Moderated by

1. Jonathan N Davis Davis P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Experiential Learning in Agricultural Robotics and Controlled Environment Agriculture: Integrating FarmBot, Tower Garden, and Freight Farm Technologies [view paper]
   Dr. Madhumi Mitra Ph.D (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Mr. Jesu Raj Pandya (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Portia Aba Nkrumah (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), and Nabin Khadka (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)


2. Project based design in microfluidic modeling-- learning the basics of momentum and mass transport [view paper]
   Mary Machado (Wentworth Institute of Technology)


3. Food Waste to Hydroponic Nutrients via Anaerobic Digestion: a Student Scholar Model for Research Engagement [view paper]
   Dr. Jeremy C. Ferrell (Appalachian State University) and Jackson Hager (Appalachian State University)


4. Metacognitive Development Through Structured Reflection: A Case Study in Biological and Agricultural Engineering [view paper]
   Ms. Irene Magara (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Grace Panther (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Dr. Logan Andrew Perry (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


5. Threats to undergraduate student identity development in interdisciplinary undergraduate research settings [view paper]
   Ms. Vaishnavi Wagh (Pennsylvania State University), Samantha Splendido (Pennsylvania State University), and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This interactive networking event kicks off the Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) programming at the ASEE conference. The goal of this session is to develop connections and build community among educators in biomedical engineering. Join new and returning members of the BED community to exchange ideas and expand your professional network.

For those interested in: New Members

Session Description

It's electric! It's mathematical! It's virtual & computational tools in ChemE!

Moderated by

1. Dr. Carlos Landaverde Alvarado and Christopher Kurtis Russell

Papers Presented

1. Measuring spreadsheet skills: Engaging students through personalized formative and summative assessments [view paper]
   Prof. Matthew W Liberatore (Trine University)


2. Web-Based Digital Experiment in Chemical Engineering [view paper]
   Prof. John L. Falconer (University of Colorado Boulder), Drew Mathias Smith (University of Colorado Boulder), Venkata Sai Sanath Narayan Kavatooru (Affiliation unknown), David B. Thiessen (Washington State University), Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie (Washington State University), Riley Jackson Fosbre (Washington State University), Faraz Rahimi (Washington State University), Ankur Gupta (University of Colorado Boulder), and Prof. James W Medlin (University of Colorado Boulder)


3. Student-Driven Career-Focused Development of Computer Aided Design & Automation Engineering Skills [view paper]
   Dr. Jason R White (University of California, Davis), Maximus Claudio (University of California, Davis), Elana Galleon (University of California, Davis), Kyle Le (University of California, Davis), Calem Nist (University of California, Davis), Ethan Seutter (University of California, Davis), Steffanee Sue (University of California, Davis), and Emily Vong (University of California, Davis)


4. Integration of ChatGPT 4o in Teaching Chemical Engineering Process Analysis [view paper]
   Dr. Huan Gu (University of New Haven)


5. Impact of Virtual Reality Intervention on Word-Based Problem-Solving Skills in Chemical Engineering [view paper]
   Syahidah Mohd Khairi (University of Michigan), Riley Michael Garliauskas (University of Michigan), and Prof. Albert Tianxiang Liu (University of Michigan)

Session Description

Chemical engineering might be hard, but we still want to share the love and understand what barriers students or prospective students face.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Betul Bilgin and Dr. Gautom Kumar Das

Papers Presented

1. Flow Forward: Early Experiences Empowering High-Schoolers in Chemical Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Neha B. Raikar (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Dr. Fernando Mérida (University of Florida), and Tory Williams (University of Maryland Baltimore County)


2. Expanding Access to Engineering: A Compilation of Chemical Engineering Outreach Programs and Resources [view paper]
   Dr. Taryn Melkus Bayles (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. Joanne Kay Beckwith Maddock (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Betul Bilgin (University of Illinois at Chicago), Dr. Neha B. Raikar (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Dr. Leah Granger (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Dr. Amanda Portis Malefyt (Trine University)


3. Promoting classroom community and belonging using instructor trivia by faculty of various experience levels [view paper]
   Dr. Leah Granger (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Dr. Alexandra Easley (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Dr. Donald P. Visco Jr. (The University of Akron), and Dr. Matthew Cooper (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)


