Conference Session

Inclusive Leadership: A Panel Discussion

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katreena Thomas, Clemson University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

visibility spectrum, Black engineers have alsodescribed feelings of hypervisibility in which they are the center of attention, flagged orhighlighted in ways that make them stand out from the majority group. McGee et al. [15] presentan example where Black students' achievements are questioned despite being earned from theirown merits. Black engineers in leadership positions face additional trials in these scenarios ofvisibility, such as garnering respect, representing their entire race, and extra labor withoutconsideration or compensation for their roles and duties [16], [17]. Language is often used as a tool for shaping identity in STEM fields [18]. For Blackpeople, the use of language is also used as an identity-shaping device that connects

Conference Session

Inclusive Leadership: A Panel Discussion

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Volpe, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Sara Valentina Rojas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

discussions withcurrent engineering leaders, researchers, and graduate students was a crucial tool for consideringtheir career paths. Specifically, students from underrepresented groups related the knowledgeobtained from interpersonal relations with engineers from underrepresented groups with astronger self-efficacy in their academic formation and a stronger desire to become role modelsfor other minorities. Hence, activities outside the classroom, such as this REU, are an essentialtool for developing skills that employers are looking for, in addition to providing a betterunderstanding of the career paths in engineering. These experiences influence how studentsperceive their future impact on society as engineers and encourage undergraduates to persist

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Nakamura, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corrisa Heyes, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

University of Alaska before continuing to study math at the master’s level at UH. She began PhD studies and joined the Nanosystems Lab, led by Dr. Joseph J. Brown, in 2021 and currently leads the research into micromechanical metamaterial interlocking structures (MIS). The unique multi-level vertically integrated mentorship program (VIP) in place in the Nanosystems Lab has developed the MIS project as a VIP and Corrisa acts as a co-mentor for 4 undergraduates and 3 master’s students. Her role as a mentor and collaborator has supported skills development in her mentees as well as augmented her own ability to lead a research team and coordinate multithreaded projects.Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaii at M¯anoa

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

approach, which evaluated the following elements: trust,communication styles, role model identity, assistance with coursework, confidence building, andoverall attitude toward near-peer relationships.Student PopulationTable 1 summarizes the demographic information of the student population who participated asmentees during the Fall of 2022. A total of 72 students participated in this semester. Table 1. Mentees' Demographic Information (Total of 72 students) Demographic Information Fall 2022 Gender Percent of total students Man 66.2% Woman 31.1

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Binita Acharya, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Fawzi Khalife, Colorado State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

perspectives.Knowledge:There is often a discrepancy between how society identifies social inequity and where the actualissues lie. Therefore, students should be educated about these differences and be able to identifythe inequities that persist in society. Students should also have knowledge of existing resourcesand frameworks such as Justice 40 initiatives, Title VI of civil rights acts, as working withfoundational material often yields a better product than creating an entirely new framework.Furthermore, federal law imposes significant requirements on planners and engineers to addressequity at every stage of a project. Students who understand these frameworks can play a moreimpactful role in integrating social equity considerations. However, since existing

Conference Session

Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica J. Li, P.E., University of Toronto, Canada; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto, Canada; Catherine MacKenzie Campbell; Elham Marzi, University of Toronto, Canada; Emily Moore, P.E., University of Toronto, Canada

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Engineering Management Division (EMD)

animportant aspect of the engineering profession. Accreditation boards across North America havecalled for engineering educators to equip engineering graduates with leadership capabilities toallow engineers to take on a more prominent role in technological, societal and businessadvancement [1], [2]. As a result, there has been increased focus and research aroundengineering leadership, both in terms of defining what it is (for example, [3], [4]), as well asidentifying the associated skills and effective pedagogical practices for teaching it [5]–[7].Engineering educators are working on closing the gap between the leadership needs of industryand the capability of engineering graduates. However, for particular sectors such as engineeringconsulting, given

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership in Industry

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Volpe, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

narratives of what more inclusivespaces for women in engineering would look and feel like.The design of engineering workspaces is one of many decisions that engineering leaders mustmake. Leadership plays a critical role in ensuring successful recruitment and onboarding oftalent, cultivating inclusion, productivity, innovation, and reducing turnover. Inclusive leadershipcan enable organizations to tap into the advantages of today's diverse and globalized workforces,achieving a better balance between business priorities and engagement with people of diverseidentities[9]. To advance the inclusion of women within engineering spaces, engineering leadersmust be intentional about the design of workspaces and cultures to promote inclusion ofeveryone on the