Moderated by

1. Dr. Sara E Wilson and Dr. Rasim Guldiken

Papers Presented

1. Exploring Student Engagement with AI in a Mechatronics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Hope Leigh Weiss (California State University, Fullerton)


2. Design and Implementation of an AI Chatbot for a Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory Course [view paper]
   Shubha Majumder (Clemson University), Dr. Todd Schweisinger P.E. (Clemson University), Kevin Andrew Flynn (Clemson University), Douglas Byrd (Clemson University), and Prof. John Wagner (Clemson University)


3. From Textbook to Reality: AI‑Crafted Homework Narratives and Student Perceptions of Real-World Relevance [view paper]
   Dr. Rubaiya Murshed (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), Mr. Dario Ajdini (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), and Rojvan Dersim Duderi Karaer (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott)


4. AI in Teaching: Evaluating Open-Ended Projects Using an AI Chatbot [view paper]
   Osman Sayginer (Temple University)


5. Exploring the Impact of AI-Based Assistants on Student Learning in Engineering Courses: A Thermodynamics Case Study (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Zahra Pournorouz (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science))

Session Description

1. Eleven Years of Evidence: Evaluating Problem-Solving Recitations in Statics Instruction · Dr. Yufeng Hu P.E. presenting
2. Scaffolding for success: How interteaching pedagogy may level the playing field in a combined engineering statics and mechanics course · Steven Robert Woodruff presenting
3. A Survey of the Challenges Faced by Students when asked to Transfer Learning · Dr. Alexander John De Rosa presenting
4. How do Students Explain Their Errors in Free Body Diagrams?
5. Free-Body Diagrams as a Foundational Basis for Development: Student FBD performance as an early indicator of success in a Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics course · Jeffrey Schwicht presenting

Moderated by

1. Christine Float Goble and Dr. Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Eleven Years of Evidence: Evaluating Problem-Solving Recitations in Statics Instruction [view paper]
   Dr. Yufeng Hu (Western Michigan University), Dr. Javier Martin Montefort P.E. (Western Michigan University), and Dr. Matthew Cavalli P.E. (Western Michigan University)


2. Scaffolding for success: How interteaching pedagogy may level the playing field in a combined engineering statics and mechanics course [view paper]
   Dr. Steven Robert Woodruff (James Madison University) and Benjamin T Blankenship (James Madison University)


3. A Survey of the Challenges Faced by Students when asked to Transfer Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Alexander John De Rosa (University of Delaware)


4. How do Students Explain Their Errors in Free Body Diagrams? [view paper]
   Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Dr. Jean Carlos Batista Abreu (Elizabethtown College), and Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus)


5. Free-Body Diagrams as a Foundational Basis for Development: Student FBD performance as an early indicator of success in a Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics course [view paper]
   Capt. Jeffrey S. Schwicht (United States Military Academy) and Capt. Marshall James Kobylski (United States Military Academy)

Session Description

1. Integrating a Design Project into a Mechanics of Materials Course to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning
2. Vectors to Diagrams to Component Equations: A Step-by-Step Process to Draw and Use the Relative Velocity Diagram · Dr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi presenting
3. Launching Dynamics Students On a Trajectory of Kinematics Success
4. Conceptual Errors in Dynamics: A Rubric-Based Analysis of Long Form Solutions and Concept Inventory Performance · Dr. Julian Ly Davis presenting
5. The Rigid Body Dynamics Concept Inventory - Development and Initial Results

Moderated by

1. Dr. Scott F. Kiefer and Dr. Diana Arboleda

Papers Presented

1. Integrating a Design Project into a Mechanics of Materials Course to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Xiaobin Le (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Dr. Haifa Salman El-Sadi (Wentworth Institute of Technology)


2. Vectors to Diagrams to Component Equations: A Step-by-Step Process to Draw and Use the Relative Velocity Diagram [view paper]
   Dr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)


3. Launching Dynamics Students On a Trajectory of Kinematics Success [view paper]
   Mr. Jonathan D. Aurand (Dunwoody College of Technology) and Dr. Peter L. L. Walls (Dunwoody College of Technology)


