2024 Christian Engineering Conference
Please consider joining us for the Christian Engineering Conference at George Fox University this summer. Conference activities will include an opening banquet and shared meals, a large number of paper presentations and panel discussions, professional development hours, networking opportunities, devotionals and worship, society discussions, and optional tours of local industries.
Topics for presentation at this year’s conference include Christian engineering perspectives on:
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Design
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Engineering Education
Humanitarian and Missions work
And More!
The cost of registration for the full conference, including all meals, housing on George Fox’s campus*, and transportation to & from Portland is only around $360. A reduced registration cost is available for students. Registration options are available a la carte for those who prefer alternate housing or meal choices. Register now!
*Estimated cost includes bedding and two nights’ stay. Additional nights are available for those who are arriving early or leaving late.
Tentative Schedule
The below schedule is a work in progress and will be updated with more detailed information as date of the conference nears. Please consider the events and times listed as approximate and do not make critical travel decisions highly dependent on the start and end times shown. When the schedule is finalized, it will be uploaded here and indicated as final.
Wednesday, June 26
1:00-5:30 pm: Registration and optional events (local industry tour)
5:30-8:45 pm: Welcome, opening banquet, keynote address, and worship
Thursday, June 27
7:30-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:50 am: Morning sessions – networking, paper presentations, panel discussions
12:00-12:50 pm: Lunch
1:00-3:40 pm: Early afternoon sessions – paper presentations, anecdote sessions, panel discussions
3:40-5:50 pm: Late afternoon sessions – continuing education ethics seminar, professional development paper presentations
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:45 pm: Engineering facility tour, society business meeting, dessert
Friday, June 28
7:30-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:50 am: Morning sessions – paper presentations, panel discussions, worship
12:00-12:50 pm: Lunch
12:00-2:00 pm: Christian Engineering Leaders Summit (alternate lunch, by invitation)
1:00-4:00 pm: Optional events (social, local industry tour)
CEC Student Scholarship Form 2024.docxStudent Scholarship Opportunity
A student scholarship is available to help with expenses related to the conference for any students who would like to attend. This scholarship is a separate financial support from the reduced registration cost that is already available to all students, and will only be awarded on a limited basis. Please use the application form to the left and follow the directions as stated to apply for this scholarship!
Registration Announcement Flyer
Please download this announcement and print, post, and share it with anyone you think may be interested in joining us at the conference this year!
Christian Engineering Conference 2024 Registration Announcement.pdfChristian Engineering Conference 2024 Call for Papers.pdfCall for Papers
Abstract Deadline: December 1st, 2023
Abstract Extension Deadline: December 31st, 2023
Paper Draft Deadline: March 15, 2024
Final Paper Submission Deadline: May 26, 2024
Conference Steering Committee
Kayt Foster, George Fox University, General Co-Chair
Mike Foster, George Fox University, General Co-Chair
David Dittenber, Cedarville University, Program Chair
Questions?
About conference registration or inquiries specific to the location at George Fox University, contact Mike and Kayt at cec-inquiries@georgefox.edu
About the call for papers, schedule, or general conference program, contact David at ddittenber@cedarville.edu