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Career Advancement Through Engineering Leadership Development

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mark Jason Luchini; David J. Cribbs, Jackson; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #32453Adapting an NSF-Funded Professional Skills Curriculum to Train Engineersin Industry: A Case StudyMr. Mark Jason Luchini https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-luchini-28b1b81a/Mr. David J. Cribbs, Jackson www.linkedin.com/in/david-cribbs-miDr. Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University Dr. Dirk Colbry is a faculty member in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and En- gineering (CMSE) at Michigan State University. Dr. Colbry earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and his principle areas of research include machine vision and pattern recognition (specializing in scientific imaging). Dr

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Designing and Implementing Leadership Development Experiences for Engineering Students

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Harold Ackler, Boise State University; Heidi Reeder, Boise State University; Abbey Louie

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from the University of Oregon, an M.A. in communication from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in communication from Arizona State University.Mrs. Abbey Louie c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Integrating Professional Skills and Leadership into an Undergraduate Engineering ProgramBackgroundProfessional skills have gained traction as an essential component of engineering education. Thecase for such skills among graduates has come from engineering education research and programdevelopment [1, 2, 3, 4], as well as from industry [5, 6]. Rick Stephens, a retired Senior VicePresident of Human Resources and Administration at the Boeing Company, states that

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Fred Higgs III, Rice University; Kaz Karwowski, Rice University; David Allen Van Kleeck, Rice University ; Thomas Edward Phalen Jr., Rice University; Gayle Moran; Cesare Wright, Rice University; James Philip Hennessy, Rice University

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(e.g., some years may have less engineers who plan to become lawyers than doctors),utilize an independent study model where students attend a single class where the instructor utilizesa semester checklist of approved assignments related to the career track. Local professionals in theareas should be brought to these classes to help design the checklist.ConclusionThe well-prepared 21st century engineering leader can only emerge from an integrated academiccurriculum that is aimed at educating her to apply key leadership skills in whatever career path shechooses. This paper describes the challenges addressed and methods used to undertake the designof an engineering leadership and management curriculum for undergraduates that takes intoaccount both

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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne; Cassandra J McCall, Virginia Tech

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larger, mixed methods study, an online survey was developed using Qualtrics surveysoftware. The faculty portion of the survey consisted of 13 items that were developed by theresearch team and informed by consultations with the project advisory board, prior literature[24], and the team’s prior work experiences in academia and industry. While survey itemsincluded topics such as course background and content specialty, we focused our analysis hereon responses to survey items that align with the conceptual framework dimensions (Figure 1) toreveal inherent faculty perceptions regarding content, importance, and assessment of leadershipin the engineering curriculum. Characteristics of the survey items explored with theircorresponding dimensions are

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Engineering Leadership Competency and Skill Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dean H. Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #22439Flipped Classroom and Emotional Learning in an Engineering LeadershipDevelopment CourseDr. Dean H. Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Lang is the Associate Director of the Engineering Leadership Research Program at Penn State Uni- versity. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in Kinesiology with a focus on Biomechanics from Penn State University. Dr. Lang’s previous professional experiences and research interests range from mechanical engineering facilities design to research that applied engineering

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Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

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Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Selim Havan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Charlotte Hathaway; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Mattox Alan Beckman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #32369Inform Track: Integrated Teaching and Leadership Development ProgramforGraduate Teaching AssistantsMs. Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Hannah Choi is an assistant director of assessment and curriculum design at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Her responsibilities include program evaluations, and learning outcomes assess- ments pertinent to innovative curriculum designs. Her areas of interest include, among others, college student development theories, experiential learning, internationalizing curriculum, online learning, and educational technology.Mr. Selim

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Engineering Leadership Competency and Skill Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Lupanow, Harvey Mudd College; Donald S. Remer PhD, PE, Harvey Mudd College

