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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Gabriel Monesi Souza

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

management. Moreover, PBL contributes to increased student engagement in classes [20].The acquiring technical knowledge can be effectively accomplished through PBL, emphasizingthat the use of this strategy encompasses both soft skills and technical proficiency. According to Silveira et al. [5], PBL has the following structure (Chart 1): Chart 1 – Project Based Learning steps. Step 1 Receive or choose the project theme. Collect facts to understand the proposed project (initial research) and formulate 2 the problems. 3 Create ideas to develop or elaborate the project. 4 Learn the content necessary to achieve it. Discuss solution proposals and project implementation

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Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Zaccheus Sikazwe, University of the Incarnate Word; Stephanie Weiss-Lopez; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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

students can experience careeropportunities, develop soft skills, and broaden their STEM skills while earning an educationstipend and building a competitive Curriculum Vitae [10]. All students highlight their finalresearch in poster and presentation format at the End of the Summer Showcase and submit aresearch abstract to the AEOP to be published in the AEOP Research Journal.Demand for Coding AcademyThe need for Coding Academy lies within the very principles of the GEMS program, specificallyin its goal of workforce development as well as improving social justice for female minorities.The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) said that in 2021 “abouttwo-thirds of those employed (65%) in STEM occupations were men and about

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Aming'a Omwando, Simpson University; Bhavana Kotla, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs; Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Ashutosh Khandha, University of Delaware

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

graduates toaddress the so-called real-world wicked problems. Further, the job market is rapidly changing torequire that the graduates preparing to enter the market be equipped with not only technical butalso soft skills for them to be competitive in the market. Studies have shown that 62.3% ofgraduates with technical degrees lack employment because of a deficit of employability skills [6].Complex real-world problems require employability skills or transferable skills. Employabilityskills include the ability to “solve complex multidisciplinary problems, work successfully in teams,communicate effectively, practice good interpersonal skills [7], and approach problems with anentrepreneurial mindset [8]. This requires graduates to develop an

Conference Session

Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, Cornell University; Boanerges Elias Bamaca, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

] showcased a tutoring initiative that significantly bolstered thewriting abilities of multilingual doctoral candidates through customized language support,including handouts and videos. [5] These authors championed a revamped engineeringcurriculum that aligns with students' cultural and digital strengths, advocating for interactive,project-based learning to develop soft skills and a global perspective. The integration oftechnology in language learning, particularly in biosystems engineering education, istransforming how students from diverse linguistic backgrounds engage with academic content.This approach is especially relevant for those learning English as a second language, wheretechnology plays a crucial role in facilitating language acquisition

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Systems Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Gregory, The University of Arizona; Rick Steiner, The University of Arizona

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

road: Mbse adoption for functional avionics of spacecraft. Journal of Systems and Software, 160:110453, 2020.[10] Didem G¨urd¨ur Broo, Okyay Kaynak, and Sadiq M Sait. Rethinking engineering education at the age of industry 5.0. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 25:100311, 2022.[11] Joe Gregory and Alejandro Salado. Implementing a Student Rover Design Exercise in the Digital Engineering Factory. In IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, USA, 2024.[12] Manuel Caeiro-Rodr´ıguez, Mario Manso-V´azquez, Fernando A Mikic-Fonte, Mart´ın Llamas-Nistal, Manuel J Fern´andez-Iglesias, Hariklia Tsalapatas, Olivier Heidmann, Carlos Vaz De Carvalho, Triinu Jesmin, Jaanus Terasmaa, et al. Teaching soft skills in engineering

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Student Division Technical Session 2: Career Development and Employability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jun Zhu; SUN TIEMIN, Beijing Foreign Studies University; jiayao sun; Fangyuan Chai

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Student Division (STDT)

ensures that students not only acquire the necessarytechnical skills but also develop the soft skills, adaptability, and resilience required forsuccess in today's rapidly changing job market. By integrating these elements intocompetency-based education, we can effectively enhance both the employment abilityand the quality of employment opportunities for engineering graduates. This holisticapproach ensures that students are well-prepared, adaptable, and equipped with thenecessary skills and qualities to excel in their chosen careers, contributing significantlyto the growth and prosperity of the engineering sector and the broader economy.6. References Abu Khousa, E., & Atif, Y. (2014). A learning analytics approach to career

