Board 308: Impact of Engineers Without Borders USA Experiences on Professional Preparation
- Conference
- Location
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Baltimore , Maryland
- Publication Date
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June 25, 2023
- Start Date
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June 25, 2023
- End Date
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June 28, 2023
- Conference Session
- Tagged Topics
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Diversity and NSF Grantees Poster Session
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--44623
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/44623
Paper Authors
William C. Oakes
Purdue University, West Lafayette
orcid.org/0000-0002-6183-045X
William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental a
Paul A. Leidig P.E. Purdue University, West Lafayette
Paul A. Leidig works in learning and organizational development within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. He received his B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Dr. Leidig is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado and has six years of structural engineering consulting experience. He has focused on community-engaged engineering and design for over fifteen years.
Eric Holloway
Purdue University, West Lafayette
orcid.org/0000-0002-0343-1709
Dr. Eric Holloway currently serves as the Sr. Director of Industry Research in the College of Engineering at Purdue, where he focuses on industry research in the College of Engineering. He also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the School of Engineering Education and the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Abstract
Experiential education is becoming a more important part of engineering education. Experiences range from within the classroom to extra-curricular activities. Within experiential education, community engagement is particularly promising, given its alignment with diversity research and the leveraging of university resources to address needs within our society. One of the largest engineering engagement organizations is Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), which recently celebrated 20 years of student and community engagement. This poster presents the results of a sequential mixed-methods study consisting of surveys followed by interviews for each of alumni of EWB-USA as well as individuals who have interacted professionally with the EWB-USA alumni. Surveys were designed for both populations and the results show positive impact on alumni transition into a wide range of industry settings. Interviews have identified themes of impact. These include: becoming a connected part of a larger whole, portions of the volunteer experience that participants connect with particular learning outcomes, and more. Analysis of the interview data is ongoing and results will be available to be shared at the time of the poster session.
Oakes, W. C., & Leidig, P. A., & Holloway, E. (2023, June), Board 308: Impact of Engineers Without Borders USA Experiences on Professional Preparation Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--44623
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