Paper ID #39113Board 46: ”Good communication skills are super, super important”:Developing students’ professional communication skills for career-readyengineersDr. Jennifer Linvill, Purdue University Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Inno- vation at Purdue University. Her research examines organizational communication, particularly in the contexts of destructive workplace behaviors, leadership, teams, and workforce development. Notably, Dr. Linvill is a Co-Principal Investigator on the SCalable Asymmetric Lifestyle Engagement (SCALE) production proposal
Paper ID #39983Empowering Trailblazers toward Scalable, Systematized, Research-BasedWorkforce DevelopmentMartha Cervantes, Johns Hopkins University Martha Cervantes is a Mechanical Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labora- tory where she works in mechanical design and integration of robotic systems. Additionally, Martha is the project manger of the CIRCUIT Program at JHU/APL, which connects and mentors students from trailblazing backgrounds to STEM careers through science and engineering projects. Martha received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and she is currently
, and to Awareness Trainings related to destructive workplace behaviors presented at local high schools. Dr. Linvill is a Member of the Advisory Committee on Equity for the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at Purdue Univer- sity. She has also served as a Mentor for the USAID Liberia Strategic Analysis Program, mentoring an early-career Liberian woman on leadership and communication skills, professional development, and networking. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Changing the conversation surrounding students’ professional skills: Makingthe case for the importance of professional skills, and more inclusive languageAbstractThe engineering education community
career development. Frequently identity is related to the retention construct [2],depending on initial motivation to select a specific engineering program, persistence duringthe career, and a successful career in the industry. Regarding initial motivation, engineeringand STEM identity in elementary students can positively influence the perseverance to get adegree [3]. However, engineering programs also can affect the professional identity of theirstudents over the previous motivation for the program selection. E.g., in Burleson et al. study[4], a link between the change in professional identity was positively related to persistenceand embeddedness. Both constructs have been associated with the permanence of people intheir jobs and occupations
program has grown over its 28-year history to more than 1300 students peryear, the need for design reviewers has grown with it. This paper describes the system employedto facilitate industry engagement as advisors, mentors, and design reviewers. Results are sharedfrom industry volunteers and student reactions.IntroductionPreparing undergraduates for a successful transition into professional practice is one of the maingoals of engineering education. Prior studies have found employers asserting that undergraduateengineering programs do not adequately prepare early-career engineers for work in engineeringpractice [1] and that engineering curricula can be misaligned with engineering practice in fieldssuch as software engineering [2]. Studies have
competitions inengineering can be taken on as an extra-curricular activity or included in the curriculum in theform of a group or senior project. Students work in a collaborative environment, often in groupsinvolving students from different disciplines, to design and build a specific product within a narrowtimeframe and budget that will satisfy certain criteria and perform competitively to completespecific objectives. These projects allow students to get hands-on experience in solving a range ofengineering problems like those they will face in their careers, while also gaining professionalskills that enable them to work with others as a team. It is this real-world problem solving andteamwork that makes student competitions an excellent place for
valuable learning in the classroom for students. The course content canbecome integrated with more real-world examples so students can directly apply concepts andtheories learned in the classroom to industry, which gives them a better understanding of thematerial while simultaneously preparing them for the workforce [5].IABs are sometimes used to provide opportunities for students to benefit through offeringinternships and employment opportunities. The Structural Design, Construction, and EngineeringTechnology Advisory Board at Penn State Harrisburg [6] emphasizes networking betweenexternal professionals and students at specific career job fairs, through guest speaking in-classlectures, and assistance on field trips. The result is consistent
imparts disciplinary knowledge to students, PBL is targeted to prepare students with theabilities to acquire knowledge and skills in an active, collaborative, and inquiry-based fashionthat crosses subject boundaries [1]. It not only improves knowledge attainment and learnerenthusiasm [2], but also trains students in skills and competencies that are required for theirfuture careers, such as teamworking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving,interdisciplinary learning, and critical thinking [3], [4]. For instance, over two thirds of 2,500graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), which has been practicing a PBL curriculumsince the 1970s, reported that PBL has “much” or “very much” impacted their ability to solveproblems, function
