Welcome to the ASEE Conference

Sunday June 20

Welcome to Louisville and ASEE’s 117th annual conference and exposition. We hope you’re comfortably settled. If you need urgent assistance, our conference staff is available at the registration desk, Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D.

The ASEE Global Pavilion, presented by Autodesk at the Exhibit Hall on Monday, June 21, 2010 highlights ASEE’s expanding international activities and the global initiatives of ASEE corporate partners, such as Autodesk, GE, Northrup Grumman, and National Instruments. The pavilion offers a prime opportunity to expand your knowledge of engineering education’s impact on the global economy, experience different cultures and teaching techniques, share best practices, participate in interactive presentations, and more. Activities, appetizers, and drinks are free but ticketed, and space is limited. Please stop by the pavilion during exhibit-hall hours to reserve your spot. Make sure the ASEE Global Pavilion is on your agenda!

ASEE Global Pavilion Schedule, Monday June 21:

Autodesk           11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

NDEP                Noon –         12:45 p.m.

Autodesk           1:00 p.m. –    1:45 p.m.

Autodesk           2:00 p.m. –    2:45 p.m.

GE                     3:00 p.m.–    3:45 p.m.


HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUNDAY’S OPENING: Tom Roberts moderated Greet the Stars, an orientation session for new ASEE members and first-time conference attendees. 

Afterward, everyone gathered at the Louisville Slugger Field for America’s favorite pastime and ASEE’s annual picnic, presented by Autodesk.


What’s On Tomorrow:

Monday will be a full day, with early-morning technical sessions and breakfasts followed by the Main Plenary and a series of panel discussions and sessions through the afternoon. Be sure to take a mid-morning break to join the complimentary “Focus on Exhibits” Brunch in the Exhibit Hall, sponsored by MSC Software.

For the titles, times and locations of all workshops, visit the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

ASEE Main Plenary I, 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Expected to draw over 2,000 attendees, this year’s plenary is sponsored by The MathWorks and National Instruments, and features Karan L. Watson, Ph.D., PE, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Texas A&M University.

Watson joined the faculty of Texas A&M University in 1983 and is currently a Regents Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Watson is an ASEE Fellow and a fellow of IEEE. Her awards and recognitions include the US President’s Award for Mentoring Minorities and Women in Science and Technology, the AAAS Mentoring Award, and the IEEE International Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Main Plenary: “Can We Accelerate the Rate of Change in Engineering Education?” Kentucky International Convention Center, Cascade ABC.

While the desire to change engineering education has been championed, and many reforms have been integrated into common practices across numerous universities and programs, engineering education educators remain frustrated and confused about the resistance to some reforms and the slow pace of other reforms. The hope is that by reframing our mental models of change we may be able to accelerate the depth, breadth, and pace of changes desired.

Notable panels:

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 107. Moderators: Mary Beth Damm, University of Michigan  and Anne Spence, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Presentations on programs and research on beliefs about engineering that can inform future recruitment and retention of students.

Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 113. Moderator: Stephen Laguette, University of California-Santa Barbara. Presenters address the need for creativity and innovation in engineering design.

ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation. 2:15–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L7. Moderators: Maura Borrego and Margaret Layne, Virginia Tech. Speakers from five institutions discuss how ADVANCE grants have transformed their institutions.

Emerging Information Technologies. 2:15–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 103. Moderators: Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University and Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego. This session examines courses developed to teach the most interesting topics in computing and information technology.

Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement – What the Experts Are Saying. 4:30–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 110. Moderator: Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers. Presentations by two individuals with extensive accreditation experiences will be followed by comments from two civil engineering department heads and an open discussion with session participants.

Other notable panels:

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education. 7:00 a.m,–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 102; Developing Young MINDS in Engineering–Part I. Minorities in Engineering Division. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L5; Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 106; Curricular Developments in Energy Education. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L6.; A Systems Thinking Approach to Solving Problems. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 116.

Spotlight on K-12 Education:

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 107. Moderators: Susan Donohue, The College of New Jersey, and  Kenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University.