4. Conceptual Errors in Dynamics: A Rubric-Based Analysis of Long Form Solutions and Concept Inventory Performance [view paper]
   Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana), Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida), and Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald (Michigan State University)


5. The Rigid Body Dynamics Concept Inventory - Development and Initial Results [view paper]
   Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald (Michigan State University), Dr. Brian P. Self (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida), Dr. Phillip Cornwell (United States Air Force Academy), and Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Roberta Rincon

Papers Presented

1. Cultivating Inclusive Excellence: Peer Mentoring for First-Generation Students in Engineering (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Mr. Terrance I Harris (Drexel University) and Dr. DeAnna Katey (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


2. Developing Co-design Workshops with Engineering Students and their Families to promote an Engineering Identity for First-generation Students (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Reina Howell (San Francisco State University), King David Collins (San Francisco State University), Elijah Kigoye (San Francisco State University), and Dr. Kenya Z. Mejia (San Francisco State University)


3. Enhancing Learning through Undergraduate Research: Insights from a First-Generation Student (Experience) [view paper]
   Dr. Cameron Robert Rusnak (West Virginia University Institute of Technology) and Allen John Rivas (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

This session covers presentations on experiences on robotics education, including courses, assessment, and curriculum

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mehrube Mehrubeoglu

Papers Presented

1. An Interdisciplinary Program in Human-Robot Interaction between Japan and the United States: Integrating Technical, User Centered Design, and Business Perspectives [view paper]
   Prof. John Raiti (University of Washington)


2. Development of a Mixed Reality Robotics Testing Environment [view paper]
   Ms. Haneen Hanoon (West Virginia University), Prof. Jason N. Gross (West Virginia University), Kulbhushan Komarraju (West Virginia University), and Xiangrui Wang (West Virginia University)


3. Development of an Advanced AI Laboratory Module for Deployment on an Edge IoT Device for a Targeted Application: Microplastics Classification [view paper]
   Dr. Mehrube Mehrubeoglu (Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi), Muhammad Ibrar (Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi), Dr. Lifford McLauchlan (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), and Dr. David Hicks (Affiliation unknown)


4. Learning Beyond the Classroom: Educational Impacts of a Long-Term Multidisciplinary Robotics Student Team [view paper]
   Dr. Anderson Harayashiki Moreira (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia), Miss Andressa Corrente Martins (Instituto Maua de Tecnologia), Alexandre Harayashiki Moreira (Affiliation unknown), and Fernando Silveira Madani ()


5. WORK-IN-PROGRESS: EVALUATING THE STAGED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW ROBOTICS ENGINEERING DEGREE [view paper]
   Dr. Nikhil Satyala (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Rachael Wagner (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Tareq Daher (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Raycelle C C Garcia (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Carl A. Nelson P.E. (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Evan Balleweg (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Dr. Mark R. Riley (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)

Session Description

Explores how artificial intelligence is transforming engineering education through virtual teaching assistants, personalized tutoring systems, and AI-assisted learning tools, while critically evaluating the reliability of large language models in academic contexts.

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. Sunila Akbar

Papers Presented

1. AI-Assisted Video Scaffolding in Construction Management Education: A Multi-Course Study [view paper]
   Ms. sharon brown (Wentworth Institute of Technology)


2. Assessing the Reliability of Large Language Models for Scientific Information Extraction [view paper]
   Luke Schneider (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Debalina Maitra (Kennesaw State University), Jing Zhao (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), and Dr. Jiawei Gong (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College)


3. AI-Driven Pedagogical Companions: Implementation and Assessment of Virtual Teaching Assistants in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Mr. Ranjan Das (University of California Merced), Siddaiah Yarra (University of California Merced), Francesco Danzi (University of California Merced), and Prof. Sachin Goyal (Affiliation unknown)


4. Problem Generation to Personalized Tutoring: Leveraging Generative AI and Knowledge Components in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Mr. Luciano Bermudez (University of California, Riverside)

