Beach WIE Sessions 2025

9:45-10:45am Sessions

Description: Advances in space technology drive innovation in communication, navigation, and space exploration. 

Moderator : Mahdi Yoozbashizadeh, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Description: Generative AI focuses on creating new content by learning patterns from existing data, and has many exciting applications

Moderator: Susan Nachawati, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Part-time Lecturer, Computer Engineering and Computer Science

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Description: Construction that involves large-scale infrastructure projects are critical for public works and urban development.

Moderator: Amr Morsey, Assistant Professor, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management

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 Description: Electrification of vehicles eliminates their carbon emissions, and offer a sustainable transportation alternative to hydrocarbon fuel-power. 

Moderator: Anna Lee, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

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Description: Tips for setting yourself up now for leadership later in your career

Moderator: Hana Moshirvaziri, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, Part-time Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering & Technical Program Manager at Medtronic

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Description: Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, are as important as technical skills for professional success

Moderator: Maryam Qudrat, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, Full-time Lecturer, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management

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11:00am-12:00pm Sessions

Description: The integration of robotics with artificial intelligence will lead to limitless applications

Moderator : Emel Demircan, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Associate Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Biomedical Engineering

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​Description: The overwhelming volume of data generated in the digital age requires innovative management and analysis to extract insights

Moderator: Hailu Xu, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering and Computer Science

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Description: Infrastructure that is environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and promote long-term ecological and societal benefits

Moderator: Shams Tanvir, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management
 

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Description: Advanced materials engineered for their properties have a wide range of applications, such as Aerospace and Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Military, and Energy Systems.

Moderator: Neda KaramiMohammadi, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Description: Internships provide practical experience, industry exposure, and professional networking opportunities. They are a key to career readiness.

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Description: Who you know can be as important as what you know - a professional network can provide mentorship and industry insights

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2:00-3:00pm Sessions

 Description: Clean energy reduces pollution to the environment and mitigates anthropogenic climate change

Moderator: Jingyi Zeng аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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 Description: CET combines electrical engineering and computer science applications and their graduates are sought by many industries

Moderator: Ava Hedayatipour, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Assitant Professor, Electrical Engineering

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Description: Environmental engineers work on solutions to improve air and water quality, waste management, and sustainable practices. They are crucial for protecting the planet.

Moderator: Pitiporn Asvapathanagul, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Professor, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management

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Description: Why participating in active learning is so important - the case for getting involved

Moderator: Marwan Youssef, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Professor of Practice—Beavers Endowed Chair for the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering

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Description: Come hear from recent graduates who have made the transition from college to career

Moderator: Sergio Mendez, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Associate Professor and Chair, CHE Undergraduate Advisor, Chemical Engineering

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Description: Come hear from undergraduate engineering and computer science majors on transitioning from high school to a big university

Moderator: Janet Lavender, Founder & CEO of Well-Suited

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Note: Ð°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ events and scholarships are open to all аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students, regardless of sex, race, or ethnicity.