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 110. Moderators: Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, and Stephen O’Brien, The College of New Jersey.

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 107. Moderators: Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University, and Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University.

Cross-disciplinary technical sessions:

Robotics Curriculum. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L8. Moderator: Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines.

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L2. Moderator: Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University.

Design Projects across the Curriculum. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 113.  Moderator: Ismail Orabi, University of New Haven.

Selected NSF grantees poster session presentations:

Extracting Expert Knowledge on Geotechnical Failures for Use in Civil Engineering Education, University of Puerto Rico and the National University of Cordoba, Argentina; Meeting the Educational Challenge in Micro/ Nanorobotics for Biomedical Applications, Stevens Institute of Technology; Experiential Learning of Complex Engineered Systems in the Context of Wireless Sensor Networks, Northern Arizona University, University of Vermont, University of South Florida, and Magnolia Consulting; Student Voices: Service-Learning in Core Engineering Courses, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Implementing an Interdisciplinary Engineering Program, University of Virginia.

And don’t miss:

Product demos by Autodesk, Savant Systems, National Instruments, CleveMed, HP, and Maplesoft in the Convention Center Conference Theatre. (For times, please check the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl.)

Technical sessions by NCEES, The MathWorks, Cengage Learning. (For times, please check the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl.)

Best Zone Paper Competition. 2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Convention Center L1. Division(s): Council of Zones

Potpourri of First-Year Issues. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 202. Division: First-Year Programs

Innovation Hub – Unmanned Vehicles Demo presented by Quanser. Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Fly an unmanned aerial vehicle or drive an unmanned ground vehicle. Interactive demonstrations will run for 15 minutes every hour, on the hour.

Events highlights: MONDAY

Breakfast with Champions. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m., Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon I, Marriott Ballroom. Moderator: Julie Trenor, Clemson University, leads a discussion for engineering educators. Tickets $25 on-site.

ASEE BISTRO. 10:30 a.m–6:30 p.m., Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Open during the Exhibit Hall’s hours of operation, the Bistro features breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages, available for purchase.

ASEE Global Pavilion, presented by Autodesk, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Be sure to reserve your space to attend this popular event highlighting the international activities of ASEE and initiatives of ASEE corporate partners.

“Focus on Exhibits” Brunch, sponsored by MSC Software. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Demonstrating the industry’s most innovative products and services. Complimentary brunch.

Student Robotics Competition, Two-year College Division. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Come watch autonomous robots designed by freshman and sophomore students navigate a “Baseball bot” track, attempting to shoot a ping-pongs through three outfield targets and traverse the bases in the least amount of time. The student presentations take place at 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m., Convention Center 215.

Campus Representatives Reception. 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Louisville Marriott, Salon III, Marriott Ballroom. Hosted by ASEE headquarters and the Board of Directors to honor ASEE campus reps and award participants in this year’s Campus Representative Member Promotion Program. All campus reps invited to attend this complimentary reception.

International Division Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Louisville Marriott, Salon IX, Marriott Ballroom. This complimentary event is sponsored by Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR). Registration is requested.

For-um and Agin-um. 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Louisville Marriott, Salon B, Kentucky Ballroom.  Sponsored by the Educational Research & Methods Division. A rousing conversation about challenging issues in engineering education. Complimentary but ticketed.

Awards banquets, receptions, dinners, and meetings will be held by several ASEE divisions, including the Engineering Technology, Women in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Divisions. Check for locations, times and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.

Keep in Mind:

Registration continues Monday for attendees, exhibitors, and presenters, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m in the Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Registration lines can be long, so please give yourself ample time before sessions begin.

The Projects staff at the ASEE booth in the Exhibit Hall provides the latest information on fellowships and scholarships administered by the Society. Learn about millions of dollars’ worth of programs for faculty, post-doctoral researchers, graduates, and interns sponsored by the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation and Department of Defense.

The Speaker Ready Room provides a dedicated quiet space for presenters to prepare their materials. Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Convention Center L-13. Internet service will not be provided.

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