Session Description

This session explores emerging practices in software engineering education, including equitable assessment, curriculum development, online instruction, and the impact of AI-assisted programming. The presentations highlight innovative strategies and research aimed at improving student learning, engagement, and outcomes in computing education.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Bruce R Maxim and Dr. Ahmed S. Khan

Papers Presented

1. Equitable Assessment in Capstone Projects: Combining Peer Review and AI-Driven Meeting Log Analysis. [view paper]
   Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne (National University), Dr. Alireza Farahani (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Peilin Fu (National University), and Dr. Lu Zhang (National University)


2. An Approach to Transitioning an In-Person Software Engineering Class to an Online Live Class using Institution Guidelines [view paper]
   Dr. Peter J Clarke (Florida International University), Dr. Cora Laydi Fernandez (Florida International University), Dr. Raquel Perez (Florida International University), Hagit Kornreich-Leshem (STEM Transformation Institute, Florida International University), Juan Pablo Sotomayor (Florida International University), and Trevor Cickovski (Florida International University)


3. Developing a Responsive Computer Science Program with a Collaborative Design Model [view paper]
   Dr. Nicole Anderson (Weber State University), Dr. Linda DuHadway (WSU), Dr. Kyle D Feuz (Weber State University), Dr. Richard Fry Fry (Weber State University), and Julie Christensen (Weber State University)


4. Direct Assessment Without Tears [view paper]
   Dr. Stephen T Frezza (Franciscan University of Steubenville) and Sarah M Bartsch (Franciscan University of Steubenville)


5. Who Benefits from AI-Assisted Programming? Revealing Hidden Variables Through an Intersectional Analysis of the Student Experience [view paper]
   Dr. Sri Yash Tadimalla (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Mary Lou Maher (University of Sydney)

Session Description

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Moderated by

1. Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano and Kabiru Adeseun Okegbenro

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the use of Generative AI for reliable qualitative coding: The Novice Experience [view paper]
   Ms. Melis Ozdemir (University of Virginia), Dr. Anne Marguerite McAlister (University of Virginia), and Mr. William Harry Keenan (University of Virginia)


2. How useful is gen AI really? A comparative study of gen AI tools for academic writing in engineering education [view paper]
   Briana Lavine (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Dr. Adrian Nat Gentry (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Dr. Kerrie A Douglas (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Hannah Kim (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


3. Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence to make the literature search process easier for new researchers [view paper]
   Mr. Jamael Chima Ajah (Rowan University) and Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison (Rowan University)


4. Leveraging Machine Learning Techniques to Evaluate Persistence in Engineering [view paper]
   Alexa Catherine Andershock (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Baker A. Martin (University of Tennessee at Knoxville), and Rachael Bevill Burns (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)


5. Predicting STEM Classroom Attrition Via Data Mining of Social Dynamics and Academic Metrics [view paper]
   James Squires (University of Georgia), Dr. Nicholas Young (University of Georgia), and Dr. Nandana Weliweriya (University of Georgia)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Shamsnaz Virani Bhada

Papers Presented

1. Assessing Student Growth in Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering Skills in an Online Learning Environment [view paper]
   Dr. Mark David Bedillion (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Laura Ochs Pottmeyer (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler (Texas State University), Lynn Kojtek (Carnegie Mellon University), Prof. Anahita Emami (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Cassandra M Birrenkott (South Dakota Mines), and Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology)


2. Bridging Reinforcement Learning Theory and Practice in Systems Engineering Education Through Simulation Environment Design [view paper]
   Srijana Raut (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Lingxiang Yun (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. Simon M. Hsiang P.E. (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)


3. WIP: Developing Systems Thinking through Internet of Things (IoT) Project-Based Learning in Electronics Education [view paper]
   Dr. Aziz Shekh-Abed (Ruppin Academic Center)