4. Mindset about the Chemical Engineering Major [view paper]
   Dr. Nagma Zerin (The Johns Hopkins University), Dr. Melo-Jean Yap (The Johns Hopkins University), Hexin Bi (The Johns Hopkins University), and Dr. Sakul Ratanalert (Columbia University in the City of New York)


5. Development of a Method to Understand How Students Navigate Confusion in a Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Studio [view paper]
   Harpreet Auby (Tufts University), Dr. Sandra Walter Huffman (Tufts University), and Dr. Milo Koretsky (Tufts University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Dr. Laura Doyle and Ms. Morgan R Broberg

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the Promise and Potential Pitfalls of AI in Structural Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Patricia Clayton (Wake Forest University)


2. Enhancing Self-Directed Learning with GenAI: A Freshman-Level Engineering Case Study [view paper]
   Tuan Duc Nguyen (Affiliation unknown) and Dr. Long Duy Nguyen P.E. (Florida Gulf Coast University)


3. Case Study: Using a Generative AI Assignment to Promote Verification and Conceptual Understanding in a Statics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Alyssa DeSimone (George Washington University)


4. An AI-Guided Study Workspace for Teaching Shear–Moment Diagrams (WIP) [view paper]
   Dr. Maria Jose Echeverria (California State University, Sacramento)


5. Student Successes and Struggles when Adopting Text-based AI Activities in Structural Design Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Ryan Solnosky (The Pennsylvania State University)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Shinae Jang P.E. and Elias Ali

Papers Presented

1. Innovation in Civil Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Col. Joel Sloan (U.S. Air Force Academy), Dr. Camilla M. Saviz P.E. (University of the Pacific), Dr. David A Saftner (University of Minnesota Duluth), Ms. Leslie Nolen CAE (American Society of Civil Engineers), Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), Dr. Tanya Kunberger P.E. (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown), Dr. Norb Delatte (Oklahoma State University), and Dr. Audra N. Morse P.E. (Michigan Technological University)


2. Lessons Learned in Leading Academic Transformation – A Case Study in Merging Programs to form a New Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering [view paper]
   Col. Phil Dacunto (United States Military Academy), Col. Scott M. Katalenich (United States Military Academy), and Matthew Baideme (United States Military Academy)


3. The Life Cycle of a Department Chair: Transitioning from Faculty to Chair and Beyond or Back [view paper]
   Dr. Audra N. Morse (Michigan Technological University), Dr. Camilla M. Saviz P.E. (University of the Pacific), Dr. Joel Sloan P.E. (United States Air Force Academy), Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), Dr. Norb Delatte (Oklahoma State University), Dr. David A Saftner (University of Minnesota Duluth), and Dr. Tanya Kunberger P.E. (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown)


4. Beyond Sentiment: [Artificially?] Intelligent Synthesis of Student Evaluation Narratives [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Retherford (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Dr. David A Saftner (University of Minnesota Duluth), Kun Zhang (University of Minnesota Duluth), and Abdullah Haroon (University of Minnesota Duluth)


5. (Case Study) Inspire Young Civil Engineers through Transportation & Civil Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students [view paper]
   Dr. Clara Fang (University of Hartford) and Dr. Song Wang (University of Hartford)

Session Description

Internships & capstone projects.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Papers Presented

1. AI Trends in Industry-Sponsored Capstone Design [view paper]
   Edward Latorre (University of Florida)


2. NC State Rural Works! [view paper]
   Dr. Jerome P. Lavelle (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Anna Mangum (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Dr. Matthew T. Stimpson (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)


3. Missing Links of the Industry Partnership Capstone for Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Nga Hin Ben Fong (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Dr. Patrick Brunese (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


4. From Perfectionism to Purpose: Integrating CliftonStrengths into Computing Capstone Courses to Foster Reflective and Career-Ready Engineers [view paper]
   Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond (Texas A&M University)

Session Description

Faculty AI Policies and Ethical Practice

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tejal Mulay

Papers Presented

1. When Can AI be Used Anyway? An Analysis of Engineering Faculty’s Generative AI Policies [view paper]
   Mr. Benjamin Edward Chaback (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Andrew Katz (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Mitchell Gerhardt (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


2. Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Plagiarism and "AI-giarism" [view paper]
   Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati), Christopher Allen Calhoun (University of Cincinnati), Aarohi Shah (University of Cincinnati), and Maria Malik (University of Cincinnati)


