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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership in Industry

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica J. Li, University of Toronto; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto; Elham Marzi, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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communication skills intheir accreditation criteria [1], [2]. As a result, there has been increased focus and researcharound engineering leadership (EL) by engineering educators, particularly around identifyingassociated skills and effective pedagogical practices for teaching leadership [3], [4], [5].While there has been prior work on engineering leadership situated in the workplace [6], [7], [8],[9], [10], research in this area tend to examine the engineering profession via a breadth of roles,disciplines and industries. As a result, there has been less exploration on how workplace contextmay influence how engineering leadership is understood or practiced.This work-in-progress paper examines how engineering leadership is understood and recognizedwithin

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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establishing reliableclient relationships [21]. Teamwork and collaboration are skills that foster creativity andinnovation when integrated into teams for complex projects [22].Leadership in engineering is indispensable for managing teams, making informed decisions,and adapting to constant changes [23]. This set of soft and social skills adds to the pyramid ofworkplace competencies necessary in engineering, which goes beyond technical skills. In thiscontext, problem-solving ability, innovation, project management, and leadership are keycompetencies that engineers must develop throughout their careers [24], [25], [26].Figure 1 illustrates a pyramid that was developed to represent continuous growth anddevelopment in engineering and constructed based on

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacie Edington, University of Michigan; Michael Dailey, University of Michigan

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graduates should possess upongraduation, including both technical and non-technical competencies [1], [2]. The current pace oftechnological advancement makes lifelong learning vital for engineering graduates. Focusing oncompetency development helps engineering students gain familiarity with the language andprocess, thereby preparing students to identify and intentionally develop necessary competenciesin the future [3]. Additionally, industry expectations for graduates with leadership competencies,incorporating both technical and professional skills [4],[5] continue to increase, driving the needfor engineering-specific leadership development models, frameworks and programs [6].Despite the need for engineering leadership competency development

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Danka Maric, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Mohammadhossein Jamshidnejad, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sharon Miller, Purdue University; Lauren Christopher, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Christine Krull, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Eric W. Adams, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Shahrzad Ghadiri, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Richard Vernal Sullivan, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Clifford Campbell, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Warfare Center (NSWC) facility at Crane, Indiana.The DoD and many employers seek skilled engineers who are highly innovative and are strongleaders in the workplace [1], and has developed leadership competency models specifically forits civilian workforce. In 2019, the 38th Marine Commandant’s Planning Guidance emphasizedthe combination of leadership with innovation, saying “For the Marine Corps, meaningfulinnovation is not just having great thoughts and concepts rather, it is about translating greatthoughts and concepts into action.” [2]. However, many engineering and computing degreecurricula, including at this institution, require neither any leadership training nor researchexperience that enables innovation (other than the practice of design

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Pickenpaugh PE, United States Air Force Academy; Owen Sedej P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Joseph Pickenpaugh PE, PMP, NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4

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, expeditionary, staff, and garrison engineering roles. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Including Leadership in Civil Engineering EducationLeadership in engineering is an important skill. The demands of engineering have changed due torising global challenges and the need for leadership skills [1]. Global competence has beenstudied through a global mindset and social skills [2], [3] At the same time, the demand forengineers with leadership and technical skills is increasing. In a field where technicalcompetence is traditionally valued over interpersonal and leadership skills, the deliberatedevelopment of engineer leaders is needed [4], [5], [6].Although there has been debate about the

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Edith Campos Valles, University of Texas at El Paso; Stephanie Jimenez, University of Texas at El Paso; Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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inclusion in the survey instrument. To generate our Q set,we leverage the Contextual Engineering Leadership Development framework to identify relevanttheories from which potential survey items can be extracted. In piloting our method, nine mid-level and senior engineering leaders and managers participated in a Q sort involving 60 items.Using exploratory factor analysis, we identified three key factors that correspond to threeviewpoints of engineering leadership development. Each viewpoint emphasized a differentaspect of the CELD framework; viewpoint 1 highlighted a leadership development modelfocused on team effectiveness and affective behavior, viewpoint 2 emphasized the importance offostering an awareness of potential impact and a robust

