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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynne Cowe Falls, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Gord Aker P.Eng. PCC, Logical Leadership

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Transportation Association of CanadaRobyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn is a Master’s student researching engineering leadership education at the University of Calgary. She graduated from Manufacturing Engineering in 2011 and worked in industry for a few years before returning to school.Mr. Gord Aker P.Eng. PCC, Logical Leadership Gord Aker, P.Eng. is a Professional Engineer and Executive Coach. In addition to his graduate degree in engineering, he holds the Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). With over 22 years of organizational leadership experience, in 2006 Aker started Logical Leader- ship with the objective of helping people discover, develop and deploy their innate

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Page 26.1424.2specifically within an engineering context5. Over the last decade there has been an increase inthe amount of research on engineering leadership. The following focuses on definitionsprovided by three well-known organizations.The Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL) provides a simpledefinition of engineering leadership as being “the technical leadership of change” includingthe innovation, implementation and invention of products and enabling technologies to meetthe needs of society6.In 2010, the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) outlined the need forpreparing students for the professional engineering practice by providing them with the“ability to apply principles of leadership”7. The NSPE

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yazmin Montoya, LEAD; Aaron Eduardo Pacheco Rimada, University of Texas, El Paso; Erwin Ignacio Delgado, Univerity of Texas, El Paso ; Isaiah Nathaniel Webb; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso

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between traditional engineering education and what they will really experience in industry. Her research interests span the areas of engineering education, biomechanics, and product design methodology. Page 26.502.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Developing Leaders by Putting Students in the Curriculum Development Driver SeatAbstract   Upon graduation, engineers entering the workforce are not always trained to work in acollaborative environment where a detailed understanding of common business, projectmanagement, and leadership

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Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim G. Kotnour, University of Central Florida; Charles H. Reilly, University of Central Florida; John A. Selter, University of Central Florida

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practicing engineer tobecome a project manager through a cohort-based professional program leading to a master’s ofscience in engineering management. eli2 support executive through communities of practicewhich provide a forum for executives to share challenges and best practices. This paper providesa detailed description of how eli2 intends to support the undergraduate student.Consistent with the overall eli2 mission, at the undergraduate level our goal is to transform theundergraduate engineer into a working professional. A new undergraduate student comes to theuniversity to become a new engineering graduate and professional. eli2’s role is to helptransform the students to lead their self and to act as professionals in the corporate environment.At

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University; Meghan Daly, James Madison University; Cairo Jahan Lakil Sherrell, James Madison University; Thomas Atcheson Ware; Diane L. Foucar-Szocki, College of Education, James Madison University; Justin J. Henriques, James Madison University

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Paper ID #11557DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP PROGRAMDr. Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University Dr. Kyle Gipson is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University (United States) in the Department of Engineering (Madison Engineering) and the Center for Materials Science. He has taught courses per- taining to topics for first-year engineering, materials science and engineering, engineering design, systems thinking and engineering leadership. He has a PhD in Polymer, Fiber Science from Clemson University. His research background is in the synthesis of polymer

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Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew C. Hurt, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert C. Deadman, Ivy Tech Community College; Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel O. Lybrook, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, Ruud de Moor Centrum, Open University of the Netherlands.21. Wessner C.W., & Wolff, A.W. (Ed.). (2012). Rising to the Challenge: U.S. Innovation Policy for Global Economy. National Academies - Committee on Comparative National Innovation Policies: Best Practice for the 21st Century. Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy, Policy and Global Affairs, National Research Council.22. Wilson, Z.S., Holmes, L., deGravelles, K., Sylvain, M.R., Batiste, L., Johnson, M., McGuire, S.Y., Pang, S.S., & Warner, I.M. (2011). Hierarchical mentoring: A transformative strategy for improving diversity and retention in undergraduate STEM disciplines. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 21(1), 148-156.23

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Gary Allen Gilot P.E., University of Notre Dame

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Leadership and High Performance Teams: Proven practices for exceptional results with groups 5. Conflict and Collaboration: Relentless pursuit of excellence while sustain effective relationships with others 6. Ethical Practices: Building and sustaining a safe and honest environment for design and developmentWhile leadership can be taught in the context of almost any engineering course, this has beenespecially useful in project-based courses with a teamwork component, specifically a first-yearengineering course and senior design courses.First Year Engineering CourseIn the fall 2014 semester, a leadership module was presented to the first-year engineering coursefor the first time. The first year course is a required course for all

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard J. Schuhmann, The Landing School; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University; Jack V. Matson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dean H. Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jeffrey G. Soper, Montreux School of Business; Donald H. Horner Jr., Jacksonville University

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- dyne (Pratt & Whitney), he helped design the Space Shuttle. As manager of Reactor Safety Analysis, Experimental Engineering, and Fluid Dynamics Technology at KAPL (Lockheed Martin), he conducted research for Naval Reactors. He currently serves as the Walter L. Robb director of Engineering Lead- ership and as an instructor in Engineering Science at Penn State. Erdman has chaired the local Jaycees, Department of Social Services Advisory Council, GE Share Board, and Curling Club; and served on the Human Services Planning Council, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and Capital Fund Drive Boards of Directors. Erdman has also lectured on leadership topics at Penn State and RPI. He returned to campus frequently as a

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Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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. “Adaptive Thinking & Leadership Simulation Game Training for Special Forces Officers.” I/ITSEC 2005 Proceedings, Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference Proceedings, November 28-December 1, 2005 Orlando, Florida, USA. 3. Aebersold, M. and D. Tschannen. “Simulation in Nursing Practice: The Impact on Patient Care.” The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2013. 4. Shaw, Carolyn M. "Designing and Using Simulations and Role-Play Exercises." The International Studies Compendium. Ed: Robert A. Denemark. Wiley – Blackwell, 2010. 5. S. Kumar, and J. K. Hsiao. Engineers Learn “Soft Skills the Hard Way: Planting a Seed of Leadership in Engineering Classes.” Leadership