Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Dale Pokorski, Virginia Tech; David Bailey, Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

information technology and desktop support, and software support for Engineering students. Additionally Dale coordinates information technology efforts that benefit the entire college and facilitates all college level information technology projects. Prior to joining Virginia Tech She began her Air Force career as Financial Systems Analyst shortly after graduating from Smith College with a degree in Computer Science. While in the Air Force, Dale earned her MBA from Auburn University in Montgomery.David Bailey, Virginia Tech David Bailey is an industrial and systems engineering graduate student at Virginia Tech. He worked in the telecommunications/IT industry as a network management

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord Ellestad, Virginia Tech; Cory Hixson, Virginia Tech; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

, and research practices in science.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Assistant Department Head of Graduate Programs and co-Director of the VT Engineering Com- munication Center (VTECC). She received her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include interdisciplinary collabora- tion, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Amithraj Amavasai; Jyothsna Kavuturu

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

style that is dominant. In traditional lecture classesstudents with the first three styles might find it more difficult to learn since they are not providedwith the experiences they need to master the material. Since it is difficult for them to understand,memorize, recall and meaningfully apply abstract concepts and formulas they will also haveproblems with examinations. In an unbiased population each learning style is equallyrepresented. If we project that 25% of the population fall in each learning style, approximately75% of the class will have problems mastering material that is presented in a lecture format.This becomes obvious when looking at test results. Few students have full mastery of theconcepts and, therefore, few score 100% on the

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

; Project-management skills; Structure and functions CV/Resume preparation; of NSF; Interviewing skills; Business etiquette; The importance of choosing a mentor;Table 2. Major learning outcomes from sessions by invited speakers.DiscussionFrom the findings, students obtained focused information and learned about professionaldevelopment skills over the first two weeks’ sessions. The skills learned include communicationskills, networking skills, and CV/resume preparation skills. They also learned the importance ofdeveloping a professional identity and emphasizing their impact in career statements (either

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Rachel F. Perlman, Stony Brook University; Kimberly Bell, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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Graduate Studies

projects with a focus on STEM student success and is a published author. She holds a PhD in Higher Education Leadership.Ms. Rachel F. Perlman, Stony Brook University Rachel is a PhD candidate in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences at Stony Brook University. Outside of her research, she is devoted to accessibility in STEM higher education. She has experience working with several diversity and inclusion initiatives at her university, and served as the graduate student assistant for this paper’s virtual orientation program for graduate students.Dr. Kimberly Bell, Stony Brook University Kimberly is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). She leads

Conference Session

Preparation for Graduate Research

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University; Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Bruce Gluckman, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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Graduate Studies

-led projects while also supporting instructors to improve their teaching in the classroom. Previously, Dr. Cutler worked as the research specialist with the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE - W) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Ms. Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University Yu Xia is a doctoral candidate in Learning, Design, and Technology program in College of Education and research assistant in Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education in College of Engineer- ing at Penn State. She is currently doing research of collaborative learning in various learning contexts.Dr. Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University Cliff J. Lissenden, Ph.D. (University

Conference Session

Innovative Graduate Programs and Methods, Developing Master's & Ph.D. Programs and Graduate Teaching Assistants

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Connolly, University of Texas - Austin

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Graduate Studies

American student or colleague who speaks English very quickly or has a strong regional accent. You’re having difficulty understanding him.  A student comes to your office outside of your office hours. You’re very busy preparing for an exam you have tomorrow and you do not have time to help her, but it’s clear that she really needs help.  You are suspicious of students cheating or have evidence of such. Consider different instances of cheating: homework, lab report, or computer assignment; exam or quiz; major project report (plagiarism.)  A student who is not doing well in your class speaks to you about his progress in your class. During the conversation, he divulges details about some difficulties

Conference Session

Graduate Student Needs and Experiences, Exploring Graduate Funding and Undergraduate Research Experiences

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert N. Coffey Jr., University of Michigan; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #14708Undergraduate Research Experiences: Qualitative Results from a Multi-YearSurveyDr. Robert N. Coffey Jr., University of Michigan Robert Coffey, Ph.D. is a Project Manager for University Housing at the University of Michigan. A recent graduate of the Higher Adult Lifelong Education program at Michigan State, Robert’s dissertation investigated the experiences of international students who hired education agents to assist them in applying to college or university in Canada. Robert has worked for over fifteen years across multiple functional areas, including conflict management, multicultural/LGBTQ student

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel P. Dempsey, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Joey Mead, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Graduate Studies, Student

their specific needs. After considerableconsultation with industry human resource representatives, university professors, and theuniversity’s career counselors, a professional development program was formed to address threemain areas of interest: the improvement of core research abilities, the development of skillsrequired for transition from academia to industry, and the necessity of projecting a professionaldisposition in the workplace. The graduate students organized a yearlong series of workshops inwhich university and industry professionals addressed each of the three areas of interest. Theprogram was evaluated through a combination of peer and self-reviews, writing improvementrubrics, and industry representative criticisms. The results

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

20 20 2. Attendance and class 10 10 participation 30 25 3. Mid-term examination 40 30 4.Final Examination 15 5. Case studies 100 100 Total Page 25.193.13Table 2: Suggested linkage of ethics related topics to various coursesCourse title Ethics related topicsConstruction Planning and Project Public opinion, whistle blowingimplementation