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

graduate school, and I Am First program for first generation students. Inaddition, the BE-TEC program is extending or adapting successful evidence-based practicesfrom its Track 1 program. The planned support services and programs have been selected toincrease academic learning, completion, and career or graduate school placement, as well as toassist in soft-skills development which is so important for graduates such as communication,teamwork, self-efficacy, leadership, and knowledge integration.NSF BE-TEC Program AssessmentTo assess the outcome of our NSF BE-TEC program, a study has been started by the institution’sBusiness Intelligence and Research Services to compare the NSF BE-TEC students to twocontrol groups:  UVU students

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Charles Anders Bazile, Florida Atlantic University; Jose Carlos Quadrado, Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa

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International Division (INTL)

tasks, and meet objectives; develop and conductappropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment todraw conclusions; and acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learningstrategies. Some engineering disciplines incorporated additional outcomes. Accreditationby ABET ensures that a program has met these standards and prepares graduates forprofessional practice.Subsequently, a myriad of publications all urged the Engineering Education Profession toconsider not only pedagogical changes and competencies, but also focus on soft skills,globalization, global impact and doing rigorous engineering education research. Theseincluded: three reports in 2002 by the International Engineering Consortium (IEC

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Keisha Simmons, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Leigh Boice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Justina Jackson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

instruction of “soft skills that everyemployer is looking for,” such as becoming “problem solvers and increasing [students’] criticalthinking skills.” Certification was also mentioned as a way to ensure students become “globalcitizens,” through providing opportunities for students to make an “impact in their community.”In this way, administrators’ view of STEM/STEAM learning as connected to future career andeconomic success mimics the GaDOE’s stated reasons for encouraging STEM/STEAMinstruction.In contrast, one administrator described reluctance to pursue STEM/STEAM certificationbecause of a belief that it might hinder students’ learning. This administrator shared that, sincethe COVID-19 pandemic, their students have struggled with academics, and

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Michael Elmasry, The University of Sydney

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Measuring Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning Professional (i.e., Soft) Skills,” Res. Sci. Educ., vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 1417–1433, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1007/s11165-018-9738-3.

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

potential for improving learningoutcomes for diverse students by helping them connect theoretical concepts with practicalengineering applications [28]. When utilized in introductory level engineering courses, project-based learning has been shown to be beneficial for student performance in subsequentengineering courses [28]. The social component of project-based learning has also beenobserved to be an effective tool in helping students develop and refine soft skills such ascommunication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking that will be very important to theirfuture success in a career [3].Assessment MethodsPre- and Post-Participation SurveysPre- and post-participation surveys were developed by the project’s evaluator based

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Corion Jeremiah Holloman, Alabama A&M University; Luke Childrey V, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Jamil Barrie, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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

make sure that I'm leading a great example.The three participants shared many stories testifying to their resilience and persistence in the faceof many personal and academic challenges, some of which were even beyond their control.However, they kept a growth mindset while dealing with those challenges, endured times ofuncertainty and turbulence, and maintained hope and faith. They depended on their intellectualastute and bicultural adaptability and utilized pragmatic and creative problem-solving skills andother soft skills, which are often considered as lacking among typical engineering students. Mostimportantly, they showed an unwavering commitment to their engineering career andprofessional success. For example, Calvin admitted that he had a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon M Clancy, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

through, but I felt experience-wise, [the internship project] forced me to really think out of the box and really grow in terms of being more multidisciplinary and learn to hone my soft skills, like communication. And in general, just other technical skills. So I think those really help... I think it was more outside of education.”Evelyn mentioned how her internship project allowed her to navigate more ambiguous problemsand options where there isn’t one right way to solve the problem, or an easy or existing solution,unlike her experience at times within curricular contexts.Evelyn, in hindsight, wished she would have asked more critical questions in the beginning ofher project to get a better understanding of who will be

