Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Queen Retherford, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kelly Summerford Ellenburg, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

coordination, but has been recognized as an extremely powerfulpedagogy. The value of service-based learning in engineering education has been welldocumented as serving to better demonstrate “real world problems”, improve communityawareness and responsibility, and develop “soft skills” necessary for engineering practice. Auniversity-wide service learning program provides an opportunity for enrichment of experientiallearning within the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) department at the University ofTennessee, Knoxville (UT). The relationship established through the university network providesopportunities that are not easily replicated through engineering-only experiential learningopportunities. The UT Smart Communities Initiative (UT SCI

Conference Session

Software Engineering Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stefan Christov, Quinnipiac University; Mark Hoffman, Quinnipiac University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

• Interaction with teams provided managers the opportunity to experience “soft-skill” aspects of software project management that they would not have experienced without this interaction5.2 Issues and Lessons LearnedManager’s authority. The most notable issue observed by the instructors and also reported bystudents in both courses was that the managers (students in the SPM course) had insufficientauthority over their teams. As discussed in section 3.2, the students in the SPM course wereencouraged to provide advice to their teams, but they were explicitly instructed that decisionsabout the directions of the team projects should be made by the students in the ISD course. This 1 The value of the information about the collaboration

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

however that the students in the study were highly focused on activities thatdeveloped specific engineering skills and competencies. Students actively choose to developtheir sense of engineering identity. They spent significantly less time developing “soft skills”such as managing emotions and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, the researchers foundstatistically significant differences in the kinds of activities that men and women pursued, whichaligned with themes within the literature on gender differences between men and women.Literature ReviewResults of previous research:ABET accreditation requirements for engineering institutions include, “a recognition of the needfor, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.” 2 In order to

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

resulted in industry projects for classes,financial support for the various programs, consulting opportunities for faculty, the establishmentof a strong, vested industrial advisory council, support for guest speakers, adjunct faculty, etc.Another powerful benefit of a co-op program is that it can serve as a valuable tool for outcomesassessment. With the implementation of outcomes assessment in engineering initiated by theABET 2000 criteria, engineering programs have worked to develop effective methods foroutcomes assessment. Some of the outcomes have proven to be challenging to assess within anacademic setting, especially those that focus more on soft skills such as professionalism, ethics,lifelong learning, and teamwork.6 Since the implementation

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

assignment. This approach of assessing student's knowledge has been tested for severalconsecutive years and proved to be very effective in student’s comprehension of a subject taught.The other assessment tools used in the EM course are the midterm and final examinations, andstudents’ presentations. To make students better-rounded engineers, the development of thestudent soft skills is becoming an integral part of the curriculum in most universities. In most ofclasses offered in the School of Technology at Michigan Tech, students are required to researchand present a technical journal paper on topics related to the class subject followed bysubmission of a comprehensive technical written report. The student performance is gradedbased on several

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University; Casey James McAndrew; Kendra Slis; Maria Elisabeth French; Katelyn Maione P.E., Robert Morris University

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International

providing better career opportunities.There is also a connection between study abroad programs and increased soft skills in students.Soft skills are moving higher and higher on the list of things employers are looking for in anengineer. CENews published the results of a survey they conducted that supported this claimsaying that “[W]e’ve talked about [what] we need to incorporate perhaps more in the education,so that students [who graduate are] more prepared for a job, and that includes management skills,written skills, oral communication skills, ethics, technical skills, more broad-based knowledge,more emphasis on humanities.” There is evidence that study abroad experiences, particularlysemester long programs, improve soft skills such as writing

Conference Session

Assessing Literacies in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Leslie, New York University Tandon School of Engineering ; Lindsay Anderberg, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

learning outcomes thatwill persist beyond the classroom into the engineering workforce.Surveys of engineering faculty, students, graduates, and employers have sought to measure theimpact of Criterion 3: Student Outcomes.2 A 2006 study showed positive improvements since theadoption of Criterion 3, which enumerates some soft skills such as problem solving, teamwork,communication, and life-long learning. Engineering faculty were more likely to engage studentsin active learning, graduates rated their ability to apply engineering skills and to understandsocial context as higher, and employers ranked these skills as important.3 It would seem that, forABET at least, the goals of a liberal education and an engineering education are not so

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Hunter Lovvorn, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

project using a Finch12 robot was assigned. With similarprojects reporting frustration among students when the robot used has to be assembled by thestudents6, the Finch robot was chosen for its advantage of being already assembled, withoutmultiple parts that can be lost or damaged. The Finch enables students to focus on the softwaredesign rather than constructing the physical robotic device.Objectives of the project assignment were presented to students at the beginning of the project.In addition to exposing students to programming and critical thinking, soft skills experience wasalso a goal. The project objectives were presented to students as follows:  building skills that enable effective teamwork,  working with loose