case studies that highlight a set of promising exemplary practices effective in designingand implementing STEM bridge programs to serve middle, high school, and college indigenousstudents. A historical review of related STEM program partnerships between the NationalAeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and some Tribal Colleges and Universities ispresented to highlight past approaches and to support some of the presented recommendations.This review may be particularly relevant to government agencies and business groups who wishto collaborate with universities to support the development of career pathway preparationprograms for underrepresented students in STEM.IntroductionA systematic review is similar to a literature review, but can, in
graduation, and the time for the companies to hire the right employee.Introduction and backgroundIt has been a challenge to prepare engineering graduates with skills that meet the market needs.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation developed Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) toalleviate some of those challenges by building a talent pipeline that can empower employers todrive the training programs and have configurable curriculums [1]. TPM have feedback where itcan help improve meeting the employer’s expectations and prioritize the most in-demand jobsand careers. Credential Engine, a non-profit on a mission, makes skills/opportunities/credentialstransparent. Credential Engine have cited 1.076 million credentials in the U.S [2]. However,Credential
for early career staff, by applying traditional, proven hackathonprocedures, with the added element of inclusion.Students: The purpose of this event was to expose the next generation of the best and brightest tosolve sponsor relevant problems and evoke innovation, all while ensuring the growth of our hiringpipeline. This event was advertised using an internal tool tracking attendance, so students/staffwere credited as participants in the event on their JHU/APL resume. As an example of impact,pilot student participants noted that the experience allowed them to interface with staff and internsfrom different sectors, providing them an enhanced perspective of the work conducted atJHU/APL.Staff: Participating staff received the opportunity to
expertsBy engaging in one-on-one mentoring relationships with students, faculty helped them buildmeaningful connections to their academic experiences and to the university. This kind ofrelationship fostered a sense of belonging, which is key in helping students stay in school andpersist to graduation. Faculty mentors provided guidance and support with academic, career, andpersonal issues, helped students stay on track and proactively address any challenges or issuesthat arose. They also provided information about academic and career opportunities, helpedstudents develop networks, and provided resources to help them succeed. Mentoring proved tobe a key motivator of retention and graduation for our students. This aligns with the literature
. His career experiences include industrial consulting and managing an outreach center. His research interests include Distance education qual ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: An Analysis of the Existence of Metrics for University/Industry CollaborationIntroduction:Partnerships between universities and commercial enterprises have become relatively commonand take a variety of forms. From traditional research projects at universities that yield data andknowledge businesses and industries can then use to improve processes and practice, to morespecific training and development programs that focus on building particular skills for
educate theirworkforce in a way that is consistent with global expectations for their career field. Just ascertification provides consistency of assessment, academic equivalency offers an endorsementthat a course will cover a standard set of topics. Academic Equivalency is given to a course or setof courses, not to a degree, a university, or a professor.INCOSE’s Certification Program is affected in both positive and negative ways by being asystem of systems (SoS). It benefits from constituent systems that are appropriate for subsets ofstakeholders. Emergent behaviors of the SoS such as training programs and internal corporateactivities offer the benefits of making certification more easily achieved and more valuable [6].Drawbacks of decentralized
responsible for rewiring significant portions of the USAES Engineer CaptainAˆ ¨ os Career Course curriculum related to construction contracting and is a past winner of the MANSCEN Technical Training Excellence award.Paul Edward DougallDr. Shane W. Rogers, Clarkson UniversityDr. Jennifer S. Atchison, Drexel University Jennifer Atchison received her Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering in 2012 from Drexel University. Dr. Atchisonˆa C™s professional interests include nanofibrous textiles, engineering design, engineering education especially active learning, diversity,JoAnn W. RogersDr. Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville Philip Parker, Ph.D., P.E., is Program Coordinator for the Environmental
experience of industry as part of their education” [19].Kirschenman (2008) argues part of the problem is the lack of industry experience for engineeringfaculty [20]. He writes, “This experiment (after the Russians launched Sputnik 1 in 1957) of nothaving practical experience to teach engineering – a profession of practice – has not served theengineering profession very well and it is time we move on from that concept.” However, thereare some major challenges, such as getting engineering faculty some industrial experience andchanging the promotion and tenure system accordingly. Kirschenman makes the bold statement,“Engineering is alone among professional careers that try to educate future professionals withpeople that are not proficient in the