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Professional Development for Graduate Students

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Dennis W. Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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/science degrees can limit success in leadership roles, wheresoft/professional or people skills may dominate the approaches required. Indeed, numeroussurveys and curriculum outcome assessments promote the need for professional skillsdevelopment during the educational process [1-6].Engineers are taught to address complex technical problems using fundamental principles andrubrics that allow progress to be made toward an optimal solution. Technical leadershipresponsibilities include oversight of technical problem-solving, but in addition, leaders mustaddress the added complexity that exists when engineering/scientific and people problemsintersect; these situations are referred to as sociotechnical issues. Effective methods to solve suchproblems

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Bala Ram P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tobin N. Walton, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Teixeira-Poit

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several identity theories to describe a form of identification that operates across thepersonal, role, and group-bases of identity (Burke, 2003), and involves a three part process wherebyindividuals (1) internalize self-meanings that position them as similar to others (i.e., sameness), (2)stigmatize personal characteristics, roles, and groups viewed as out-groups (i.e., differentiation), and (3)rank the relative importance of a given identity within the broader self-concept (i.e., centrality).Moreover, the relevant meanings attached to the self (i.e., the content of the identity), and bases ofidentity most relevant at a given moment (i.e., personal, role, or group-bases), are presumed to vary acrossdifferent social, cultural and institutional

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Mental Health of Graduate Students

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Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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through the confirmatory factor analysis. The ultimate purpose of this work is toshed light on factors that influence science, engineering, and mathematics graduate studentmental health so that graduate students, faculty, and staff can use these results for both individualand programmatic change. This study will help do so by providing some direction and guidanceto those who wish to use the larger HMN survey in future analysis.IntroductionThere has been a rise in mental health problems reported among college-aged individuals andthese mental health concerns have been shown to have a lasting impact on students [1-3]. Studieshave shown that there are unique stressors to the graduate student experience and that thesemental health concerns (e.g

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University; Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Bruce Gluckman, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering from RPI, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Work in Progress – A Problem-Based Curriculum in Support of Structured Learning Experiences to Prepare Ph.D. Candidates for Independent ResearchStephanie Cutler1, Yu Xia1, Cliff Lissenden2, Francesco Costanzo2, Thomas Litzinger1, & Bruce Gluckman2 1 Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, Penn State 2 Engineering Science & Mechanics, Penn StateIntroduction In

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Miguel Velez-Reyes P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Fenot Aklog, Columbia University; Dawn M. Horton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Yajaira Mejia, City College of New York; Ivonne Santiago P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Jorge E. González, City College of New York; Jeff Sivils, El Paso Community College; Harry Meeuwsen, University of Texas at El Paso; Fred Moshary, City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City University of New York

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UTEP to receive his Doctorate in Toxicology, where he studied the compensatory mechanism resulting from the loss of the multi-drug resistance transporters 1 (MRP1). He attained a Post Doctoral position at UTEP where he collaborated in the discovery and development of small molecules used for the treatment of prostate cancer.Dr. Harry Meeuwsen, The University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX Dr. Harry Meeuwsen’s PhD training at LSU-Baton Rouge was in motor learning and control, followed by a Post-doc in motor control at UW-Madison where he worked on NIH grants focusing on lower limb control in older adults and fine motor control in Parkinson’s patients. During his training he employed methods and instrumentation

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Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

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Adrienne K. Scott, University of Colorado, Boulder; Madalyn D. Kern, University of Colorado, Boulder; Julie E. Steinbrenner, University of Colorado, Boulder

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ofanalysis, so we have presented the data that has been collected to date, but also recognize there aremany contributing variables. We will continue to collect and analyze data to assess the impact ofthe various initiatives of the Lead TA more concretely.IntroductionThe attrition rate of doctoral students is approximately 50% [1], [2]. Although retention ofundergraduate students has been well studied, the recruitment and retention of graduate students,specifically doctoral students, is less understood [3]. Research suggests that contributing factorsto high attrition for doctoral students include: unclear expectations, conflicting requirements,lack of consistent supervision, conflicts with an advisor, coursework and inadequate funding [4],[5

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Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

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Fantasi Nicole, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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groupsin STEM graduate degree programs was a limitation for this study, but it also pointed to animportant gap in the literature, which must be addressed in order to create effective interventionsthat broaden participation in STEM graduate studies and furthermore in the STEM ecosystem.Introduction and Literature ReviewAlthough there has been a slow increase of research aimed at understanding URM graduateretention, researchers have made great strides in understanding the factors that influenceeducational attainment for URM STEM undergraduates. Early exposure to STEM is one of theprimary predictors of interest in STEM for undergraduate minorities [1]. The transition fromhigh school to college and students’ adjustment to the college educational

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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skills. These five ontological aspects were defined andoperationalized for use in the assessment, for which assessment questions can be written as anext step. This paper adds to the limited literature on engineering Ph.D. students’ researchexperiences by presenting the process of selecting and applying a theoretical framework,literature review, and defining measurements in an assessment.Tags: graduate students, assessment, research experiences, professional practice, theoreticalframework1 IntroductionFor several decades the National Academies [1-4] have raised serious concerns over thepreparedness of engineering Ph.D. students for professional practice, especially with translatingtheir knowledge to impact in practice [1]. More recently, ASEE

