Conference Session

Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Brittney Outlaw, University of Texas at Austin

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Student Division (STDT)

from surveys administered to learn more about the experiences of ourengineering student mentees and mentors.Background and Motivation:Mentorship programs play a critical role in shaping the academic and professional developmentof engineering students. These programs provide a structured opportunity for students to gaininsight from experienced professionals, such as faculty, industry experts or alumni, and peers.They serve to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application. Theguidance these programs provide has the potential to not only enhance students’ technicalproficiency but also their confidence and belongingness. They also give the participants theopportunity to develop their soft skills, such as communication

Conference Session

Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naqash Gerard, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Minji Yun, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

intelligence plays a crucial role in helping mentors guide studentsthrough the various challenges of doctoral education. Mentors who exhibit high emotionalintelligence are more successful in helping students build professional networks, navigateinstitutional politics, and develop the soft skills necessary for career success [12], [13].Furthermore, these mentors are better positioned to support students from diverse backgrounds,as they can recognize and respond to cultural differences and individual needs more effectively. Emotional intelligence becomes particularly significant when helping mentees navigatehidden curriculum in doctoral programs [14]. The unwritten set of expectations and norms cansignificantly impact student success, yet often