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College,2016. Report. [Online]. Available: https://www.hmc.edu [Accessed January 30, 2018].[14] “Program Educational Objectives,” 2018. [Online]. Available:http://www.hmc.edu/engineering/curriculum/program-educational-objectives/ [Accessed January30, 2018].[15] R. E. Sturm, S. N. Taylor, and L. E. Atwater, “Leader Self-Awareness: An Examination andImplications of Women's Under-Prediction,” Journal of Organizational Behavior, vol. 35, no. 5,pp. 657–677, Dec. 2013. [Online] Available: Wiley Online Library, www.wiley.com. [AccessedMar. 9, 2018].[16] J. E. Froyd, P. C. Wankat, and K. A. Smith, “Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of EngineeringEducation,” in Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 100, no. Special Centennial Issue, pp. 1344-1360,May 2012.[17] L

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Engineering Leadership Skills Development Across the Undergraduate-to-Workforce Transition

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Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University; Travis Gehr; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University; John Jongho Park, Pennsylvania State University; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University

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, President’s Club, Nittany Lion Club. He hasbeen honored with a LMC Leadership Award, GE Phillippe Award, PSEAS Outstanding service award,Jaycee International Senatorship, and an ESM Centennial Fellowship. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Evaluation of an Engineering Leadership Development Program Based on Alumni Job Placement & Career ProgressionAbstractThis is a ‘work-in-progress’ paper and is appropriate for the ‘Inform’ topic area. Leadershipdevelopment programs have become an integral part of the engineering curriculum in order tomeet the professional development needs of our graduates as well

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Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

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Harindra Rajiyah, California State University, Sacramento; Lorenzo M. Smith Ph.D., California State University, Sacramento; Susan L. Holl, College of Engineering & Computer Science, California State University, Sacramento

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leadership programs into three clusters: technical integration, developingsocial impact, and influencing core curriculum. A popular option adopted in many schools[4-11] is the creation and implementation of engineering leadership development programswhich are positioned to supplement the engineering education awarding academic credit,certification, or both. Some of these programs, particularly the Gordon-MIT LeadershipDevelopment Program culminating in certificates of leadership at the undergraduate level[7], the Gordon-Northeastern Leadership Program at the graduate level [14], and the PennState Engineering Leadership Development Minor [4], are successful engineeringleadership models which have been in existence for many years and serve as

Conference Session

Creating Impactful Learning Experiences for Engineering Leaders

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University; Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

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detection and manipulation of various cell types. One application in particular was to design an electrically-driven cell focusing microfluidic device to be used in conjunction with an optical waveguide for environmental-based applications. Although, she has held a number of positions in industry with companies such as: Dow Corning, Johns Manville and Hospira, her passion lies in teaching, mentoring undergraduate students and promoting excellence in education for engineers.Mr. David Bowles, Louisiana State University David ”Boz” Bowles is an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs for the College of Engineering, where he coordinates the Communications Across the Curriculum program for the College. He also manages the

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Creating Impactful Learning Experiences for Engineering Leaders

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Bayless, Ohio University

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Leadership Development using an Interdisciplinary Competition-based Approach with Cross-functional TeamsAbstractThis paper presents results of an effort to employ an experiential learning program, known as theEcoChallenge, using cross-functional teams to address a “real-world” sustainability issue to aidin the development of leadership skills of undergraduate engineering students. While experientiallearning has been demonstrated to be an effective tool for leadership development, integration ofdisciplines outside of engineering at the undergraduate level, specifically business majors, incross-functional teams has presented logistical, assessment, and educational challenges in a classsetting. The lack of such integrated educational

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Engineering Leadership Competency and Skill Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering; Kate Roach, UCL; Emanuela Tilley, University College London; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University

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involving students in curriculum development and teaching through Peer Designed Instruction.Prof. Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering Debbie Chachra is a Professor of Engineering at Olin College of Engineering. Her education-related research interests include self-efficacy, design, intrinsic motivation, and gender. She speaks and consults on curricular design, student-centered learning, and gender and STEM.Dr. Kate Roach, UCLMrs. Emanuela Tilley, University College LondonDr. Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University Dr. Kyle Gipson is an Associate Professor at James Madison University (United States) in the Department of Engineering (Madison Engineering) and the Director of the Madison Engineering Leadership Program

