2023 Global Polytechnic Summit

Presentation Archive

Conference Program
Full Abstracts

Sunday, June 4, 2023

*NOTE–all Zoom video recordings are subject to technical and human errors

Session #120: Welcome and Conference Introduction

  • President Richard Williams, Utah Tech University
  • Provost Michael Lacourse, Utah Tech University
  • Provost Glendali Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin—Stout

Panel

  • Will Clive, Chief People Officer, Pluralsight
  • Eric Pedersen, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Utah Tech University
  • Arnd Steinmetz, Praesident, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
  • Joshua Aikens, Chief of Staff, Zonos

VIDEO

PPT

Monday, June 5, 2023

Session #210 Keynote

  • Dr. Fahmida N. Chowdhury, Office of International Science and Engineering, National Science Foundation PPT VIDEO

Session #230 Keynote

  • Sylvester Johnson, Director of Humanities Center, Virginia Tech PPT VIDEO

Session #241: Pre-College and College STEM Development—Abstract Presentations 

  • Abstract 63 The Purdue Polytechnic High School Model. Senior VP & Professor Gary R Bertoline, Purdue University, Executive Director Scott Bess, Purdue Polytechnic High School PPT
  • Abstract 58 STEM through VEX Robotics: Soft and hard skills that will shape students for their future. Jordan L Bartholomew, Vista School PPT
  • Abstract 34 Practicing Integrated STEM in Middle Schools: Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives. Dr Paul Asunda, Ms. Fatima Perwaiz, Mr. Hillary Ongoyo Omoze, Purdue University

Session #242: Globalizing Education—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 22 Breaking the mold & finding the unexpected in global STEM programming. Elizabeth Barajas, Misty Clugh, Purdue University PPT
  • Abstract 4 The Duality of Sunny side up Globalization model and managing the balance between Spatial identity and Global socio-economic networks. Mr. Shadman Bashir, Utah Tech University
  • Abstract 5 COILs at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Prof.-Dr. Stephen Wittkopf, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts PPT

Session #243: The conversation with Sylvester Johnson continues–Roundtable

  • Sylvester Johnson, Director of Humanities Center, Virginia Tech

Session #245: Open Access Resources in Polytechnic Education–Roundtable

  • Emma Lanners, Utah Tech University PPT VIDEO

Session #251: Building a Pre-College STEM Pipeline–Roundtable VIDEO

  • Eric Pederson – UT Dean, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
  • Bailey Allen – Pipeline participant and current UT Design Instructor
  • Shauna Williams – Washington County School District K-6 Science Coordinator
  • Jordan Bartholomew – Vista Charter School Robotics Teacher
  • Magdalena Herova – Faculty at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture
  • Gary Bertoline – Vice President of Purdue University
  • Scott Bess – Executive Director Purdue Polytechnic High School
  • Anne Bentrup – Faculty at Hochschule Darmstadt

Session 252: Globalizing Curriculum—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 18 International Artistic Exchanges through Dance Study Abroad–A Perpetuation of Positive Synergy. Jenny L Mair, M.F.A., Utah Tech University Dance Department PPT
  • Abstract 53 Cross-Cultural Student Experience in Architectural Design. Assistant Professor Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Bruna Bitencourt Costa, Senai Cimatec; Professor Bryan Hubbard, Purdue University PPT
  • Abstract 26 Exploring an andragogical learning approach: Leveraging social media to connect the engineering technology classroom to the global industries. Dr Noori Kim, Dr Cho Hyun Park, Purdue University
  • Abstract 32 Advancing Global Englishes through Digital Media in Professional Writing. Dr. Florence Elizabeth Bacabac, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #253: Integrating the Humanities with STEAM – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 42 Integrating the Humanities with STEAM: Digital Humanities, Industrial Design, and Digital Fabrication. Professor Jennifer D Astwood, Professor Mitch P Ogden, University of Wisconsin-Stout PPT

Session #254: From Puppeteers to Philosopher Kings- Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 24 From Puppeteers to Philosopher Kings: Utilizing Chatbots in Teaching, and How Their Presence Makes Us Rethink our Pedological Foundations. Dr. John Wolfe, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #255: Curricular Development focused on Active Learning—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 48 Bringing Student Driven, Faculty Mentored Research to the Classroom. Dr Jeremy W Bakelar, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 45 Teaching field-work with constraints: lessons in outdoor research at a PUI. Dr. Geoffrey D. Smith, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 23 Strategies for Expanding Visibility of Student Team Project Results. Dr. Thomas Schumann, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences PPT
  • Abstract 39 Building a Culture of Active and Applied Learning at a New Polytechnic University: Lessons Learned. Dr. Bruce R Harris, Dr. Michael Lacourse, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #263: The Real World: Incorporating Experiential Practices into Art and Technology Curriculum at the New Cal Poly—Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 66 The Real World: Incorporating Experiential Practices into Art and Technology Curriculum at the New Cal Poly. Dr. Michelle L Cartier, Dr. Berit Potter, Dr. James F Woglom, Cal Poly Humboldt PPT

Session #264: I wish I knew that”: Understanding and bridging the gap between public health, STEM, and the Cooperative Extensions National Framework for Health Equity and Well-being – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 62 “I wish I knew that”: Understanding and bridging the gap between public health, STEM, and the Cooperative Extensions National Framework for Health Equity and Well-being. Brione Lockett, Tennessee State University PPT

Session #273: From Hand-Wringing to Imagining: “Being Human UT” podcast – Abstract Presentations 

  • Abstract 70 From Hand-Wringing to Imagining: “Being Human UT” podcast. Dr. Randy Jasmine, Dr. Jim Haendiges, Utah Tech University

Session #274: Trust in the Writings of the Dalai Lama—Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 15 Trust in the Writings of the Dalai Lama. Lecturer William Ledbetter, Purdue University PPT

Session #281: Innovation and Learning—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 7 From research inventions to market innovation. Prof. Dr. Stephen Wittkopf, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts PPT
  • Abstract 3 The Patent and Trademark Resource Center at Utah Tech University. Librarian John C Burns, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 44 Online VR Lab Learning – For Students, By Students. Jordan Ellsworth, Dr. Xin Wang, Marc Lundstrom, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #282: Classroom Innovation for Career Development—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 43 Technology Enhanced hands-on learning of Sonographers or Medical doctors for Ultrasound procedures. Mr. Byung Wook Kim, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Mr. Deepak Raina, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Prof. Richard Voyles, Purdue Polytechnic Institute PPT
  • Abstact 1 Best Practices for Developing Engineering Career Readiness Using the Capstone Course. Dr. Brant A Ross, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 12 Developing Nursing Students’ Clinical Judgement Through Active Learning in the Simulation Lab. Dr. Carolyn C Lewis, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #284: Having a Blast Bypassing Disciplinary Silos: Integrating Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences with STEM—Roundtable VIDEO

  • Beth Axelgard, Jeremy Bakelar, McGarren Flack, John Wolfe, Jeff Yule (Utah Tech); Chris Jensen (Pratt Institute); Brione Lockett (Tennessee State University) PPT

Session #290: KEYNOTE

  • Molly Kocialski, Regional Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) PPT VIDEO

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Session 310: KEYNOTE

  • David Vuletich, Senior Director, EAB PPT VIDEO

Session 330: KEYNOTE

  • Dustin Daugherty, Managing Director, World Trade Center Utah PPT

Session #341: Sustainability Practices—Abstract Presentations 

  • Abstract 41 Putting waste in its place: Student-guided solutions to sustainable resource management at Utah Tech University. Dr. Christina Pondell, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 16 Fly Net Zero by 2050: Does the airline industry forget the trips from home to airports? Dr Yi Gao, Mr Sen Wang, Purdue University PPT
  • Abstract 31 Rethink Rotor. Professor Marcin Orawiec, 1OX2 Architekten; Saskia Schmidt, University of Applied Science, Darmstadt PPT  VIDEO FILM

 Session #342: Career Services in a Polytechnic—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 28 The role of Career Services in supporting Talent Development at a Polytechnic University. Director Bryan Barts, UW-Stout PPT
  • Abstract 47 From the Classroom to Career: What Role Does Microcredentialing Play? Dr. Tiffany D. Vickers, Utah Tech University; Dr. Kristal May, Pluralsight PPT
  • Abstract 37 Expanding professional mentoring opportunities between students and practitioners with collaborative skill-based projects. Prof. Nancy J Rasche, Mengyu Wun, Purdue University

