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Work in Progress: Assessing Undergraduate Engineering Students' Career Social Capital

Conference Session: Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Adrian Nat Gentry, Purdue University; Eric Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie A. Douglas, Cornell University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

students' career social capitalIntroductionWhile there have been many policy level calls for increasing the diversity of the engineeringworkforce, there is little known about the work experiences of engineering students of identitiestraditionally excluded from engineering (e.g., women, LGBTQ+, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx)engineering students [1]–[7]. As Co-ops and internships are many students first industryexperience, it is important to understand how these experiences shape their career development. Work-integrated learning (WIL) programs, such as Co-op programs, internships, andworkforce development programs, are valuable for engineering students’ career development.WIL programs provide opportunities for students to access valuable

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Evaluation of a Work-Integrated Learning Program for Undergraduate STEM Outreach Instructors

Conference Session: Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Daniel Munro, University of Toronto; Virginia Hall; Tracy L. Ross, Actua
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

nationa ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Evaluation of a Work-Integrated Learning Program for Undergraduate STEM Outreach InstructorsThis paper describes and evaluates a comprehensive work-integrated learning program,developed and delivered by Actua, a Canadian National STEM organization. The programprovides instructors with a variety of opportunities to improve their skills, career readiness, andtheir employer connections and networks. The program consisted of four sets of activities: (1) Aset of skills-focused training modules to prepare participants for their more immediate STEMoutreach work and longer-term work readiness; (2) Industry-Led Activities andMicro

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Supporting the Development of Professional Competencies and Engineering Identity at Scale

Conference Session: Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John H. Callewaert, University of Michigan; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, University of Michigan
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

careerplacement [2]. Experiential learning is thought to result in a change in judgment, knowledge, orskills, or the development of professional competencies and identity [1]. The Global State of theArt in Engineering Education report [3] identified experiential learning opportunities as a keypedagogical feature of engineering education. Perhaps this emphasis stems from experientialeducation’s alignment with engineering design education efforts [4], its potential to support thedevelopment of professional competencies [5], [6], or its ability to produce more innovative,career-ready engineers [7]. Within engineering education, experiential learning opportunities caninclude participation in engineering design and competition teams, study abroad

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Building a Statewide Experiential Learning Portfolio in Cybersecurity

Conference Session: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 1
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Luiz A. DaSilva, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liza Wilson Durant, George Mason University; Jordan Mason; Sarah Hayes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

activities. In this paper, we describe the structure of these programs and associatedmetrics. Early results indicate very high interest by students and employers, high retention ratesin cybersecurity careers, and gains in participation by underrepresented groups. 1. IntroductionThe cybersecurity workforce gap is large, with an estimated 1.1 million employed workers and770 thousand job openings across the country. From the employers’ perspective, the curriculumin some cybersecurity degrees should be more closely aligned with requirements of the jobmarket, enabling new employees to be productive from day one. Meanwhile, new graduatessometimes express frustration with the expectations of job descriptions for entry-level positions,which often include

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Experiential Learning Approaches to Health-themed STEM Education That Addresses Medical Concerns in Hispanic Communities (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel A. Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso; Thomas Joseph Soto, University of Texas at El Paso; Song An, University of Texas at El Paso; Carlos Paez, Navajo Technical University; Alice Carron, Blue Marble Institute of Space Science
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Hispanic STEM-field enrollment andretention. Science and mathematics in middle school has emerged as a barrier that prevents manyminority students from pursuing advanced STEM courses in high school and, therefore, limitstheir preparation for college and selection of careers in STEM-oriented career paths. Evidenceindicates that traditional STEM curricula and instructional methods are not serving all studentswell [2]; specifically, too few underserved and unrepresented students such as Hispanics aregraduating from high school prepared to begin a STEM degree program or career [3]. A majorobstacle to engagement and motivation in middle-grade STEM education is math anxiety, whichcan be a key barrier to STEM achievement and career choices [4][5

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Building Research Self-efficacy in Undergraduate Students through Authentic Research Experiences

Conference Session: Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robin Lynn Nelson, University of Texas at San Antonio; Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; JoAnn Browning, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

panel, and a diversity, equity,and inclusion (DEI) reflective session. The peer support is extended at the end of the REUexperience, as students come together at one of the network sites to present their research andposters via virtual and in-person means; they also tour the facilities to learn more about thevarious aspects of research outside of their assigned REU site. Overall, students show an increasein the research skills gained throughout the REU program. The students are monitoredlongitudinally to learn more about their career paths after they exit the REU program.BackgroundThere continues to be a great need to encourage and prepare a diverse group of undergraduateengineering students to persist in their degree programs and, ultimately

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Board 70: Impact of First Co-op Experience on Student Retention and Learning: A Work in Progress

Conference Session: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati; Fazel Ranjbar, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve non-traditional problems in engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Impact of first COOP experience on student retention and learning: A work in progressAbstractThis work-in-progress research paper examines the impact of the first COOP experience on engineeringstudent retention and students’ learning as measured by

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A descriptive study of an innovative and sustainable model of work-integrated learning for industry professionals: An Indian case

Conference Session: Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Venkataraman PB, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani; G. Sundar
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

to expand across the globe 4 butstill primarily focusing on the “employability/ placement” as the objective5.It is important not only that a student be employable at the end of his/ her graduation, but thats/he continues to remain employable for the rest of the career by staying relevant and future-ready, particularly in the sectors that adopt rapidly transforming technologies.Can the WIL model of education, which has been found successful in meeting theemployability demand serve the graduates to remain relevant? Can such a model be used tomeet the continuing education needs of the people at scale without compromising on the 1A descriptive study of

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Board 69: Co-ops are Great! but What Are the Final Numbers Telling Us?