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Vetria Byrd, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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fulfillment of their graduate degree. In this work, we describe thedevelopment and characteristics of the worksheets and report some preliminary results of a studydesigned to assess their perceived impact and usefulness from a student’s perspective.IntroductionThe abundance of literature on developing research questions ([1] – [3], to name a few) concur:there are grand ideas, good ideas, and doable ideas. In the case of executing a research project,being able to recognize these differences is essential to moving the project from planning to datacollection to analysis, and finally, to implementation [4]. However, developing researchquestions is a skill that many graduate students lack. Most graduate students do not haveextensive experience in research

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Mental Health of Graduate Students

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Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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experience of the new doctoral students and postdoctoralresearchers. Given the high attrition rates in graduate education, the retreat was also designed tofoster retention by integrating attributes of the Workforce Sustainability model.The retreat was framed around four objectives: (1) build community, (2) communicate groupnorms and expectations, (3) develop individual strategic plans, (4) and introduce research skills.The retreat encouraged individual and collective reflection on goals, deliverables, andexpectations. The experience was guided by the notion of beginning with the end in mind and, inthis case, meant aligning individual professional development plans with that individual’s long-term career goals and vision of the research group. The

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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readings, an online discussion board, seminar-style discussions during classmeeting times and a semester-long research project. The paper explains the context for thiscourse, its role in NDSU’s graduate programs and the factors that led to course creation. Thetypes of content that were included are discussed and the discussion board questions andresources are included as an appendix.1. IntroductionIn the Fall 2019 semester, North Dakota State University (NDSU) launched a new graduate-levelresearch methods course focused on cybersecurity. This course is a part of the North DakotaState University’s graduate certificate in cybersecurity as well as a key component of M.S. andPh.D. programs in cybersecurity that are under development. The development

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Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

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Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; Jasmine D. Crenshaw, University of Virginia

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have all spoken to the critical need to cultivate an engineering workforce thatrepresents our entire national population [1-4] By investing in building a robust community ofengineers, a school can reap the educational benefits that result from a diverse student body inhigher education, where student interactions with those who are different contribute tointellectual self-confidence, engagement, complex thinking, motivation to understand theperspectives of others, citizenship, and motivation to achieve [5-11] These benefits have beenshown to translate into the workplace, where diverse teams have been proven to be better able totackle today’s complex societal challenges [12-18].To this end, the School sought to dramatically grow the PhD student

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University

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Experiences from a Professional Graduate ProgramAbstract This paper outlines more than five years of experiences in designing, developing anddeploying an iPad based mobile learning platform for an online graduate program. This paperoutlines the immersive mobile learning experiences such as (1) iPad with apps, (2) eBooks, (3)Videos & multimedia elements, (4) industry insights through interviews and podcasts and (5)remote management. The presentation will include a demonstration of fully integrated mobilelearning solutions with iPad Pro, eBooks, educational, and productivity apps used by the Masterof Industrial Distribution (MID) distance education program. The platform includes eBooks withhighlight/notes

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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James Nevin McKirahan Jr., Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University

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programsoffered by individual degree-granting universities.Keywords: technology management; TM; management of technology; technologyconcentrations; graduate programs; Ph.D.IntroductionThe National Research Council [1] described the technology management as “a process, whichincludes planning, directing, control and coordination of the development and implementation oftechnological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic and operational objectives of anorganization.’’ McKirahan and Cheney [2] noted Gaynor reporting technology managementlinks the disciples of engineering, science, and management to plan, develop, and implementtechnological capabilities for shaping and accomplishing an organization’s strategic andoperational objectives. On the

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Kara Danielle Fong, University of California, Berkeley; Shannon Ciston, Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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, public, research-intensive institution with a strongteaching mission. This project was informed by other efforts across campus, and the outcomesfrom this phase of the project will likewise inform further work in this area. Promoting effectiveteaching that invites all students to enter into a safe space to take intellectual risks can havelasting impacts, as an engineering degree is a gateway into stable employment and meaningfulwork that advances the human condition for us all.IntroductionGraduate student instructors (GSIs) have a substantial impact on the intellectual, professional, andpersonal development of their students. However, many GSIs lack adequate preparation toeffectively teach due to limited training and feedback. 1 First-time GSIs

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Professional Development for Graduate Students

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Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina

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unique contributions to society and their current and future professions. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Novel Courses for the Professional Development of Graduate Students: Results and ReflectionAbstractThe Paul-Elder model of critical thinking has been adopted as the pedagogical framework fortwo, one-credit graduate courses for engineering (STEM) graduate students at the University ofSouth Carolina. The courses aimed at explicit instruction in development of critical reading andwriting skills. Course 1 is for new graduate students who need to develop an understanding ofthe literature for their research projects. This course focuses on finding, assessing

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Mental Health of Graduate Students

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Amanda C. Arnold, Arizona State University; Kerrie G. Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts Boston; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Madison Natarajan, University of Massachusetts Boston; Ashley K. Randall, Arizona State University ; Roxanna Francies, Arizona State University; Chinwendu Elyse Okwu, University of Pittsburgh

