Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine; Anne K DeChant, Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine; Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Mark Daniel Pacey, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #45625Advancing Medical Innovation: The Innovation Fellows Program for TrainingEarly-Career Engineers and Scientists Advancing Novel TechnologiesProf. Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Erika Swift is a Professor of Practice and Center for Medical Innovation Director at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Before joining Penn State University in 2015, she worked in various industry sectors, including medical devices, dental equipment, and consumer goods. She has over 25 years of experience in regional economic development, technology commercialization, new business

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Khojah, University of California, San Diego; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California San Diego

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

-lecture formative assessments and designing AI-proof assignments. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Medical Technology, a Master’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from KAUST, and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. Reem has also engaged in post-doctoral research at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the University of California, Irvine.Dr. Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California San Diego Alyssa C. Taylor is a Teaching Professor in bioengineering with thirteen years of teaching experience across introductory, laboratory, and capstone design courses. Her teaching career began in 2010 when she joined the University of Washington as an

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Magara, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Vicent Rutagangibwa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology; Thomas E. Marlin, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S4L7

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

through mentorship of young females, supporting their growth, and encouraging more women to pursue, complete, and work in STEM fields. Her research focuses on advancing engineering ethics, creating inclusive learning environments, enhancing professional skills, and providing career guidance. Irene is passionate about increasing female representation in STEM, and she envisions a world where every student, regardless of their background, feels empowered to pursue and succeed in an engineering career.Mr. Vicent Rutagangibwa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Vicent Rutagangibwa is an engineering educator and a PhD student with over 13 years of experience, committed to advancing engineering education. He has

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

quantum to engineers, is the concern that everyonewho wants to be part of the quantum workforce can actually participate. The quantuminformation science subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council identifiesthat one of the main challenges faced by Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST)is the development of a diverse workforce [7]. This is where our project comes in. We developed and held a two-day, quantum summerschool, specifically calling for underrepresented student participation, in the summer of 2024.This workshop brought in speakers from academia and industry. The academic speakers focusedon presenting concepts or recent research efforts in QIST. The industry speakers gavepresentations on the current

Conference Session

Undergraduate Career Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Esfahani, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

wood to determine what material was best suited for construction indeveloping nations [16]. This study left students with "an ability to apply engineering design toproduce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, andwelfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors" - one of the keystudent outcomes outlined by The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)[17]. Research prepares students for the real world by improving their communication abilities,understanding of the research process, and connecting them to a global community in order toprepare them for entering the workforce. Undergraduate design projects are another way forstudents to hone their

Conference Session

Undergraduate Career Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Semrau, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jennifer S Linvill, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Emeline Anne Ojeda-Hecht, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #47612Adapting to the Workforce: How Microelectronics Engineers Overcome KnowledgeGapsRebecca Semrau, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)Dr. Jennifer S Linvill, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University. Her research examines workforce development, particularly through general and technical workforce needs assessments. Her research examines organizational and leadership issues that span across an ecosystem of partners within the following areas: defense, government, industry

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig M. Spears, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #48389The Staying Power of Socializing Engineers: A Systematized ReviewMr. Craig M. Spears, Texas A&M University Craig M. Spears is an Associate Professor of the Practice for the First Year Engineering Program in the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs (EASA) department at Texas A&M University. He holds both an M.Eng. and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M, as well as a Graduate Business Certification from the Mays Business School. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, Craig has taught a variety of engineering courses, while also helping develop programs to enhance

Conference Session

Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship (CMTE) at the University of Toronto. She also currently sits as the President of the Board for BrainSTEM Alliance and is the Executive Director of Work Integrated Learning at the Calgary Economic Development.Dr. Susan McCahan, University of Toronto Susan McCahan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. She currently holds the positions of Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education and Associate Vice-President & Vice Provost, Digital Strategies.Dr. Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto GREG EVANS PhD, P.Eng, FCEA, FAAAS is the Director of the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Career Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Latorre, University of Florida; R. Keith Stanfill P.E., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

University of Florida and 10 years with United Technologies Corporation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Best Practices for Industry Liaisons in Engineering Design Projects: Insights from Students and LiaisonsAbstractMany engineering programs provide opportunities for students to work on design teams forprojects that are industry sponsored, such as in capstone courses. In these experiences, thecollaboration between student teams and industry liaisons can be crucial for the successfulproject completion. The end goal of this study is to contribute to a deeper understanding of howthe role of the liaison contributes towards a successful project delivery and a

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mandana Ashouripashaki, The Ohio State University; Kristina Kennedy, The Ohio State University; Paul A. Reeder, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

State, she served as the Director of Licensing & Business Development (Physical Science & Engineering) at Colorado State University for four years. And prior to that she worked with The University of Texas at Austin in technology transfer and commercialization office as a licensing specialist. She also has 14 years of experience in the oil and gas and energy industry. Mandana holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from The University of Tehran and dual MSc degrees in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering and Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.Mrs. Kristina Kennedy, The Ohio State University Kristina Kennedy joined The Ohio State University in 2021 as an Associate Professor in the

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Zhang, Zhejiang University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

limited attention given to teaching-focused UIC inexisting studies and shift the research focus from successful implementation to thesustainability of such collaborations, offering both theoretical and practical insights into UICresearch and contributing to the enhancement of engineering students’ practical skills.Keywords: University-Industry Collaboration, Teaching-focused Collaboration,Sustainability, Engineering Education1 IntroductionIn the context of the transformation of the knowledge production model [1], universities areincreasingly expected to fulfill a “third mission” beyond research and teaching—establishinglinks with knowledge users and facilitating technology transfer. Achieving this mission ischallenging for universities alone

Conference Session

Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #46808Engaging your Industrial Advisory Board to promote Industrial Connectionsfor Student EngagementDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan, is Professor and Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Kauser received her B.S.C.E. from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, an MSCE from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Kauser is a leader and innovator in the area of curriculum development. This is evidenced by her high teaching scores, excellent student evaluations, teaching awards, publications on

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Ogwezi, ANSYS, Inc.; Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

performance andengaging in field-related extracurricular activities influencing the final metric. One detail thatis often cited as a key factor is post-graduation or career success[1], [2]. But research lookinginto the preparedness of early post-grads has raised some concerns, with the Institute ofEngineering and Technology reporting that up to half of engineering students graduatewithout enough of the technical or interpersonal skills required by potential employers[3].This leaves three groups in a tough situation: companies looking to hire who need to quicklyupskill new employees[4], Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) who have to rapidly adjustcurriculums to meet the ever changing demands[5], and, most importantly, new graduateswho must take on

Conference Session

Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LEI YANG, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; Kin Sun Lam, MTR Corporation; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #46691An Experiential Learning Framework to Harvest Synergy from College andIndustry PartnershipDr. LEI YANG, University of Hong Kong Dr. Lei Yang is a lecturer of Innovation Academy of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing under the Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong. Before that, he worked as a Research Officer at Centre of Transformative Garment Production from 2021 to 2023 and as a postdoctoral fellow at Department of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong from 2018 to 2021. Dr. Yang received his Bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. degree from Dalian University of Technology in 2012 and 2018

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarek Kandil, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

to educate the public about the operation of the power system. By educating the public,the grid will have customers who have a better grasp of the system and are more likely to offervital help to Duke Energy when it is needed. Furthermore, Duke Energy seeks to motivate andencourage talented young people to pursue careers with the company, recognizing thatenthusiastic young professionals will play an important role in meeting the growing demand forenergy utilities, particularly as ambitious clean energy initiatives are implemented.Therefore, as part of their effort to educate the public about the electric grid, Duke Energypartnered with the College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University(WCU) to develop an educational