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ASEE Annual Conference 2026 Workshop Proposals Instructions

Workshop Time
45 Workshops are slated for Sunday afternoon 13:00 – 15:30.
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Workshop Title
A Universal Global Taxonomy for Prioritizing Engineering Development: Integrating Industry, Academic, and Policy Perspectives

Workshop Presenters
Yashin Brijmohan, PhD (yashin.brijmohan@usu.edu, Jamie Gurganus, PhD (jgurganus@umbc.edu), Cedrick Kwuimy, PhD (Cedrick.kwuimy@uc.edu).

Collaboration
International Division (ID), College and Industry Partnerships (CIP), Engineering and Public Policy (EPP), and the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED).

Expected Audience
Industry, Faculty, Students, Administrators, Policy makers, Accreditation evaluators
This workshop welcomes engineering educators, industry professionals, students, administrators, policy makers, and accreditation evaluators, as well as members of ASEE’s International Division, College and Industry Partnerships (CIP), Engineering and Public Policy (EPP), and the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED). These divisions collectively enhance the workshop by bringing global, industry-aligned, policy-informed, and experiential-learning perspectives essential for applying a universal engineering competency taxonomy. The International Division contributes global alignment and cross-cultural insight; CIP strengthens connections between academic preparation and workforce needs; EPP highlights how competencies intersect with national priorities and policy frameworks; and CEED provides expertise in internships, co-ops, and early-career development. Together, their perspectives ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how the framework supports curriculum innovation, accreditation alignment, and workforce readiness across sectors.

Learning Objectives of Workshop
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Understand different competency models
2. Apply the universal taxonomy framework to:
a) identify and prioritize key competencies within undergraduate curricula at a program and course level, and for professional development within industry
c) reflect on teaching and training skills

Brief Description of Workshop
Innovation in engineering education depends on our ability to partner with purpose—connecting academia, industry, and global networks to align what we teach with what the world needs. Yet, engineering competencies are often defined and assessed in isolation, creating barriers to collaboration and mobility. This workshop introduces a universal taxonomy for assessing engineering competencies across the career pathway, from higher education to professional practice. Developed through cross-sector and international research, the framework enables a shared language for curriculum alignment, accreditation, and workforce readiness. The framework has been refined based on a global study of 10 international accreditation bodies and integrates national and global perspectives.
Through interactive group activities, participants from academia, industry, and policy will reflect on current competency models, apply the universal framework to their own programs, and identify opportunities to strengthen global and interdisciplinary alignment. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with actionable tools and partnership strategies to advance engineering education through purposeful collaborations that transform engineering education worldwide.

Planned Schedule of Workshop
This 90-minute workshop can accommodate a maximum of 70 participants (but ideally between 30–50) in small groups of 5-7. A flexible room setup will be ideal, along with a projector (HDMI) for slides.

The workshop follows a four-phase interactive format to build awareness of engineering competencies and the value of a universal taxonomy. Participants are divided into academic, student and industry groups to compare perspectives.

(1) Group Reflection: Groups identify key competencies and gaps within their curricula using guided prompts and digital tools. (20min)
(2) Group Application: The universal taxonomy is introduced. Groups apply it to a familiar course or program, prioritize competencies, and share insights and challenges with the larger group (30min)
(3) Group Integration: Teams explore the concept of global competencies and propose ways to embed them into curriculum design using the framework. This structure fosters reflection, practical application, and cross-sector dialogue (25min)
(4) Individual reflection: Each participant reflects on their own skills to teach dimensions of the framework, and reports using guided prompts (10min)

5 minutes will be reserved for closing. This format has been adapted based on the experience of facilitating an international workshop at the World Engineering Education Forum (2025). AI tools will be used to consolidate group discussions in real time.

Funding Source of Workshop Material (if applicable)
Workshop material and fees will be co-sponsored by the Utah State University and University of Maryland Baltimore, and University of Cincinnati

Speakers

1. Dr. Yashin Brijmohan

   Utah State University

   Assistant Professor
   Department of Engineering Education - Utah State University

2. Dr. Jamie R Gurganus

   University of Maryland Baltimore County

   Director of CIRTL
   Associate Director of STEM ED Research and Faculty in Engineering and Computing Education Program.
   Dr. Jamie Gurganus has a dual appointment: the undergraduate program coordinator and a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UMBC.

3. Dr. Cedrick Kwuimy

   University of Cincinnati

   Associate Professor - Educator
   University of Cincinnati