Conference Session: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

is gaining work experience. Other perceived benefits include developing a competitive edgein the job market, networking, and career exploration. Not surprisingly, due to the constraints ofstudent budgets and tuition costs, earning money during the co-op was also a significantperceived benefit. Studies also found the primary student reason for participating in a co-op wasto improve future employment opportunities. In addition to these perceived benefits, studentswho did participate in co-op opportunities earned a higher grade point average and had a highergraduation rate when compared to students who did not participate in a co-op experience [1] [4].Industry BenefitsRecruitment appears to be the overall reason that industry partners

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Pilot Study: Assessing Construction Management Student Knowledge Using Student Learning Outcomes in Construction Internships

Conference Session: Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Using Student Learning Outcomes in Construction Internships P. Warren Plugge, PhD Central Washington University Ellensburg, WashingtonAbstractInternships or co-operative learning experiences have proven a value for young professionals orstudents to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in their chosen degree and career path.Companies find value in this process as a process to identify potential candidates that would besuitable to hire as careered paid positions within the company and in many cases provide theopportunity to hire the student prior to their graduation. Construction management academia

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Student Engineering Enrichment from Design to Execution

Conference Session: Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lana El Ladki, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Saira Anwar, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al-Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

chances of finding a suitable career. In the Gulfregion, in particular, due to rapid socio-political transformation and industrialization, engineeringgraduates must overcome a wider employability gap and compete with an experienced foreignworkforce even for entry-level positions. This has necessitated out-of-the-box thinking on part ofengineering institutions to bridge the gap by providing students with enrichment opportunities. Infact, emphasis on core competencies and experiential learning are playing a central role in highereducation globally and can have a powerful impact on students’ experience, development, andachievements before graduation.The Center for Teaching and Learning at the Qatar branch campus of Texas A&M Universityinitiated

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Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program

Conference Session: Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sophia Vicente, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne Gersie
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 34 journal publications, and more than 80 conference papers. She is recognized for her

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Engaging early-stage undergraduate students in research through a Science Communication Fellowship

Conference Session: Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Kamryn G. Zachek; Alex Webster, University of New Mexico; Timothy L. Schroeder; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

perceive a lack of readiness as a barrier toparticipation. [3] Creating pathways for diverse and underrepresented undergraduate students to enterundergraduate research and continue to pursue graduate research is imperative to diversity theworkforce. Underrepresented minority students often value collaboration and helping people asimportant factors in their educational objectives and careers. [4] They may have a misperceptionthat science is an isolated field that does not engage in broader community interests. Involvingstudents in community-engaged learning projects allows them to see the social and economicaspects of science problems, exposes them to the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature ofscience, and can result in improved

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Work in Progress: Are Project Teams Actually Developing Professional Skills?

Conference Session: Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Emily Buten, University of Michigan; Jack Boomer Perry, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

learned tocommunicate on a multi-disciplinary team by changing his diction and using less jargon whenworking with his teammates to improve communication.The other two pieces of the ELT cycle had much fewer coding instances. There were noexamples of abstract conceptualization coded in either transcript. Meanwhile, activeexperimentation was only coded in Perry’s interview. Perry explained how he could apply hiscommunication skills and further develop them in his professional career because he expects towrite technical reports in his future job. Also, when asked about interpersonal communication hehad practiced on his multidisciplinary team he stated that the skill “is really important when I getinto industry…I’m going to have to be working with

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University-industry Partnerships for Enhancing the Workplace Readiness of Professional Masters in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study in China

Conference Session: Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Fangqing Yi, Tsinghua University; Xiaofeng Tang, Tsinghua University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

aremainly academic degrees and professional degrees. In terms of the research on connotation, somescholars have explored the difference between the training objectives of professional degree andacademic degree in engineering. Different from academic degrees, which emphasize advancedknowledge and top-notch research, professional degrees attach more importance to the closeconnection with engineering practice7. The professional degree is a kind of degree that takes Intoaccount academic, career-oriented and practical elements of training. From the perspective ofknowledge production mode, the knowledge production of academic degree is more centered ondisciplines and universities, that is, it is adapted to the traditional knowledge production mode I

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Developing industry-aware engineering students in the classroom: The role of desktop site tours

Conference Session: Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alicia Shih, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Sarah Grundy, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Peter Neal, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

virtual reality simulator technology," Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, vol. 8, no. 1, p. 63, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://jolt.merlot.org/vol8no1/schofield_0312.htm.[14] Y. Wood, K. Zegwaard, and W. Fox-Turnbull, "Conventional, remote, virtual and simulated work-integrated learning: A meta-analysis of existing practice," vol. 21, pp. 331-354, 01/01 2020.[15] D. Dada, M. Seifan, and A. Berenjian, "The Effect of Real and Virtual Construction Field Trips on Students’ Perception and Career Aspiration," Sustainability, vol. 12, p. 1200, 02/20 2020, doi: 10.3390/su12031200.[16] A. Shih, P. Neal, and S. Grundy, "Virtual work integrated learning (VWIL) implementation for improving student

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Board 71: Innovation-Based Learning. Learning by Failure

Conference Session: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Isaac Heizelman, University of North Dakota; McKenna Rose Matt
Tagged Divisions: Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

personallyinvested, grants students a unique agency in their learning. Under their IBL professor's support, undergraduate students can present their work atconferences when they would otherwise never be afforded the opportunity. IBL students canparticipate in applied research at a level usually reserved for graduate students. By beingafforded the ability to take on large projects with complex problems, undergraduates under theIBL structure develop professional skills and have access to experiences well ahead of thoseentering the workforce through traditional educational models. This better prepares them for the 2023 ASEE Annual Conferencechallenges they’ll come across in their careers, strengthening their knowledge