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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #46521Which undergraduate student activities develop specific career and leadershipskills for Black vs non-Black engineering graduatesD’Andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika, University of Toronto D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto within the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP). Prior to that she worked for many years as an engineer and project manager in the Oil & Gas industry. She is originally from Nassau, Bahamas, and completed her B.Eng in Chemical Engineering at McGill University and her MASc. from the Centre

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Pickenpaugh PE, United States Air Force Academy; Owen Sedej P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Joseph Pickenpaugh PE, PMP, NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

-national missions through infrastructure planning, posture development, and contingency operations across North America. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute, along with master’s degrees in Engineering Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology and Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Throughout his career, he has led engineering, operations, and emergency services teams across assignments in the United States, Qatar, Honduras, and the Republic of Korea. Lt Col Pickenpaugh is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado and a lifetime member of the Society of American Military Engineers. His assignments have included joint

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Becerra, Arizona State University; Jennifer Chen Wen Wong, Arizona State University; Tami Coronella, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #48883FACE to FACE with Leadership: A Work in ProgressStephanie Becerra, Arizona State UniversityJennifer Chen Wen Wong, Arizona State UniversityMs. Tami Coronella, Arizona State University Tami Coronella is the Director of Academic Services for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. She has worked in advising and advising administration since 2000. Her academic career has been focused at Arizona State University, where she earned a B.S ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 FACE to FACE with Leadership: A Work in ProgressIntroductionAccording to the Bureau of Labor

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alexander Rokosz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #45681Advancing a Multi-year Longitudinal Assessment Approach for an EngineeringLeadership Program: A Work in ProgressDr. James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian is a Sr. Lecturer with the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program and serves as Academic Director for the MIT School of Engineering Programs in Technical Leadership and Communication. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Alexander Rokosz

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Michael Venuto, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), 73% ofengineering firms say the biggest concern is continued upward pressure on wages for new hires[1]. With this upward pressure, firms expect new graduates to immediately contribute to remaincompetitive. We interviewed CE leaders in the transportation infrastructure field about the currentstate of readiness of new graduate hires. They explained their expectations to be effective in theprofession and build a career that propels solutions to infrastructure challenges. The needs oftoday may not be the same needs of the past as the civil engineering consultant industry may bechanging more rapidly than academia. It is conceivable that the core elements have not changedbut there may have been a change

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso

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introductoryengineering courses. Similarly, Samsuri et al. [6] utilized the How People Learn framework todesign an effective introduction to engineering courses. In addition, Nguyen et al. [7] investigatedproject-based learning strategies to improve the learning outcomes of diverse students enrolled inintroductory engineering courses. As such, introductory engineering courses have played a crucialrole in engineering education to motivate, prepare, and support the career decision-making of first-year students at a college level.Impact of Peer MentoringSeveral studies have shown that peer mentoring positively impacts university students' academicperformance and social integration. Eddy and Hogan [8] highlighted the impact of peer mentoringon improved academic

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Zhu is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE). His research explores how culture influences the cultivation of globally competent and socially responsible engineers, as well as the ethical development and deployment of AI and robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Shattering the Bamboo Ceiling: Asian American Student Perceptions of Engineering LeadershipIntroductionWhile engineering is often perceived as a highly technical field, “non-technical” professionalskills, such as leadership, have become central to preparing undergraduate engineering studentsfor careers in industry [1]. As more engineers

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Calvin Hawks, University of Colorado Boulder

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Results - Themes Identified So far, the findings reveal that “street smarts” was a meaningful term to all of the alumni, and they consistently recognize its importance in their Explore Alumni Perspectives: careers—often valuing these skills over other kinds of smarts, including purely technical expertise. Below are the five most prominent themes Explore the potential value of researching alumni perspectives by discovering identified, but the rest are

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Binita Acharya, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Fawzi Khalife, Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

came from various majors, includingConstruction Management (47%), Civil Engineering (34%), Environmental Engineering (16%),and other disciplines (3%).The survey revealed that students rated the importance of equity in their future careers at anaverage of 3.81 out of 5, indicating moderate to high awareness of its significance. In contrast,the industry’s performance in implementing equity was perceived as only moderate, with anaverage rating of 3.27 out of 5. This highlights a gap between the perceived importance of equityand its practical integration within the industry.Students showed the greatest interest in learning about the relationship between equity andsustainability (52%) and equity in sustainability rating systems (51%). Other topics

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Nakamura, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corrisa Heyes, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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complexity of problems solved, and the development of specificskills (e.g., prototyping, data analysis, experimental design) can be tracked. Additionally, studentself-assessments and faculty evaluations can provide qualitative insights into the development ofpractical and academic skills.Academic and professional impact are supported by defining clear roles and responsibilities forstudents at different academic levels, ensuring each student works on tasks aligned with theirexpertise. This approach helps students focus on developing career-specific competencies andcontributes to their progression toward graduation. Metrics for evaluating this outcome couldinclude the successful completion of assignments aligned with their academic level, the numberof

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

service-learningparticipation, students reported increased awareness and understanding of others, strongerconnections with peers and community members, and the ability to apply academic knowledge inreal-world settings. Additionally, students gained practical experience in their fields of study andexplored potential career paths. Many participants also expressed significant personal growth asleaders.Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAt Rose-Hulman, leadership principles from The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People areincorporated into a freshman civil engineering design course [6]. Students work in teams,interact with clients, and produce a final report in the form of a feasibility study and preliminarydesign. This experience enhances their

