The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is proud to host the 30th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, AAEE2019, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC).
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a relatively young, medium-sized regional university in Toowoomba, Queensland with approximately 27000 students, majority of which are part-time online students or studying via distance education.
USQ has now established itself in a number of location just within the Greater Brisbane catchment, with two university campuses located at Springfield and Ipswich. USQ also has a Queensland College of Wine Tourism at Stanthorpe. We offer courses in law, health, engineering, surveying, sciences, business, education and the arts.
The institution was established in 1967 as the Darling Downs campus of the Queensland Institute of Technology. In 1970, the institution had provided programs for rural Queensland and international communities. In 1971, it became the Darling Down Institute of Advanced Education, then the University College of Southern Queensland in 1990 and finally the University of Southern Queensland in 1992.
USQ is ranked No.1 in Australia for Engineering Graduates in full-time work and graduate salary (Good Universities Guide, 2018).
USQ has a long history of association and participation in AAEE, exemplified by hosting the 2004 annual conference, and having a number of USQ academic staff serving on the AAEE Executive Committee in recent years.
Abstract and Workshop Proposal due by 15 April 2019
AAEE2019 Annual Conference is calling engineering academics and allied educators to submit abstracts summarising their proposed papers, and workshop proposals. All structured abstracts must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Please use the templates provided on the conference website; Full Paper Template (191KB), Structured Abstract Template (346KB), Workshop Proposal Template (358KB). Full paper submissions are due for review by 26th August 2019.
Submit one (1) page abstract or workshop proposal via the link. The following paper/workshop categories (but not exclusive to) are welcome:
Educators Becoming Agents of Change: Innovate, Integrate, Motivate
• Innovation in Learning and Teaching
• Integration of Curriculum and Programs
• Motivation and Engagement of Students, Academics and Industry
Best Papers:
As part of the double-blind review process, there will be a shortlisting of papers to determine the best paper for each of the sub-themes, and then an overall best paper for the conference, which may not be a winner of a sub-theme.
Opportunity for best work to be expanded for the Journal:
The editorial team of the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, with assistance from the AAEE 2019 Technical Committee, will select the most significant and original pieces of research presented at the conference, and invite authors to expand their conference submissions for a special issue of the Journal. This will include but not be limited to the Best Paper.
The BCEC is located on Brisbane’s Southbank, the city’s premier lifestyle and cultural precinct a short walk, bicycle ride, or ferry ride across the Brisbane River from the CBD. Check out the 23 things to do at Southbank for ideas on activities outside of the conference. Accommodation is plentiful, with dozens of options ranging from backpacker hostels to 5 star hotels within walking distance of the conference venue.
Attendees have the option of taking a self-guided ferry and walking-cycling tour of Brisbane CBD using CityCat ferries and CityCycle bikes (helmet is required), shop at the Collective Markets, or have a swim at Streets Beach, a Southbank icon and a must-visit while in the Parklands. As Australia’s only inner-city man-made beach, it boasts a sparkling lagoon surrounded by white, sandy beaches and sub-tropical plants. Streets Beach is free to use and is patrolled by qualified lifeguards all year round. There is also Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Arts (GOMA), and Queensland Museum nearby.
The AAEE annual conference normally draws attendance of 200-300 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The conference’s full registration will start with a Welcome Reception and Drinks on the Sunday evening, followed by three (3) exciting days of the conference including a 3 Course Conference and Awards Dinner on the Tuesday night. USQ will proudly showcase talented students from the USQ Creative Arts (Music) program during the conference dinner.
Attendees have the option of taking a self-guided ferry and walking-cycling tour of Brisbane CBD using CityCat ferries and CityCycle bikes (helmet is required), shop at the Collective Markets, or have a swim at Streets Beach, a Southbank icon and a must-visit while in the Parklands. As Australia’s only inner-city man-made beach, it boasts a sparkling lagoon surrounded by white, sandy beaches and sub-tropical plants. Streets Beach is free to use and is patrolled by qualified lifeguards all year round. There is also Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Arts (GOMA), and Queensland Museum nearby.
The AAEE annual conference normally draws attendance of 200-300 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The conference’s full registration will start with a Welcome Reception and Drinks on the Sunday evening, followed by three (3) exciting days of the conference including a 3 Course Conference and Awards Dinner on the Tuesday night. USQ will proudly showcase talented students from the USQ Creative Arts (Music) program during the conference dinner.
There are limited booths available, you can view details here (285KB). For further information please contact the Conference Chair - Dr Steven Goh.
