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- Regina Palero Aleman, University of San Diego; Mireya Becker Roberto; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Laura Ann Gelles, University of Texas at Dallas; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego
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sociotechnical challenges related toenergy. The course was developed to provide an “integrated” approach to energy concepts thatcrossed disciplinary boundaries. We collected data from interviews to explore how studentsdescribed their decision to major in engineering and tensions with subsequent descriptions ofwhat is engineering. Preliminary results indicate that the sociotechnical divide still exists in theengineering culture amongst these students. Although students talked about social aspects ofengineering work, these are seen as lesser, rather than a fundamental part of, engineeringproblem solving. Students continued to make a distinction between “soft” skills and engineeringskills, while simultaneously describing the “soft” skills as necessary to
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- Pasquale Sanfelice; Mia Erdenebileg; Doris J. Espiritu, Wilbur Wright College- One of the City Colleges of Chicago
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team. The responsibilities of eachposition help to develop soft skills that are necessary for engineering practice upon graduation.[14] Not only do these organizations provide necessary skills and networks for student success,but a higher level of student involvement through out-of-class experiences, in general, promotesthe development of a better-quality learning environment, an essential aspect of promoting 1student success in engineering. [1] Moreover, a viable student organization can foster cohesionthat benefits the program and institution at large while at the same time accommodating thenontraditional student’s challenging time constraints