4. Evaluating and Refining Hands-On Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering Activities in Mechanical Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Lucas Ian Pierce (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology), Dr. Cassandra M Birrenkott (South Dakota Mines), Hannah Benes (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Annelise Larson (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Dr. Mark David Bedillion (Carnegie Mellon University), and Dr. Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler (Texas State University)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Sara C. Vick and Dr. Elizabeth Gross

Papers Presented

1. A History of Fabrication and Action: Reconceptualising Engineering Literacy and the Engineer’s Role [view paper]
   Charlotte Wang (UNSW Sydney), Prof. Robert Frank Care AM (UNSW Sydney), Dr. Ruth Margaret Fisher (University of New South Wales), Prof. Matthew Kearnes (UNSW Sydney), and Prof. Richard Stuetz (UNSW Sydney)


2. To Err is Human: Defining Engineering Judgment Through the Philosophy of Bernard Lonergan [view paper]
   Dr. Michael Robinson (Saint Vincent College)


3. Engineering needs a paradigm shift in values: becoming a planet serving profession [view paper]
   Dr. Thomas J. Siller (Colorado State University) and Dr. Gearold R. Johnson (Colorado State University)

Session Description

This session is for the participants of the Autonomous Golf ball retrieval competition to present how the team designed and built the autonomous robot for the competition.

Moderated by

1. Mr. Philip J. Regalbuto

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This panel will look at key shifts in the history of advancing and supporting academic women in engineering and science, to include the topics of women students, affinity and professional organizations, and institutional and national leadership roles, among others. In addition, this panel, all of whom are authors of the Springer Nature book “Women in Academia,” part of the Women in Engineering and Science book series, will also look at how our past informs the current status and provides potential guidance on addressing challenges and opportunities for the future.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter

Speakers

1. Dr. Olga Pierrakos

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Olga Pierrakos is currently a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and remains active with national leadership roles and research in higher education, engineering education, and healthcare innovation.

2. Dr. Beth M Holloway

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   Beth Holloway is the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Access and Success & Leah H. Jamieson Director of the Women In Engineering Program at Purdue University.

3. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón

   University of Florida

   Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón is Chair and Professor in the Department of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. A presidential awardee (PECASE), she has led multiple pioneering efforts in engineering education including multimodal methods in engineering education using sensor technologies and biophysiological tools, hidden curriculum, mentoring, active learning, professional identity, among others. She is a renowned national and international leader in engineering education research and practice earning her multiple accolades and honors ... (continued)

4. Dr. Donna M Riley

   University of New Mexico

   Donna Riley is Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing and Professor in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at The University of New Mexico. Before joining UNM, Riley was Kamyar Haghighi Head and Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. During her time at Purdue, she served as Director of Workforce Development for the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, a 10-year NSF-funded project developing research, education, innovation, and industrial ecosystems supporting the electric vehicle transition, integrating wireless and wired charging with transportation and electric utility systems.

5. Thea R Sahr

   Thea is Executive Director of DiscoverE working exclusively in STEM education. Eventually, the STEM acronym narrowed to engineering and a career was born. She has co-developed a PBS television and outreach campaign (Design Squad). She has led a national research project that helped change the way we present engineering to girls (Engineer Your Life). She has consolidated eight radically different websites into one cohesive destination for 400,000 visitors a year and shaped and implemented programs that reach 5.5 million people annually.

6. Kaitlyn N. Stormes

   University of Georgia

   Dr. Kaitlyn Stormes has served in several professional higher education roles in California, where she is from. In particular, she brings experience with institutional research, academic advising, program evaluation, and data management at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), and California Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt).

   Outside of academia, she lives in Athens with her husband (a PhD student at UGA) and their two cats. Coming from California, she loves the coast but she also enjoys traveling, doing yoga, and hiking.

7. Dr. Linda G. Blevins

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Linda G. Blevins retired in May 2025 as the Executive Leader of Knowledge Management Frameworks for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). From 2018-2022, she served as the Deputy Assistant Director and Acting Assistant Director of the Engineering Directorate at NSF, where she provided leadership and direction to the Directorate, which provides 40% of federal funding for basic research at academic institutions in engineering disciplines. Prior to joining NSF, Dr. Blevins served as a Senior Technical Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Director for Science Programs in the Department of E ... (continued)

8. Dr. Elizabeth Litzler

   University of Washington

   Elizabeth (Liz) Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology.

