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Conference of Industry-Education Collaboration (CIEC)
PJ Boardman, CMC, moderated keynote panel
Engineering Dean Conference (EDI)
The CMC had a panel session led by PJ Boardman (MathWorks) and Jordan Clarke (Boeing) along with Dr. Jackie El Sayeed (ASEE) and Dr. Gregory Triplett ( St. Louis Univ) at ASEE EDI design to inform the deans of the mission of ASEE CMC, key initiatives, and to gather insights into future areas of opportunity for collaboration. Takeaways from report-out are here: Input from Deans.docx
Industry Day at the ASEE Annual Conference
Tuesday, June 25, Oregon Convention Center
https://bit.ly/CMCIndustryDay2024
Industry Day Keynote
Tuesday, June 25, 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Portland Ballroom A - Oregon Convention Center
In this engaging session, Jim Hanna, Director, Datacenter Engineering, Procurement and Construction, Microsoft, will lead a thought-provoking dialogue with Yash Tadimalla, a PhD candidate in Computer Science studying inclusive AI and intersectionality in tech, Yash brings a fresh perspective on changes needed to prepare STEM students for the challenges of our time. Jim, drawing from his expertise and experience in sustainability leadership roles across diverse sectors including data center engineering at Microsoft, will also share insights on addressing critical issues facing the engineering profession.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and contribute to the dialogue on the future of engineering education. Mark your calendars for June 25th and be part of this dynamic fireside chat at the ASEE Annual Conference Industry Day Keynote. Topics:
Speakers:
Jim Hanna, Director, Datacenter Engineering, Procurement and Construction, Microsoft
Yash Tadimalla, Ph.D. candidate, College of Computing and Informatics, UNC Charlotte
Strategies for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Breaking Barriers and Creating Pathways
Tuesday, June 25, 9:15 - 10:45 AM
Oregon Convention Center B115
Join this interactive session to explore strategies for advancing DEI ranging from P-12, through higher education, and professional societies. Join us to discuss best practices, frameworks, and cases to progress our efforts.
Be prepared to share examples from your organization to enrich the discussion. Focus is national and international reach.
Moderator: P. J. Boardman
Panelists:
Dr. Christine Cunningham, Senior Vice President, STEM Learning, Museum of Science, Boston
Dr. Bev Watford, Associate Dean, Equity and Engagement at Virginia Tech College of Engineering
Dr. Sarah Rajala, Dean Emerita at Iowa State University, ABET President-Elect, ASEE Past President
Dr. Federica Robinson-Bryant, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
When Every Job is a Climate Job: The Role of Engineering Education
Tuesday, June 25, 11:00AM-12:30PM
Oregon Convention Center B115
As the climate crisis pushes corporations to pursue net zero goals and institute practices that prioritize social and environmental impacts, employers are facing a growing green skills gap. Join this panel discussion sponsored by the ASEE Corporate Member Council to explore how employers are reimagining every job as a climate job and what they need from engineering education today. A panel of global leaders in climate, job trends and engineering industry will discuss macro climate trends fueling industry hiring demands and ways that industry and higher education are collaborating to prepare engineering students.
Moderator: Joel Clement, Senior Program Officer, Climate Change Initiative, The Lemelson Foundation
Panelists:
Michelle Benavides, Executive Director, International Society of Sustainability Professionals
J’reyesha (Jay) Brannon, Civil Engineer, City of Portland
Roth Chan, Product Marking Manager, NX at Siemens Digital Industries
Jim Hanna, Director of Datacenter Sustainability, Microsoft
Yash Tadimalla, Ph.D. candidate, College of Computing and Informatics,UNC Charlotte
Aligning industry, educators and policymakers to develop the skilled technical workforce for Industry 4.0
Tuesday, June 25, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Oregon Convention Center B115
Moderator: Maine State Representative Dan Sayre
In April of 2022 the ASEE Corporate Member Council convened the Industry 4.0 Workforce Summit, which brought together leaders in education, industry, and policymaking to develop an action plan to better meet our national need for an engineering and technical workforce prepared for Industry 4.0. This session will disseminate the key findings from the summit, outlining the action plan and actions taken to date. The session will spotlight policy recommendations as well as recommended actions that universities, community colleges, and major employers should take to drive better workforce development results. Panelists will represent major institutions that have been active in the Workforce Summit and will be moderated by Summit co-chair, Maine State Representative Dan Sayre.
Panelists:
Sangita Skipitaris, MathWorks
AI in Education: A Corporate View for Academia
Tuesday, June 25, 3:15 - 4:45 PM
Oregon Convention Center B115
This panel aims to explore the multifaceted impact of artificial intelligence (AI) with respect to engineering education, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and ethical concerns. As AI technologies increasingly permeate educational settings, the potential for personalized learning, improved access to resources, and enhanced teaching methodologies emerge as the “good” side of the equation. However, alongside these advantages, concerns regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential for widening educational inequalities constitute the “bad” and “ugly” aspects. By bringing together professionals with experience in industry and academia, this panel seeks to delve into these complexities, fostering a nuanced understanding of AI’s role in shaping the future of engineering education and the steps needed to navigate its impact responsibly.
Moderator: Patrick Kane, Infineon
Panelists:
Elvira Osuna-Highley , Principal Customer Success Engineer, Mathworks, Carnegie Mellon University
Y.C. Wang, Director of academic programs DigiKey, FPGA course instructor UCSC
Special guest panelist – ChatGPT (noted AI expert)
CMC Meeting and Happy Hour
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Portland Convention Center (HQ Hotel) Columbia 4
