Candidates for BED offices

Program Chair-Elect

The Program Chair Elect assists the Program Chair and manages the work-in-progress portion of the BED program at the Annual Conference. It is expected that this individual will subsequently serve as Program Chair, Division Chair, and Immediate Past Chair in the subsequent 3 years. (1-year term with subsequent commitments totaling 4 years).

Naji Husseini, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Dr. Naji Husseini is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State, as well as an Adjunct Professor Emeritus of Kindergarten and 1st Grade at Covid Elementary School. He received a B.S. and M.Eng. in engineering physics from Cornell University and an M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in applied physics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research projects spanned sperm cryopreservation to synchrotron and laser-based x-ray imaging in various contexts, including protein crystallography, thin-film surface diffraction, and phase-contrast imaging of airplane turbine blades. Now he focuses on pedagogical research in undergraduate labs. Naji currently teaches at least materials science, programming, solid mechanics, and biomaterials, along with whatever other classes faculty don’t want to teach that semester. He has been recognized with several university-wide teaching and advising awards at both institutions and voted by the BME student body to give the commencement speech at graduation every year since 2018. He advises students, coordinates events, understands course requirements, and deals with administrators across two universities and three colleges, so how much harder can a bunch of outgoing engineering educators be, right? Naji has been a member of ASEE BED since 2017 and has presented papers, posters, and teaching techniques regularly, and he looks forward to giving back to the community.

Christine King, University of California, Irvine

Dr. Christine King is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California Irvine. Her research focuses on engineering education for design-build test courses, unmet clinical needs finding, virtual reality environments for education, and women’s healthcare medical devices. She has served on the ASEE BED since 2021, in which she was hub master (2021 ), secretary (2021-22), and member-at-large (2022-present). In addition, she has served on several committees to support the ASEE BED, including the conference committee, lifetime mentor award committee, best paper award committee, and speed networking moderator. She is deeply committed to BME education research and advancement of this community, as she is the Relations with Industry South coordinator for the ASEE Pacific Southwest Division and the Share and Learn Director and Executive Committee Member for the Biomedical Engineering Education Community (BEEC).

Jennifer Leight, Ohio State University

Jennifer Leight is a Professional Practice Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Education in the Biomedical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. She brings a strong track record of leadership, organization, and collaboration within the biomedical engineering and ASEE community. In 2023, Jen co-founded the BED mentoring group and has continued to lead and grow the program over the past two years. She has also served as the BED delegate for the past two years to the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), helping to coordinate cross-division initiatives. Jen’s experience managing grant-funded projects and organizing educational programs has honed her ability to plan strategically, manage complex logistics, and foster inclusive engagement. Jen is enthusiastic about supporting the division’s operations and developing new initiatives that benefit our community of educators and ultimately our students.

Sharon Miller, Purdue University

Alongside her role as an associate professor of practice at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Miller serves as the assistant vice provost for Purdue University in Indianapolis. She brings strong curriculum and program development experiences built from collaborative partnerships. Her P-20 experiences have provided her with opportunities to develop, implement, and assess curricular changes that embed engineering design, ethics, and technical communication within different curricula. Her efforts have been disseminated in over 50 publications, conference papers, student presentations and seminars – some of which are published in ASEE and BIEE. Her versatile leadership positions in Indianapolis have included associate department chair, ABET coordinator, and undergraduate program director experiences. Miller’s effective coaching of senior capstone design teams has led to local and national design student awards such as an NIH-VentureWell DEBUT award and her creative leadership has forged opportunities for students to experience clinical immersion in Indianapolis hospitals. She has been an active member of the ASEE BED since 2018 presenting her work consistently and helping lead the establishment of the Biomedical Engineering Showcase in 2023. Sharon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) and Master of Science and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering (BME) from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).

