Monday at the ASEE Conference
Monday June 21
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 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 highlights ASEE’s expanding international activities and global initiatives of ASEE corporate partners such as Autodesk, GE, Northrup Grumman, and National Instruments. 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, Tuesday, June 22:
National Instruments 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Khalifa University 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Autodesk 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Autodesk 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Northrop Grumman 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Monday’s main plenary opened with an announcement by ASEE Executive Director Frank Huband of his upcoming retirement this fall, after 20 years at ASEE. ASEE President J.P. Mohsen presented him with a commemorative plaque.
Karan L. Watson, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Texas A&M University, spoke about the need to accelerate the depth, breadth, and pace of pedagogical change in engineering education.
The mid-morning “Focus on Exhibits” brunch sponsored by MSC Software, provided the opportunity to socialize after the main plenary and before the packed day of sessions and panels.
Fiesty autonomous robots, designed by freshman and sophomore engineering students, competed on a baseball ‘bot track for the annual Student Robotics Competition, shooting ping-pongs through three outfield targets. Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY took 1st and 3rd place, with their robots “Change Up” and “King Crab”. Second place went to Tidewater Community College, with their “Blue Bomber” robot.
What’s On Tomorrow:
Tuesday is Industry Day, with a number of important technical sessions devoted to industry–academic relations, including industry/research licensing best practices, industry collaborations in engineering technology, and preparing engineers for a global workplace.
The day’s highlights include three Distinguished Lectures and a Distinguished Panel. Technical sessions run from 7 a.m. through the morning, then resume after the Lectures. At 4:30 p.m., work shifts to pleasure with the ASEE Focus on Exhibits Happy Hour, sponsored by NCEES and PTC & TriStar. Take the opportunity to speak with deans and ASEE leaders at the Meet the Board Forum and also at 4:30 p.m. at the Global Pavilion.
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 Distinguished Lecture Series, 10:30 – Noon
Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Eleonore Lickl and Dr. Dirk Schaefer. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Kentucky International Convention Center, Cascade A. Moderators: J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology. Sponsored by the ASEE Board of Directors.
Topic: Engineering Education Societies in Europe and the Needs of Industry
Eleonore Lickl, Secretary General, International Society for Engineering Education IGIP, will discuss the objectives of European engineering societies, programs and research activities, and how success of the EU 2020 Strategy depends upon engineers with a solid educational grounding.
Topic: Professional Qualification for Engineering Educators in the United States
Dr. Dirk Schaefer, member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Engineering Education and a mechanical engineering professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will explain the opportunities for establishing professional American faculty development programs, followed by an overview of the ASEE SPEED initiative – Strengthening the Performance of Engineering and Engineering Technology Educators across the Disciplines.
Distinguished Lecture: Natalie Crawford and Ramesh Agarwal. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center, Cascade C. Moderators: Ray Haynes, Tribal Knowledge Initiative; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia. Sponsored by the Corporate Members Council and Aerospace Division.
Topic: National Security: Air Force STEM Workforce Challenges
Natalie W. Crawford, Senior Fellow, RAND Corporation; Senior Mentor, U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board; and member of the National Academy of Engineering, will discuss the strong national security implications of a robust STEM-educated workforce in the military.
Topic: Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Education
Ramesh K. Agarwal, William Palm Professor of Engineering and the Director of Aerospace Research and Education Center, Washington University in St. Louis, will provide an overview of air transportation issues – including the impact upon environment and industry investigations into reducing noise, emissions, and fuel consumption – then discuss how to incorporate such topics into existing undergraduate courses.
Distinguished Lecture: Robert Warrington.10:30 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center L15. Moderators: Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Karen Thole, Pennsylvania State University. Sponsored by the Mechanics Engineering Division.
Topic: The Future for Engineering Education and the Grand Challenges
Dr. Robert Warrington, Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associate Director for the Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems, Michigan Technological University, will discuss the work of the ASME Task Force–Vision 2030: Creating the Future of Mechanical Engineering Education, stressing the need for pervasive change and the role of engineers and educators in solving the Grand Challenges of the 21st century.
Distinguished Panel: Fostering International Collaboration and Partnerships to Advance Engineering Education Globally. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center, Cascade B. Moderators: Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; and Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University. Sponsored by the ASEE Board of Directors and ASEE Global Programs.
Engineering education leaders from Brazil, China, India, and the United States will offer examples of innovative engineering education practices and collaborations, with an eye to new models for international partnership. Part II of this session will be held on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Notable panels:
Women in Biomedical Engineering. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Kentucky International Convention Center 104. Moderators: Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison, and James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University. This panel focuses on the recruiting, retention, and career development of women in Biomedical Engineering.
Culture, Society, and Co-op. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 106. Moderator: Maureen Barcic, University of Pittsburgh. These papers describe the influence of co-op on various societal groups and the hopes for the future.
Information and Network Security. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center L7.
Moderators: Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University; and Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. This session addresses recent developments in information security and network protection, and their use in industry and academia.
New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 103. Moderators: Bryan Bilyeu, Xavier University, Louisiana, and Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin. This session provides information on the recruitment/retention of underrepresented minorities in engineering.
Aspects of Public Policy in Engineering Education. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 115. Moderator: John Reisel, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. This session examines both the classroom teaching of public policy and the impacts of public policy upon engineering education.
And don’t miss:
Robotics in Education. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 207; The Best of Design in Engineering Education. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 203; Sustainable Energy Education. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 107; How to Get Published: Tips from Journal Editors. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L4; Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle. 2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Convention Center 108.
Spotlight on International Trends:
Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe. 7:00–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 214. Moderators: Idir Azouz, Midwestern State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; and Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 214. Moderators: Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Gene Harding, Purdue University; and Mary Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette.
Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take? 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 219. Moderators: Robert Creese, West Virginia University; John Merrill, The Ohio State University; and Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University.
Poster Sessions, 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Poster sessions, held at 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Convention Center Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D, with moderator John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University and sponsored by the divisions of Civil Engineering, Computers in Education, Construction Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, and more, offer a view of varied classroom, lab, outreach, and overseas experiences. Be sure to stop by and learn about homebrewing in a civil engineering program; using Squeak Smalltalk in pre-college education; harvesting rainwater in Bangladesh; reviving an ASEE student chapter; and disseminating information of the WEPAN Knowledge Center.
Events highlights: TUESDAY
Engineering College Statistics: Findings from the 2009 Survey. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 106: ASEE’s Director of Data Research, Michael Gibbons will present college survey results released in June 2010. This includes a national overview and longitudinal trends.
ASEE BISTRO. 9:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m., Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Operating during the Exhibit Hall’s hours of operation, the Bistro features breakfast, lunch, and snack foods and beverages, available for purchase.
Ticketed lunches and business meetings will be held by the divisions of Biomedical, Chemical, Construction, Engineering Technology, and more. Check for locations, times, and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.
Focus on Exhibits Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Sponsored by NCEES and PTC & TriStar.
ASEE Meet the Board Forum. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Meet the ASEE Board at this complimentary session in the Global Pavilion.
Several awards banquets, dinners, and socials will be held by ASEE divisions, including Civil, Mechanics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental, Engineering Technology, Engineering Libraries, Educational Research & Methods, and more. Check for locations, times and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.
Keep in Mind:
The ASEE Exhibit Hall will be open 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Registration continues Tuesday for attendees, exhibitors, and presenters, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Registration lines can be long, so please give yourself ample time before the 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 is not provided.