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Advancing Research on Engineering Leaders’ Confidence, Careers, and Styles

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Fromel, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew Bennett; Lei Wei, ELIM program, Pennsylvania State University; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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engineering leadership potential. Meg is a board certified coach with experience in developing students’ leadership and professional com- petencies through teaching and one-on-one coaching. She is most interested in developing student knowl- edge of leadership to impact their successful transition to the workplace.Dr. Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Lang is the Associate Director of the Engineering Leadership Research Program at Penn State Uni- versity. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in Kinesiology with a focus on Biomechanics from Penn State University. Dr. Lang’s previous professional experiences and

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Innovative and Impactful Engineering Leadership Pedagogy

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Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University; Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; John Brooks Slaughter P.E., University of Southern California; Meagan C. Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Monica Farmer Cox, Ohio State University

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Slaughter, who has committed hislife’s work to dismantling racism specifically in engineering education. He called theorganization and members to recognize the challenges that systemic racism poses for theengineering field and to take action in changing the way our students are educated. Dr. Slaughterpointed out that without an inclusive engineering workforce, we are missing viable and importantsolutions to engineering problems.As engineering leadership educators, our obligation to our students extends beyond transmissionof technical knowledge. We have a responsibility to infuse our curriculum with knowledge ofsystemic racism, how bias can impact our solutions, and how engineers can lead and createteams that foster belonging and inclusivity. We

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Brett Tallman P.E., Montana State University

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involvement ofstudents from marginalized groups. Cooperative class environments are also perceived as“warmer” by students, which contributes to positive outcomes in a host of learning outcomes (likepersistence in STEM after graduation), especially for female engineers [35, 39]. Finally, reflectivelearning can be an important contributor to leadership development as it leads to interdependencewith others [39, 42]; connecting leadership experiences to coursework can deliberately engagestudent in reflective learning on their experiences.The curriculum is only one of two aspects of students’ college experience that influence theirdevleopment. The co-curriculum, such as participation in Greek life, athletics, internships, on-campus employment, or

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Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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students that also integratedfacilitator training into the process. Patterson is now well-known as an author of “CrucialConversations” [13], but in the 1980s he was developing a company that used videos to providetraining during facilitated seminars on interpersonal skills. These videos and training materialswere adapted for the Association’s engineering student audience and donated for use in theEngineering Futures program.The initial EF curriculum covered four areas: People Skills, which focuses on communicatinginterpersonal problems; Team Chartering, which covers team dynamics and skills; GroupProcess, which offers tools for managing meetings effectively; and Analytical Problem Solving,which explores brainstorming and list reduction techniques

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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Komarek, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Design Center (DC) Colorado in CU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering educa- tion. His current duties include assessment, team development and education research for DC Colorado’s hands-on initiatives.Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi

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Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Beth Koufteros, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #25944Meaning and Impact: A Review of Personal Leadership PortfoliosMr. Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University Seth Sullivan is the Director of the Zachry Leadership Program in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the university, he worked in consulting in the private sector and as an analyst in the U.S. Government. He’s earned master’s degrees in business administration and international affairs and a bachelor’s of science in industrial distribution.Beth Koufteros, Texas A&M University Beth Koufteros is the Assistant Director of the Zachry Leadership program at

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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students, but rather a self-selected subset. Whileliterature indicates that EL programming is more effective when integrated into the corecurriculum rather than distributed in optional activities [13], other studies reveal that changingthe engineering core curriculum can be quite difficult [6, 14, 15]. These latter studies, coupledwith the observed trend of optional EL course implementation, suggest that the self-selectivenature of students’ EL course participation will continue to be commonplace – at least in the nearterm.Given the voluntary status of many undergraduate EL courses, it may be appropriate for ELeducators to consider the cross-sectional representativeness of their course cohorts relative totheir university’s overall engineering