Joseph Towles, Swarthmore College

It would be my pleasure to continue serving on the BED Executive Board as program chair-elect or member at large. For the past 10 years, ASEE/BED has been my primary academic conference home and a driving force in influencing my professional trajectory. I’ve contributed to the Division as an abstract reviewer, poster judge, session co-chair, an ad-hoc committee member, and by presenting research. It has been a privilege to grow with the BED and to experience its inclusive and supportive environment where engineering education researchers at all career stages can thrive. As program chair-elect or member at large, I would bring my experiences with leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and planning to either role. Professionally, I am an Associate Professor at Swarthmore College in the Department of Engineering. My teaching interests are in the areas of neuromuscular biomechanics, solid mechanics, dynamical systems and control, and engineering and research design. Research in my lab is partly concerned with understanding how best to engage students in supportive ways around engineering concepts/experiences and to use what is learned to improve student experiences in classroom and lab settings. Additionally, research in my lab aims to investigate kinematic and kinetic characteristics of the hand with application to the design of innovative surgical and rehabilitative strategies that restore grasping ability in persons with neurologic impairment.

 

Treasurer

The Treasurer oversees and maintains the financial records of the Division and ensures that activities conform to ASEE financial policies and standards. (2-year term)

Amy Adkins, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Amy Adkins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. She has been an active part of ASEE and BED since 2019 – submitting several abstracts and serving as an organizer of the BED Education Showcase since its conception in 2023. Amy values the teaching insights and support she has gained from BED and is eager to serve the community where needed.

 

 

Christine King, University of California, Irvine

Dr. Christine King is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California Irvine. Her research focuses on engineering education for design-build test courses, unmet clinical needs finding, virtual reality environments for education, and women’s healthcare medical devices. She has served on the ASEE BED since 2021, in which she was hub master (2021 ), secretary (2021-22), and member-at-large (2022-present). In addition, she has served on several committees to support the ASEE BED, including the conference committee, lifetime mentor award committee, best paper award committee, and speed networking moderator. She is deeply committed to BME education research and advancement of this community, as she is the Relations with Industry South coordinator for the ASEE Pacific Southwest Division and the Share and Learn Director and Executive Committee Member for the Biomedical Engineering Education Community (BEEC).

Jennifer Leight, Ohio State University

Jennifer Leight is a Professional Practice Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Education in the Biomedical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. She brings a strong track record of leadership, organization, and collaboration within the biomedical engineering and ASEE community. In 2023, Jen co-founded the BED mentoring group and has continued to lead and grow the program over the past two years. She has also served as the BED delegate for the past two years to the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), helping to coordinate cross-division initiatives. Jen’s experience managing grant-funded projects and organizing educational programs has honed her ability to plan strategically, manage complex logistics, and foster inclusive engagement. Jen is enthusiastic about supporting the division’s operations and developing new initiatives that benefit our community of educators and ultimately our students.

Doug Yung, Syracuse University

Doug Yung is a Teaching Professor and Program Director of the BME undergraduate program at Syracuse University, where he also serves as the ASEE campus representative. Over the past two years, he has actively contributed to the ASEE BED as Secretary/Webmaster and now as Events Chair. His teaching focuses on engineering ethics, human-centered design, and gamified learning, sometimes featuring rubber ducks, escape rooms, and more puns than necessary. He has received regional recognition for STEM outreach in Central New York and was named a Meredith Professor Faculty Fellow for his leadership in helping faculty integrate AI into instruction and assessment with an emphasis on ethics, inclusion, and accessibility. Doug is committed to continuing his service to the BED community.

 

Secretary / Webmaster

The secretary/webmaster records minutes at the BED business meeting and other meetings throughout the year, maintains official records, produces division publications, and maintains BED website. (1-year term)

Sabia Abidi, Rice University

I am an Assistant Teaching Professor in the bioengineering department at Rice University. I have been a member of ASEE since 2019. I have had the good fortune of presenting multiple posters, sharing my work through talks and co- moderating sessions in BED. ASEE BED has personally impacted me through its unparalleled community. I hope to continue this tradition and support existing and new members through my efforts. My leadership experiences in ABET, BME-IDEA and KEEN have strengthened my organization and project management skills. I promise to use these skills to the best of my ability to maintain and elevate the organization in my role as Secretary/Webmaster or Division Vice Chair for Honors and Awards if selected. Thank you for considering me.

Amy Adkins, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Amy Adkins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. She has been an active part of ASEE and BED since 2019 – submitting several abstracts and serving as an organizer of the BED Education Showcase since its conception in 2023. Amy values the teaching insights and support she has gained from BED and is eager to serve the community where needed.