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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,and responsibilities of an effective academic department leader, as defined from the facultymember’s perspective. While previous research has focused on a top-down approach and desiredleadership characteristics from the academic leaders themselves (Department Heads/Chairs,Deans, Provosts, etc.), there is a gap in the literature on leadership expectations from the facultymembers being directly supervised.This study was developed to address this gap in knowledge. The specific objectives of this studyare to: 1. Characterize faculty expectations of a department chair, with a specific focus on faculty member support and development, 2. Identify effective leadership practices from the perspective of faculty members, and 3. Provide

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Kerr, University of Toronto; Brandon Aldo Lista, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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), Chemtrade Logistics, International Petroleum, and the Canadian Mining Innovation Council. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025What Makes a Leader? Conceptualizations of Leadership and Implications for Teamwork in First Year DesignIntroductionLeadership identity development for engineers is more critical than ever to create sustainable andequitable solutions in today’s complex world. Despite its importance, leadership remains achallenging competency for students to develop, and engineering educators to teach. A keycomponent of leadership development is understanding what leadership means to an individual[1]. This can be quite challenging for students, as leadership is a complex

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso

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StudentsFirst-year engineering students face challenges transitioning from high school to college. Thesechallenges may be derived from higher academic expectations, financial needs, major declaration,and college life familiarization [1-4]. Higher education institutions have developed their first-yearengineering curriculum with a broad perspective that welcomes students and allows them to accessrelevant information and essential college resources to succeed in their chosen engineeringdiscipline. To enhance the first-year learning experience of engineering students at a Hispanic-serving institution, Golding et al. [5] proposed a new design strategy derived from core values,including leadership, innovation, collaboration, and autonomy, to revamp

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Rhea Dutta

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pandemic’s acceleration of online and hybrid education models. While platformssuch as Zoom and Microsoft Teams have facilitated communication, these tools often lack theimmersive, interactive qualities necessary to deeply engage students, particularly in STEMdisciplines where experiential learning is critical [1].Immersive technologies, collectively called Extended Reality (XR), provide an alternative,offering environments where learners can move beyond passive observation and engage inhighly interactive educational experiences. XR encompasses several tools, including AugmentedReality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR), which are transforming howeducational content is delivered. Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital content onto

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alexander Rokosz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

university.IntroductionWith university Engineering Leadership (EL) programs continuing to launch and grow in recentyears [1, 2], several contemporary studies have discussed longitudinal assessment as a means forthese programs to evaluate their students’ development of engineering leadership capabilities overtime [3 - 5]. Other studies, meanwhile, have introduced alumni assessments as a way to examine EL 4programs through alums’ career achievements and career preparedness [6 - 8]. Yet, most EL programs 7have been operating for relatively short durations. With fewer than 10 of today’s active programs inNorth America existing prior to 2010 [1], there have been few opportunities for programs

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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completedthe course in AY 2023-2024, and 23 completed it in AY 2024-2025.Leadership Development Offerings for First-Year Engineering StudentsIowa State University (ISU)Engineering freshmen at ISU participate in a structured leadership program [1, 2] that beginswith an off-campus community-building retreat during the first week of classes. During the firstsemester, they take a weekly seminar course taught by upper-class scholars and meet with courseinstructors or TAs twice a month to discuss development goals. They also attend monthlynetworking events to build connections within the engineering community. In the secondsemester, students complete a service-learning team project of their choice, following a SixSigma process to apply problem-solving and

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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key totechnological progress, infrastructure creation, and national security. However, literaturesuggests there is an emerging gap — demand for engineers exceeding supply. A recentgovernment science and engineering indicator report [1] shows that although the U.S. still leadsin R&D, its share of the global STEM workforce is shrinking because of growing internationalcompetition, particularly from Asia. Within industry, there is a need to develop engineering leadership who can facilitate theinnovation and competitiveness necessary to improve the United States’ competitiveness abroad[2]. Concepts such as leadership in learning organizations and its role in industrial innovationand competitiveness are discussed by Peter Senge [3]. Senge

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Brett Tallman, Texas Christian University; Henry Salgado, University of Texas at El Paso; Gemma Henderson, University of Miami

