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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Kevin C. Dittman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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project management in engineering is typically of interest to engineers who want todevelop broader skills to advance their careers by learning the holistic aspects of bringing aproduct or program to market successfully [1], research has shown that engineering students whoare exposed to project management skills exhibit heightened sense of understanding andapplication of their coursework as well as develop self-regulation. [4]. As the world transitionsfrom a project management mindset to a more product-oriented approach, understanding thesenuances is essential for future engineers [5]. A broader perspective, business skills, anddemonstrated use of soft skills like communication and collaboration can set engineers up forfuture leadership positions

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

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faculty members who are dedicated toadvancing educational reform have recognized the inadequacies of passive lecture-basedinstruction. They understand that it should be replaced by active, integrated, and project-basedlearning methods [6].According to Jonassen, Strobel and Lee (2006) [7, 10] Problem-based learning transform theclassroom into an example of a professional engineering environment, providing students withthe experience and skills they need to excel in their future careers. Frank and Brazilai 2002 [8,10] McAlpine, Reidsema and Allen (2006) [9, 10] Project and problem-based learning methodsinspire active learning and development of interdisciplinary knowledge [10].Engineering educators believe that students should possess the