Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luiz A. DaSilva, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liza Wilson Durant, George Mason University; Jordan Mason; Sarah Hayes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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their professionalnetworks, and improve soft skills such as time management and teamwork [7]. It is clear thatemployers recognize those benefits: a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges andEmployers shows a projected 22.6% increase in interns hired in 2022, by far the highest increasein at least a decade [8].Our work focuses on experiential learning in cybersecurity, a field that is experiencing rapidexpansion in the labor market and shortages of qualified professionals. Between 2013 and 2021,the number of open cybersecurity positions worldwide increased from 1 million to 3.5 million[9]. This demand for professionals is not being met: in the U.S. it is estimated that there are onlyenough qualified applicants to fill 68% of the

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University

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. Bothemployers and students acknowledge that communication skill is the most important quality inconstruction. However, the results demonstrated a gap in perceptions of the hard skills betweenemployers and students. Prior work experience and solid construction core skills and knowledgeare both ranked in the least 5 important qualities by employers, but they are ranked relatively highby students (ranked number 7 and 6, respectively). This discrepancy suggests a misalignmentbetween what students perceive as important for their professional development and the actualindustry expectations. In traditional engineering education, soft skills such as presentation,interpersonal skills, and time management are often overlooked. However, these abilities

Conference Session

Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Daniel Munro, University of Toronto; Virginia Hall; Tracy L. Ross, Actua

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broader set of careers. Many of the participants cited multiple examples ofskills developed. A summary of commonly cited skills is as follows: ● Networking: “It has made me realize about the importance of networking and soft skills apart from giving me technical skills” ● Teamwork: “I feel prepared to work in a team where I both need to manage up to my superiors and manage down to the people I am in charge of organizing” ● Creative thinking: “It has improved my communication and creative thinking which will play a vital role in my future as my future career involves research” ● Communication: “This program has allowed me to learn how to communicate effectively with co-workers as well as become confident with my

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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accommodates diverse learning styles and helps develop soft skills crucialfor professional success (Haritha & Rao, 2024). Mathematical modeling of Kolb's cycle hasrevealed its robustness in accommodating students' varying learning abilities (Abdulwahed et al.,2008). Recent studies using ethnography have identified key themes in experiential learning forengineering students, including cooperative learning, consistency, relevance, simulation, andtransparency (Mehta & Mehta, 2023).Situated Learning Theory (SLT) supports experiential learning in higher education andengineering by emphasizing contextual, authentic environments for skill development (Castillo& Harris, 2024; Gómez et al., 2015). This approach enhances students' ability to

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lyu, Beihang University; Chuantao Yin, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University

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andsolve complex engineering problems. Although training in these skills was part of theircurriculum, some reported they did not fully appreciate the value of these ‘soft skills’ courses,often deeming them marginal, or more often than not, lacking in the Chinese engineeringeducation curriculum(Yuan & Lei, 2023). Internship experience has helped students to makesense of the importance of generic competencies, as indicated by one student who reflectedon how he came to realize the importance of communication: Communication was one of the things I learned. My mentor said something that left me with a very deep impression. He said that no matter whether you're providing a service or a product, you're essentially communicating with people