3. Responsible Use Cards for Students Evaluating AI Technologies [view paper]
   Charlotte Dungan (Mark Cuban Foundation)


4. Teaching the Transparent Machine: Leveraging XAI to Foster Ethical Awareness in AI-Driven Programming Education [view paper]
   Ms. Abiha Tahsin Chowdhury (Missouri State University) and Labiba Rahman (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))

Session Description

Student Use and Perceptions of Generative AI

Moderated by

1. Menaka Abraham

Papers Presented

1. Student Perceptions and Use of Generative AI Tools in Engineering and Computing Classes [view paper]
   Dr. Henry Griffith (Alamo Colleges District) and Dr. Heena Rathore (Texas State University)


2. University Students’ Engagement with Generative AI: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Academic Practices [view paper]
   Zepei Li (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Tomasz Kozlowski (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Ms. Meredith Blumthal (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Volodymyr Kindratenko (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Abdussalam Alawini (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)


3. Perceived Importance of Cognitive Skills Among Computing Students in the Era of AI [view paper]
   Dr. Neha Rani (University of Florida), Dr. Erta Cenko (University of Florida), and Ms. Laura Melissa Cruz Castro (University of Florida)


4. Integrating Generative AI Chatbots to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Xing Gao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Abdulrahman AlRabah (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Tomasz Kozlowski (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Volodymyr Kindratenko (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Abdussalam Alawini (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Session Description

Course Design and Engagement in Introductory Computing

Moderated by

1. Ivan Abraham

Papers Presented

1. Developing an Outcome-Based Attendance Policy for Introductory Computing Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Chris Bourke (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)


2. Flexible vs. Traditional Assignment Deadlines: Effects on Engineering Students’ Problem‑Solving in an Introduction to Programming Course [view paper]
   Dr. John Mendoza-Garcia (University of Florida) and Ms. Laura Melissa Cruz Castro (University of Florida)


3. Creating a Legally Accessible Programming Course: An Experience Report [view paper]
   Ms. Nadia Simone Jean Morrow (University of Florida), Jean Louis (University of Florida), and Dr. Juan E Gilbert (University of Florida)


4. Evaluating Cognitive Skill Development in CS Students Through Gamified Car Racing: A pilot study involving Active Learning in India [view paper]
   Dr. Divya Mohan (Department of Computing Technologies, School of Computing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, India-603203) and Dr. Bhuvana Gopal (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)

Papers Presented

1. AI in Construction Education Programs: Addressing Accessibility and Reliability through a Comparative Case Study [view paper]
   Luciana Debs (Texas State University), Dr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E. (Texas State University), and Alex Souza (Affiliation unknown)


2. Artificial Intelligence in Construction Education: Perspectives from Practitioners, Faculty and Students [view paper]
   Ms. Binita Acharya (Colorado State University), Dr. Mehmet Egemen Ozbek (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Rebecca A Atadero P.E. (Colorado State University)


3. Case Studies for the incorporation of AI in Civil and Construction Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Souhail Elhouar PE (Bradley University) and Dr. Phuong Nguyen (South Dakota State University)


4. Generative Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Construction Management Education: A Bibliometric Literature Review (2015–2025) [view paper]
   Chika Winnifred Agha (Colorado State University) and Abigael Olatoyosi Oluniyi (Colorado State University)


5. Improving AI Literacy in Graduate Research Training: Integrating Prompt Engineering into Research Methods Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Ziyu Jin (Colorado State University), Elvis Adjei (Colorado State University), Dr. Vineeth Dharmapalan (University of Hawaii at Manoa), Dr. S M Jamil Uddin (Colorado State University), and Dr. Lisa L. Losada-Rojas (University of New Mexico)

Papers Presented

1. Bringing Conversations About Racial Equity to Construction Engineering Faculty Meetings [view paper]
   Prof. Meredith Kirkmann (University of Maine)


2. Supervisor role as a supportive other in US Construction Internships [view paper]
   Dr. Rachel Mosier (Oklahoma State University), Dr. Tulio Sulbaran (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Jared Michael Burgoon (Kansas State University), and Olugbenro Ogunrinde (Tarleton State University)


3. Digital Technologies in Construction Curriculum – Reshaping of Human Mindset and Professional Deliverance from Industry-Academia Collective Perspective [view paper]
   Dr. Rizwan U Farooqui (Mississippi State University), Abid Hassan (Mississippi State University), and Mohammad Khalid (Mississippi State University)


