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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martha Cervantes, Johns Hopkins University ; Sydney Danielle Floryanzia, University of Washington and Johns Hopkins University; Jackie Sharp; William Roberts Gray-Roncal; Erik C. Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Delgado, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Grace Hincher, North Carolina State University; Ton Nguyen; Nicholas Goodwin

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

research [4].Students who are interested in their research topic are intrinsically motivated in the success oftheir research experiences and develop a more positive outcome overall for the students andeveryone involved in the process, including the research mentors. By engaging in 10-weekREUs, the students develop technical skills, knowledge and sharpen their critical thinking andproblem-solving skills, while enhancing their essential (soft) skills through participating ininformal and formal networking and professional development activities.Members of the summer GCSP-REU were accepted into their departments of choice within thecollege of engineering and completed all first-year requirements. While there are many differentdisciplines that the REU

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Interdisciplinary Integration and Sociotechnical Thinking: The Big Picture

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari Zacharias, University of Manitoba; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto; Chantal Rodier; Laura M. Patterson, University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus; Renato B. Rodrigues, University of Manitoba; Ken Tallman, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

design as a “values-based proposition” as a way ofillustrating the relationship between the social and the technical. Participants broadly agreed thatin engineering the social and the technical are intermingled; however, many noted that academicinstitutions and industry pervasively privilege the technical, relegating the social to a minor role,as a “soft” skill. Most agreed that the intermingling of the social and the technical is essential ifwe are to solve the more difficult problems faced by our global societies.The value of interdisciplinarity as a way of understanding sociotechnical as a concept tookcentral focus for all four groups, suggesting that collaboration and connectedness are key tosociotechnical activity. Ethics also emerged as a

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University; Constantine Mukasa, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

and teamwork at 40% each. Other areas noted are being an initiative-taker at 30%, andbeing motivated and passionate, tied with time management at 20%. It is not surprising thatemployers want people who are competent communicators and effective teammates, as theseinterpersonal elements are core to establishing a successful workforce. These findings reinforce therequired technical skills highlighted earlier and justify interweaving them into the curriculum andreinforcing them throughout. Figure 2. Results of open-ended content analysis of Co-op faculty to the inquiry to outline professional people and power (‘soft’) skills needed for success.Students’ Survey: Cornerstone and Capstone PerspectiveCornerstone &

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Inclusive Leadership: A Panel Discussion

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Volpe, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Sara Valentina Rojas

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

withhigh levels of leadership and professional skills [3]–[5]. Historically, leadership and professionalskills have been referred to as “soft skills” indicating lesser importance than the “hard” ortechnical skills typically associated with engineering. Leadership development was often pushedto the margins of engineering education using an end-of-program project or a few electivecourses to fulfill the requirements [6], [7]. However, recent work explores the potential andsuccess of integrating leadership and professional development into the technical aspects ofengineering education. This literature indicates that out-of-class activities such as summerinternships or research experiences (e.g., REU programs) can be beneficial in furthering

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 10: Teaming and Professional Skills

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico, P.E., E4S, LLC; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, employers, and schools [5]. They conclude the benefits for both thestudent and the employer are more than problem solving via experiential learning; benefits alsoinclude students’ abilities to communicate their areas of interest (and employers’ abilities tounderstand how students communicate their interests), interpersonal skills. and making valuablecontacts through networking opportunities. Finally, Finch, Hamilton, Baldwin, and Zehnerconducted a literature review and concluded that job acquisition strategies for, students (from avariety of backgrounds) should highlight both their problem-solving skills and “soft skills” as jobspecific functional skills are not as important to potential employers as originally thought [6].“To be a successful job

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Marcela Silva, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Carolina Alvarado, California State University, Chico

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

the group, enhances effective communication,and develops soft skills. These elements sensitize group members (whether students oremployees), and the possibility and opportunity to maximize the presence and participation ofwomen exist, thus generating a more inclusive environment. In addition, participants mentionedthe importance of holding workshops and awareness-raising talks on gender and inclusion issues.Innovate educational strategies. Participants from the Group of students and faculty membersindependently agreed on the need for students to have field experience as part of their training sothat when they graduate, they will be more confident in their knowledge and skills and will notsimply be entering an environment that is alien and

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Interdisciplinary Integration at the Course Level

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rich Dionne, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Rachael E. Cate, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hye Rin Lee, University of Delaware; Sotheara Veng, University of Delaware; Yiqin Cao, University of Delaware; Juliana Baer, University of Delaware; Teomara Rutherford, University of Delaware; Austin Cory Bart