Session Description

Faculty promotion and tenure processes in academia shape outcomes for women in STEM, where bias in STEM persists. In higher education, this requires recruiting, retaining, and supporting women in engineering and graduate studies through mentorship, sponsorship, and near-peer group models that provide responsive psychosocial support. Grounded in expectancy-value theory, path analysis links self-efficacy, professional interest, and sense of belonging to student success and retention, informing faculty tenure decisions and interventions that close the gender gap and strengthen mentoring relationship ... (continued)

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jena Shafai Asgarpoor and Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza

Papers Presented

1. Silent Barriers: Gender Bias in STEM Faculty Evaluation and Promotion [view paper]
   Manar Yamany (West Virginia University), Dr. Jeffrey S. Carver (West Virginia University), Erin McHenry-Sorber (West Virginia University), and Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel (West Virginia University)


2. Critical Advice from Critical Voices: Intersectional Insights from Women Navigating Academia [view paper]
   Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder)


3. Mentoring Ecosystems to Recruit, Retain, and Advance Women in Technology [view paper]
   Mrs. Melissa Renee Casner (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Dr. Nancy L Lollar (Purdue University Polytechnic Institute-Columbus)


4. Pathways to STEM Interest among High School Girls: Insights from the Women in Science and Technology Conference in Biobío, Chile [view paper]
   Prof. Camila Zapata-Casabon (Universidad Andres Bello), Prof. Marcela Cárdenas (Universidad Andres Bello), and Prof. Maria Elena Truyol (Universidad Andres Bello)


5. Quantitative Analysis of Belonging and Self-Efficacy across Undergraduate Retention Programs (Full Paper - Practice Paper) [view paper]
   Lavanya Swaminathan (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

Formation of Socially Responsible Engineers Through Community Engagement.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Adithya Jayakumar

Papers Presented

1. Investigating the Impact of a 3D Modeling and Printing Workshop Designed for Blind and Low-Vision Students [Traditional Research Paper] [view paper]
   Mei-Lian Vader (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Krystal Yangmengzi Zhang (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Grace Hollenbach (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Emily Wingeart (University of Maryland Baltimore County), David Antol (Retired Harford Community College, Coordinator of Engineering Technology and Additive Manufacturing,), Ravi Kuber (University of Maryland Baltimore County), and Dr. Foad Hamidi (University of Maryland Baltimore County)


2. Engagement in Practices: Online Handbook for Engineering Research Center’s Best Practices for Pathways and Mentoring [view paper]
   Dr. Hwangbo Bae (University of Michigan) and Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa (University of Michigan)


3. Integrating Service-Learning with Sustainability Engineering to Broaden Student Learning Outcomes [view paper]
   Dr. Alyson Kim (University of California, Davis), Dr. Colleen Elizabeth Bronner (University of California, Davis), and Dr. Sarah Miller (University of California, Davis)


4. How Students View Social Change Through A Robotics Outreach Experience [view paper]
   Alejandra Noemi Vasquez (Tufts University), Trevion S Henderson (Tufts University), and Yara Zaza (Tufts University)


5. A new assessment for savior complex in humanitarian engineering project-based learning [view paper]
   Ogochukwu Elisha-Wigwe (University of Texas at Austin) and Dr. Anastasia M. Schauer (University of Texas at Austin)

Session Description

What does it truly mean to develop engineers who lead? This session brings together researchers and practitioners exploring how leadership, ethics, sustainability, and career readiness can be woven into engineering education — from classroom curricula to community-based models. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation about the gaps, innovations, and opportunities shaping the next generation of engineering leaders.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Moderated by

1. Mr. Michael Dailey

Papers Presented

1. Ethics and Engineering Leadership: A Utilitarian Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Brett Tallman (Texas Christian University)