Session #344 Keynote

  • Dr. Kelland Thomas, Dean, Arts and Letters, Stevens Institute of Technology

Session #345: Redefining the “T” or Technology in STEM–Roundtable VIDEO

  • Richard Voyles, Purdue University; S. Manian Ramakur, Rochester Institute of Technology; Kevin Drzakowski, UW-Stout; Victor Leon, Texas A & M University

Session #351: Global Learning Resources—Abstract Presentations

  • Abstract 2 Partnership for Resource Sharing, Education, and Coaching to Enhance Student Career Readiness (PaRSEC to Enhance SCR). Engr. Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, Prof Samuel Nii Odai, Mrs. Sylvia Beatrice Oppong-Mensah, Ms Fausta Kilian Ganaa Kodua, Accra Technical University PPT
  • Abstract 36 How Do You Transform Teaching?: Collaborative Learning Design as a Change Agent. Marc D Lundstrom, Huck M Stewart. Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 30 Global Learning – An integrated Approach. Dr. Silke Aschmann, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt PPT
  • Abstract 38 Learning Myths that Hinder Effective Student Learning. Dr. Bruce R Harris, Ms. Diana J Maughan, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #352: Marketing and Recruiting—Abstract VIDEO

  • Abstract Presentationst 13 Re-examining post-pandemic international student recruitment strategy. Director, Office of International Education Scott Pierson, University of Wisconsin-Stout; CEO Vinay Chaudhry, Worldwide EduConnect PPT
  • Abstract 6 An employee empowered marketing proposal for a polytechnic mission transition. April A Ficklin, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #353: Teaming and Productive Conflict Engagement With First-Year Cybersecurity–Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 25 Teaming and Productive Conflict Engagement With First-Year Cybersecurity Students. William Ledbetter, Dr. Paul Thomas, Purdue Polytechnic Institute PPT

Session #354: Better Addressing Extinction Risk and Biodiversity Loss: Integrating Humanities, Arts, Health, and Social Sciences with STEM – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 61 Better Addressing Extinction Risk and Biodiversity Loss: Integrating Humanities, Arts, Health, and Social Sciences with STEM. Jeffrey V Yule, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #355: Innovation in Research—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 50 Smooth Hydrodynamic Particles to Study dynamic behavior of spool valves. Anokhi Sachin Sangamnerkar, Dr. Jose Garcia-Bravo, MSc Marvin Durango-Cogollo, Purdue University PPT
  • Abstract 51 Machine Learning For Fault Diagnosis And Operation Mode Detection In Hydraulic Cylinders. Jose A Solorio, Gina Catalina Baquero, Dr. Jose M Garcia-Bravo, Purdue Polytechnic Institute PPT
  • Abstract 54 An innovative approach for controlling hydraulic systems using extended reality. Marvin Raymundo Durango, Jose Alejandro Solorio, Gina Catalina Baquero, Andres Rincon, Jose Garcia-Bravo, Purdue University PPT
  • Abstract 40 Employ Human-AI Interaction for Forestry Measurement. Dr. Yingjie Victor Chen, Sun Su, Yawen Lu, Dr. Zhenyu Qian, Dr. Songlin Fei, Purdue University PPT

Session #362: Marketing at a Polytechnic University—Roundtable

  • Dr. Jordon Sharp, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #363: From Artificial Intelligence to Death Meditations: Developing Independent Studies that Bridge the Gap Between the Humanities and STEM – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 67 From Artificial Intelligence to Death Meditations: Developing Independent Studies that Bridge the Gap Between the Humanities and STEM. Dr. John Wolfe, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #364: A degree integrating science and technology with foundational and applied humanities – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 57 A degree integrating science and technology with foundational and applied humanities. Colette Faidley, Dr. Brian F. Martensen, MinnPoly PPT

Session #370: KEYNOTE VIDEO

  • Dr. Tom Rosenbaum, President, CalTech University and Chris Guymon, Associate Provost, Utah Tech University

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Session #401: Effective Strategies for Career Readiness–Roundtable VIDEO