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Experiences Designing Courses and Communities

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aileen Tapia, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Martinez, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Student

regional qualifier two years in a row (FTC 2016).By collegiate students being near-peer mentors to high school students, we are not onlyempowering the Jr. Chapter member in how to succeed in their near future, but also anopportunity for the collegiate student to share best practices in: university applications, financialaid, housing, apartment search, major selection, etc.Chapter DevelopmentThe Jr. Chapter members besides being leaders in their school and communities, they also havecreative ways to have fun while at the same time doing proactive learning. They engagethemselves in social activities, fundraisers, and soft skills event to develop that social interactionneeded to lead and be a role model. This is the best way for them to practice how

Conference Session

Issues in Academic Integrity and the Value of Portfolios, Case Studies, and Supportive Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Patrick H. Knowles Jr., Cleveland Mixer

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Graduate Studies

hardcopyformat. This process was developed from personal experience and the review of best practicesfrom a variety of resources.10,11 An example of a typical engineering portfolio (entry page) ispresented in Figure 1. Figure 1. Engineering Portfolio ExampleCollecting Content – The portfolio is a collection of a person’s best work that illustrates theircompetence in technical and soft-skill areas. Using this as a framework, the starting point forbuilding an engineering portfolio is the creation of “digital storage bins” of potential portfoliocontent. This material will then be used to construct the portfolio. This source material can becollected in real-time (perhaps over a period of years) or after-the-fact. It is suggested

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

oftechnical content. In CSU’s SE curriculum, the student is expected to develop deep expertise incomplicated and mathematical subjects (defined in the INCOSE SE Handbook as technicalprocesses), as well as in qualitative analysis and soft-skills (defined in the INCOSE SEHandbook as project, enterprise, and agreement processes)16. Research indicates that inmathematical disciplines, teaching activities are more focused and instructive, with the primaryemphasis being on the teacher informing the student. In contrast, teaching and learning activitiesin “soft” disciplines tend to be more constructive, and reflective17,18,19. We had hypothesized thatthis effect would realize itself in the SE program in that more technical process-derived courseswould have

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

for implementing this support: A student from a previous year that demonstrates goodacademic performance is available to support the freshman student. This aid basically consists ofa resolution of exercises and concept enforcement.Challenges and needs: The academic performance of students is not the only requisite, as alsostudents with good soft skills are required. It is important that the student support schedule isreadily available when help for the freshman student is needed. The results show that the bestpractice was attained when there was strongly disseminated support among students.Technical StaffCharacteristics: Weekly teaching service - answering questions / performing exercises5.Steps for implementing technical staff support: an

Conference Session

Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Kathryn E. Strang, Rowan College at Burlington County

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

, standardized acrossa curriculum to give meaningful and representative results, and the assessment of which can thenbecome an input to an institution‟s continuous improvement process. True measurement ofstudent learning is the goal.An additional and somewhat unique feature of assessment is the means by which competencieswithin technology-based and hands-on courses, such as group design and technology laboratoriesare defined and measured. For these types of courses, solid rubrics and well-defined outcomesinvolving both hard and soft skills must be predetermined and then measured.Assessment RequirementsThe influence of accreditors on assessment and continuous improvement efforts is apparentwithin many institutions. At Rowan College at Burlington County

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

; demonstrating a positiveattitude toward injury prevention and environmental protection; and regulatory and specialinterests.Desired skill sets or knowledgeParticipants were asked to identify skill sets or knowledge they wish new technicians orengineers had that they don't currently have. The most commonly mentioned needs included:  Programmable logic controller (PLC) and robot controller programming  Soft skills, such as work ethics, customer service, effective communication, conflict resolution, time management, project management  Troubleshooting  Safe working practices  Electrical knowledge - basic single and three phase electrical knowledge; higher voltage power; electric motors and drivesAlso mentioned were CNC

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Lynn Larson, University of Calgary; Genevieve Hoffart, University of Calgary; Tom O'Neill, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; William Daniel Rosehart P.Eng., University of Calgary

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First-Year Programs

director of the Individ- ual and Team Performance Lab and the Virtual Team Performance, Innovation, and Collaboration Lab at the University of Calgary, which was built through a $500K Canada Foundation for Innovation Infrastruc- ture Grant. He also holds operating grants of over $300K to conduct leading-edge research on virtual team effectiveness. Over the past 10 years, Tom has worked with organizations in numerous industries, includ- ing oil and gas, healthcare, technology, and venture capitals. He is currently engaged with the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary to train, develop, and cultivate soft-skill teamwork competencies in order to equip graduates with strong interpersonal and

Conference Session

Assessment & Accreditation in ECE

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Deacon, University of Calgary; Tom O'Neill, University of Calgary; Kartikeya Murari, University of Calgary

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

the University of Calgary to train, develop, and cultivate soft-skill teamwork competencies in order to equip graduates with strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.Dr. Kartikeya Murari, University of Calgary Kartik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Uni- versity of Calgary. His research interests are in electrical and optical instrumentation and techniques for biomedical applications. He teaches undergraduate and graduate classes and is interested in ways to better prepare students for real-life learning and professional situations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Team Membership Change and the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Guariento, University of Glasgow; Nazmi Abdel-Salam Almasri, The Islamic University of Gaza - Palestine; Anna Rolinska, University of Glasgow

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

knowledge at a distance, through technology. Thetechnology-enabled interventions to the course design discussed in the subsequent sectionsmay rely on technologies that are well-known and already widely-used. However, the articlefocuses on the innovative practices of the teachers and students in a particular context. Bydoing so, it attempts to demonstrate that technology integration that is closely aligned withthe learners’ needs and well thought-out pedagogical goals may maximise the learning gainsfor the students. In this particular context, within the framework of a pre-Masters languagepreparatory course for engineers, introducing networked-based learning allowed the studentsto develop a range of soft skills, or ‘professional awareness’ skills

Conference Session

Student Preparation for, and Outcomes from, Community Engagement Efforts

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Sina Arjmand, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

].Additionally, projects that deal with poverty provide obvious answers to students struggling withthe question, “Why am I studying engineering?”Many Engineering programs are becoming interested in including an international servicelearning project into the school’s curriculum [1-9, 11, 12, 14-22]. There are many components ina typical international service learning experience that can benefit both the students and theschool [10, 13]. One of the first and well documented benefits comes from the value that projectbased course work adds to the students experience. Students who are involved in projects havethe chance to gain experience and develop their soft skills while actively engaged in hands onCivil Engineering learning.Projects can also bring

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Huong Huu Diem Nguyen, Arizona State University; Kathy Denise Wigal, Arizona State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

English. However, there is specific reference to several“soft” skills such as communication and teamwork. Also, there is language that indicatesprograms should identify the knowledge and skills that graduates should possess. Life-longlearning skill is also mentioned in a number of the criteria. There is no criterion requirementequivalent to ABET’s Criterion 2. Program Educational Objectives, which ABET defines as“broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years aftergraduation.”10Similarities and Differences of Assessment and Evaluation RequirementsAs mentioned above, ABET and AUN-QA have adopted different approaches to continuousquality improvement. For ABET, assessment and evaluation of student outcomes

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G. Alexander Ph.D., California State University - Chico

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

,” Journal of World Business, (2006) 41(1), 56-65. 11. Pellerin, C., “How NASA Builds Teams: Mission Critical Soft Skills for Scientists, Engineers, and Project Teams”, (2009) John Wiley and Sons.12. Institution of Engineering and Technology, http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/iet, 3/20/2016.

Conference Session

STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

rockets in an inquiry-, discovery-,and problem-based classroom. This rocket program aims at increasing high school student interest in STEM by havingstudents use their own efforts to make rockets fly. The basic rockets must be designed to carry aone pound payload a mile high. The top level rockets built by students are flown from WhiteSands Missile Range, and they travel over 100,000 feet, reaching transonic speeds. Students getnine months of hands-on engagement that includes learning from direct and scholarly research,theory development, design brief creation, and post mission analyses. The curriculum alsoemphasizes soft-skills, like teamwork, communication, and leadership. Teachers work as rovingfacilitators whose goal is to help

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, Carnegie Mellon University; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Connie Gomez, Galveston College; Isaac Andres Azuz, CETYS University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

experiences should be considered asfundamental as having a course in heat transfer for a mechanical engineer,” since they allowstudents to learn a set of “soft skills” fundamentally essential to become a well-roundedengineer. In other words, an experience going abroad will grant students a fuller understandingof how to convey the knowledge learned in a classroom to others and to apply it to situationsoutside of their own comfort zone. And these sets of skills are ones that often cannot be taught ina classroom setting or at the student’s home university. Acquiring talents such as “globalmindset, collaboration, adaptability, flexibility, and learning and cultural agility” gives thestudents a lifelong set of skills that will assist them in all aspects

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Nathan Schmedake, University of Portland; Karen Elizabeth Eifler, University of Portland; Timothy A Doughty, University of Portland; Ken Lulay, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

laboratory.To assess the effectiveness of the laboratory experiment a student survey was administered andresults indicate the new laboratory experiment has been successful in improving studentengagement.IntroductionThis paper describes a set of laboratory modules based on a low-cost toaster oven that studentsencounter throughout the mechanical engineering curriculum. The toaster oven project is part ofa larger effort by several mechanical engineering faculty to enhance the entire laboratorycurriculum. The laboratory curriculum enhancement includes two facets: 1. Modernize and improve the technical skills acquired by students in the laboratory courses. 2. Thoughtfully incorporate developmental skills (soft skills like teamwork