4. Why Engineering Students Turn to ChatGPT for Emotional Help: Triggers, Motivations, and Desired Features in High-Stress Academic Settings [view paper]
   Dr. Rizwan U Farooqui (Mississippi State University), Abid Hassan (Mississippi State University), Dr. Muhammad Umer (University of West Florida), and Dr. George D Ford (Mississippi State University)


5. Using the Delphi Method to Identify Causes of High Suicide Rates among Construction Workers [view paper]
   Ms. Lisa Renia Brown (Affiliation unknown), Dr. He Wen (Indiana State University), Dr. Charmaine Mullins Jaime (Indiana State University), Andy Perry (Indiana State University), and Wesley Bedwell (Indiana State University)

Session Description

Pedagogy for engineering students

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Papers Presented

1. Teaching at the Teachable Moment Using Asynchronous Videos Combined With Live Interactions [view paper]
   Angelica Solano Salgado (University of South Florida), Scott Jeffree Bartlett (University of South Florida), Anway S. Pimpalkar (Johns Hopkins University), Jeremy Brown (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Kyle B Reed (University of South Florida)


2. The Psychology of Engineering Students: Implications for Education Innovation [view paper]
   Ms. Emily Barrow (Roger Williams University), Fiene Kalski (Roger Williams University), Shaghayegh Kurzinski (Roger Williams University), and Issa Ramaji (Roger Williams University)


3. Using Generative AI to Augment & Adapt A Flagship In-person Course into Asynchronous formats- A Case Study [view paper]
   Dr. Wei Lu (Texas A&M University)


4. WIP: Preliminary Evaluation of the First Iteration of an Interactive Online Pedagogy Course for Microscopy Trainers [view paper]
   Ms. Rhonda Reigers Powell (Clemson University), Alexandra Claire Harding (Affiliation unknown), Maria Isabella Sanchez Bedoya (Clemson University), Sylvie Le Guyader (Karolinska Institute), and Dr. D. Matthew Boyer (Clemson University)

Session Description

Are you hoping to be selected as a grant reviewer this coming academic year? Are you hoping to submit a STEM-related education proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation and would like to know how reviewers are prepped to review proposals? Please join us for an active special session on how to prepare yourself to volunteer as a reviewer on STEM education-related grants, review the required agency-wide pre-panel training (required annually of NSF reviewers), learn about the NSF merit review criteria, develop a tool to help match proposal structure with merit review criteria (and consider wh ... (continued)

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. Dr. Alice L. Pawley, Dr. Narcrisha Norman, Dr. Lulu Sun, Amy Wilson-Lopez, Dr. Margret Hjalmarson, Dr. Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him), and Dr. Olga Pierrakos

Speaker

1. Kathleen Ehm

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Kathleen Ehm is a Program Director in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). She primarily works with the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) and Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) programs. Dr. Ehm comes to the NSF on detail from her home institution of Stony Brook University where she is Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs in the Graduate School. In this role, she oversees Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development, including research training initiatives, external scholarship and fellowship advising, ... (continued)

Session Description

Join us to gather and connect on the Cooperative Experiential Education Division.

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

Session Description

This session covers AI agents that prompt design justifications, language models in software design thinking, AI-supported systems engineering for client projects, and model-based documentation for capstone teams. Classroom pilots and student reflections consider how AI can shift attention from technical tasks toward architectural design and requirements auditing. The work treats AI as a design partner and focuses on decision-making, decision traceability, model-centered communication, and project verification in engineering design education.

Papers Presented

1. How LLM-Based Agents Shape Engineering Design Thinking: A Qualitative Study with Undergraduate Software Engineering Students [view paper]
   Liuying Gong (Zhejiang University)


2. Promoting Design Thinking, Energy Science Learning, and Economic Decision-Making Through AI-Supported Simulation-Based Design [view paper]
   Julian Dario Romero (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Prof. Alejandra J. Magana (Purdue University ), Dr. Brittany Newell (Purdue University), and Devon Pessler (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))


3. AI-Supported Systems Engineering: A Proposed Undergraduate Course Design with Client-Based Projects [view paper]
   Dr. Maryam Heidaripour (University of the Pacific)


