2019 ASEE Engineering Deans Institute La Cantera Resort & Spa, Hill Country, San Antonio, Texas April 7 (Sun.) through April 10 (Wed.), 2019 https://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/edi/2019 SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 Annual Meeting of Engineering Programs at Catholic Institutions SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDI Registration—San Antonio Grand Foyer 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDC Executive Committee—San Jose & Terrace 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Engineering Programs at Undergraduate/Regional Institutions— San Felipe Organizers: Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University; Brent Donham, Texas A&M University– Commerce; Steve Starrett, LeTourneau University; Engineering schools and colleges at regional institutions, especially those without doctoral programs, face many unique challenges. These include, but are not limited to, heavy teaching loads, mentoring, establishing research agendas, faculty retention, financial resources, and professional development. This interactive session will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss these and other challenges in addition to sharing best practices with colleagues. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Public Policy Committee—San Jose & Terrace 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. New Deans Forum—San Miguel Organizers: Molly Gribb, University of Wisconsin–Platteville; Michelle Sabick, St. Louis University The role of engineering dean is increasingly multifaceted and complex. This panel discussion, and question-and-answer session, provides an opportunity for new and not-so-new deans to interact with other deans and learn successful strategies for effective advisory boards and industry partnerships, positive working relationships with chairs and provosts, resource allocation, and more. Moderator: Michelle Sabick, Dean of the Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology, St. Louis University Panelists: • M. Katherine Banks, Vice Chancellor of Engineering and National Laboratories, Texas A&M University System; Dean of Engineering, Texas A&M University; Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station • Ian Robertson, Dean of Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison • Michelle B. Sabick, Dean, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology, Saint Louis University • Eric W. Johnson, Dean, College of Engineering, Valparaiso University 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Welcome Reception—University of Texas–San Antonio SPONSOR: UTSA; President Taylor Eighmy, Host One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249 (across the highway from the resort) Welcome: The Honorable Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration opens—San Antonio Grand Foyer 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Welcome, and Keynote Address Session—San Antonio G, H & I SPONSOR: Texas A&M College of Engineering SPONSOR REMARKS: M. Katherine Banks, Dean, Texas A&M University Invent For The Planet: Global 48-hour Intensive Design Experience Invent for the Planet is a 48-hour intensive design experience (IDE) that engages students at different universities around the world over a single weekend to solve high-impact, global problems. Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering recruited 600 students from 24 universities worldwide to participate in the event February 16-18. At each university, students formed teams and selected an industry-provided needs statement to address. The teams then designed, prototyped and pitched their solutions. The compressed timeline encourages entrepreneurial-minded students to practice leadership, followership and compromise in the design process. Advanced collaboration software platforms allowed students to collaborate with their peers worldwide. Award winning designs related to smart elderly care, aircraft structure, improving quality of life, advance health informatics, provide access to clean water, preventing loneliness, internet of things and advanced personalized learning. Although development of a product is unlikely during the 48 hours, the program has inspired 20% of participants at Texas A&M to continue development of their designs after the competition has ended. • Theresa Maldonado, The University of Texas at El Paso and Javier Kypuros, The University of Texas at Tyler, EDI Co-Chairs • Stephanie Farrell, ASEE President Keynote Introduction: Winston Erevelles, St. Mary’s University Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Adam L. Hamilton, P.E., President and CEO, Southwest Research Institute 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session 1: Cybersecurity: JoAnn Browning, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and Winston Erevelles, St. Mary’s University--San Antonio A-F This panel discussion focuses on cybersecurity challenges and opportunities in the participants’ fields and the educational need to address workforce development in engineering. The panel includes leaders of the largest publicly owned utility in the country, the National Security Agency, Air Force Cyber Command, and industry leaders of advanced technological services. Participants will learn more about cyber topics that are relevant to current researchers and future engineering graduates. • David R. Savage, Executive Director, ManTech Innovative Security Solutions Division. • Robert H. (Chipper) Cole, Civ, DAF, Executive Director, 24th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) • Paula Gold-Williams, President & CEO, CPS Energy • Audrey M. Dale, Chief of Cybersecurity Operations, NSA/CSS (Central Security Service) Cryptologic Center Texas 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Networking Break with Refreshments—San Antonio Foyer Sponsors: VCU Engineering 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Session 2: The Future of AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics—San Antonio A -F Organizers: Mohammad Alam, Texas A&M–Kingsville; Marc Christensen, Southern Methodist University This panel encompasses the recent trends and advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. In particular, panelists will discuss how universities should prepare students for a future world dominated by AI and data science. • Frederick R. Chang, Department of Computer Science, Southern Methodist University • Raymond J. Mooney, Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin • Angel Diaz, VP of Developed Technology, Open Source, & Advocacy, IBM 12: 00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cool Idea Intro and presentations 1-3 Organizer: Larry Strauffer, University of Idaho 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Transition to Lunch—San Antonio G, H, & I 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Session—San Antonio G, H, & I SPONSOR: Dassault Systems Corporate-inspired learning centers, an opportunity in the constant reshaping of engineering programs. It now seems to be accepted that MOOCs have not kept their promise to disrupt mainstream university models. Micro-credentialing now appears as the next big thing that will shape lifelong learning, but more relevant in engineering education, is the questions posed by the emergence in several countries of learning centers that are inspired and sometimes operated by corporate and that, stronger than ever, contextualize learning in authentic problem solving. Through examples from different countries, the presentation discusses several dimensions of this model and how it articulates with existing university programs. Keynote Introduction: M. Katherine Banks, Texas A & M University Lunch Keynote Speaker: T.J. Wojnar, Jr., Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning, ExxonMobil Corp. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Data Town Hall: ASEE Data as the Gold Standard—San Antonio A-F Organizers: Gene Cilento, West Virginia University; Don Leo, University of Georgia Engineering education will look quite different by 2030. What kinds of data do engineering schools need to ensure they meet their educational goals? At this interactive Town Hall forum, the Engineering Data Committee seeks input from deans representing the ASEE spectrum of schools to help the committee formulate and focus their efforts in the coming years. We also want to position ASEE to become the gold-standard source for engineering educational and research data. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break — San Antonio Foyer 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Keynote: Joseph Helble, Provost, Dartmouth; Co-recipient, 2014 National Academy of Engineering Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education—San Antonio A-F 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Session 3: Graduate Student Training and Alternative Career Pathways—San Antonio A-F Organizers: Don Peterson, Northern Illinois University; Marc Christensen; Southern Methodist University With processes and products increasingly becoming more complex, industry must be equipped with the right intellectual and leadership capacities to tame and manage the challenging dynamics between complex theoretical foundations and practical applications. Knowledge and skill sets gained through BS and MS engineering programs may fall short in effectively addressing these challenges within a global market place that demands competitive engineering practices geared towards rapid technological innovation. PhD engineering education has a strong potential to effectively address these challenges but the typical educational paradigm remains entrenched in theoretical and esoteric research. This session focuses on the growing importance of preparing PhD engineers for careers in industry. • Dr. Danny Olivas, The University of Texas at El Paso, Former NASA Astronaut and Special Advisor to the Dean, UTEP • Dr. Steven W. Dellenback, Southwest Research Institute, Vice President, R &D • Doug Phillips, Texas Instruments, Inc. Director, University Marketing