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innovation to better prepare a diversepopulation of engineers capable of addressing the sociotechnical opportunities and challenges ofthe future [1]. Much of this conversation has traditionally centered on preparing engineeringstudents with both the technical and professional skills needed to tackle these sociotechnicalchallenges, particularly engineering leadership. However, this goal depends not only on how andwhat we teach students but also on the perceptions engineering faculty have of leadership andleadership development. In their roles, faculty shape curricular change, model professionalbehaviors, and influence department and institutional cultures. Yet, many faculty do not receiveformal leadership training and frequently learn through

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim L Paige, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bianca Bernada Chuma, Georgia Institute of Technology

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, established in 2016, connects engineering studentswith professional advisors, fostering community and collaborative learning. Founded onprinciples of student development and servant leadership [1], the program educates, equips, andempowers student leaders to execute in higher learning, cultivating key leadership skills for peeradvising [2]. The PALs program has demonstrated success in enhancing student perceptions ofacademic rigor, problem-solving, and community within the engineering major. However, theCOVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional student engagement, necessitating more student-centered approaches. Recognizing this, the PALs program evolved into PALs-RISE – PeerAdvising Leaders Researching Inclusive Student Engagement. PALs-RISE is a

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D'Andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto

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now gone on to apply theskills I have developed throughout my career, including completing a master’s program inengineering, working in a more ‘traditional’ engineering field within oil & gas in Alberta,becoming a wife and mother, gaining my P.Eng license and PMP, starting a non-profitorganization and various other social enterprises, pivoting to work in higher education and nowcoming back to school to pursue a PhD.BackgroundIn recent years, engineering graduates have begun to have many different career options beyondthe traditional technical career paths [1]. Engineering has been cited as developing skills andcompetencies that have been considered in demand for leadership in many different careers [2].Beyond the technical skills, the

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello; Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme M.Sc., Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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roles in the engineering profession.Keywords: leadership, higher education, professional development, leadership profile,leadership in engineeringIntroductionLeadership has become an essential competency for 21st-century engineers, who mustsolve technical problems and lead multidisciplinary teams, make strategic decisions, andadapt to a constantly changing global environment. The increasing complexity of social,economic, and technological challenges highlights the need to train leaders who combinetechnical and professional skills [1]. In this context, higher education institutions are calledto play a fundamental role in developing these capabilities, transforming engineeringeducation to better prepare students for effective leadership roles [2

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Ajzen 1975). Professional attitudes are the positive andconstructive attitudes that a civil engineer should display (ASCE, 2018). ASCE identifiedtwenty-four professional attitudes that may be important to civil engineers, shown in Table 1.We value all of the attitudes identified by ASCE, but because it would not be practical for theprogram to assess all of the attitudes, we concluded we would need to select only some toprioritize for assessment. Five of the attitudes identified by ASCE (creativity, curiosity,entrepreneurship, intuition, and good judgement) were already prioritized elsewhere in ourprogram and also seemed to involve skill as well, so they were set aside from the others into theirown group. The remaining 19 attitudes were sorted

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Nakamura, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corrisa Heyes, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Joseph J. Brown leads the Nanosystems Laboratory and serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawai’i at M¯anoa. He joined UH in 2017. He received an A.B. in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College in 2000, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2008 and 2010, respectively. He is author of 26 journal articles, 18 conference papers, and 1 book chapter, and an inventor of 11 U.S. patents. He is also a member of 5 professional societies: ASME, IEEE, MRS, ASEE, and AAAS. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Lab Learning and Graduate Aspirations

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Becerra, Arizona State University; Jennifer Chen Wen Wong, Arizona State University; Tami Coronella, Arizona State University

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Statistics, the demand for engineers is expected to increase by15% to meet growing industry needs and replace the retiring baby boomer generation [1].Despite this increasing demand, many institutions continue to face high attrition rates amongundergraduate engineering students.Recent societal efforts to address issues of diversity, inclusion, and leadership initiated areshaping of the conversation, yet the engineering profession continues to struggle withunderrepresentation. In 2023, only 24% of underrepresented groups (Black or African American,Hispanic, Multiracial, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Other PacificIslander) earned their engineering bachelor’s degrees, while women made up just 24% ofgraduates [2]. Without a sense of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Binita Acharya, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Fawzi Khalife, Colorado State University