4. Streamlining Industry-Sponsored Capstone Documentation with MBSE: Enabling Architecture Trade Studies and Early System Level Simulation [view paper]
   Dr. Pallavi Singh (University of North Florida), Luis Miguel Quevedo (University of South Florida), Joel Howell (University of South Florida), Dr. Chung Seop Jeong (University of South Florida), and Dr. Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E. (University of South Florida)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Leonardo A. Bueno and Dr. Lorena S. Grundy

Papers Presented

1. Operationalizing Instructional Complexity for the Curriculum Complexity Methodology: Rubric Development [view paper]
   Elizabeth Anne Dudley (Affiliation unknown) and Dr. Jessica R Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


2. An Industry-Academia Collaborative Approach to Curriculum Design: Adaptation to the Modified Delphi Method Process in Manufacturing Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Marialice Mastronardi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Rebecca E Zubajlo (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Caroline Finn (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Dr. John Liu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)


3. Building a Methodology to Connect Course Design with Student Outcomes: A Framework for Engineering Education [view paper]
   Jobin Varughese (Texas A&M University), Dr. Gibin Raju (Texas A&M University), Dr. Yeonji Jung (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Sunay Palsole (Texas A&M University)


4. Different Perspectives for Quantifying Curriculum Complexity in Engineering Education Using a Newly Developed R Package [view paper]
   Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati) and Olivia Ryan (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


5. Ten Years of Continuous Improvement: A Retrospective Case Study [view paper]
   Dr. Anastasia Marie Rynearson (Campbell University), Dr. Michele Miller (Campbell University), Dr. Lee Kemp Rynearson (Campbell University), and Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter (Campbell University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Margaret Blackie and Erin Johnson

Papers Presented

1. The Conversation Toward Single-Case Study Research for Engineering Workforce Development [view paper]
   Mr. Foeday Zinnah (Utah State University), Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E. (Utah State University), Mr. Rifatul Islam Himel (Utah State University), and Mr. Abdul Wasay Khan Laghari (Utah State University)


2. How do I know if I achieved theoretical saturation? A reflective examination of constructivist grounded theory studies [view paper]
   Stephanie Adams (Oregon State University), Kyle Shanachilubwa (The University of Georgia), Dr. James L. Huff (University of Georgia), and Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E. (Oregon State University)


3. Refining the LITES Codebook Using a Discussion and Consensus-based Approach [view paper]
   Anu Singh (The Ohio State University), Dr. Elif Miskioglu (Bucknell University), Dr. Kaela M Martin (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), and Dr. Adam R Carberry (The Ohio State University)


4. Enhancing Reflexivity in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methodological Approach for Studying Engineering Students [view paper]
   Caroline Lubbe (University of Florida) and Dr. Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez (University of Florida)

Session Description

Gamification, Debugging, and Interactive Learning Tools

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ahmed Dallal and Lakshmi Raju

Papers Presented

1. Assessing the Impact of Structured Debugging Instruction in Digital Logic Design [view paper]
   Callaghan Wickham (University of Virginia), Dr. Todd DeLong (University of Virginia), Dr. George Prpich (University of Virginia), and Dr. Caroline Crockett (University of Virginia)


2. Empowering Student Agency and Engagement through Gamified Debugging and Flexible Assessment Design in Introductory Programming [view paper]
   Ekincan Ufuktepe (University of Missouri-Columbia), Deniz Kavzak Ufuktepe (University of Missouri - Columbia), and James Ries (University of Missouri - Columbia)


3. Using CATE, the “Circuit Analysis Tool for Education,” To Facilitate and Complement Peer Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Fred W DePiero (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo / Allan Hancock College), Dr. K. Clay McKell (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), and Prof. Dominic J Dal Bello (Allan Hancock College)


4. Leveling Up Learning: Assessing the Impact of Gamification on Student Performance and Perception in an Electrical Engineering Linear Circuits Course [view paper]
   Dr. Ahmed Dallal (University of Pittsburgh)


5. Active Learning with an LLM Peer in K12 STEM [view paper]
   Mr. Chengzhang Zhu (Rowan University) and Dr. Ying Tang (Rowan University)

Session Description

Generative AI Assistants and LLM-Supported Learning

Moderated by

1. Wenbing Zhao and Dr. Umar Iqbal

Papers Presented

1. WIP: Leveraging Large Language Models to Foster Metacognition and Active Learning in Computer Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Lei Zhang (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Dr. Weiwei Zhu Stone (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Victor Hsia (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Lizhou Cao (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), and Liang Zhang (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)


