NOTE: The schedule below is subject to change as we process the submissions for presentation. Stay tuned for updates!
Thursday
March 13, 2025
Registration
Registration Check-inPlease check in at the Registration desk to pick up your conference packet, parking tag (if needed), and name badge. We’ll have coffee, tea, juice, & water available, along with an array of snacks.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Butler-Carlton Hall Atrium
Keynote
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Impacts of High Structure Course Design on STEM EducationJustin Shaffer
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and a Teaching Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines
TBD
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and a Teaching Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines
TBD
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Room 125
Lunch
LunchLunch is served in the Butler-Carlton Hall Atrium. There is limited seating in the Atrium for lunch, but the rooms listed below have more than adequate seating.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Rooms: 120, 121, 124
1-101-1
Let’s Have the Talk: Using AI to Practice Professional Communication Skills in HealthcareTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Molly Myers – Assistant Professor; St. Charles Community College
Molly Myers – Assistant Professor; St. Charles Community College
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 101
1-101-2
Transforming Classroom Education with Simulation Debriefing PracticesTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Corrie Dudley – Associate Professor of Nursing; Southeast Missouri State University
Laura Schumpert – Southeast Missouri State University
Dr. Corrie Dudley – Associate Professor of Nursing; Southeast Missouri State University
Laura Schumpert – Southeast Missouri State University
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 101
1-115-1
Creating Technical ArtworkTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Jeff Thomas – Teaching Professor of Civil, Architectural, & Environmental Engineering; Missouri S&T
Dr. Jeff Thomas – Teaching Professor of Civil, Architectural, & Environmental Engineering; Missouri S&T
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 115
1-115-2
A Simplified Approach to Leveraging AI and ML in Computational EconomicsTYPE: Learning Stack (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Jikhan Jeong – Assistant Professor of Economics; Missouri S&T
Dr. Jikhan Jeong – Assistant Professor of Economics; Missouri S&T
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 115
1-120
Redesigning Freshman EngineeringTYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Rachel Kohman – Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship Education; Missouri S&T
Rachel Kohman – Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship Education; Missouri S&T
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 120
1-121-1
Creating Connections through Classroom Interaction and ActivitiesTYPE: Learning Stack (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Dushanthi Herath – Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Maryville University
Dr. Dushanthi Herath – Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Maryville University
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 121
1-121-2
KEEN inspired High Structure Course Design of EE2800 and its impact on STEM aspirationsTYPE: Learning Stack (15-20 minutes)
Dr. BJ Shrestha – Associate Teaching Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering; Missouri S&T
Dr. BJ Shrestha – Associate Teaching Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering; Missouri S&T
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 121
1-124-1
Minecraft Education Edition for EngineeringTYPE: Learning Stack (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Alexander Douglas – Assistant Teaching Professor of Mining and Explosives Engineering; Missouri S&T
Dr. Alexander Douglas – Assistant Teaching Professor of Mining and Explosives Engineering; Missouri S&T
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 124
1-124-2
New Case Studies for Molecular BiologyTYPE: Learning Stack (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Andrea Scharf – Assistant Professor of Biological Science; Missouri S&T
Dr. Andrea Scharf – Assistant Professor of Biological Science; Missouri S&T
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 124
1-125
Digital Accessibility: Get Ready for Updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities ActTYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Laura Foley – Instructional Designer III; Missouri Online
Manon Allard-Kropp – Instructional Designer III; Missouri Online
Laura Foley – Instructional Designer III; Missouri Online
Manon Allard-Kropp – Instructional Designer III; Missouri Online
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.Room 125
2-101
Empowering Learning: Redesigning Curricula through Competency-Based InstructionTYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Dr. Elizabeth Cudney – President; Cudney Consulting, LLC and Professor of Data Analytics; Maryville University
Becky Lopanec – Senior Instructional Designer; Maryville University
Dr. Elizabeth Cudney – President; Cudney Consulting, LLC and Professor of Data Analytics; Maryville University
Becky Lopanec – Senior Instructional Designer; Maryville University
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 101
2-115-1
Lightboard — A New Interactive Teaching ToolTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Lijun Jiang – Kummer Endowed Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Missouri S&T
Dr. Lijun Jiang – Kummer Endowed Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Missouri S&T
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 115
2-115-2
Making Lectures InteractiveTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Michelle Schwartze – Associate Teaching Professor of Education; Missouri S&T
Dr. Michelle Schwartze – Associate Teaching Professor of Education; Missouri S&T
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 115
2-120
Making the Case: Using AI to Create Relevant and Usable Case StudiesTYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Dr. Abram Book – Assistant Professor of Communication Studies & Modern Languages; Southeast Missouri State University
Dr. Abram Book – Assistant Professor of Communication Studies & Modern Languages; Southeast Missouri State University
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 120
2-121-1
Up the “Novelty” of Your Book Studies With Novel EngineeringTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Karalin Sanders – Library Media Specialist; Mansfield R-IV Schools
Dr. Karalin Sanders – Library Media Specialist; Mansfield R-IV Schools
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 121
2-121-2
Service-Learning in STEAM coursesTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Amanda Gowin – Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science; Westminster College
