MU Faculty & Graduate Assistant Recognized at 1909 Conference in Memphis, TN
The annual meeting of the 1909 conference was held in Memphis, TN on November 20-21, 2025. Millersville University was represented by Dr. Scott Warner and Dr. Molly Miller, and graduate assistant Madison Hansen. The conference represents a combination of two long-standing groups within technology and engineering education, the Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference and the Southeastern Technology Education Conference. The conference exists with the goal of advancing thought, research, and practice in technology & engineering education.
1909’s newest members: Madison Hansen (left), Joseph Kaskel (center), Samuel Munzer
Current student and graduate assistant, Madison Hansen, and recent alumni and former graduate assistant Joseph Kaskel, were admitted to full membership at this year’s conference. This is an elite group of individuals nationwide who must first be invited by a current member, attend multiple conferences, and be recommended for membership by a current active member. Congratulations to Maddie and Joe!
EPT Executive Director Dr. Kevin R. Howell with Dr. Miller
Maddie Hansen, Joe Kaskel, and faculty member Dr. Molly Miller each presented sessions at the conference based on their current research and findings. Maddie presented a session titled, “A Qualitative Comparison of Undergraduate Student Motivation Toward Making and Doing,” on undergraduate inclination towards hands-on learning and creation, a collaboration with current adjunct faculty Dr. Justin Egresitz. Joe presented a session titled “Exploring Expert Opinions for Defining Computer Science in K-12,” centered around his ongoing doctoral dissertation focused upon defining computer science education. Dr. Miller presented the session titled “From Training to Teaching: A Call for a Philosophical Renaissance in Technology Education, highlighting the importance of educational theory and philosophy within technology and engineering teacher preparation programs.
Dr. Miller was selected by her peers at the conference to be awarded the 2025 Epsilon Pi Tau Outstanding Presentation Award.
