Author Archives: Editor Reen

Dear members of the REEN community, We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen communication and logistical challenges, the symposium scheduled for January 2025 in El Paso, Texas, has been canceled. This decision to cancel REES 2025 was not made lightly, as we understand the significant effort and dedication authors put into preparing forContinue reading “Cancellation of REES 2025”

REEN is pleased to invite you to an upcoming workshop organised by Scott Daniel on research design through the Research in Engineering Education Network with Drs Jo Walther and Nicki Sochacka entitled “Interpretive Research is (just) a design problem”. Register at https://lnkd.in/g58E5hsk. The workshop will be held online: 13:00 – 14:30 Monday July 8 – SanContinue reading “Workshop: Interpretive research is just a design problem”

The Call for Papers for the Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES) 2025 is now open! Check this link for more information: www.rees2025.org. REES will be hosted by the University of Texas at El Paso from January 14 – 16, 2025. We also organize a pre-conference Doctoral Symposium and Workshop for engineers building their capacityContinue reading “CFP: REES Annual Conference January 14 – 16 2025 (University of Texas at El Paso)”

Jiabin Zhu, School of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University   How to nurture the new discipline of engineering education? The Chinese engineering education community are actively piloting new efforts around the country. With the unprecedented development of engineering education scale in China, engineering education research (EER) has attracted greater and broader interest from multiple stakeholders inContinue reading “Latest Development of Engineering Education Research in China: Observations and Reflections”

Teresa Hattingh, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, REEN Chair (2022-2023) The Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES) took place in Hubbali, India from the 4th to the 6th of  January 2024. The REES conference, the traditionally biannual conference of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) was hosted by KLE Technological University in collaboration withContinue reading “REES 2024, Hubbali, India – Reflections on an outstanding conference”

Dear engineering education community, On behalf of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) Governing Board, we are seeking nominations to fill two board positions. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about engineering education research and building capacity and representation in the following regions: ● North America (1 position) ● Central and SouthContinue reading “Call for expressions of interest: REEN Board members representing North, Central and South America”

Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech, The US My journey as an engineer and engineering educator and researcher has been intertwined with the experiences of countless professionals, academics, undergraduate and graduate students from all over the globe. These encounters have enriched my perspective on education, cultural diversity, and the transformative power of global collaboration. In this narrative,Continue reading “Navigating Borders and Nurturing Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Reflections and Advice for International Graduate Students with Diana Bairaktarova”