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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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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #47366Enhancing Lab Learning and Graduate Aspirations with Multi-Level Mentorshipand Vertically Integrated Projects in Research Groups: A Case StudyMatthew Nakamura, University of Hawai’i at M¯anoa Department of Mechanical Engineering Matthew Nakamura is a PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawai’i at M¯anoa. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2020 and his master’s degree in 2021 at the same university. His involvement in the vertically integrated mentorship program within the Nanosystems Lab led by Dr. Joseph Brown significantly influenced his decision to pursue a PhD

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Hawks, University of Colorado Boulder

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Introduction & Background Learning ‘Street Smarts’ This in-progress research project explores the value of using Alumni to inform engineering undergraduates about the nature of the industry and assist them in developing the necessary competencies to succeed. Students of the Engineering Leadership Program at

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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

the backlog of USinfrastructure projects [6]. Yet, its success depends on having a skilled workforce to design,build, and maintain critical infrastructure. The Bureau of Labor Statistics denoted CivilEngineering will grow at 6% between 2023 and 2033. This is faster than the 4% average of alloccupations [11]. In February 2024, 51% percent of engineering firms continued to turn downwork due to workforce shortages [1]. This suggests that Industry needs a skilled and readyworkforce. As one interviewer clearly responded that their firm is “looking for recent graduatesto hit the ground running.” The gap between industry requirements and student preparation impacts companies'productivity. Despite significant work to prepare students to enter

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, societal, cultural and hobby clubs. The Summer Fellowship program was developed bystaff and has been iterated over the past nine years by a succession of leadership educationspecialists on the ILead team.Each year, student club executive leaders apply to become Fellows to develop their leadershipcapacity based on a Change Project they want to lead for their club. Each summer, 10-15 Fellowsare selected based on their written applications and a brief interview process. The criteria forselection include student readiness for the program and the nature of their change project; thereis also an effort to create a diversity of Fellows across clubs and to achieve a reasonable genderbalance. The Summer Fellows are usually working during this time in summer

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Brett Tallman, Texas Christian University; Henry Salgado, University of Texas at El Paso; Gemma Henderson, University of Miami

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Faculty Development Division (FDD)

across the University focusing on curriculum development and digital pedagogies. Gemma engages in information technologies and educational initiatives to enrich undergraduate and graduate courses on behalf of Academic Technologies. Gemma currently serves as the Curriculum Development Lead in a collaborative research project, funded by the National Science Foundation, with faculty at the University of Texas El Paso, University of Miami, and Florida International University focused on undergraduate engineering education at Hispanic Serving Institutions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Leadership Capabilities of Engineering Instructional Faculty

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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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Diversity

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

EducationAbstractThe idea of social equity is rooted in the idea that each person is equal and has inalienable rights.Social equity addresses the third E of sustainability after economic and environmental factors.Despite growing interest in social equity in recent years, it remains the least discussed concept inthe field of sustainability in transportation. Many of the current transportation projects andinfrastructure fail to adequately consider the fair distribution of benefits and costs, highlighting agap in the implementation of researched social equity considerations and a lack of trainedprofessionals on equity- related topics. This study is a preliminary step in the effort to close thetraining gap on equity-related topics in the preparation of

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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

to show up or complete tasks, rarely prepared. • Deficient - Often failed to show up or complete tasks, rarely prepared. No • Unsatisfactory - Consistently failed to show up or complete tasks, unprepared. • Superficial - Practically no participation. • No show - No participation at all.Consideration of others. For Consideration of Others, we decided to use the Service LearningReflection from senior design projects, summarized below. The “Others” part of theConsideration of Others attitude likely includes the design, team, the client, and the users of theproduct. It asks students to do the following. • Explain how some knowledge from your undergraduate education and civil engineering skills were used in the project

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Maria Polyzoi; Sheila Rivera; Rachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M University; Nicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

collaboration. Programs like the 'Design andAnalysis of Experiments for Engineering Innovation' integrate empathy with design thinking tofoster innovation and user-centered design, particularly in creating solutions for individuals withdisabilities [13]. Empathy can also help students connect with the human experience and developsolutions that are both technically and emotionally resonant [14]. In professional practice, empathy serves multiple functions. It is vital in understandinguser needs and creating designs that are accessible and inclusive. Empathic design approacheshelp engineers develop solutions that consider the emotional and practical needs of users, leadingto more effective and user-friendly products [6]. In project management