 

 

Jennifer Leight, Ohio State University

Jennifer Leight is a Professional Practice Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Education in the Biomedical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. She brings a strong track record of leadership, organization, and collaboration within the biomedical engineering and ASEE community. In 2023, Jen co-founded the BED mentoring group and has continued to lead and grow the program over the past two years. She has also served as the BED delegate for the past two years to the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), helping to coordinate cross-division initiatives. Jen’s experience managing grant-funded projects and organizing educational programs has honed her ability to plan strategically, manage complex logistics, and foster inclusive engagement. Jen is enthusiastic about supporting the division’s operations and developing new initiatives that benefit our community of educators and ultimately our students.

Sharon Miller, Purdue University

Alongside her role as an associate professor of practice at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Miller serves as the assistant vice provost for Purdue University in Indianapolis. She brings strong curriculum and program development experiences built from collaborative partnerships. Her P-20 experiences have provided her with opportunities to develop, implement, and assess curricular changes that embed engineering design, ethics, and technical communication within different curricula. Her efforts have been disseminated in over 50 publications, conference papers, student presentations and seminars – some of which are published in ASEE and BIEE. Her versatile leadership positions in Indianapolis have included associate department chair, ABET coordinator, and undergraduate program director experiences. Miller’s effective coaching of senior capstone design teams has led to local and national design student awards such as an NIH-VentureWell DEBUT award and her creative leadership has forged opportunities for students to experience clinical immersion in Indianapolis hospitals. She has been an active member of the ASEE BED since 2018 presenting her work consistently and helping lead the establishment of the Biomedical Engineering Showcase in 2023. Sharon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) and Master of Science and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering (BME) from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).

 

Vice Chair for Honors and Awards

The Vice Chair for Honors and Awards leads the Awards Selection Committee in selecting Division awards. (2-year term)

Sabia Abidi, Rice University

I am an Assistant Teaching Professor in the bioengineering department at Rice University. I have been a member of ASEE since 2019. I have had the good fortune of presenting multiple posters, sharing my work through talks and co- moderating sessions in BED. ASEE BED has personally impacted me through its unparalleled community. I hope to continue this tradition and support existing and new members through my efforts. My leadership experiences in ABET, BME-IDEA and KEEN have strengthened my organization and project management skills. I promise to use these skills to the best of my ability to maintain and elevate the organization in my role as Secretary/Webmaster or Division Vice Chair for Honors and Awards if selected. Thank you for considering me.

LeAnn Dourte Segan, University of Pennsylvania

LeAnn Dourte Segan is a Practice Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Her interests include bringing evidence-based teaching methods to the classroom and fostering a stronger sense of community and belonging within the undergraduate engineering experience. She would bring strong organizational skills to the executive board, honed through her service as the Penn Bioengineering Curriculum Chair and ABET coordinator. LeAnn also brings familiarity with ASEE BED awards, having received the BED Biomedical Engineering Teaching Award in 2016 and serving as a reviewer each year since. She previously served on the BED executive board as Events Chair in 2020 and is excited about the opportunity to return to the board to continue supporting the BED educational community.

Naji Husseini, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Dr. Naji Husseini is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNG and NC State, as well as an Adjunct Professor Emeritus of Kindergarten and 1st Grade at Covid Elementary School. He received a B.S. and M.Eng. in engineering physics from Cornell University and an M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in applied physics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research projects spanned sperm cryopreservation to synchrotron and laser-based x-ray imaging in various contexts, including protein crystallography, thin-film surface diffraction, and phase-contrast imaging of airplane turbine blades. Now he focuses on pedagogical research in undergraduate labs. Naji currently teaches at least materials science, programming, solid mechanics, and biomaterials, along with whatever other classes faculty don’t want to teach that semester. He has been recognized with several university-wide teaching and advising awards at both institutions and voted by the BME student body to give the commencement speech at graduation every year since 2018. He advises students, coordinates events, understands course requirements, and deals with administrators across two universities and three colleges, so how much harder can a bunch of outgoing engineering educators be, right? Naji has been a member of ASEE BED since 2017 and has presented papers, posters, and teaching techniques regularly, and he looks forward to giving back to the community.

Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison, Rowan University

Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison has been an active member of BED since her first year in graduate school in 2017. As an Assistant Professor in Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University, she is interested in how out-of-class experiences shape the professional preparation of engineering students, with a continuing interest in the unique professional development needs of BME students. Cassie brings with her executive board experience as the Program Chair and then Chair of the ASEE Student Division from 2019-2021, where she coordinated paper reviews and led the executive team through conference planning. She is excited to bring what she learned in those roles to contribute to efforts in BED.

Christine King, University of California, Irvine

Dr. Christine King is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California Irvine. Her research focuses on engineering education for design-build test courses, unmet clinical needs finding, virtual reality environments for education, and women’s healthcare medical devices. She has served on the ASEE BED since 2021, in which she was hub master (2021 ), secretary (2021-22), and member-at-large (2022-present). In addition, she has served on several committees to support the ASEE BED, including the conference committee, lifetime mentor award committee, best paper award committee, and speed networking moderator. She is deeply committed to BME education research and advancement of this community, as she is the Relations with Industry South coordinator for the ASEE Pacific Southwest Division and the Share and Learn Director and Executive Committee Member for the Biomedical Engineering Education Community (BEEC).

Sharon Miller, Purdue University

Alongside her role as an associate professor of practice at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Miller serves as the assistant vice provost for Purdue University in Indianapolis. She brings strong curriculum and program development experiences built from collaborative partnerships. Her P-20 experiences have provided her with opportunities to develop, implement, and assess curricular changes that embed engineering design, ethics, and technical communication within different curricula. Her efforts have been disseminated in over 50 publications, conference papers, student presentations and seminars – some of which are published in ASEE and BIEE. Her versatile leadership positions in Indianapolis have included associate department chair, ABET coordinator, and undergraduate program director experiences. Miller’s effective coaching of senior capstone design teams has led to local and national design student awards such as an NIH-VentureWell DEBUT award and her creative leadership has forged opportunities for students to experience clinical immersion in Indianapolis hospitals. She has been an active member of the ASEE BED since 2018 presenting her work consistently and helping lead the establishment of the Biomedical Engineering Showcase in 2023. Sharon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) and Master of Science and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering (BME) from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).

Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

Dr. Xianglong Wang is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of California, Davis, and the program coordinator of the BME Quarter at Aggie Square clinical immersion program. Dr. Wang leads the cube3 lab, an engineering educational lab focused on community building and pedagogical innovations in BME. As a steering committee member, he helps shape the educational programs offered by the Center of Neuroengineering and Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State University (WSU). Dr. Wang is the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Outstanding Earty Career Teaching Award, 2023 UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, and 2022 WSU Reid Miller Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Wang is the current Vice Chair for Membership of ASEE-PSW (Pacific Southwest Section) and co-organizes the BED
(Biomedical Engineering Division) Showcase in ASEE Annual Conferences.

Doug Yung, Syracuse University

Doug Yung is a Teaching Professor and Program Director of the BME undergraduate program at Syracuse University, where he also serves as the ASEE campus representative. Over the past two years, he has actively contributed to the ASEE BED as Secretary/Webmaster and now as Events Chair. His teaching focuses on engineering ethics, human-centered design, and gamified learning, sometimes featuring rubber ducks, escape rooms, and more puns than necessary. He has received regional recognition for STEM outreach in Central New York and was named a Meredith Professor Faculty Fellow for his leadership in helping faculty integrate AI into instruction and assessment with an emphasis on ethics, inclusion, and accessibility. Doug is committed to continuing his service to the BED community.

 

Vice Chair for Events

The Vice Chair for Events organizes and plans the BED social and awards banquet at the Annual Conference, and any other events that arise. (1-year term)

Amy Adkins, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Amy Adkins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. She has been an active part of ASEE and BED since 2019 – submitting several abstracts and serving as an organizer of the BED Education Showcase since its conception in 2023. Amy values the teaching insights and support she has gained from BED and is eager to serve the community where needed.

 

 

Todd Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology

Todd is the Director of Learning Innovation and a Senior Lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Georgia Tech and Emory University. He has been part of the BED division for almost 7 years. His research includes a spectrum from scholarship of teaching and learning work to fundamental engineering education research. His favorite types of publications to work on are those where he gets to help faculty without an educational background create their first ASEE paper about a course activity they are proud of. He is running for the Vice Chair for Events because he has long felt that the professional community and social interactions are the most important part of ASEE, he likes planning social get togethers, and he really likes food. 

Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison, Rowan University

Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison has been an active member of BED since her first year in graduate school in 2017. As an Assistant Professor in Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University, she is interested in how out-of-class experiences shape the professional preparation of engineering students, with a continuing interest in the unique professional development needs of BME students. Cassie brings with her executive board experience as the Program Chair and then Chair of the ASEE Student Division from 2019-2021, where she coordinated paper reviews and led the executive team through conference planning. She is excited to bring what she learned in those roles to contribute to efforts in BED.

Christine King, University of California, Irvine

Dr. Christine King is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California Irvine. Her research focuses on engineering education for design-build test courses, unmet clinical needs finding, virtual reality environments for education, and women’s healthcare medical devices. She has served on the ASEE BED since 2021, in which she was hub master (2021 ), secretary (2021-22), and member-at-large (2022-present). In addition, she has served on several committees to support the ASEE BED, including the conference committee, lifetime mentor award committee, best paper award committee, and speed networking moderator. She is deeply committed to BME education research and advancement of this community, as she is the Relations with Industry South coordinator for the ASEE Pacific Southwest Division and the Share and Learn Director and Executive Committee Member for the Biomedical Engineering Education Community (BEEC).

 

 

Member at large (3 year term, 2024-2027)

Amy Adkins, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Amy Adkins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. She has been an active part of ASEE and BED since 2019 – submitting several abstracts and serving as an organizer of the BED Education Showcase since its conception in 2023. Amy values the teaching insights and support she has gained from BED and is eager to serve the community where needed.

 

 

Naji Husseini, University of North Carolina | North Carolina State University

Dr. Naji Husseini is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNG and NC State, as well as an Adjunct Professor Emeritus of Kindergarten and 1st Grade at Covid Elementary School. He received a B.S. and M.Eng. in engineering physics from Cornell University and an M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in applied physics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research projects spanned sperm cryopreservation to synchrotron and laser-based x-ray imaging in various contexts, including protein crystallography, thin-film surface diffraction, and phase-contrast imaging of airplane turbine blades. Now he focuses on pedagogical research in undergraduate labs. Naji currently teaches at least materials science, programming, solid mechanics, and biomaterials, along with whatever other classes faculty don’t want to teach that semester. He has been recognized with several university-wide teaching and advising awards at both institutions and voted by the BME student body to give the commencement speech at graduation every year since 2018. He advises students, coordinates events, understands course requirements, and deals with administrators across two universities and three colleges, so how much harder can a bunch of outgoing engineering educators be, right? Naji has been a member of ASEE BED since 2017 and has presented papers, posters, and teaching techniques regularly, and he looks forward to giving back to the community.

Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison, Rowan University

Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison has been an active member of BED since her first year in graduate school in 2017. As an Assistant Professor in Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University, she is interested in how out-of-class experiences shape the professional preparation of engineering students, with a continuing interest in the unique professional development needs of BME students. Cassie brings with her executive board experience as the Program Chair and then Chair of the ASEE Student Division from 2019-2021, where she coordinated paper reviews and led the executive team through conference planning. She is excited to bring what she learned in those roles to contribute to efforts in BED.

Jennifer Leight, Ohio State University

Jennifer Leight is a Professional Practice Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Education in the Biomedical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. She brings a strong track record of leadership, organization, and collaboration within the biomedical engineering and ASEE community. In 2023, Jen co-founded the BED mentoring group and has continued to lead and grow the program over the past two years. She has also served as the BED delegate for the past two years to the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), helping to coordinate cross-division initiatives. Jen’s experience managing grant-funded projects and organizing educational programs has honed her ability to plan strategically, manage complex logistics, and foster inclusive engagement. Jen is enthusiastic about supporting the division’s operations and developing new initiatives that benefit our community of educators and ultimately our students.