2. Engineer of 2025? Leadership Without Foundation: Gaps in Education, Consensus, and Character Formation [view paper]
   Nika Ilieva (Duke University) and Dr. Cameron Michael Kim (Duke University)


3. Integrating Leadership Attributes into Environmental Engineering Education: A Framework for Developing Future Leaders in Sustainability and Public Service [view paper]
   Dr. George P. Korfiatis (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)), Prof. Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E. (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)), and Ms. Elizabeth O'Connell (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science))


4. Co-Curricula Innovation Helping Engineering Faculty Effortlessly Embed Career Education: A Work in Progress Practice Paper [view paper]
   Candice A. Kelly (Auburn University), Mrs. Jessica G Bowers (Auburn University), Dr. Russell Mailen (Auburn University), Charlie Wilder (Auburn University), and Jonathan N Davis Davis P.E. (Auburn University)


5. A community-based model for enhancing engineering practitioners' commitment to sustainability: Insights from initiation processes [view paper]
   Mr. Joseph Kroculick (Alvernia University and Winifred Connects, LLC)


6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Mr. Paul McMonigle and David Paul Harvie

Papers Presented

1. A Decade of Student Veteran Advocacy: Retrospection, Introspection, and Expectation of the Military Veterans Division [view paper]
   Dr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr (University of Tennessee, Space Institute), Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. David M. Feinauer P.E. (Virginia Military Institute)


2. Student Veteran Decision Points in Selecting Two Year or Four Year Engineering Degrees [view paper]
   Dr. Bradley J. Sottile (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston (The Pennsylvania State University)


3. Traditional Student Perceptions of Military Veterans Pursuing a Degree in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Bradley Joseph Sottile (The Pennsylvania State University)


4. Student Veteran and Service Member Participation in Undergraduate STEM Education: Descriptive Findings from a Systematic Scoping Review [view paper]
   Dr. Angela Minichiello (Utah State University), Emily Parry (Utah State University - Engineering Education), Hannah Wilkinson (Utah State University), Dr. Jack Elliott (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and Allison Miles (Utah State University)

Session Description

WIP Roundtable Session 1: Career Stages and Professional Transitions
Lightning talks + roundtable collaborative sessions to present and provide meaningful feedback to work-in-progress works.

Moderated by

1. Prof. Jill K Nelson

Papers Presented

1. Demystifying the Path to Academia: Launching an Interactive Platform for Graduate Students [view paper]
   Dr. Agnieszka Miguel (Seattle University) and Dr. Barbara E. Marino (Loyola Marymount University)


2. “Once you get tenure, it's a lot easier”: The impact of tenure on approaches to conflict in research teams [view paper]
   Danielle Vegas Lewis (), Lorna Treffert (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Dr. Courtney June Faber (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)


3. Building Community as a Prerequisite for Faculty Mentorship in a Liberal Arts Engineering College [view paper]
   Dr. Amal Kabalan (Bucknell University)


4. WIP: Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Assistants’ Reflections on Their Job Responsibilities and the Usefulness of Organizational Support Available to Them [view paper]
   Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Jutshi Agarwal (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Dr. Jeff Kastner (University of Cincinnati)


5. Benchmarking the Experiences of Teaching-Track Engineering Faculty: A Multi-Institutional Survey Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Stephanie Butler Velegol (The Pennsylvania State University) and Dr. Jennifer Robinson Glenn (Oklahoma State University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Papers Presented

1. Youth Leadership and Belonging in Technology-Rich Afterschool STEM Programs [view paper]
   Claire Mikulski (Affiliation unknown), Yi Zhi Zhang (Affiliation unknown), Annick M Manseau (Affiliation unknown), Mobina Beheshti (Affiliation unknown), Julia Wilder (Affiliation unknown), Sofia Ella Migon (Affiliation unknown), Asadullah Faqirzada (Affiliation unknown), Michael Kester (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Avneet Hira (Boston College)