Conference Session

Increasing Engagement in Engineering Ethics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kylie Chau Vuu, AECOM Canada Ltd.; John R. Donald Ph.D., P.Eng., University of Guelph; Kimberly Mary Levere, University of Guelph; Cameron Farrow, University of Guelph

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

ethical terms to applying ethical principles to a dilemma?Communicating the importance of social skills to incoming students is difficult as they often havean expectation that the focus of engineering education is solely the development of strong technicalskills. Historically, a strong technical background was the main requirement when hiringengineering graduates due to the fast development of technology [1]. More recently, there has beena growing demand for better-rounded graduating engineers with well-developed professional skills– often referred to as soft skills [2]. It is difficult to intentionally teach professional skills inengineering studies, as students and faculty typically prioritize the technical aspect of their degree[3]. This

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lyu, Beihang University; Chuantao Yin, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

andsolve complex engineering problems. Although training in these skills was part of theircurriculum, some reported they did not fully appreciate the value of these ‘soft skills’ courses,often deeming them marginal, or more often than not, lacking in the Chinese engineeringeducation curriculum(Yuan & Lei, 2023). Internship experience has helped students to makesense of the importance of generic competencies, as indicated by one student who reflectedon how he came to realize the importance of communication: Communication was one of the things I learned. My mentor said something that left me with a very deep impression. He said that no matter whether you're providing a service or a product, you're essentially communicating with people

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University ; Dyane Roesel, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

and effective assessment methods are crucial forstudents to understand their progress and areas for improvement. They appreciate a learningenvironment that offers constructive feedback and fair evaluations.Individual perspectives can vary widely, and not all engineering technology students will sharethe same views. Additionally, the specific program, institution, and cultural context can influencehow students perceive their learning environment.Engineering Technology FacultyEngineering technology faculty members typically believe that students need a combination oftechnical knowledge, practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and soft skills to succeed in theirchosen field [35]. Here are some common beliefs and priorities that

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

“escape”. The features aretypically themed in context of a larger narrative which often meets the genre expectations of theselected story. In addition to the fundamentals, participants strengthen their communication andleadership abilities, alongside other soft skills important for professional engineers throughouttheir careers [1].There are some challenges to implementing this type of education tool, including, but not limitedto, the time-consuming process of creating the room, designing and fabricating the puzzles, andthe fixed nature of the solution [8]. Instructors must take care to update the room each semesterto avoid the solution becoming widespread, diluting the educational benefit.To address the typical drawbacks while maintaining the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

. Theprogram serves marginalized and non-traditional students, at an education stage of pre-college,as well as Freshman, Junior and Sophomore students enrolled in four-year engineering degrees.Applicants for the fellowship are generally pursuing engineering fields or tangential fields withheavy computational emphasis, such as statistics or bioinformatics. The program focuses onsupplementing students who are transitioning into higher education with the soft skills,networking opportunities, shadowing experiences, and community bonds necessary tosuccessfully launch a career in technology.Communications, application and admissions process designThe LebNet Tech Fellows program is advertised by the communications team through themonthly LebNet Tech Fellows

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobias Rossmann, Lafayette College; Martin Johnson

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

, and measured risk [3]. Faculty have incorporated the entrepreneurial mindset[4], head/heart alignment and passion finding, creativity, and an innovators identity [5] into variouselements of experiential and project based courses. Capstone design instructors often teach tenetsof entrepreneurship to their design teams to build “soft skills” and develop “well-rounded”engineers [6]. These activities are both necessary for ABET accreditation as well as desired by theengineering workforce.In addition, employers seek more creative, entrepreneurial engineering graduates. Increasingly,they believe that gaining knowledge beyond traditional engineering curriculum is more importantthan discipline knowledge [7]. In addition, learning creativity and

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; William J Davis, University of Virginia; Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia; Joshua Earle, University of Virginia