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integrate equity into theiracademic studies and professional work. Practitioners emphasized the importance of activelistening, effective communication, and openness to diverse perspectives, while educatorshighlighted the potential of community-engaged learning to enhance equity in transportationeducation. This study can help create a foundational framework for future researchers to exploredeeper questions about how equity is understood and taught. It also provides insights intocreating more inclusive educational strategies addressing diverse perspectives and learningneeds. 1. IntroductionSocial equity is commonly defined as fair distribution of benefits and costs [1]. In relation tocivil engineering and transportation, social equity is reflected

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Zhu is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE). His research explores how culture influences the cultivation of globally competent and socially responsible engineers, as well as the ethical development and deployment of AI and robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Shattering the Bamboo Ceiling: Asian American Student Perceptions of Engineering LeadershipIntroductionWhile engineering is often perceived as a highly technical field, “non-technical” professionalskills, such as leadership, have become central to preparing undergraduate engineering studentsfor careers in industry [1]. As more engineers

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Rebecca Acosta Burdette; Annemarie Galeucia

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responsibilities—key attributes of engineers according to the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1]. The Studio was established in October 2005as a joint initiative of the College of Engineering and Louisiana State University (LSU)’scampus-wide Communication Across the Curriculum (CxC) program, a program initially fundedby an engineering alumnus, who agreed to a campus-wide program on the condition that it beginin engineering.The Studio began as a support hub for the newly created communication-intensive (C-I) courses,but opportunities to study communications require contexts in which to occur, so the studiomission expanded to include a corporate-sponsored workshop series focused on leadership skillsdevelopment and a tutoring

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Estelle Oliva-Fisher, University of Toronto; Emily Moore, University of Toronto

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

co-curricular leadership development program.IntroductionThere has been an increasing interest in developing leadership skills in engineering students toimprove the ability of the profession to influence change in a highly technological world [1].Various pedagogical and programmatic approaches have been employed to help developengineering leaders, including formal courses, certificates and minors, as well as co-curricularprograms [2] [3]. However, an ongoing challenge is evaluating the success of these programs [4].For curricular programs, it is possible to evaluate student deliverables to look for evidence ofskill development, and course evaluations provide other data on how students value the coursecontent and delivery. However, for

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Hawks, University of Colorado Boulder

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Goal Setting and Strategic Planning Intuition and Rapid Decision Making Strategic planning is foundational to Alumni stress that intuition, developed 1. Gather Data - Data consisted of 28 student assignments from three sections of long-term success. Alumni emphasize

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Maria Polyzoi; Sheila Rivera; Rachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M University; Nicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University

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. In response to feedback from undergraduate and graduate programs, industry andgovernment employers of engineers, and professional societies, ABET incorporated leadership inits student outcomes required for accreditation for the first time in 2019 [1]. The new language,shared below, is a move in the right direction, but leaves institutions to figure out how best toteach their students to work together to provide leadership and create a collaborative andinclusive environment. ABET Criterion 3, Student Outcome 5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Empathy is a skill

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Michael Venuto, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

the backlog of USinfrastructure projects [6]. Yet, its success depends on having a skilled workforce to design,build, and maintain critical infrastructure. The Bureau of Labor Statistics denoted CivilEngineering will grow at 6% between 2023 and 2033. This is faster than the 4% average of alloccupations [11]. In February 2024, 51% percent of engineering firms continued to turn downwork due to workforce shortages [1]. This suggests that Industry needs a skilled and readyworkforce. As one interviewer clearly responded that their firm is “looking for recent graduatesto hit the ground running.” The gap between industry requirements and student preparation impacts companies'productivity. Despite significant work to prepare students to enter

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Myers, Air Force Research Laboratory; Robert Amponsah Ed.D, Vanderbilt University & Airforce Research Lab; Tammy M. Mattison Ed.D., Air Force Research Laboratory & Belmont University; Heather Marshall

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greatest effect on participants perceived learning andconnectedness to their cohort community and the broader organization.IntroductionBackgroundRecognizing that supervisors are instrumental in shaping organizational climate and moredirectly the employee experience, an organizational development team at a military researchinstitution committed to the design and delivery of programming that would grow oursupervisors into people focused managers [1]. Traditionally, supervisor training is focused oncompetency and skill development, both critical to success on the job, but this content is oftendelivered unidirectionally, in an asynchronous model, not allowing for group reflection,feedback, collaboration nor community building. This military research