How do we talk about impact? Engineering education change language beyond "dissemination"

When we discuss the "impact" of initiatives to transform engineering education, we often use that term as if it were synonymous with quantifiable dissemination. It is easy to reach for familiar metrics and the framework of causality: how many countable alumni, downloads, or citations can be unambiguously traced back to our efforts? However, it is also valuable to step back and explore how we can expand the language we use to articulate the difference our work is making in the world. This special session is an opportunity to collaboratively explore what such a dialogue might sound like, and to practice engaging in it as it emerges.