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Estelle Oliva-Fisher, University of Toronto; Emily Moore, University of Toronto

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

institutions have attempted to track student success from their engineering leadershipprograms post-graduation, primarily through surveys. Researchers at U of T evaluated the impactof their curricular and co-curricular program through a survey of over 800 alumni with 25 followup interviews [8]. The ILead program at U of T program is relatively diffuse; students could takeacademic leadership courses or participate in various duration co-curricular programs, from 2-hour workshops to 30-hour cohort-based programs. There was no attempt to assess alumnileadership using any validated instrument; alumni were instead asked to reflect on how theirinvolvement in ILead programming had impacted their career. Alumni reported an impact ofleadership courses on their

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

engineering, column-supported embankments, and engineering education.Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Rebecca Acosta Burdette; Annemarie Galeucia

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whichwere institutionalized in the college at the end of the funding period [14]. The Chevron Center’smission thus grew to encompass a wider range of student success initiatives with the overarchinggoal of increasing engineering student retention and developing career-ready engineers upongraduation.Current Operations and Future DirectionsToday, the Chevron Center for Engineering Education continues to grow. Becausecommunication is a foundational element for many institutional priorities, such as teamwork,leadership, ethics, and entrepreneurship, it offers resources and programs that address thesetopics. The studio supports study abroad programs, tutoring services, workshops, and studentorganizations, providing a wide range of opportunities for

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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education and industry needs to support ethical, lifelong learning across diverse engineering pathways.Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Arsalan Ashraf is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research interests include AI ethics, ethics and social responsibility, and lifelong learning. He has broad experience in academia and industry, which motivates him to do research on these vibrant areas. He is a first-generation student from a small village in Punjab, Pakistan. He completed his B.S. in Aviation Management from Lahore in 2017 and then worked in the aviation industry. After gaining experience, he changed his career path and entered academia

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello; Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme M.Sc., Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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been shown to improve outcomes in resource-limitedsettings [13], [14]. These models prepare graduates for dynamic, interconnectedworkplaces. Engineers with well-developed leadership abilities can mobilize resources andpromote innovation within organizations [11]. Empirical evidence indicates that studentswho develop leadership skills early in their academic trajectory not only excel in team-based projects but also achieve greater professional integration post-graduation [15].Employers value leadership as a key skill for engineering graduates. Students withleadership training have better career prospects [16]. In response, institutions areincreasingly aligning curricula with industry demands by incorporating leadershipdevelopment programs [17

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Myers, Air Force Research Laboratory; Robert Amponsah Ed.D, Vanderbilt University & Airforce Research Lab; Tammy M. Mattison Ed.D., Air Force Research Laboratory & Belmont University; Heather Marshall

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University. He also holds a MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Rochester, an MBA from Texas A&M University, and an Ed.D in Leadership & Learning from Vanderbilt University.Tammy M. Mattison Ed.D., Air Force Research Laboratory & Belmont University Dr. Tammy Mattison is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in the department of psychological science at Belmont University as well as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. Prior to these positions she worked in the fields of human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, employee relations, and career advising and planning for fifteen years. She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), has

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kim L Paige, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bianca Bernada Chuma, Georgia Institute of Technology

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. (1970). The servant as leader. Indianapolis, IN: The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. 2. McClellan, Jeffrey L. (2013). Contributing to the development of student leadership through academic advising. Journal of Leadership Education, 12(1), 207-233. 3. Darroch, B. (2023). The impact of COVID-19 on student engagement in STEM disciplines: A critical analysis. Journal of Higher Education, 94(1), 112-138. 4. Douglas, H. M., Settles, I. H., Cech, E. A., Montgomery, G. M., Nadolsky, L. R., Hawkins, A. K., Ma, G., Davis, T. M., Elliott, K. C., Cheruvelil, K. S., & Grundy, Q. (2022). Disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on marginalized and minoritized early- career academic scientists. PloS One, 17(9

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela Edith Campos Valles, University of Texas at El Paso; Stephanie Jimenez, University of Texas at El Paso; Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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professionals to identify the skills and characteristics that define effective engineering leaders. Pamela served as the marketing chair for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers student chapter, participating in the regional student leader weekend.Stephanie Jimenez, University of Texas at El PasoDr. Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso Lori Houghtalen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at The University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Houghtalen’s research interests include career transitions of students and engineering faculty and engineering leadership assessment. Her teaching experience has been focused on designing industry-based senior capstone courses and

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria Kerr, University of Toronto; Brandon Aldo Lista, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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of Toronto. She leads research and teaches on topics such as how engineers lead and learn to lead both as students and in practice. She has published on engineering leadership, equity in engineering, and incorporating systems thinking into complex decision making. Emily was appointed as Director of ILead in October, 2018 after more than twenty years in industry. Emily started her career at the Xerox Research Centre of Canada scaling up new materials and processes from the lab to manufacturing. In her 11 years at Xerox, Emily learned a great deal about leading teams and developing new products, becoming a manager and Principal Engineer. Emily then spent 10 years at Hatch, a global engineering firm serving the