Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Weagle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David B. Ortendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Ahern P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

employees. Once a strategic plan is implemented, Dan regularly meets with corporate partners to assess the impact of the plan and make necessary adjustments to maximize value to corporate partners. Dan currently works closely with companies from the energy, biotech, defense, insurance, and finance industries. Dan enjoys learning more about new technologies and the ways in which those technologies impact existing and emerging industries.Mr. David B. Ortendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute David Ortendahl currently serves as Director of Corporate Relations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA. In this role he currently oversees the WPI Career Development Center ”Em- ployer Team” and actively bridges

Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; David S. Greenburg, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

. David S. Greenburg, The Citadel Dr. Greenburg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. He served over 20 years of active military service, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps. During his military career he served in a variety of progressively responsible command and staff and leadership positions in Infantry, Logistics, Acquisition, and Human Resources; with peacetime and combat experi- ence. Upon completion of active military service, Dr. Greenburg served in program leadership positions at Eagan McAllister Associates, and Science Applications International Corporation until

Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Harpenau; Evelyn Ann Kaelin; Meg Piechocki; Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

Homeland Security. Within the Oak Ridge Institute forScience and Education (ORISE) contract, there is a program specifically tasked with growing theSTEM workforce pipeline. This program takes a dual pronged approach to filling theemployment needs of federal agencies and ensuring potential employees have developed thetechnical skillsets necessary for employment in the STEM fields after completing their degrees.The ORISE workforce development programs utilize a multitude of resources, such as careerfairs, university career centers and social media, to identify individuals interested in employmentwithin the government sector. Additionally, because ORISE is funded through a Department ofEnergy contract it is privy to the unique needs, both current and

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

need and well understood career path for traditional disciplines it is clear thatmany of the skills needed to participate in the future workforce do not fit neatly into a particulardiscipline. An increasing number of jobs and professions require knowledge and skills that arenot provided through traditional coursework. Big data analysis and artificial intelligence are twosuch topics that individuals from traditional disciplines including electrical engineers,mechanical engineers, civil engineers and others are requesting that are not part of a traditionalcurriculum.The University Cincinnati Master of Engineering program provides a flexible platform on whichto construct new degree programs intended to meet the emerging needs of the workforce

Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas M. Freeman, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University

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Continuing Professional Development

course in their careers, what they hope to base their finalproject or paper around, etc. This helps turn some of the discussion that ensues back toward thecourse. It is good practice to instruct students to make an initial timely post of their introductionand then return to the Introduce Yourself discussion sometime prior to the end of the first unit ormodule to reply to a couple of their classmates. Although some of this information may be thesame for some working professionals from one course to the next while pursuing a graduatedegree or certificate, it is strongly suggested that each course begin like this to encouragestudents to engage with the instructor and each other and reduce feelings of isolation right fromthe start. Doing so has been

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Nutwell, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Continuing Professional Development

professional development for engineers, employers often lackexperience in creating programs that both effectively develop CAE skills and help theirengineers apply their new skills on the job. Programs specifically designed for workingindividuals can contribute to promoting continuous learning for so that their careers thrive andemployers can remain competitive. This program will be assessed using a well-establishedevaluation framework in order to determine where improvements are needed to meet the needs ofthese adult learners.KeywordsProfessional development, life-long learning, online learning, Computer Aided EngineeringIntroductionDigital manufacturing is comprised of several tools including Computer Aided Design (CAD),Computer Aided Manufacturing

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti

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Continuing Professional Development

–287.[42] H. Giles, “Communication accommodation theory,” in Engaging theories in interpersonal communication: Multiple perspectives, L. A. Baxter and D. O. Braithewaite, Eds. Thousand Oaks, CA, US: Sage Publications, Inc, 2008, pp. 161–173.[43] S. A. Beebe, S. J. Beebe, and M. V. Redmond, Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others, 7 edition. Boston: Pearson, 2013.[44] J. T. Wood, Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters, 8 edition. Boston, MA: Wadsworth Publishing, 2015.[45] R. Bancino, “Soft Skills: The New Curriculum for Hard-Core Technical Professionals,” Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), vol. 82, no. 5, pp. 20–22, May 2007.[46] A. J. Simpson, “Why don’t your group activities work well

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

-ed market would work better if students knew more about the careers and wages of graduates of programs they’re considering and families knew more about the likely return on their big investment.”  Lowering barriers to entry – old rules “including an archaic system of deciding what’s a college for purposes of federal aid and what isn’t, may be preventing innovation…”There is no shortage of ideas on how to fix the growing concerns of higher education. Lookingback over twenty five years of literature reveals tens upon tens of potential solutions. While theseare specific recommendations for colleges and universities to follow most are really nothing morethan basic practices in any business/industry looking to increase