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programs as well as programs in the Engineering Education Systems and Design PhD program. Her research interests include topics related to student persistence, STEM doctoral student experiences, faculty mentorship and development, modeling and analysis of complex manufacturing systems, and the development of new discrete event simulation methodologies. Bekki is the co-director of the interdisciplinary, National Science Foundation supported CareerWISE research program, which strives to: 1) understand the experiences of diverse women who are pursuing and leaving doctoral programs in science and engineering and 2) increase women’s persistence in science and engineering doctoral programs through the development and

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University; Frederick Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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for Engineering Education, 2020 Global Business Management Education to Industry Professionals: A Decade of Experiences from a Professional Graduate ProgramAbstract This paper outlines ten years of experience in designing, teaching, planning, andexecuting a graduate class on global distribution for working professionals in a professionalgraduate program. The course involves a one-week international trip. The paper outlines theimmersive learning experiences such as (1) applied content (2) live case studies with companiesin a foreign location (3) one-week trip to a foreign location (4) executive panel discussions, and(5) industry experiences through videos, interviews, and podcasts

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Locke Davenport Huyer, University of Toronto; Neal I. Callaghan, University of Toronto; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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fellow in Immunology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. She sub- sequently worked for four years as a Senior Research Specialist at the Vanderbilt Cell Imaging Re- source (CISR) microscope facility before joining the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineer- ing (IBBME), University of Toronto as an Assistant Professor. She is currently the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs at IBBME as well as the Associate Chair, Years 1 & 2 in the Division of Engi- neering Science. She serves as faculty supervisor for the Discovery initiative and is program co-director for the Igniting Youth Curiosity in STEM Program. Dawn was a 2017 Early Career Teaching Award recipient at U of T and was named the 2016

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Chang Kyoung Choi, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University

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effective means ofteaching critical reading and presentation skills. However, the variation in perceptions betweenpredominantly undergraduate and predominantly graduate course enrollment indicates a need fordeeper inquiry into the ways academic maturity affects those participants.IntroductionActive learning techniques have proven effective at engaging students in the course content andleading to deeper learning, as compared to traditional lecture-style course engagement. Further,research has shown that one of the best ways to teach professional skills, such as communication,is within disciplinary courses, which makes the material more relevant to students' career goals [1-2]. This paper will explore the use of an active-learning approach called

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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Tilman Wolf, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; C. V. Hollot, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Russell Tessier, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; George Bryan Polivka, Shorelight; Yadi Eslami, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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enrollment data show thatthe scalability of these approaches has caused a shift of all instruction in our program to these newinstructional modes.1 IntroductionInternational graduate students are important for many universities in the United States, the Euro-pean Union, Great Britain, and Australia [1], in part to offset enrollment challenges at the under-graduate level [2]. Maintaining international enrollments has been challenging due to the currentgeopolitical environment [3]. Therefore, universities have put significant efforts into recruitinginternational graduate students.New technologies in education have enabled universities to reach international students beyondthose who are seeking a residential experience. Asynchronous online education is

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Professional Development for Graduate Students

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Melissa Gavin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Randy Mentz, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Lori M. Wedig, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Christine H. Storlie, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Eric Herbst, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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regarding the various topics. The team reviewed thecollected data using both qualitative and quantitative methods.While measuring a change in soft skills is not possible with existing validated instruments [1],[2], qualitative data showed a positive impact. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville foundthat this was a low-cost benefit to students as it added the necessary soft skill curriculum to thestudent’s academic program without adding courses. Students agreed that attending the spotswas not overly burdensome. Most agreed that they learned something to incorporate into theiremployment practices.IntroductionWhile the most strident narrative from STEM employers is that there are not enough STEMgraduates to fill open positions, the full picture is

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Professional Development for Graduate Students

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

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well as scientific and technological skills during their programs ofstudy. Yet in order to apply this training effectively graduate students must also develop theprofessional skills and behaviors that foster success in collaborative, multidisciplinary researchand practice [1]–[4]. The need for professional (also called “transferrable” or “soft”) skills is notnew, and there have been varied efforts to study professional skills development in engineeringand science education. Some efforts have explored the impact of directly incorporating ormeasuring professional skills training in an educational setting [5]–[8]. Other researchers havestudied the impact of out-of-classroom experiences on the development of professional andtechnical skills in

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Online and Professional Graduate Programs

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carmen Torres-Sánchez , Loughborough University; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Charles M. Wolf, Texas A&M University

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American and on British) represented by the authors have independentlyevolved doctoral programs to prepare research-informed and technologically-capable leaders forbusiness, industry, and public service. For the purposes of this paper these programs will bereferred to as Professional Doctorates. According to the Executive Vice President for PurdueOnline [1] in the USA alone there are already 49 of such programs in the fields of NursingPractice, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Engineering /Engineering Science, BusinessAdministration, Design and Social Work. And, there are considerably more if those in Europeand Australia are included. Notably, the fields of Engineering and Technology offer only a veryfew of these programs.Our nations employ an