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W1: Integrating AI into the Classroom
W1: Integrating AI into the Classroom
13:20 - 14:50 - 058 Post Center
13:20 - 14:50 - 058 Post Center
Description: Discover how AI can supercharge your engineering classroom in this hands-on, high-energy workshop. Watch a live demo of an AI-powered simulation in action, then dive into lively breakout sessions where you’ll swap stories, brainstorm ideas, and tackle the challenges of teaching in the age of AI. Whether you're an AI skeptic or a tech enthusiast, you’ll leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and a renewed excitement for the future of engineering education!
Michael S. Lehman, MD, MBA, mil312@lehigh.edu
Dr. Michael S. Lehman is a Provost Faculty Fellow, Professor of Practice, and Faculty Director of the Master’s of Engineering in Technical Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University. He brings a unique blend of interdisciplinary experience and innovation leadership to higher education - a medical doctor traveling overseas for an international MBA, working in a new product development team at a global healthcare company, ultimately launching and evolving three prominent entrepreneurship programs across three different types of institutions (a small private liberal arts college, a public state-related research university, and a private research university). Dr. Lehman earned a Bachelor of Science from Juniata College, a Doctor of Medicine from the Penn State College of Medicine, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. He has served as President of the Juniata College Alumni Association.
W2A: Global Engineering Education and Research and Cross-Cultural Competencies
W2A: Global Engineering Education and Research and Cross-Cultural Competencies
15:00 - 16:30 - 058 Post Center
15:00 - 16:30 - 058 Post Center
Description: This approach integrates technical knowledge with cross-cultural competencies, preparing students to solve engineering problems and engage collaboratively with people from various cultural backgrounds.
Facilitator: Dr. Tracey Ann Carbonetto
Part (1) – 45 min: Research Experience for Undergraduate students – REU
Dr. Tracey Ann Carbonetto, Associate Teaching Professor, Engineering, Penn State; tac24@psu.edu
Part (2) – 45 min: International Virtual Exchange – IVE (EDGE) http://globaledgeucation.psu.edu/
Dr. Alandra Frances Kahl, Alandra Kahl, Penn State Greater Allegheny, Teaching Professor in Environmental Engineering; afk12@psu.edu
W2B: Mixing it Up: Multi-Research Designs in Engineering Education
W2B: Mixing it Up: Multi-Research Designs in Engineering Education
15:00 - 16:30 - 057 Post Center
15:00 - 16:30 - 057 Post Center
Description: Learning is a complex process, so researchers are increasingly integrating multiple methods into studies of what, how, and why engineering students learn. In this interactive workshop, participants will familiarize themselves with the benefits, structures, and possibilities of mixed-methods research and gain experience in applying mixed-methods approaches to better understand real-world teaching challenges.
Dr. Laura Cruz, Research Professor, Penn State, lxc601@psu.edu
Dr. Brad Sottile, Associate Teaching Professor, Penn State, bsottile@psu.edu
W3: Empowering Undergraduate Students in STEM
W3: Empowering Undergraduate Students in STEM
16:40 - 18:00 - 058 Post Center
16:40 - 18:00 - 058 Post Center
Part (1) – 40 min: Communication and Networking Skills in Engineering: Workshops to improve networking, communication, and negotiation skills tailored to engineers.
Dr. Lisa Peterson, PE, lpeterson@aftan.com, the owner and principal engineer of Aftan Engineering, LLC.
Part (2) – 40 min: Educating faculty on empowering undergraduate first-year students to pursue engineering and technology - Panel Session
Chayah Wilbers, clw219@lehigh.edu
Chayah Wilbers is the Program Manager for the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Judson University and brings over seven years of experience as a middle and high school science educator. For the past five and a half years at Lehigh, Chayah has continued to grow initiatives supporting undergraduate programs, including the Lehigh Women Engineers, the David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium, and serving as an outreach and event advisor for various engineering student organizations.
Chayah also advises the K-12 engineering outreach efforts, collaborating with engineering faculty, staff, and students to deliver impactful programs like STEM Squad and CHOICES. Passionate about fostering diversity and early intervention in STEM, she focuses on engaging underrepresented groups and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Eric Obeysekare, Ph.D. , ero324@lehigh.edu
Dr. Eric Obeysekare is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Lehigh University. Eric holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a PhD in Information Sciences and Technology, both from Pennsylvania State University. Eric recently returned to academia after a 5-year stint working as a startup cofounder and then software engineer. Eric is responsible for Lehigh's Introduction to Engineering Practice course that all first-year engineers take in their first semester in the Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Lehigh. In this class, Eric helps students to develop an Engineering Mindset and prepare themselves for impactful careers regardless of their backgrounds.
Jenn Winikus, Ph.D., jaw323@lehigh.edu
Dr. Jenn Winikus is a Teaching Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lehigh University. She holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Alfred University and a MS and PhD in Computer Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She has been working in academia for over 14 years, with 11 years running pre-college engineering programs. Currently she holds leadership positions with the Society of Women Engineers and the IEEE Lehigh Valley Section. Her research interests focus on engineering education, recruitment and retention, with an emphasis on female and minority students.
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