P.J. Boardman P.J. Boardman is the Global Director of STEM Outreach and Workforce Development at MathWorks managing a team responsible for catalyzing, engaging, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers to bridge the STEM gap and prepare the workforce of tomorrow. PJ’s team identifies, initiates, and supports scalable programs to connect students and educators

by Ɔbenfo James Holly, Jr. Trouble On March 1, 2020, John Lewis spoke on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma as part of an event to commemorate Bloody Sunday. In his remarks he provided a call to action: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” Since his death the

Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran (Dr. J) Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran (Dr. J), born and raised in Chennai, India, pursued her passion for higher education in the United States, earning a Master’s in Structural Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Currently, an Instructional Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, she brings infectious enthusiasm to her classroom,

Dear ASEE Community, We are excited to celebrate the exceptional contributions of our members in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within engineering education. This year, 29 nominations from across ASEE were received for the Best DEI Paper Award, showcasing remarkable research and dedication to DEI.

By Bryce E. Hughes, Ph.D. Like many of our students, I grappled with several complex academic challenges while navigating my pathway through an undergraduate engineering program. On top of these challenges, I was also grappling with the intricacies of coming out as gay in an environment not always embracing of diverse identities—a Catholic university. While

Co-authors (alphabetical): Kavitha Chintam, Jennifer Cole, Meagan Olsen, and Alexis Prybutok Creation of the Contextualizing Your Research Workshop catalyzed DEI efforts and engagement in our department. The summer of 2020 was a reckoning for many as the visibility of the Black Lives Matter movement intensified and the COVID-19 pandemic further exposed systemic injustices and inequities.

The Mental Health and Wellness Virtual Community (MHW-VC) began as a small group of faculty that grew organically. In 2022, we began advertising for the community monthly meets. The community quickly grew, and it is now a diverse group of over 120 faculty, staff, students, and industry employees from over 70 organizations in multiple countries.

Dr. Christopher Hernandez Dr. Hernandez is a Professor in the Departments of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Previously Dr. Hernandez served as Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University and Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Hernandez is a Fellow of the American Institute for

Ivonne Santiago Dr. Ivonne Santiago is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering (CE) Department at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Dr. Santiago has a combined experience of over 25 years in the areas of water quality, water treatment and wastewater treatment in Puerto Rico (PR), New Mexico and Texas. Dr. Santiago

Rachelle Reisberg We want to thank Dr. Rachelle Reisberg for her dedication and commitment as a CDEI volunteer. She’s been an active member and valued leader, championing our conference planning efforts for several years. After her professional role recently changed, she decided to roll off the commission, and her tremendous leadership will be sorely missed.