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

of Engineering Leadership,”Daley and Baruah [18] identify six knowledge bases or skills required for engineering leadership,including management skills. Bariraktarova et al. [19] explored leadership training in BulgarianSTEM education, noting the importance of partnerships between businesses and STEM schoolsto offer management training. Zhu et al.’s [20] qualitative study of Chinese engineers'perceptions of engineering leadership found that, under the Four Capabilities Model (4-Cap), theaspect of inventing includes discussions about project management skills as important forleadership. Management skills have also been critical in leadership assessments, particularly theManagerial Behavior Instrument, which aims to measure students

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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)

use team dynamics, understand how to make decisions, and honesupervisory skills. Finally, organizational leadership focuses on using influence to help a unit,recognizing and developing the skills of others, and professional standards [19].The major program follows this same PITO model beginning with personal and interpersonalleadership stages. The three methods used in the Civil Engineering program are competitivesmall teams, senior seminar, and large teams. Also, many of the courses have projects nestedwithin them where students work together to lead each other as they complete the projects. Aftereach feedback is given through comment cards, group assessment, or self-assessment.Competitive teams such as capstone, steel bridge, and concrete

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

leadership programs not only to foster academic and social integration but also to directlycontribute to students’ persistence to graduation, addressing the critical gap between belonging,academic success, and retention.By combining leadership identity development with engineering education, programs can createa more holistic support system for students. The Engineering Leadership Identity Model alignswith these perspectives by framing leadership identity development as a process that occursthrough structured mentorship, team-based projects, and engagement with professionalcommunities [16]. These components mirror FACE’s design, particularly through its peer leadermodel and team-based Systems Thinking Project, which intentionally create

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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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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, instructional material design, teacher training, and gender studies. She teaches undergraduate courses in environmental management, energy, and the fundamentals of industrial processes at the School of Engineering, UNAB. She currently coordinates the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit at the School of Engineering (UNAB). She is engaged in continuing teacher training in active learning methodologies at the three campuses of the School of Engineering (Concepci´on, Vi˜na del Mar, and Santiago, Chile). She authored several manuscripts in the science education area, joined several research projects, participated in international conferences with oral presentations and keynote lectures, and served as a referee for journals

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

real” in practical situations such ascommunicating with one’s team, managing stakeholder relationships, and navigating projects. Senge [3] offers insight into developing one’s personal mastery through committing toface one’s current reality; this includes creating realistic appraisals of an individual’s currentsituation and leaning into creative tension which is the balance between one’s current reality andtheir vision for the future. This is achieved by reflecting on one’s own goals and aspirations andregarding oneself as an active participant in creating their reality. Personal mastery has limited representation in engineering education literature. A briefreview of available literature demonstrated it has been discussed in work

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

to be STEM strong in knowledge and skills. She is an assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and serves as the director for the University of Texas El Paso’s YES! She Can and STEMShine programs.Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., Victor Garcia is a doctoral student at The University of Texas at El Paso and a research assistant of the Yes She Can program from the College of Education. His research topics are in the areas of characterization and design of pavement materials, civilMs. Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso Sarah Huizar is a Program Manager for UTEP’s Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE). She works across grants as a mentor and project coordinator

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

performing teams. She holds degrees in Education, Instructional Design, and Leadership/Organizational Development, and earned her doctorate from Vanderbilt University. She is also an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.Robert Amponsah Ed.D, Vanderbilt University & Airforce Research Lab Dr. Robert Amponsah is the Assistant Dean of Special Projects at Vanderbilt University. He is also an Oakridge Research Fellow for the 711 Human Performance Wing. Dr. Amponsah has had a variety of roles in the Engineering Leadership space both in Higher Education and Industry working for Southern Methodist University, ATT, and Toyota. Dr. Amponsah holds a BE in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt