Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Hu Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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International Forum

suggestions for designing similar engineering leadership programs in the future.IntroductionFast-paced technological transformation and innovation demands not only technical expertisefrom future engineers, but also multiple soft skills, in particular leadership [1]. Crumpton-Young indicated that engineering leadership is the influence and ability to lead otherengineers and technical staff to design, create, innovate, implement and evaluate and assessservices and products [2]. MIT-Gordon engineering leadership program describes engineeringleadership as a set of capabilities and values that enable a person to accomplish a multi-disciplinary complex project by leading teams instead of functioning as an individualtechnical contributor. Engineering

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Outreach

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, The Ohio State University; Royel Montel Johnson, Center for Higher Education Enterprise

Tagged Topics

Diversity, International Forum

conclusion that engineeringmajors engagement in internships and co-ops produce significant learninggains in terms of problem-solving, communication, and learning more aboutwork.Insights from one-on-one interviews support these conclusions using storiesshared by students themselves. Clearly, engaging URM engineering majors ininternships and co-ops is one way to facilitate learning in core areas (e.g.,problem-solving), soft skills (e.g., working on a team), and career learning.From internships students learn how to communicate professionally, skillsfor managing time and prioritizing tasks, and technical skills such as CADdesign, computer programming, and management/leadership.Much more needs to be done to educate students about engineering as