The proposed key dates for paper administration and registration are as follows:
| 18th February 2019 | Launch and Release of Call for Abstracts |
| 15th April | Closing of Call for Abstracts |
| 20th May | Release of Call for Full Papers |
| 26th August | Final Day to submit Full Papers |
| 2nd September | Registration Opens |
| 23rd September | Review Feedback of Full Papers |
| 14th October | Selected Papers invited to submit to AJEE |
| 14th October | Submission of Camera-Ready Final Papers |
| 27th November | Registration Closes |
The AAEE annual conference normally draws attendance of 200-300 delegates from Australia, New Zealand and internationally. In addition to marketing the conference through the Engineers Australia (EA), Engineering NZ, and AAEE networks, the conference will specifically market its appeal to the Asian and European engineering education networks. The conference's full registration will start with a Welcome Reception and Drinks of the Sunday evening, followed by three (3) exciting days of the conference including a 3 Course Conference and Awards Dinner on the Tuesday night.
USQ will proudly showcase talented students from the USQ Creative Arts (Music) program during the conference dinner. You can view the Conference Draft Program here.
Felicity Furey - Founder and past President of Power of Engineering and Executive Director of EduTec Start-up Machinam.com
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Felicity is an award winning inspirational speaker, entrepreneur and engineer passionate about diversity. As a founder of two social enterprises, Felicity has shifted the perception of engineering with thousands of young people and companies. Felictiy was named as one of the Financial Review BOSS Magazine's Young Executive of the Year in 2016 and named as one of Australia's '100 Women of Influence' at just 26 years old. Felicity has been featured on ABC News, Sky News, the Australian Financial Review and the Australian.
Professor Maura Borrego - University of Texas
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Maura is Director of the Centre for Engineering Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Maura is a Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education. She previously served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation, on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education, and as an associate Dean and Director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. Her M.S. and PhD are from Stanford University and her B.S is from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Hon Trish White FIEAust FAICD - Engineers Australia's National President and Chair of the Board
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Trish is National President and Chair of the Board of Engineers Australia. A professional company director, she serves on the boards of CHL group of companies, national rail regulator and chairs boards in the insurance, property, manufacturing and university sectors. As an executive director of professional services and business advisory firm, SlingsbyTaylor, she provides business advisory services to boards and executives of both commercial and not-for-profit organisations.
Formerly, Trish was Executive Strategic Advisor for WorleyParsons Ltd, working in the global resources and energy industries. That followed a career as a cabinet minister in the South Australian government, where she served in the infrastructure, development, transport, science and education portfolios.
Previously, her career had been in applied research with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Prior to that, she managed national infrastructure projects in Canberra. Trish is an experienced professional company director, having served on the boards of several large Australian companies. She is a Fellow of the College for Leadership and Management and the AICD.
The conference is supported by two committees: the Steering Committee and the Technical and Editorial Committee. The steering committee shares extensive experience in the engineering education field and organisation of engineering education conferences.
Steering Committee
The steering committee outlined below includes USQ academic staff and leaders of the AAEE and IEEE community.
- Dr Steven Goh - University of Southern Queensland, Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator (Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering), School Coordinator (Students), School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; Executive Committee Member of AAEE (Conference Chair)
- Professor Scott Smith - Southern Cross University, Dean of Engineering; Australian Council of Engineering Deans Executive member; AAEE 2016 Conference Chair
- Professor Charles Lemckert - Canberra University; AAEE2013 Conference Chair
- Professor Les Dawes - QUT Science and Engineering Faculty; Immediate Past Editor of AAEE
- Dr Sasha Nikolic - University of Wollongong; Chair, IEEE NSW Section (2018-2019); Past Chair, IEEE Education Society NSW; TALE2018 Conference Chair
- Associate Professor Prue Howard - CQU; AAEE 2008 Conference Chair
Technical and Editorial Committee
The technical and editorial committee is currently composed of:
- Dr Steven Goh - University of Southern Queensland (Conference Chair)
- Associate Professor David Thorpe - University of Southern Queensland, (Engineering/Technology Management), School Coordinator (Students) and Coordinator Springfield Campus, School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
- Associate Professor Alexander Kist - University of Southern Queensland, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; 2014 Australian Council of Engineering Deans National Award for Engineering Education Excellence
- Dr Jo Devine - University of Southern Queensland, Senior Lecturer (Construction Engineering and Management), School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, AAEE Executive Committee member
- Dr Vasantha Abeysekera - University of Southern Queensland, Senior Lecturer (Construction Management), Program Coordinator (Bachelor of Construction (Hons) and Associate Degree in Construction)
- Dr Rezaul Chowdhury - University of Southern Queensland, Senior Lecturer (Water Engineering), School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
- Associate Professor Sally Male, Editor of Australasian Journal of Engineering Education