May Mansy, University of Florida

Dr. May Mansy is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida, where she teaches core undergraduate courses like biomedical instrumentation and signals and systems. Drawing on her background as a neuroscientist, Dr. Mansy applies Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory to create engaging, hands-on learning environments that combine technical rigor with real-world biomedical relevance. Her teaching integrates integrative and experiential learning, metacognitive strategies, and real-world applications through dynamic lectures, innovative lab experiences, circuit-based escape rooms, and custom-built PCBs that enhance student learning and outcomes. She founded and directs the department’s Learning Assistant (LA) program and has published peer-reviewed research on biomedical engineering pedagogy in journals such as Biomedical Engineering Education (BIEE). Her contributions to inclusive teaching, instructional innovation, student empowerment, and community service have been recognized with multiple honors, including the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Teacher of the Year, BME Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, and BME Faculty Service Excellence Award. She has also been nominated for the Faculty Career Influencer Award and the ASEE Biomedical Division (BED) Teaching Award. As a committed member of the biomedical engineering education community, she looks forward to further contributing to the ASEE Biomedical Engineering Division through service, collaboration, and innovation.

Sharon Miller, Purdue University

Alongside her role as an associate professor of practice at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Miller serves as the assistant vice provost for Purdue University in Indianapolis. She brings strong curriculum and program development experiences built from collaborative partnerships. Her P-20 experiences have provided her with opportunities to develop, implement, and assess curricular changes that embed engineering design, ethics, and technical communication within different curricula. Her efforts have been disseminated in over 50 publications, conference papers, student presentations and seminars – some of which are published in ASEE and BIEE. Her versatile leadership positions in Indianapolis have included associate department chair, ABET coordinator, and undergraduate program director experiences. Miller’s effective coaching of senior capstone design teams has led to local and national design student awards such as an NIH-VentureWell DEBUT award and her creative leadership has forged opportunities for students to experience clinical immersion in Indianapolis hospitals. She has been an active member of the ASEE BED since 2018 presenting her work consistently and helping lead the establishment of the Biomedical Engineering Showcase in 2023. Sharon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) and Master of Science and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering (BME) from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).

Joseph Towles, Swarthmore College

It would be my pleasure to continue serving on the BED Executive Board as program chair-elect or member at large. For the past 10 years, ASEE/BED has been my primary academic conference home and a driving force in influencing my professional trajectory. I’ve contributed to the Division as an abstract reviewer, poster judge, session co-chair, an ad-hoc committee member, and by presenting research. It has been a privilege to grow with the BED and to experience its inclusive and supportive environment where engineering education researchers at all career stages can thrive. As program chair-elect or member at large, I would bring my experiences with leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and planning to either role. Professionally, I am an Associate Professor at Swarthmore College in the Department of Engineering. My teaching interests are in the areas of neuromuscular biomechanics, solid mechanics, dynamical systems and control, and engineering and research design. Research in my lab is partly concerned with understanding how best to engage students in supportive ways around engineering concepts/experiences and to use what is learned to improve student experiences in classroom and lab settings. Additionally, research in my lab aims to investigate kinematic and kinetic characteristics of the hand with application to the design of innovative surgical and rehabilitative strategies that restore grasping ability in persons with neurologic impairment.

Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

Dr. Xianglong Wang is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of California, Davis, and the program coordinator of the BME Quarter at Aggie Square clinical immersion program. Dr. Wang leads the cube3 lab, an engineering educational lab focused on community building and pedagogical innovations in BME. As a steering committee member, he helps shape the educational programs offered by the Center of Neuroengineering and Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State University (WSU). Dr. Wang is the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Outstanding Earty Career Teaching Award, 2023 UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, and 2022 WSU Reid Miller Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Wang is the current Vice Chair for Membership of ASEE-PSW (Pacific Southwest Section) and co-organizes the BED
(Biomedical Engineering Division) Showcase in ASEE Annual Conferences.

Doug Yung, Syracuse University

Doug Yung is a Teaching Professor and Program Director of the BME undergraduate program at Syracuse University, where he also serves as the ASEE campus representative. Over the past two years, he has actively contributed to the ASEE BED as Secretary/Webmaster and now as Events Chair. His teaching focuses on engineering ethics, human-centered design, and gamified learning, sometimes featuring rubber ducks, escape rooms, and more puns than necessary. He has received regional recognition for STEM outreach in Central New York and was named a Meredith Professor Faculty Fellow for his leadership in helping faculty integrate AI into instruction and assessment with an emphasis on ethics, inclusion, and accessibility. Doug is committed to continuing his service to the BED community.