Vinod Kathe (The Ohio State University), Dr. Sandra L. Furterer (The Ohio State University), and Prof. Brian Ritchie (The Ohio State University)


3. Fluidized Bed Low-Cost Desktop Learning Module (LCDM) with Heterogenous Catalytic Reaction [view paper]
   Faraz Rahimi (Washington State University) and Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie (Washington State University)


4. Teaching Sustainability Through Undergraduate Research and K12 Outreach [view paper]
   Dr. Tamara Floyd Smith (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Dr. Nathan Galinsky (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Dr. Gifty Osei-Prempeh (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Dr. Naresh Ramesh (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Nanette Marcum-Dietrich (Millersville University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Kenan Hatipoglu (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), and Steve Kerlin (Affiliation unknown)


5. Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering: Faculty Perspectives and Practices [view paper]
   Dr. Christy Wheeler West (Tennessee Technological University) and Dr. Joseph H Holles (New Mexico State University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Dr. Monica Palomo P.E.

Papers Presented

1. (WIP) Impact of Classroom Icebreaker Activities and Assessment Format on Students' Sense of Belonging, Teamwork, and Academic Competence [view paper]
   Dr. Song Wang (University of Hartford) and Jonathan Gordils (University of Hartford)


2. A Problem-solving Systems Approach to AI Education: Lifecycle Modules, Inter-Module Reasoning, and Values in Practice [view paper]
   Prof. Yichang (James) Tsai (Georgia Institute of Technology), Haolin Wang (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Shiwei Luo (Georgia Institute of Technology)


3. Case Study on the Use of Digital Media Assignments in an Undergraduate Engineering Course [view paper]
   Dr. Lindsay Ivey Burden (University of Virginia)


4. Crystal Vision: An Interactive Video Game for Engineering Materials [view paper]
   Nanzeeba Tabassum (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Jennifer R Amos (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Jacob Henschen (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Eric G Shaffer (Affiliation unknown), and Nishant Garg (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


5. Designing Learning Environments for Systems Engineering and Professional Skills Development in a 2nd-Year CEE Course [view paper]
   Dr. Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy (Georgia Institute of Technology)


6. plus 13 more papers

Papers Presented

1. Authentic Industry Simulation: A Role-Based Project-Centric Framework for Technology Education [view paper]
   Mr. Ivan Gappy (Excelsior College)


2. Psychometric AI Mapping of Engineering Outcomes: Supporting College–Industry Dialogue Between ABET Outcomes and Workforce Skills [view paper]
   Dr. Lilianny Virgüez (University of Florida), Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri (Public Corporation), and Dr. Debarati Basu (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach)

Session Description

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session
: AI Tools and Chatbots in Education
: Generative AI in CS and Engineering Coursework
: Computational Thinking and K-12 Computing
: Embedded Systems and Robotics Education
: Course Design, Pedagogy, and Hands-On Learning
: Assessment and Cognitive Engagement

Papers Presented

1. [Work-in-Progress]  The Impacts of Students’ GenAI Interactions on Their Social and Psychological Dynamics: Preliminary Findings from a Systematic Review in Engineering and Computing Education [view paper]
   Dr. Eunsil Lee (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York) and Ms. Erin Rowley (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)


2. Annotators Increased Research Career Interest After Participating in Human Labeling Tasks for AI/ML Research [view paper]
   Dr. Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome (University of Florida), Teresa Myrthil (University of Florida ), Alea Atkinson (University of Florida), Brent Allen Broaddus (University of Florida), Alina Zare (University of Florida), Diandra Ojo (University of Florida), Mahiboobe Ayesha Naikodi (University of Florida), Dinank Bista (University of Florida), YU-PENG CHEN (University of Florida), Kathryn A Stofer (University of Florida), and Lisa Anthony (University of Florida)


3. Effective Use of Generative AI for Reducing Knowledge Gap [view paper]
   John Yoo (Bradley University) and Dr. Se Jeong Yang (Bradley University)


