10:00- Introduction, Christos Douligeris, University of Piraeus, Greece

10:15- OMiLAB: A laboratory for modelling method engineering, Elena-Teodora Miron, University of Vienna

10:45- From Process Excellence to Operational Excellence, Dimitris Zamanis, Ph.D. Candidate, Business Excellence Certified Senior Assessor/Advisor, EΒΕΝ Senior Assessor, QHSE Certified Auditor  and  George Bohoris, University of Pireaus, Greece

11:15- Coffee Break

11:45-  ADVISOR: A modelling tool for Evidence Centered Assessment and Activity Design, Wilfrid Utz, University of Vienna

12:15- Learning how to model critical infrastructures in a supply chain environment, Christos Douligeris, Nineta Polemi and Elma Kalogeraki, University of Piraeus, Greece

12:45- Wrap-up and closing session

Prof. Christos Douligeris, IEEE EDUCON General Chair

Prof. Athanasios Kanatas, Dean School of Information and Communication Technologies, University of Piraeus, Greece

Prof. Petros Ν. Kotsiopoulos, Dean, Hellenic Airforce Academy, Greece

Prof. Spyros Athinaios, Dean, School of Applied Sciences, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Greece

Prof. Vassilis Panagou, Vice President, Pireaus University of Applied Sciences, Greece

Prof. Michael M. Stracke, IEEE EDUCON TPC Chair

Prof. Michael E. Auer, President of IFEES and EDUCON Steering Committee Chair

Round Table Discussants:

Teresa Restivo, Universidade Porto, Portugal

Tiia Rüütmann, Head of Estonian Centre of Engineering Pedagogy at Institute of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Tallinn University of Technology (TUT), Estonia

Cleo Sgouropoulou, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece

Tiia Rüütmann
Associate Professor and Head of Estonian Centre of Engineering Pedagogy at Institute of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Tallinn University of Technology (TUT), Estonia

Basic principles of the Klagenfurt School of Engineering Pedagogy have served as the basis of the philosophy of International Society of Engineering Pedagogy (IGIP) since its foundation in 1972. IGIP philosophy in turn serves as effective basis for contemporary STEM teaching and learning, taking account of today’s students’ differences. The philosophy of IGIP is built up on several philosophical questions and aims. The methodology and model of Engineering Pedagogy Science are introduced in the keynote along with IGIP philosophy and didactical principles being supported by the IGIP curriculum.

This session will engage participants in how to apply multiple qualitative research methods to examine emerging issues in engineering education. The focus will be on using qualitative methods—grounded theory, thematic analysis, and content analysis—across multiple data collection methods (individual interviews, focus groups, key informant interviews, and policy/programmatic artifacts) and across several institutions. Benefits and challenges associated with data collection, synthesis, analysis, and triangulation across multiple research sites will be discussed, as well as the important role of theoretical frameworks in designing engineering education inquiry. It is expected that participants will gain a greater appreciation of qualitative methods that can be used to answer important questions in engineering education.

The EDUCON 2017 Conference Dinner will be given at the Roof top restaurant of the Titania Hotel called “Olive Garden”. The Conference Dinner will be held on Thursday 27^th, 2017 at 20.00 hrs.

The restaurant incorporates a small Olive Grove in its environment. The olive tree was always the symbol of Athens when according to Ancient Greek Mythology goddess Athena donated the tree to the city’s inhabitants -  hence the city’s name.

The restaurant boasts a breathtaking view of the city of Athens and of the Acropolis hill and also offers a hospitable environment full of charming ambience and savory dishes.

A small music group will also accompany the Conference Dinner at the Olive Garden so as to make the closing event of the EDUCON 2017 a memorable experience.