Conference Session

Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary; Milana Trifkovic, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Karen Andrea Canon-Rubio, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

of teaching.1. IntroductionSkills such as communication, professionalism, ethics, and project management are notspecifically taught within the engineering graduate curriculum. These skills, referred to as softskills or professional skills, are often assumed to be acquired as a result of performing academictasks and “constant” communication with other graduate students and faculty members [1]. TheCanadian Association of Graduate Studies (CAGS) recognizes the duty and responsibility ofuniversities to train these soft skills. CAGS defines professional development as knowledge thatmust be provided along with practice and continuous coaching within the graduate programs [2].During their first year of graduate studies, many engineering students

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session II: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Maysam Pournik, University of Oklahoma; Bryan William Bodie

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

Problem, gave the BHI Scholars an excellent understanding and appreciation of their engineering tasks at BHI. The BHI Scholars, during their internship, were treated with extra care because the students were viewed as having a longer term commitment.  The Scholars have learned a significant amount of knowledge and most importantly gained an appreciation for another field of engineering from each other through their work and communication in their interdisciplinary team.  Through several interdisciplinary opportunities, student have further enhanced their soft skills, especially ability to communicate and dialogue with people of other disciplines

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

possess patience and good soft skills which require practice,determination and perseverance. These are traits that cannot be mastered through lessons aloneand require time and experience to develop the needed mastery. The authors have accepted results with p-values of up to 0.10 to be statistically significant.While 𝑝 ≤ 0.05 is a commonly used statistical significance borderline in rejecting or failing toreject a null hypothesis (i.e. there is no increase in self-assessment ratings), working with smalldata sets means that – all else being equal – the standard errors calculated will be greater thanthose for large data sets. This causes p-values to exceed 0.05, which indicate a weaker evidenceagainst the null hypothesis just by virtue of having

Conference Session

Engineering Management: Project Management and Partnerships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew J. Czuchry, East Tennessee State University; James H. Lampley, East Tennessee State University; Leendert M. Craig, East Tennessee State University; Addison Scott Karnes, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Management

. Fortunately, two of our senior faculty memberswhose colleges and departments’ professional service goals were strategically well alignedwith this specific request were able to respond positively. We agreed to establish a cross-disciplinary graduate student team with the required skills. The timing was such that severaltechnology graduate students were taking their capstone class, and this request was strategicand integrative in nature. The mayors presented the real-world challenge: how can we usetechnology to enhance the operational efficiency and strategic effectiveness of our K-12programs in our counties? A specific goal of this effort was to improve the “soft skills” thatour regional employers feel are lacking in our high school and college

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Ross Tapia, New Mexico State University; Elizabeth Ann Howard, New Mexico State University; Rolfe Sassenfeld, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

opportunities to encourage studentengagement. The college also plans to implement a bridge program for incoming freshman thatwill enrich soft skills learned from the FYE program to ensure a better transition from highschool to college. We will continue to evaluate the programs both qualitatively andquantitatively to make educated decisions on new implementations and changes in the programs.References 1. Kuh, G. (2008). Excerpt from High-impact educational practices: What they are, who has access to the, and why they matter. Retrieved from accreditation.ncsu.edu 2. Johnson, M. (2009). The role of peer leaders in an honors freshman experience course. Honors In Practice, 189-196, Retrieved from libezp.nmsu.edu:2186/ehost 3. Liang

Conference Session

Understanding the Military Veteran's Human Resource Needs - Transition from Military Service to the Engineering Profession

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Grant Crawford, Quinnipiac University; Jason B Burke, Quinnipiac University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. A quick look at many of these EAC student outcomes reveals knowledge, skills andbehaviors that are important to all post-secondary students, not just engineering majors. In manyinstances, student veterans come into programs with a significant head start on their ‘traditional’contemporaries with regard to many of the ‘soft’ skills. Table 4 presents a matching of studentveteran strengths to selected EAC student outcomes that was compiled by QU engineeringfaculty veterans. Table 4. ABET EAC Student Outcomes Matched to Veteran Student Strengths ABET EAC Student Outcome

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Academic Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Colin M. Gray, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Exter, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. • Affordable education: elimination of redundancies across domains, embedded assessment, and validation of external learning enable a reduction in the financial burden on students and their families. • Flexible curriculum: a shift towards demand-driven education allows the faculty to focus on being facilitators of learning.2 • Mentoring and coaching: flexible curricula allow faculty to work with individual students and develop stronger learning domain and soft skills than may be possible within a traditional educational model.2• Student learning and professional outcomes • Clear and verifiable descriptions of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities: unlike a traditional transcript that does not show