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Engineering Leadership Competency and Skill Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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construction course, capstone design, and aprofessional issues course. Being introduced to leadership ideas early in the undergraduatecurriculum, which are reinforced in later courses, may be a good strategy to motivate studentsand encourage their interest around leadership topics. A number of students also identifiedinternships and other co-curricular activities as contributing to their leadership skills (e.g. ROTC,professional society president, sports activities). Instructors may want to consider the tenets ofEVT when integrating leadership education into the curriculum, explaining the utility value ofthese skills in the workforce and using metacognition to have students reflect on their ownleadership experiences so that they build self-efficacy

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Designing and Implementing Leadership Development Experiences for Engineering Students

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Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy; Russell P. Lemler, U.S. Military Academy

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designexperiences of students: a venue within undergraduate engineering education where leadership isoften addressed. The goal of this paper is to make more explicit how leadership works within theArmy and West Point, to give engineering educators additional tools and models that they mayconsider in developing engineering leadership programs and processes within their owninstitution.IntroductionAs the engineering profession continues to emphasize leadership as an integral part ofengineering practice, many engineering leadership programs and courses have developed acrossthe United States and North America more broadly [1]. Because engineering has traditionallynot been considered a leadership profession, engineering leadership has not gained traction as

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Poster Session - Engineering Leadership Development Division

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Celena Arreola, American Society for Engineering Education; Crystal Fernandez-Pena, University of Texas, El Paso; Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Melissa Stearns; Daniel Santiago Torres, University of Texas, El Paso; Alejandro Rodriguez, UTEP Academic Technologies; Fernando Monroy, The University of Texas at El Paso; Sabastian Moncayo

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: Reflections on two of the eight high-impact practices Attendance at six professional preparation workshops Résumé or curriculum vitae Cover letter Professionally Prepared Reflective Essay: a signature piece in the portfolio, describing how the integration of student assets with in-class, among-classes, and beyond-class experiences applies to their graduate school or employment goals. Presentation of portfolio in a campus forum showcasing student achievement (p. 24)UTEP Edge Experiences include:O Capstone Experiences O#84EA?8L!E<7:8F"4A74L8>!'<86

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Engineering Leadership Skills Development Across the Undergraduate-to-Workforce Transition

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Julie Dyke Ford, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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skills to teach by emphasizing the contextual nature of leadership behavior. Theresults suggest that successful Capstone leaders would more frequently call on behaviorsassociated with the innovative Create quadrant than those associated with entry level engineeringwork with its emphasis on learning the tasks of a new job through coordination and control. Thissuggests the need to balance the curriculum in Capstone design to encourage the creativeleadership associated with a major undergraduate design experience that integrates all previouscurriculum while nurturing the coordination and monitoring tasks new graduates will encounterwhen starting out as an engineering professional.References[1] N. A. of Engineering, The Engineer of 2020

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jeffery M. Plumblee II, The Citadel; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University

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curriculum. The four initiatives include: 1. How to assist university administrators and faculty to understand the significant value of this new field in academia and practice 2. How to resource Engineering Leadership Education (ELE) programs, such as funds, facilities, and capable faculty and staff 3. How to effectively integrate within the curriculum, teach, and assess leadership development in engineering students from undergraduate to graduate to practicing engineers. 4. How to develop a framework/model that describes the diverse Engineering Leadership needs of companies across industriesAs members of the LEAD division, the authors sought to focus on strategic initiative numberfour. In an effort to begin

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Designing and Implementing Leadership Development Experiences for Engineering Students

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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engineering projects, and they need to be able to communicate thoseexperiences [13].The work of Larsson, et, al. indicated that certain leadership styles are best suited for certain typesof engineering projects, depending largely upon the project duration. For example, they found that“Integrators,” whose tendency is to ensure that the team works well on an interpersonal level, tendto be best suited for complex projects that require timely completion. Their results suggest thatdiscovery of a leadership style that is effective for the projects that we do in our courses may leadus to develop a leadership curriculum that teaches leadership in that style to achieve better courseoutcomes [14]. In this work we hope to solve this question in the inverse

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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Thomas Ward Lester, University of Kentucky; Joseph Anthony Colella, University of Kentucky College of Engineering

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engineeringprograms. Instead, students have been expected to learn skills through leadership experiences instudent organizations or through workplace professional development programs or mentorship.The 2004 report on engineering in the new century by the National Academy of Engineering hasprovided impetus to some American engineering schools to incorporate leadership curriculum[2]. The report proposes two main premises as the rationale for the importance of leadershipeducation at the undergraduate level in engineering. Specifically, the inclusion of engineeringleadership in the undergraduate engineering degree program will equip the graduate to be morecompetitive in an increasingly global marketplace, and will enable the graduate to fulfill theirprofessional

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Mike Klassen, University of Toronto; Serhiy Kovalchuk, University of Toronto; Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto; Madeleine Santia

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leadershipeffectiveness using experimental studies, large-scale surveys, and experientially based calls forchange to argue that either managers need to adapt to engineers’ technical-rational, convergentproclivities, or that engineers as managers need to develop a suite of professional skills tocomplement their technical training. Whether they viewed engineers as a homogenous group ofprofessionals who must be accommodated, as technically trained individuals in need of socialskills, or even as citizens with culturally diverse values, all thirteen researchers focused on theindividual engineer or engineering manager as the primary unit of analysis. An importantimplication for engineering educators and corporate trainers is to integrate social skills traininginto

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Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

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Ronald J. Bennett F.ABET, University of St. Thomas; Eugene Joseph Audette, University of St. Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, WorkWise Coaching & Consulting; Alanna K. Moravetz JD, Alanna Consulting LLC; Sheryl Niebuhr, University of St. Thomas and Sheryl Niebuhr Consulting LLC

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following: the most salient/beneficial aspects of the program, the impactof the LLL program on graduates’ attitudes and behaviors, the perceived value of the LLLprogram among alumni, and the key learning from the program that continues to shape graduates'leadership today.Through the survey, we sought to identify which parts of the curriculum the graduates view asmost influential in their leadership development.a. Self-awareness through various assessment instrumentsb. Consciously creating a clear vision for one’s future through a leading and learning planc. Using action learning strategies for testing one’s abilities centered on an action learning projectd. Gaining more clarity about what “leadership” really is, what it looks like, and the

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Innovative and Impactful Engineering Leadership Pedagogy

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Seema C. Shah-Fairbank, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeyoung Woo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Kenneth Lamb P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jinsung Cho, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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their interactionswithin teams so that they can improve the overall well-being of the team.ConclusionThis pilot project developed a preliminary approach to evaluate teamwork and leadership withinthe Civil Engineering, and Construction Engineering and Management curriculum using an SLR,peer-evaluation, and psychological safety (PS) survey. Through the project we evaluated thestudents' ability to effectively perform within a group on a few team assignments. They eachprovided artifacts directly aligned to SO 5: provided leadership, created a collaborative andinclusive environment, established goals, planned tasks, and met objectives.Based on the SLR and the peer-evaluation, students’ notion of leadership was closely tied to therole of a leader. In

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Career Advancement Through Engineering Leadership Development

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hwangbo Bae, University of Florida; Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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: So I think in a lot of ways that's…the complexity of the soft [professional] skills. And it's funny when we talk about soft skills. We don't mean that they're lesser than hard [technical] skills. It's that they're less definable.While Dr. James acknowledged the importance of teaching professional skills, he faceddifficulties in integrating these skills into the classroom because of their complexity and lack ofclarity. Due to the perceived challenges of including professional skills in the curriculum, out-of-class activities were offered as an important complement.Faculty members believed that students with experience outside the classroom are betterprepared for their careers through the acquisition of professional skills