  • Dottie Catlin, Utah Tech University

Session #402: Innovation in Research—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 14 Supporting Interior Design of Restaurants through Use-inspired Primary Source Research. Dr. Heather J. Stecklein, Nicolette Brehm, University of Wisconsin-Stout PPT
  • Abstract 17 Applied Research toward Facile Manufacturing of p-type Oxides and Oxide-based Bipolar Applications. Assistant Professor Sunghwan Lee, Graduate Student Dong PPT
  • Abstract 21 The use of mixed-reality technology as a design aid for a hydrostatic human-powered vehicle. Mr. Santiago Guevara-Ocana, Ms. Israa Azzam, Mr. Jose Alejandro Solorio, Mr. Jacob Robert Poore, Dr. Jose Garcia-Bravo, Dr. Farid Breidi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute PPT
  • Abstract 29 Introduction to Hail Awareness Spatial Analysis Toolkit (HASAT). Haoruo Fu, Joseph Hupy, Chien-tsung Lu, Zhenglei Ji, Purdue University

Session #403: Discovering transdisciplinary ways of knowing: An epistemic approach to integrating STEM into art and design education – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 59 Discovering transdisciplinary ways of knowing: An epistemic approach to integrating STEM into art and design education. Chris Jensen, Pratt Institute PPT

Session #405: Community Engaged Curriculum—Abstract Presentations 

  • Abstract 11 Collaborating Across Disciplines: The Key to Solving Society’s Challenges. Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
  • Abstract 64 Bringing University Education into the Juvenile Justice System through Technology and Partnerships. Nathan G Caplin, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 49 Enhancing Reflective and Experiential Learning. Dr. Meenakshi B Iyer, Independent PPT

Session #413: Fighting Planned Obsolescence – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 33 Fighting Planned Obsolescence: Using and Creating Open Resources in the Technical Writing Classroom to Amplify Active Learning and Reduce E-waste. Dr. Joy McMurrin, Dr. Lacy Hope, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #421: Collaboration across disciplines and industry—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 19 Talent Development through Employee Ownership. Asst. Professor of Practice Danny A Wyman, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA PPT
  • Abstract 8 Transformation of a School of Engineering Technology Gateway Experience. Dr. Rustin D Webster, Purdue University
  • Abstract 9 Quantitative Methods in Business Administration: Financial Performance of ESG-strategies. Prof. Dr. Michaela M. Kiermeier, University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt PPT

Session #422: Innovation in Research—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 35 The Use of Virtual Reality to Enhance the Quality of Industrial Training. Master Student Peter Soudah, Ph.D. Student Israa Azzam, Assistant Professor Farid Breidi, Purdue University PPT
  • Abstract 46 Picking up crumbs to make a pie: Utilizing public genetic databases to perform bioinformatics research at a teaching-focused PUI. Dr. Randy L Klabacka, Utah Tech University PPT
  • Abstract 10 Enhancing the computation of barrier-free routes via crowdsourcing. Prof. Dr. Bettina E Harriehausen-Muhlbauer, University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt PPT
  • Abstract 52 Dynamic Simulation of a three-dimensional gate valve using CFD and turbulence models. Anokhi Sachin Sangamnerkar, Jose Garcia Bravo, Marvin Raymundo Durango Cogollo, Purdue University

Session #424 Utah Tech Creative Studios – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 68 Utah Tech Creative Studios. Professor Nate Snow, Utah Tech University

Session #434: Brain Night: A service learning project with cross disciplinary collaboration – Abstract Presentation VIDEO

  • Abstract 27 Brain Night: A Service Learning Project with Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration. Dr. Spencer Bell, Utah Tech University PPT

Session #435: Innovation in Curriculum—Abstract Presentations VIDEO

  • Abstract 56 An Interdisciplinary, Problem-Based Curriculum for STEM Students. Dr Aaron Davis, Dr Wendy Schatzberg, Dr Vinodh Chellamuthu, Dr Alex Tye, Utah Tech University
  • Abstract 65 Fostering Inner Creativity: The Benefits and Challenges of Encouraging Student-led Projects Based on Class Curriculum. Dr Md Sazib Hasan, Utah Tech University

Session #440: KEYNOTE

  • Gary Bertoline, Senior Vice President, Purdue Online and Learning Innovation PPT VIDEO

Session #460: Closing GPEA Panel VIDEO

  • Patrick Flynn, Technical University-Dublin; Elizabeth Barjaras, Purdue University; Arnd Steinmetz, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Stephen Wittkopf, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts; Bryan Barts, University of Wisconsin-Stout