2. Work-in-Progress: PiazzaPlus–Enhancing Piazza Search with Semantic Matching [view paper]
   Ibraheem El Sheikha (University of Toronto) and Salma Emara (University of Toronto)


3. WIP: Evaluating a Course-Specific AI Assistant to Support Learning in an Electromagnetics Course [view paper]
   Prof. Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Juan Alvarez (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Olga Mironenko (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Prof. Xu Chen (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)


4. Integrating AI Tools into Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses for Student Learning and Industry Readiness [view paper]
   Dr. Seunghyun Chun (California Baptist University), Dr. John Butler (California Baptist University), Jounsup Park (California Baptist University), and Emmanuel Stimphil (California Baptist University)


5. Work-In-Progress: Development of an Solid State Devices and Materials Novice Chatbot to Improve Critical Thinking [view paper]
   Vignesh Balasundaram Sathiya Devi (Columbia University in the City of New York) and Dr. Christopher V.H.-H. Chen (Columbia University)

Session Description

This panel offers an opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders working at the intersection of data science and the energy field. Bringing together perspectives from research and practice across solar, nuclear, grid systems, storage, materials, and policy, the discussion will highlight how data-driven methods inform discovery, operations, and decision-making throughout the energy ecosystem. The session is designed for graduate students, post-docs, and faculty seeking guidance on interdisciplinary academic paths and strategies for impactful work in this rapidly evolving area. Panelists wil ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Bala Maheswaran and Dr. Ilya Y. Grinberg

Speakers

1. Prof. Joaquin Carbonara

   SUNY Buffalo State University

   Director, Data Science and Analytics
   Professor, Mathematics

2. Prof. Saquib Ahmed

   SUNY Buffalo State University

   Associate Professor, Engineering Technology
   Founder and Director, Center for Integrated Studies in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Papers Presented

1. Reflecting with AI: Integrating Weekly AI Use Reflections to Foster Critical and Ethical AI Literacy in First-Year Engineering Design [view paper]
   Dr. Burcu Ozden (Pennsylvania State University) and Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden (Penn State Abington)


2. Personalized Pathways to Proficiency: Evaluating Canvas Mastery Path for Spatial Visualization Development in First-Year Engineering [view paper]
   Michael Keppert (Michigan Technological University), Dr. Amber Kemppainen (Michigan Technological University), and Dr. AJ Hamlin (Michigan Technological University)


3. Improving Clarity of Engineering Drawings Through Introduction of Manufacturing Processes in a First-Year CAD Design Course [view paper]
   Dr. Emily Larsen (Washington State University), Dr. Nandita Biswas (Washington State University), and Jonathan Steffens (Washington State University)


4. Implementing a curiosity-focused hands-on tolerancing activity in a first-year graphics course [view paper]
   Dr. Kellie M Halloran (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Dr. Keilin Jahnke (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
A networking activity and lunch.

Moderated by

1. Ms. Kari Kozak

Moderated by

1. Dr. Anne M Lucietto

Papers Presented

1. Due Dates are an Unavoidable Necessity: A Discussion on Strategic Deadline Policies [view paper]
   Dr. Troy Tonner (Purdue University Fort Wayne)


2. Integrating AI in Technical Courses: A Structured Approach to Developing Engineering Problem-Solving Skills [view paper]
   Dr. Ron Eaglin (Daytona State College)


3. Prudent AI Integration in Technical Decision-Making: A Case Study in Heat Pump Electrical Design [view paper]
   Robert Lee Gass (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Dr. Anne M Lucietto (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette)


4. Exploring Industry 4.0 with AI-Scaffolded Research and Photovoice Reflection [view paper]
   Dr. Tom Lucas (Purdue University) and Dr. Bhavana Kotla (The Ohio State University)


5. AI Education in a First-Year Seminar Course [view paper]
   Dr. Yanjun Yan (Western Carolina University), Krista Schmidt (Western Carolina University), Dr. Chaitanya Borra (Western Carolina University), and Gretchen Dietz (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Session Description

Curriculum and Course Design

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. Dr. George E Nasr and Karen Crofton

Papers Presented

1. Bridging Theory and Practice: A DRIPBL Model for Enhancing Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Experiential Learning in Engineering Curricula [view paper]
   Mrs. Rachna Nath (DRIPBL STEAM ANALYTICS), Sarah S Abboud (CSUSM, UCSD Ext., DRIPBL), and Prof. Sushma Kotru Dr. (The University of Alabama)


2. Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindset Through Simulation-Based Sustainable Design [view paper]
   Dr. Aparajita Jaiswal (EPICS, College of Engineering-Purdue University West Lafayette) and Dr. Tugba Karabiyik (George Mason University)


3. Encouraging Entrepreneurial Habits and Value Creation through Mastery-Based Learning in Project Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Mark Brinton (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Shannon M. Clancy (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Kurt M Degoede (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Tomas Estrada (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Judson Wagner (Elizabethtown College), Gwenyth Michelle Lottero (Elizabethtown College), Munia Kamal (Elizabethtown College), and Emmanuel Attah (Elizabethtown College)


4. From Design Intentions to Student Sensemaking: Entrepreneurial Mindset in an Experiential STEM Learning Environment [view paper]
   Miss Yun-Han Weng (The Ohio State University), Emily T Creamer (The Ohio State University), Jay Sayre (The Ohio State University), Joanna D. Gardner (The Ohio State University), and Matthew Judkins Mayhew (The Ohio State University)


5. Mastery meets mindset: Cultivating entrepreneurial mindset habits through mastery-based learning. [view paper]
   Dr. Joshua Gargac (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Kurt M Degoede (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College), Mark Brinton (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Rachel Horenstein (University of Denver), and Dr. Jiehong Liao (Florida Gulf Coast University)

Session Description

This session emphasizes the importance of effective communication and community engagement in environmental engineering. Presentations will showcase approaches for integrating stakeholder collaboration, public outreach, and interdisciplinary communication skills into the curriculum to better prepare students for real-world sustainability challenges.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Advocacy and Policy

Moderated by

1. Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E. and Dr. Fethiye Ozis P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Transcending Disciplinary Boundaries to Improve Life on the River: Expanding students' conceptual understanding through interdisciplinary engineering service learning approaches [view paper]
   Dr. Emily Tancredi-Brice Agbenyega (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Dr. William H Pennock (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Dr. Ashish D Borgaonkar (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Tristan Cunanan (New Jersey Institute of Technology), and Divija Gullapalli (Affiliation unknown)


2. Fostering Environmental Stewardship Through Sustainability Learning Projects in Civil and Environmental Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Dounia Elkhatib (United States Coast Guard Academy) and Dr. Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E. (United States Coast Guard Academy)


3. Reacting with Nature: A Community-Based Project in Sustainable Water Reuse for Undergraduate Engineering Education [view paper]
   Mr. Gabriel Azure Antonio Mendez-Sanders (Cornell University) and Coty Jen (Carnegie Mellon University)


4. Marketing of Campus Carbon Management: Ensuring Stakeholder Representation in Institutional Sustainability Solutions [view paper]
   Nathanael Huaixin Li (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


5. Work in Progress: Embedding Technical Communication into Project-Based Environmental Engineering Education—A Mixed-Methods Case Study of Co-Teaching [view paper]
   Matthew Baideme (United States Military Academy) and Dr. Jonathan M Adams (United States Military Academy)


6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Dr. Dominik May and Dr. Robby Sanders

Papers Presented

1. Navigating the Unseen: Readiness of Hands-on Labs for Visually Impaired Students [view paper]
   Dr. Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang (Illinois State University) and Ching Lun Chen (Illinois State University)


2. A workshop introducing and evaluating laboratory accessibility to improve engineering experience for students with physical disabilities [view paper]
   Natalie M Taylor (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Prof. Holly M Golecki (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


3. Integrating Arduino into Experimental-Centric Pedagogy: A Longitudinal Investigation of Motivation and Engagement in Civil and Transportation Engineering [view paper]
   Samuel Sola Akosile (Morgan State University), John Olawale Akosile (Morgan State University), Kehinde Omosor (Morgan State University), Abiola Olayinka Ajala (Morgan State University), and Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University)


4. Engineering Student Interest and Confidence in Experimentation: A Comparative Study Across Academic Ranks [view paper]
   Dr. Azadeh Bolhari (University of Colorado Boulder) and Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt P.E. (University of Colorado Boulder)


5. Building a First- and Second-Year Undergraduate Research Program in Engineering, Science, and Mathematics [view paper]
   Dr. Irene Reizman (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Adel Alhalawani (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Mitchel Daniel (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)