Dr. Araceli Ortiz, Microsoft President’s Endowed Professor of Engineering Education, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching & Director of Engineering Education Graduate Programs – University of Texas, San Antonio
Dr. Sigrid Berka, Executive Director, International Engineering Program – University of Rhode Island
Dr. Maria Claudia Alves, Senior Director Halliburton Engineering Global Programs – Texas A&M University
Assessing Global Competency:
Dr. Kirsten Davis, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education – Purdue University
Dr. Nicole Sanderlin, Director of Global Engineering – Virginia Tech
Wednesday, November 5 – Welcome Reception:
Welcome Remarks: Dr. Robert Bishop, Dean of Engineering – Texas A&M University
Thursday, November 6 – Opening Remarks:
Opening Remarks: Dr. Holly Hudson, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement – Texas A&M University
Keynote Speaker: Shayla Rivera, Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University and Keynote Speaker, Host, Comedian, STEM, Rocket Scientist, STEAM
Thursday, November 6 – Networking Lunch:
Remarks: Dr. Harry Hogan, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Engineering – Texas A&M University
Keynote Speaker: Sylvia Jons, Director of the IIE Center for International Partnership - Institute of International Education
Thursday, November 6 – Conference Dinner:
Remarks: Dr. Maria Claudia Alves, Senior Director Halliburton Engineering Global Programs – Texas A&M University
Keynote Speaker: Bryton Praslicka, CEO – FluxWorks (Texas A&M University alumnus)
Friday, November 7 – Closing Remarks:
Dr. Harry Hogan, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Engineering – Texas A&M University
Dr. Maria Claudia Alves, Dr. Maria Claudia Alves, Senior Director Halliburton Engineering Global Programs – Texas A&M University
Dr. Sigrid Berka, Executive Director, International Engineering Program – University of Rhode Island (Host of the 2026 ACIEE)