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

knowledge). Although the research is motivated by goalsthat at least in principle relate to social needs and commercial value, little to no attention is givento the details of implementation (the process of translating technical capability into fully realizedbenefits). The governing ideas and assumptions of educational contexts implicitly if notexplicitly devalue other kinds of knowledge and capabilities. The non-technical capabilities thatare valued in the context of practice (sometimes referred to as professional or contextual skills)have no obvious connection to disciplinary knowledge in the humanities and social sciences(HSS), a disconnect that may explain the persistence of the nomenclature of “soft skills” [9][10].Workplace Readiness for

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Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara; Satish Kumar, University of California, Santa Barbara; Arthur Caetano, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ayush Pandey, University of California, Merced

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the potential of healthcare application as notonly invigorating but also providing a wide variety of diverse examples to facilitate projects. TheGitHub repositories for some of the projects and selected arXiv papers for the teams are publiclyavailable [33, 34, 35].4 Discussion4.1 Future research directions on self-efficacyThe structure of the program was unique and it afforded a communication mentor beyond thetechnical lab leading mentor. This setup helped all students to develop soft skills that acceleratelearning. However, our research did not collect any data that directly measures the impact of thecommunication TA. Student interviews and focus groups may be helpful in this regard, where qual-itative data on

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Josh Iorio; Kelly Scarff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Angelo Biviano, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Caroline Finlay Branscome, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kathleen Carper, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

in a 3-credit course that focuses on the development of soft skills,including writing and presenting. The students are diverse in terms of national and disciplinarybackground.Problem. Argumentative writing is a common (albeit not often well-known or studied) professionalcompetency in many engineering disciplines. Daily, engineers use argumentative writing to explainhow evidence supports their decision-making. Many students who enroll in the course are not ableto effectively structure a written argument but are able to write grammatically. Based on observationduring writing workshops, students spend a disproportionate amount of time focused on correctinggrammatical errors in their writing before ensuring that their writing is effectively

Conference Session

Engineering Empowered Communities: Place-Based Community Engaged Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University; Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

partnerships fall into each of the content areas, allowing students to makeclear connections between professional opportunities within their community and the informationpresented in class. The project-based course content offers opportunities for students to engage ingrowing soft skills like critical thinking and collaboration, as well as technical skills with tasks suchas building circuits and learning computer coding. Students in the program have participated inindustry and university tours, and also receive mentoring from engineering college-aged students whocome to their school during the DeSIRE class period. Lastly, a subset of interested students may optto participate in a university-sponsored STEM program which offers recurring

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jelena Trajkovic, California State University, Long Beach ; Lisa M Martin-Hansen, California State University, Long Beach; Anna Bargagliotti, Loyola Marymount University; Christine Alvarado, University of California, San Diego; Cassandra M Guarino, University of California, Riverside; Janel Ancayan, California State University, Long Beach; Joseph Alex Chorbajian, California State University, Long Beach; Kent Vi, California State University, Long Beach

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

has been known to significantly increase success, retention, and graduationrates. We noticed the differences in the level of preparedness and its influence on the student’sperception of their journey. We also explored the influence of soft skills, outlook, scholarlyattributes, and support on the perception of the journey through the program. Although ourparticipants have reported that they did not perceive any overt sexism or racism, we present thefindings correlated with gender and race/ethnicity.Our future work will include fine-tuning the protocol to explore intersectionality and reflect uponthe situations where the students might feel minoritized. Additionally, the students in the futurestudy will be purposefully selected to examine

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Naghshbandi, University of Toronto; Sharon Ferguson, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

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Broader Approaches to Engineering Ethics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Payne, Collins Engineers

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

educate a non-engineer city councilmember,Tom related a roadway construction technique to how the leader might treat a potted plant.Participants also described helping a leader develop soft skills, such as communicating about asensitive issue or resolving a conflict. Penelope emphasized that approaching a leader to educatethem rather than to negotiate or refuse can help “defuse” the situation and “leave people in anhonorable way.” Negotiating refers to the ethical follower working with the leader to find a suitablecompromise that serves the leader’s interests and the ethical follower’s interests. In Tom’s case,he was asked to sign and seal a design for a 225-ft water tower that originally provided anelevator for technicians to use but that