Call For Papers
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Zone IV encompasses Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Sections invites the submission of abstracts for papers, presentations, posters, workshops, and lightning talks for the ASEE Zone IV Conference in Pomona, California on April 16-18th 2026. ASEE Zone IV encompasses PNW: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Canada- Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan; PSW: California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii; RMS: Colorado, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
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This year’s theme is:​
Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce in the
Age of AI and Emerging Technology
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Engineering impacts every aspect of life, in this ever-changing technological landscape, how can educators help to prepare a workforce that is agile and ensure that we are reaching all audiences. This theme challenges us to reimagine engineering education as a catalyst for creativity, innovation, and global progress. Together, we envision a future where learners are inspired to lead transformative solutions that cross boundaries and shape a better world.
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As with previous ASEE conferences, submissions on other topics relevant to engineering education will also be considered. A sample list of possible topics to get ideas percolating can be found in the call for papers document:
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Submission Options (All options are peer-reviewed):
1. Full Paper for Publication and Presentation
Please indicate in the first sentence of your abstract that you intend to prepare a full paper. Submit an abstract of maximum 500 words and include, as appropriate, a clear description of the objectives and motivation, relevant background, assessment plan and results (if not a WIP). Authors of accepted abstracts will present their work in a conference session and will be required to prepare a full paper (maximum 10 pages) for review prior to publication in the conference proceedings. For papers to be published in the conference proceedings at least one author must register and present. Full papers are also eligible for the section best paper competition; the winner advances to the zone level and, if successful, to the national level best paper competition. It is expected that the author(s) of a full paper submission will support the conference by reviewing one or more abstracts and papers submitted for the ASEE Zone IV Conference.
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2. Presentation Only
Please indicate in the first sentence of your abstract that you intend to prepare a presentation only (no full paper). Submit an abstract of maximum 500 words and include, as appropriate, a clear description of the objectives and motivation, relevant background, assessment plan and results (if not a WIP). It is not required to follow up with a full paper in order to present in a conference session.
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3. Poster
Please indicate in the first sentence of your abstract that you intend to prepare a poster only (no full paper or presentation). Submit an abstract of maximum 500 words and include, as appropriate, a clear description of the objectives and motivation, relevant background, assessment plan and results (if not a WIP). It is not required to follow up with a full paper in order to participate in the conference poster session.
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4. Workshop
Please indicate in the first sentence of your abstract that you intend to prepare a workshop (no full paper or presentation). Submit an abstract of maximum 500 words and include, as appropriate, a clear description of the objectives and motivation, relevant background, assessment plan and results (if not a WIP). It is not required to follow up with a full paper in order to hold a conference workshop.
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Submissions:
All abstracts and workshop proposals must be submitted through the NEMO paper management system (opens in new window):
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Consult the ASEE Zone IV Conference Author’s Kit for additional information and formatting guidelines for full papers.
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Questions regarding the abstract and paper submission process can be directed to the Technical Program Chair, Jessica O. Perez; joperez@cpp.edu.