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8:30 am - 9:00 am
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Check-in and light breakfast
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9:00 am - 9:15 am
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Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Nina Miville, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Dr. Pratim Biswas, Dean of the College of Engineering
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9:15 am - 10:30 am
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Keynote Session - Soft Skills Aren’t Soft: Reframing how we approach professional skills development in STEM education
Dr. Meagan Kendall, Associate Professor, Engineering Education and Leadership
In her keynote, Dr. Kendall will share her experience with team-based learning and provide resources, tips, and an opportunity for attendees to practice building team skills in their courses.
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10:30 am - 10:40 am
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Break
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10:40 am - 11:10 am
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Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI in Engineering Teaching
Jessica Gonzalez, Instructional Designer, Learning Innovation and Faculty Engagement
This session offers a concise exploration into the ethical integration of AI in engineering education while offering practical examples for classroom implementation and provide resources for syllabus and activity design.
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm
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Engaging Perspectives - Insights from Engineering Students
Moderated by Dr. Nina Miville, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and Dr. Noel Ziebarth, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
In this panel discussion we invite you into the minds of our engineering students as they share their firsthand experiences, challenges, and triumphs within our academic community. Gain valuable insights into what ignites their passion for learning, strategies that can amplify their engagement, and the transformative impact of innovative teaching methods.
Panelists:
- Andrea Godoy is a junior studying Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in electrical.
- Ethan Le is a mechanical engineering major.
- Drew Alexander Rich is a second-year graduate student working towards a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.
- Vittoria Marinoni is a senior majoring in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in marketing.
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Lunch
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Workshop Sessions
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Faculty Track
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PhD Track
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12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
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Community-Based Learning and the Pedagogy of Engagement
Dr. Robin Bachin, Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Founding Director, Office of Civic and Community Engagement
This session will highlight how community-engaged learning provides a host of benefits in achieving student learning outcomes. It will provide a brief overview of the pedagogy of engagement, and provide examples of how engaged pedagogy has been incorporated into courses.
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Three Minute Thesis: Mastering the Art of Concise Brilliance
Facilitated by Dr. Ines Basalo and Renee Evans
Learn how to deliver a compelling 3-minute thesis presentation and strategies for condensing research into a concise and impactful format that captivates the audience. From crafting a compelling narrative to mastering the art of effective storytelling, discover the keys to leaving a lasting impression.
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1:20 pm – 1:50 pm
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Classroom as Organization (CAO): A Better Way to Group Project
Dr. Jeff Bourgeois, Senior Lecturer, 2023 Engaged Faculty Fellow, Miami Herbert Business School, Department of Management
Explore a fresh approach to organizing group projects within the classroom. By viewing the classroom as an organization, the workshop will take a closer look at innovative methods for structuring and managing group assignments to optimize collaboration and student learning outcomes.
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Designing Teaching Plans for Success
Facilitated by Renee Evans, College of Engineering Senior Instructional Designer
Learn how to craft a teaching plan that will showcase your teaching experience, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and commitment to student success. From understanding the expectations of hiring committees to aligning your teaching philosophy with institutional values.
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1:50 p.m. - 2:00 pm
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Closing
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