2. Faculty Sensemaking in the Enactment of an Equity-Orientated Social Belonging Intervention in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Linda DeAngelo (University of Pittsburgh), Charlie Díaz (University of Pittsburgh), Samantha R Shaw (University of Pittsburgh), Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell (University of California, Irvine), and Prof. Allison Godwin (Cornell University)


3. Nevertheless, She Persisted: Pathways of Resilience and Equity in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Denisha Shonelle McPherson (National Society of Black Engineers/ Northeastern University)


4. Describing a Classroom Positionality Reflection for First-Year Engineering Coursework [view paper]
   Dr. Luke Roger Perreault (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) and Dr. Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds (Florida International University)

Session Description

ASEE’s “Greet the Stars! New Members and First Timers Orientation” is a welcoming session held at the Annual Conference specifically for new ASEE members and people attending the conference for the first time. It serves as an introduction to both the organization and the conference experience.

The session typically includes:

• An overview of ASEE’s mission, structure, divisions, and member benefits.

• A walkthrough of the conference program, highlighting plenaries, technical sessions, networking events, exhibits, and social activities.

• Guidance on navigating the conference venue and maki ... (continued)

Session Description

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) based applications is increasing across all engineering disciplines. In particular, the use of generative AI (GenAI) driven tools and applications such as ChatGPT, Dall-E, Midjourney, and Autodesk, has increased significantly in the past couple of years. Higher education needs to keep pace with this development to leverage these developments to conduct better research and training and, critically, to ensure that students are prepared to use these tools in their work and for lifelong learning. Within engineering education, GenAI is impacting how and what we ... (continued)

Session Description

Examines how institutions are building and evaluating undergraduate and graduate data science programs, from surveying existing degree structures and aligning with ABET requirements to scaffolded student onboarding experiences and the growing influence of Industry 5.0 and MLOps on curriculum priorities.

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

Moderated by

1. Paromita Nath and Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi

Papers Presented

1. Optimizing Feedback Loops in Adaptive Learning Systems: A Computational Model-Based Integration of Diagnostic Analytics and Cognitive Load Principles [view paper]
   Mr. Amirreza Mehrabi (Purdue Engineering Education), Dr. Jason W Morphew (Purdue University – West Lafayette), Breejha Sene Quezada (Purdue University), and Prof. N. Sanjay Rebello (Affiliation unknown)


2. In-Person Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Data Science: A Survey [view paper]
   Dr. Weiying Zhu (Metropolitan State University of Denver)


3. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 5.0 (DSAI 5.0) at Higher Education Institutes (HEIs): Bibliometric Analysis Captures a Shift Towards Society 5.0. [view paper]
   Dr. Sourojeet Chakraborty (Johns Hopkins University) and Daniela Galatro (University of Toronto)


4. A Multi-Method Comparative Analysis of Data Science Education and Industry Practice: Integrating MLOps and Operational Readiness into University Curriculum [view paper]
   Sakhi Aggrawal (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Revathi Kadari (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette)


5. AI as an Intern: A Curriculum Framework for Supervising Vibe Coding in Data Science Education [view paper]
   Dr. Irene Tsapara (National University), Danae Nikki Vassiliadis (University of Chicago), and Andrew D’Amico (Northwestern University)

Session Description

Features hands-on data science projects and open-source synthetic database generation tools for classroom use. This includes educational climate resilience datasets, Formula 1 reliability analytics, AI co-mentored financial forecasting projects with high school students, and a machine learning framework for understanding tele-health adoption disparities in under-served communities.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. and Prof. Gregory L. Heileman

Papers Presented

1. RelSim: A Process-Based Synthetic Relational Database Generator for Engineering Education [view paper]
   Yan Fang (University of Southern California), Dr. Bruce Wilcox (University of Southern California), and Firas K Elshaer (Affiliation unknown)


2. HINT: An Educational Dataset of U.S. East Coast Hurricanes and Tide Gauge Data for Climate Resilience [view paper]
   Dr. Thabet Kacem (University of the District of Columbia) and Dr. Bryan James Higgs (University of the District of Columbia)


