Fulton Schools of Engineering Education Seminars (SEEdS) – Rethinking Writing in Engineering with Duane Roen & Stefani Jenkins

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Fulton Schools of Engineering Education Seminars (SEEdS)

Think. Write. Learn. Rethinking Writing in Engineering. 

Guest Speakers: Duane Roen & Stefani Jenkins

Date: September 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm MST

Location: Zoom

 

Seminar Description: Want to get more from your students without adding to your grading pile? Join us for a lively, practical seminar that explores how writing – even short, low-stakes assignments – can deepen learning in engineering classrooms. Whether you teach in massive lecture halls or smaller classrooms, we’ll share strategies for integrating writing that sparks curiosity, strengthens connections across content, and helps students create value. You’ll leave with research-backed insights, ready-to-use tools, and fresh ideas for using writing to enhance your students’ thinking and engagement.

Duane Roen is an Emeritus Professor of English at Arizona State University, where he’s served as dean (in two colleges), vice provost, writing program director, and even president of the University Senate – he’s basically seen it all.
With a passion for helping students learn through writing, Duane has authored over 300 books, chapters, articles, and papers on everything from composition theory to portfolio assessment. He especially loves teaching first-year writing and collaborating with students on research and writing projects.
As coordinator of ASU’s Project for Writing and Recording Family History and a Global Futures Scientist, Duane brings both heart and forward-thinking to his work. Bonus: he’s been fascinated with how people learn to write since childhood – and hasn’t stopped writing (or thinking about writing) since.
Duane spends a great deal of time volunteering, running writing workshops for local libraries and the Women’s Prison.

 

 

Stefani Jenkins serves as Instructional Innovation Coach, Learning Initiatives at the Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) Learning and Teaching Hub (LTH). In this role, she partners with engineering faculty to provide personalized instructional support, including active learning strategy integration, classroom observation with actionable feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Stefani brings over 18 years of K-12 teaching experience, including roles as a Social Studies and STEAM educator through project-based learning units grounded in the Engineering and Design Process. Her experience also includes serving as a TAP Master Teacher, where she supported school improvement initiatives focused on instructional quality and student achievement. Throughout her career, she has developed and facilitated professional learning at both the site and district levels across a wide range of topics.
Stefani holds a BA in Communication, a Post-Baccalaureate in Education, and two master’s degrees – one in Curriculum and Instruction and another in Educational Leadership. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher in Early/Middle Childhood Literacy.

More about Fulton Schools of Engineering Education Seminars (SEEdS)

LTH will continue to host monthly guest speaker seminars for the community to regularly learn about and discuss topics related to Engineering Education. The seminars, formerly known as the Teaching Community of Practice (TCP), are open to anyone interested in the FSE community.

Third Fridays | 12pm-1pm MST | via Zoom