4. WiP : Comparing Programming Interest/Perceptions with Cornerstone Project Modifications [view paper]
   Dr. James E. Lewis (University of Louisville), Dr. Nicholas Hawkins (University of Louisville), Dr. Brian Scott Robinson (University of Louisville), and Dr. Angela Thompson P.E. (University of Louisville)


5. WIP: A Virtual Teaching Assistant to Engage in Effective Pedagogical Methods [view paper]
   Dr. Jonathan Steffens (Washington State University), Prof. Narasimha Boddeti (Affiliation unknown), Yan Yan (Affiliation unknown), and Zijian Zhang (Washington State University)


6. plus 21 more papers

Papers Presented

1. Using Prelab Video Demonstrations to Improve Construction Management Undergraduate Students' Preparedness for Materials Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Pranshoo Solanki (Illinois State University) and Xi Hu (Illinois State University)

Session Description

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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

Papers Presented

1. A Multidisciplinary Joint Senior Design Project in Engineering and Computer Science [view paper]
   Dr. Lin Liu (Seattle Pacific University) and Jihoon Lim (Seattle Pacific University)


2. Experiential Learning for AI-Driven Robotics in Northeast Pennsylvania [view paper]
   Prof. Abas Sabouni (Wilkes University)


3. Repurposing Student-initiated Workshops for Interdisciplinary Engineering Challenges [view paper]
   Dr. LEI YANG (University of Hong Kong), Mr. Chun Kit Chan (University of Hong Kong), Mr. Ian Leong Ting Lo (The University of Hong Kong), Dr. Tien-Hsuan Wu (University of Hong Kong), and Prof. Chun Kit Chui (University of Hong Kong)


4. What Comes Next After Making GenAI Tools Available in Academic Makerspaces? [view paper]
   Prof. Chun Kit Chui (University of Hong Kong), Tien-Hsuan Wu (University of Hong Kong), and LEI YANG (University of Hong Kong)


5. Work-in-Progress: Alumni and Employer Perceptions of Workplace Preparedness in Graduates of a Co-Op-Based Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Ellen Patricia Thompson (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Jack Elliott (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and Dr. Darcie Christensen Christensen (Minnesota State University, Mankato)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Julian M Lippmann and Prof. Russell K. Marzette Jr.

Papers Presented

1. Case Study Introducing the Knowledge, Capabilities, Mindset Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Alexander Pagano (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


2. From Externally Regulated Participation to Intrinsic Motivation and Adaptability: The ICARE Pathway in Early-Year Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Yan Wei (University of Hong Kong), Mr. Junxiong Xu (University of Hong Kong), and Yiming Rong (Affiliation unknown)


3. Generative AI Use in a First-Year Engineering Design Course: Students’ Practices in Design Labs and MATLAB. [view paper]
   Ms. Emmanuella Obiageli Ejichukwu (University of Michigan - Dearborn) and Dr. DeLean Tolbert Smith (University of Michigan - Dearborn)


4. WIP: Engineering Entrepreneurial Mindset Through Informal Learning: A Case Study of EM Integration in Hackathons and Makeathons [view paper]
   Dr. Bhavana Kotla (The Ohio State University), Prof. Russell K. Marzette Jr. (The Ohio State University), Ms. Cal King (The Ohio State University), and Md Ulfat Tahsin (The Ohio State University)


5. Work In Progress: A Novel, Modular, Gaging System for Teaching Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing [view paper]
   Dr. Jaime Berez (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Zoette Francis (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)


6. plus 9 more papers

Papers Presented

1. [WIP] A Case Study of One Team’s Emergent but Unorthodox Collaboration Practices to Negotiate Ambiguity, Uncertainty, and Confusion in an Undergraduate Introductory Computing Course [view paper]
   Shirin Kuppusamy (Tufts University) and Dr. Milo Koretsky (Tufts University)


2. [Work-in-Progress] A Tool or a Friend? Investigating the Social and Psychological Influences of Students’ GenAI Interactions in the Context of Engineering Undergraduate Education [view paper]
   Dr. Eunsil Lee (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York) and Ms. MONICA ITZEL PEREZ (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)


