Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meghan Allen, University of British Columbia

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

range of soft skills, includingtechnical writing. They found that students believed the course improved their soft skills and thatmost would take another course on soft skills. Their survey did not distinguish betweenwriting-related skills and other soft skills. Zhang et al. [19] surveyed students who took courseswith embedded computer science-specific writing instruction. They conducted a thematic analysison the qualitative data and found some evidence that students’ perception of writing changed aftercompleting writing activities designed by the project. von Briesen [20] integrated four writingassignments into an Artificial Intelligence course and conducted pre- and post-term surveys togather students’ perceptions on the importance of writing

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 9

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Radu F. Babiceanu, Western Michigan University; Salamah Salamah, University of Texas at El Paso

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

work has demonstrated that voluntary engagement in research activities fosters thescholars’ perceived development of critical technical and soft skills, e.g., problem-solving andcritical thinking, which are essential for effective cybersecurity professionals. Moreover, scholarsreport that research participation not only bolsters career prospects by making scholars morecompetitive in the job market but also facilitates valuable networking opportunities and contributesto personal and intellectual growth. The unique financial stability provided by the SFS programallows scholars the freedom to pursue research without the constraints that typically limit theirpeersTo effectively engage scholars in research, a comprehensive approach is essential

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Mone Smith, University of Texas at Austin; Earl W. Huff Jr., University of Texas at Austin; Hansika Murugu, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

stakeholder engagement, students gained practical skills that are difficult toreplicate in purely theoretical or simulated settings. One notable benefit of this approach was theopportunity for students to develop their ability to empathize with end users, incorporate diverseperspectives, and address unanticipated challenges – key skills for success in designing inclusivetechnology. We argue that courses emphasizing design and implementation should aim to strikea balance between simulated exercises and real-world experiences to better prepare students forthe workforce. Real-world projects, such as the one implemented in this course, not only buildtechnical and design skills but also cultivate essential soft skills, such as communication,teamwork, and

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Eduardo Prieto, Florida International University; Neila Bennamane, Florida International University; Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Peter J Clarke, Florida International University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

, further encourages them to participate in team activities [13]. At the same time, it requiresvarious skills to be successful, i.e., soft skills, communication, decision-making, problem-solving,critical thinking, and providing feedback [15, 24], all of which are considered the skills of the 21stcentury [7, 25].Challenges Most research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of these instructional strategiesby comparing them with traditional approaches and students’ outcomes. However, there is a gaprelated to analyzing team characteristics and how they can affect student outcomes and benefits.A reason for that might be that teamwork skills are hard to assess. Towards that direction, Britton 3et al