Tami Ensor – Associate Professor of Education; Westminster College
Amanda Gowin – Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science; Westminster College
Tami Ensor – Associate Professor of Education; Westminster College
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 121
2-124-1
The Effect of Assessment Format on Student Achievement: A Meta-AnalysisTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Vahe Permzadian – Assistant Professor of Psychological Science; Missouri S&T
Dr. Vahe Permzadian – Assistant Professor of Psychological Science; Missouri S&T
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 124
2-124-2
A New Strategy for Open-Ended Long Term Creative Projects with A La Cart RubricsTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Hunter Dyar – Assistant Professor of Immersive Media; Chatham University
Hunter Dyar – Assistant Professor of Immersive Media; Chatham University
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 124
2-125
Strategies for Increasing and Interpreting Student Feedback SurveysTYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Dr. Jen McKanry – Assistant Director; Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Emily Litle – Learning Analytics Coordinator; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Jen McKanry – Assistant Director; Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Emily Litle – Learning Analytics Coordinator; University of Missouri-St. Louis
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.Room 125
3-101
Getting Students Talking: Building Engagement and Community in the ClassroomTYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Dr. Brianna Anderson – Assistant Director; Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Ana Quiring – Learning Innovation Specialist; Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Brianna Anderson – Assistant Director; Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Ana Quiring – Learning Innovation Specialist; Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Missouri-St. Louis
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 101
3-115
AI Hacks for Math Teachers: Teach Smarter, Not Harder!TYPE: Standard Session (45 minutes)
Dr. Vinay Kanth Rao Kodipelly – Assistant Teaching Professor; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Vinay Kanth Rao Kodipelly – Assistant Teaching Professor; University of Missouri-St. Louis
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 115
3-120-1
Equity in Academic IntegrityTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. April Taylor – Vice President of the College of Health Sciences; Logan University
Dr. Josh Hutchison – Writing Center Director; Logan University
Dr. April Taylor – Vice President of the College of Health Sciences; Logan University
Dr. Josh Hutchison – Writing Center Director; Logan University
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 120
3-120-2
A Cross-Disciplinary Exploration of Faculty Risk-Taking and Student Sense of BelongingTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Natalie Ulrich – Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Maryville University
Dr. Mike Kiener – Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling; Maryville University
Dr. Lindy Rossow – Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Maryville University
Dr. Lisa Merideth – Associate Professor of Education; Maryville University
Dr. Natalie Ulrich – Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Maryville University
Dr. Mike Kiener – Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling; Maryville University
Dr. Lindy Rossow – Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Maryville University
Dr. Lisa Merideth – Associate Professor of Education; Maryville University
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 120
3-121-1
Teaching with Impact: Proven Techniques for Motivation, Persistence, and Positive EvaluationsTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Guang Xu – Robert H. Quenon Endowed Associate Professor of Mining and Explosives Engineering; Missouri S&T
Dr. Guang Xu – Robert H. Quenon Endowed Associate Professor of Mining and Explosives Engineering; Missouri S&T
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 121
3-121-2
Empathy MappingTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Kate Glass – Aspen University
Becky Rose
Kate Glass – Aspen University
Becky Rose
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 121
3-124-1
Building Blocks to Big Ideas: AI Scaffolding to Construct Complex UnderstandingTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Logan John – Director of the Center for Faith and Service; Chaplain of the College; Instructor of Religious Studies; Westminster College
Logan John – Director of the Center for Faith and Service; Chaplain of the College; Instructor of Religious Studies; Westminster College
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 124
3-124-2
Promoting Career Readiness by Using Generative AI in the ClassroomTYPE: Learning Stack Session (15-20 minutes)
Dr. Kris Bruckerhoff – Assistant Teaching Professor of Business and Information Technology; Missouri S&T
Dr. Kris Bruckerhoff – Assistant Teaching Professor of Business and Information Technology; Missouri S&T
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Room 124
Closing Session
Closing Panel Session – Effective Teaching Strategies to Support Student Learning: Award Winning Faculty Perspectives
Moderator:
Dr. Irina Ivliyeva – Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of Russian;
Chair of Arts, Languages, and Philosophy; Missouri S&T
Panelists:
TBD
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We’ll have a few door prizes to distribute after this session!
You must be present to win!
After that, we’ll have a few closing remarks and then everyone is free to go!
Moderator:
Dr. Irina Ivliyeva – Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of Russian;
Chair of Arts, Languages, and Philosophy; Missouri S&T
Panelists:
TBD
+++++
We’ll have a few door prizes to distribute after this session!
You must be present to win!
After that, we’ll have a few closing remarks and then everyone is free to go!
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.Room 125
Closing Session
Post-Conference Information
Please fill out the Conference Survey if you have not already done so. We really do use your feedback to improve our future events!
NOTE: There is an option for requesting a Certificate of Participation.
We’ll be following up with emails after the conference that will tell you how to watch the recordings, which will be posted on the conference website. It can take a few weeks to process all of the recordings, so please be patient.
Please fill out the Conference Survey if you have not already done so. We really do use your feedback to improve our future events!
NOTE: There is an option for requesting a Certificate of Participation.
We’ll be following up with emails after the conference that will tell you how to watch the recordings, which will be posted on the conference website. It can take a few weeks to process all of the recordings, so please be patient.