3. Data-Driven Visualization of Reliability and Race Performance in Formula 1 [view paper]
   Mr. Murtuza Shabbir Lemonwala (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), Ms. Kayla D. Taylor (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), Caroline Howard (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach), and Brock Edward Decker (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach)


4. Human-AI Co-Mentorship in Project-Based Learning: A Case Study in Financial Forecasting [view paper]
   Freyaa Chawla (Affiliation unknown), Ahan Chawla (University of Notre Dame), Rishi Singh (Affiliation unknown), Joe Germino (Affiliation unknown), and Mr. Grigorii Khvatskii (University of Notre Dame)


5. MACHINE LEARNING APPROACHES TO FORECAST HOUSEHOLD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION: A DATA GROUNDED FRAMEWORK [view paper]
   Samuel Fakolade (Morgan State University), Ms. Obiageli Gertrude Adaku Nwachukwu (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi (Morgan State University), Olorunfunmi Samuel Shobowale (Morgan State University), and Russel Patrick Chanza (Morgan State University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

The proposed distinguished panel brings together the powerful voices of women of color who are transforming STEM education through stewardship, leadership, and advocacy. Anchored in the forthcoming book Partner and Leverage: Stories of Stewardship and Leadership from Women of Color in Engineering and Computing, the session explores strategic partnerships, mentorship models, and leadership practices that drive inclusive excellence in engineering and computing.

Throughout history, women of color leaders have spearheaded large-scale transformations in the makeup of STEM higher education (McGee et a ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Stephanie G. Adams

   University of Texas at Dallas

   Dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair
   An accomplished scholar and educator, Dr. Adams serves as a catalyst for change in engineering education. Her research emphasizes student engagement and the importance of diversity within academic environments.

2. Stephanie L Evans Wemusa

   Professor of Black Women's Studies (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies & African American Studies); Former Director, the Institute for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   In her research, Dr. Evans centers Black women’s intellectual history, mental health, and wellness, and she is a prolific author and editor of works exploring memoir, social justice, and empowerment education.

3. Christy Pichichero

   George Mason University

   Associate Professor of History, French, and African and African American Studies; Director of Faculty Diversity in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. A public intellectual and award-winning scholar, Pichichero combines her expertise in research with her dedication to fostering supportive communities for underrepresented groups. Her interdisciplinary work explores race, empire, war, and the African diaspora through the lens of early modern French history, critical theory, and inclusive pedagogy.

4. Shirley Malcom

   American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

   Senior Advisor and Director of the SEA Change Initiative
   As a prominent figure in STEM education, Dr. Malcom has championed diversity in STEM, co-authored the landmark report The Double Bind, and served on influential boards including the National Science Board and President Clinton’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Session Description

Annual business meeting for Commission for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This meeting will introduce new officers, share program status, and receive member feedback. All are welcome to attend to learn about CDEI and opportunities to become involved!

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Session Description

The Charlotte Super Fab Lab uses accessible molding and digital manufacturing workflows to expose undergraduate engineering students to authentic design-to-manufacturing experiences through iterative tooling, manufacturability testing, and production-oriented engineering. This hands-on workshop demonstrates how molding techniques ranging from “Room Temperature Vulcanization” RTV and silicone casting to hybrid tooling and benchtop injection molding can be integrated into engineering education using scalable and accessible fabrication approaches. Rather than treating molding as an advanced industri ... (continued)

Session Description

PIC I, II, III, IV, V Luncheon (By Invitation Only)

For all division chairs and program chairs

Session Description

As this year’s competition will be held in Charotte, NC which is a regular PGA (Pro Golf Association) tour stop at the Quail Hollow Club. The 99th PGA championship was held here in 2017. The United States will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, so a patriotic theme is also appropriate. This year’s contest will be to design an Autonomous Golf ball retrieval robot. The contestants will have to find a way to pick up and sort Red, White and Blue golf balls placing them in their corresponding color-coded bins.

Moderated by

1. Mr. Philip J. Regalbuto

Session Description

Free ticketed event
BY INVITATION ONLY

Section/Zone Leaders Meeting