Conference Session

Engineering, Ethics, and Leadership

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farnoosh B. Brock, Prolific Living Inc.; Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University; Andy Brock, Prolific Living; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University and National Science Foundation

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

competency gap between engineering education and engineeringpractice remains wide. “While industry continues to be satisfied with the technical and scientificabilities of graduate engineers, they retain a ‘marked lack of satisfaction’ with their non-technicalcapabilities” (Nejad, 2017). Employers expect recent graduates and new hires to be able tocommunicate clearly and professionally and “to develop a productive working environment byparticipating in meetings, communicating through transparency, listening actively, andcommunicating with confidence, while simultaneously treating others with respect and beingnice to others” (Ruff et al, 2015). To highlight even more the communication competenciesexpected of engineers, it is important to understand

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

Tagged Divisions

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

education through aholistic approach using a combination of methods. The framework used here may serve as aframework for other institutions examining incorporating or implementing leadership inprograms.Leadership OutcomesLeadership is an integral part of education at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA). Thisleadership is ubiquitous in all functions at USAFA including the Civil Engineer major. CivilEngineer majors will graduate and enter various career fields all with the expectation that theywill be leaders. The nine institutional outcomes define the goals for students to work towardimproving. The objective of this paper is to explore leadership theory and practice in civilengineering education through a holistic approach using a combination of

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

with Multi-Level Mentorship and Vertically Integrated Projects in Research Groups: A Case StudyAbstractThis case study presents an integrated mentorship model within a mechanical engineeringresearch group to enhance engineering education and training through peer-led learning andcollaborative laboratory projects. The faculty advisor oversees PhD candidates, who mentormasters students, who in turn guide undergraduates, creating a continuum of knowledge transfer,leadership development, and task accountability. Integrated lab projects connect all levels,fostering collaboration and communication while addressing real-world engineering challenges.This structure motivates undergraduates to pursue graduate studies by

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, providing mentorship to undergraduates, participating in the building of learning networks to enhance student development, coordinates professional development workshops for Engineering Leadership 1301 courses, and advises the El Paso Honey Badgers eSports student organization.Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso Christopher Camacho is an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering Innovation and Leadership with a concentration in Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. He serves as a teaching assistant and student researcher at the Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREaTE). In the summer of 2024, he participated in an NSF Research Experience

Conference Session

Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reza S. Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Engineering Management Division (EMD)

a 29 year career in the Consumer Packaged Goods, Pharma- ceuticals, and Agricultural Chemical Industries to lead the four School of Engineering Technical Leader- ship and Communication (TLC) Programs – the Gordon-MIT Program in Engineering Leadership (GEL), the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP), the Graduate Engineering Leadership Pro- gram (GradEL), and the School of Engineering Communication Lab. Immediately prior to MIT, Reza was the Vice-president of Research, Development, and Innovation for the Specialty Division of the Clorox Company. In that role he was accountable for developing innova- tion strategies for a diverse set of businesses and ensuring robust technology roadmaps and innovation

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Engineering Communication Lab. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.References[1] M. Klassen, D. Reeve, C. Rottmann, R. Sacks, A. Simpson, and A. Huynh, “Charting the landscape of engineering leadership education in North American universities,” in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26 - 29, 2016. Available: https://peer.asee.org/26486[2] M. Handley, D. Lang, P. Mittan, and A. Ragonese, "The history of engineering leadership development in academia: Influences, influencers, and a general roadmap," New Directions for Student Leadership, vol. 173, pp. 23-31, Spring 2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/yd.20476[3] J. D. Stevens, D. Lang, M. Handley, J. J. Park, and P. Mittan, "Evaluating the effectiveness

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

College of Engineering at the University of Michigan engaged in an multi-yearexperiential learning initiative to develop a framework to support students to intentionally explorelearning opportunities, engage meaningfully in experiences, reflect on what they have learned,and communicate the value of the core competencies they have developed [9]. Experientiallearning has been identified as a high-impact educational practice [12], and provides theopportunity for the student to develop and practice competencies in authentic settings [13]. Tosupport experiential learning, the College of Engineering developed a set of key professionalcompetencies (Table 1) through a strategic vision process involving faculty, staff, students,alumni, and industry

Conference Session

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

develop good leadership principles and ensure that we know how to work as part of a team. I don't think so. I'm trying to recall….I don’t think so.Despite the lack of leadership education within their engineering coursework, these studentswere able to identify leadership skills through their experiences with extracurricularorganizations. Yet, while those extracurricular organizations may not have formally explainedleadership to them, they could still identify leadership skills, even if their experiences wereoutside of engineering.Seeking Community in CollegeAnother common thread throughout the interviews was their interest in serving as leaders fortheir respective organizations. Across the interviews, students described coming into

Conference Session

Engineering, Ethics, and Leadership

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John M. Feiler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Leo McGonagle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Eileen Milligan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alexander Rokosz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Schanne, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reza S. Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Gulf conflict, in support of the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq, and during peace enforcement operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was awarded three Bronze Star Medals for leadership and service during wartime operations. He earned his commission through ROTC and was a Distinguished Military Graduate, He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He earned a M.S. in leadership development and counseling from Long Island University and a B.A. in psychology from Boston University. He is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Leo is an avid hiker, and when not at work can usually be found on a New Hampshire White Mountains high