3. A Mixed Methods Exploration of Ethics and Equity in Early-Career Engineering Practice [view paper]
   Chika Winnifred Agha (Colorado State University), Dr. Rebecca A Atadero P.E. (Colorado State University), and Dr. Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi (University of New Mexico)


4. A Mixed-Methods Approach to Compare General and Discipline-Specific Engineering Role Identity Development in Upper-Division Students [view paper]
   Dr. Cara Robertus (Cornell University), Prof. Allison Godwin (Cornell University), and Natasha G. Holmes (Cornell University)


5. A Systematic Review of Structural Equation Modeling Practices in Engineering Education [view paper]
   VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI (University of Georgia), Dr. Nathaniel Hunsu (The University of Georgia), Dr. Olanrewaju Paul Olaogun (Merrimack College), and ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE (University of Georgia)


6. plus 34 more papers

Papers Presented

1. (WIP) Using Design Choices to Engage an Entrepreneurial Mindset [view paper]
   Eunbyul Park (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Jonathon Kenneth Schuh (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Olga Mironenko (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Christopher D. Schmitz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Arijit Banerjee (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


2. Enhancing Student Learning through Simulation-Integrated Laboratories in Electrical Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Cyrus Habibi (University of Wisconsin - Platteville), Ms. Tina Alaei (Affiliation unknown), and Tyler M Masino (University of Wisconsin - Platteville)


3. Improving Students’ Learning Experiences in Undergraduate Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Yonghui Wang (Prairie View A&M University), Dr. Suxia Cui (Prairie View A&M University), Dr. Wei Zhan (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac (Texas A&M University)


4. Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Signals and Systems Education: Bridging Classical and Modern Approache [view paper]
   Yifan Wu (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)


5. Interactive Simulations to Support Student Intuition in Radio Frequency and Wireless Communications Concepts [view paper]
   Mr. Jackson Gregory Andrew (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Nicole P. Pitterson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University), Dr. Carl B Dietrich P.E. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Timothy J. Talty (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Nicholas F Polys (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Bettina Dahl (Aalborg University), Nishith D Tripathi (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Jonathan Black (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Harpreet S. Dhillon (Virginia Tech)


6. plus 10 more papers

Papers Presented

1. Work-in-Progress: A Holistic Energy Curriculum Redesign to Prepare Students for Emerging Global Energy Challenges [view paper]
   Dr. Mesude Bayrakci-Boz (James Madison University), Dr. Maria Papadakis (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Jonathan J. Miles (James Madison University), and Paul William Henriksen (James Madison University)

Session Description

General poster on topics related to engineering ethics

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

Moderated by

1. Jude Okolie

Papers Presented

1. [Work in Progress] A Framework for AI-Situated Ethical Reasoning in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Douglas Yung (Syracuse University)


2. Cultivating Resilience and Collaboration in a Foundational Computing Course [view paper]
   Dr. Rich Eva (Duke University), Dr. Alexandra Cooper Ph.D. (Duke University), Dr. Genevieve M Lipp (Duke University), Dr. Kip D. Coonley (Duke University), and Dr. Javier Pastorino (Duke University)


3. Developing Moral Agency through Coupled Ethical-Epistemic Analysis in Undergraduate Research [Research Paper, Engineering Ethics] [view paper]
   Dr. Caitlin A Grady (The George Washington University) and Sachi Nandurkar (The George Washington University)

Session Description

Poster session for ELD

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Amy G. Buhler and Robert B. Markum

Papers Presented

1. A Guide to Change Management Using the SARAH Model [view paper]
   Sara Kern (Pennsylvania State University), Sarah Barbrow (University of Michigan), Sarah Jane Dooley (Dalhousie University), Ms. Sarah E Lester (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Dr. Sarah Over (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University), and Sarah Weiss (University of Maryland College Park)


2. Bringing History to Life: Engaging the Campus through a Historical Mathematical Model Collection [view paper]
   Ms. Sarah G Park (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Karen Mortensen (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Eva Katrina White (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


3. Examining Accuracy in AI-Powered Metadata Extraction for Engineering Education Research [view paper]
   Mr. Joshua Owusu Ansah (Arizona State University), Dr. Brooke Charae Coley (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), and Monica Lynn Miles (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)