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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

extra-curricular activities, are crucial forenhancing students' employability [10]. Regarding preparation programs, Hero suggestsintegrating collaborative projects that simulate real-world industrial collaborations [11], whileWats recommends enhancing students' soft skills, including communication, teamwork,leadership, and problem-solving, through workshops and training programs [12].Additionally, Hu recommends enhancing students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge toreal-world problems via pre-collaboration research projects and pilot studies [13]. To enhancestudents’ exposure to industrial practices, Burns and Chopra advocate establishing internshipsand cooperative education programs with industry partners, a strategy shown to be

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Fong, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Shamita Venkatesh, Nanyang Technological University

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problem-solving during their senior capstone courses,where students learn how to tackle complex problems while applying their technical knowledge,alongside mastering other essential soft skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, andcommunication. However, there has been a shift to adopt a more authentic and experientialapproach to implementing capstone courses in engineering education of late. Industrialpartnerships effectively provide context-specific challenges that are not easily duplicated withinan academic environment. Through collaborating with industry and encountering real-worldchallenges, students can put their theoretical knowledge into practice outside of classroomsettings. Moreover, besides translating their technical skill sets

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Khojah, University of California, San Diego; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California, San Diego; Isgard S. Hueck, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

skilldevelopment. We appreciate the participation of industry partners towards optimizing theeducational experience, including professional preparedness of bioengineering undergraduatestudents and the engagement in continuous program improvement.References[1] Hadgraft, R.G., & A. Kolmos (2020). ”Emerging learning environments in engineering education”, Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 25:1, 3-16, DOI: 10.1080/22054952.2020.1713522[2] Hirudayaraj, M., Baker, R., Baker, F., & M. Eastman (2021). “Soft skills for entry-level engineers: What employers want”, Education Sciences, 11, 641-675. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11100641[3] Kolmos, A., & J. E. Holgaard (2019). “Employability in Engineering Education: Are