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

., classenvironment, course sequence) is vital to improve student learning and persistence in CS.B. CS Curriculum Design There have been great strides in determining potential areas of improvement among CScourses and programs [e.g., 26, 27, 28]. One area of literature focuses on college students nothaving the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the industry [29, 30, 31, 32]. In regard totheir soft skills, graduates tend to struggle with their verbal [31, 33] and writing [28, 30, 34]skills, in particular, clearly articulating their problems when they need help [29]. In regard totechnical skills, graduates often lack the ability to use a number of industry software tools, suchas configuration management and database tools [29, 32, 35]. Another

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Recruitment and Support in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith Leigh Hooper, California Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rose Tawney, California Institute of Technology ; Emily Hope Palmer, California Institute of Technology; James Ragan, California Institute of Technology; Morgan Louise Hooper, California Institute of Technology; Yazmin Gonzalez, California Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

importantly, refining a pedagogical approach. This skill set is seamlessly transferable toprofessorship. These positive unintended consequences merit further exploration.There is, of course, more work that could be done to increase equity throughout the qualifyingexam process involving active participation of academic departments. For instance, transparencycan be increased through the use of a rubric or otherwise clearly stated criteria for a ‘passing’evaluation. Also, the exam could be framed as an opportunity for every student to learn aboutthemselves and improve by creating the expectation that examiners will provide all students withboth positive and critical feedback. Furthermore, the implicit soft skills that are tested by oralqualifying exams

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Design Thinking and Student Design Teams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eileen Fong, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Shamita Venkatesh, Nanyang Technological University; Mi Song Kim, University of Western Ontario; Jingyi Liu, Nanyang Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the engineering program structure could be filled with theuse of DT and that the present curriculum drove students to think in a ‘Just-in-Case’ manner– where students learned things in case they were going to be tested on them. With their DTapproach, specific content about the learning outcomes could be made accessible to students.This study found that it is pertinent for students to learn the necessary soft skills from ayoung age to get multiple opportunities to apply them during their engineering course [49].Moreover, there was great emphasis on the times and methods in which students’ learnerscomprehend the relevance of the content they are taught [49]. This can be compared to theresults of this study using EDIPT in an Asian context. As

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad Putman, Bucknell University; Khaled A. Al-Sahili, An-Najah National University; Alia Gilbrecht, An-Najah National University; Karen Bunch Franklin; Shilpa Girish, Clemson University; Fabricio Leiva; Abdelhaleem Khader, An-Najah National University

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International Division (INTL)

differences inperceived value between the IVE and non-IVE teams. The differences came from students fromdifferent countries as the Palestinian students perceived greater value in the experience than theirUS peers regardless of whether they were on an IVE team or not.IntroductionIt is critical that engineers not only have technical expertise, but also be able to work on diverseteams, effectively communicate with broad audiences, have a global perspective, and considerthe implications of their solutions on users and society as a whole. The importance of theseessential skills (sometimes referred to as “soft” skills) have been highlighted by the engineeringprofession. ABET, the accrediting body for engineering programs, points to these competenciesin

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ann Weitnauer; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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Inclusive Leadership: A Panel Discussion

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Lewis Caulfield; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University & Carthage College

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

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Community Engagement Division Poster Session - Exploring the Transformative Power of Service, Engagement, and Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

research and design (i.e. apprenticeship style) projects have naturally been theprimary avenues for student research, as they remain the major modes of quantitative explorationin STEM professional and academic fields [12]. However, there are other presumed merits to theresearch interview approach utilized here in the STEM environment: ● It forces students to confront the impact of science and engineering on a broad population. ● It can “humanize” STEM work, connecting data to people. ● It strengthens soft skills like communication, socialization, and ethics. ● It provides additional training beyond lab or workshop attributes. ● It familiarizes students with government policies that intersect with their

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session_Monday June 26, 3:15 - 4:45

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shreya Kumar, University of Notre Dame; Megan Levis, University of Notre Dame

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

through validated lenses(ethical frameworks and identified cognitive biases). This notion was comforting to manyengineering students, most of whom were rising sophomores or rising juniors, who may havebeen apprehensive about the potentially subjective and soft skills nature of the course. This wasan important step towards getting buy-in and active and enthusiastic participation.Swan, Kulich and Wallace describe their examination of ethics gaps in the engineeringcurriculum 21 and its relation with student behavior in ethics code violations. They report thatmost engineering ethics curricula favor utilitarianism and deontology more than otherTable 1: List of ethical frameworks that we chose to use in the classroom for their different em-phasis areas