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Pariyothorn, Texas A&M University; Robin L. Autenrieth, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

by contributing to ongoing faculty research projects or pursuing anindependent research topic. More than 555 participants have completed the USRG program sincethe summer of 2000.The objectives of the program are to: 1) provide immersive research experience(s) forengineering undergraduates; 2) increase participant’s interest in pursuing graduate studies withan emphasis on the Ph.D. program; 3) increase participant’s awareness of the graduate schoolexperience; 4) provide an outlet to enhance participant’s writing and communications skills; 5)increase participant’s understanding of the graduate school application process for admissionsand fellowships; and subsequently, 6) position participants to be more competitive for graduateadmissions and

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Sarah Catherine Lilly, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, University of Virginia Sarah Lilly is a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education at the University of Virginia. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics and English and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary Educa- tion from The College of William and Mary. Her research centers on STEM education, particularly using qualitative methods to understand the integration of math and science concepts with computational mod- eling and engineering design practices in technology-enhanced learning environments. Prior to beginning doctoral work, she taught secondary mathematics for four years as well as created and implemented an interdisciplinary, project-based mathematics, science, and principles-of-technology

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison J Kerr, University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Bret Austin Arnold, University of Tulsa; Michael W. Keller, University of Tulsa

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #22579When the Master Becomes the Student: Adviser Development through Grad-uate AdvisingAlison J Kerr, University of Tulsa Alison Kerr is a graduate student at The University of Tulsa. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Her research interests include training development and evaluation as explored across a variety of academic disciplines and organizational settings. She is currently assist- ing on a number of training projects aimed at developing engineering students on relevant non-technical professional skills including ethical practice and presentation.Dr. Bradley J

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Duo Li, Shenyang City University; Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Qiping Zhang, Long Island University

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Graduate Studies

coreofferings, followed by analytical courses, followed by capstone/internship/project/thesis, followedby statistics/probability/math, followed by programming, followed by businessintelligence/NLP/Machine learning. Least on the list is communication /privacy /professionalism/ethics. In an earlier study [7], content analysis of a total of 59 ALA-accredited Library Master’sprograms in North America listed on the ALA website (www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory)in December 2015 were evaluated. Each institution’s course offering documentation on theirwebsites, such as the current course catalog and course description database, were reviewed toidentify data-related programs and courses. The goal of the research was to identify current trendsin

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika A. Mosyjowski, University of Michigan ; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, University of Michigan; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

experience and could influencetheir decision to stay enrolled in the program. These findings are consistent with the principles ofthe field of andragogy, or adult education, which is grounded in the idea that the education ofadult students can and should look different than education for younger students, due to adults’different preferences and motivations for learning17.Because returners have different educational needs than direct-pathway students and yet such Page 23.377.3little research exists on returners, we began to collect data, starting with a pilot project in whichwe interviewed ten returners. The participants included six men and four

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e- portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the roles of engineers as communicators and educators, the foundations and evolution of the engineering education discipline, assessment methods, and evaluating communication in engineering. Page 24.652.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Graduate

Conference Session

Mental Health of Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

underlying factor structures for items across all fourteenmodules through the exploratory factor analysis. A confirmatory factor analysis will thenevaluate the proposed emerging factor structure. The analysis will conclude with a finalizedfactor structure, completing steps four and five in the instrument development process. Futurework past this project will extend to step 6, in which we will work to interview current science,engineering, and mathematics graduate students to ask them to comment on the final surveyinstrument and reflect on what areas regarding to their current mental health experiences aremissing.The ultimate purpose of this work is to create an instrument that measures science, engineeringand mathematics graduate students’ mental

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La'Tonia Stiner-Jones, Ohio State University; Wolfgang Windl, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, "The Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program: Recognizing, enlisting, and cultivating unrealized or unrecognized potential in underrepresented minority students," American Journal of Physics, vol. 79, no. 4, pp. 374-379, 2011/04/01 2011.[4] R. Sowell, T. Zhang, B. N, and R. K, "PhD. Completion and Attrition: Analysis of Baseline Demographic Data from the Ph.D. Completion Project," Council of Graduate Schools2008.[5] (1/31/2019). National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, Survey of Earned Doctorates. Available: https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvydoctorates/#tabs-1&sd[6] (1/31/2019). US News and World Reports 2019 Best Graduate School Rankings in

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Hossein Oloomi, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Elizabeth Thompson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Jiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Steve Walter, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Graduate Studies

might include the degree requirement of a project, ‚ the assurance of sufficient enrollment in courses on a regular basis, ‚ the establishment of an equitable reward system for faculty members who advise students or serve on graduate committees, and ‚ the development of certificate option in systems engineering.References 1. Council of Graduate Schools, “NDEA 21: A Renewed Commitment to Graduate Education.” Washington DC, November 2005. 2. Council of Graduate Schools, “Graduate Education: The Backbone of American Competitiveness and Innovation,” Washington DC, April 2007. 3. W. Whiteman and B. Mathews, “Is It Real or Is It Memorex: A Distance Learning Experience,” Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Kwabena Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

thirty years designing and implementing professional development programs and curricula for K-12 teachers in science and technology. At the college level, he collaborates on projects exploring teaching methodologies and assessment strategies in first-year college courses in the sciences, engineering, and computer science.Angelo Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology Angelo J Perna is Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Ronald E. McNair Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is the recipient of over seventy five recognition awards for service, recognition and research. In addition to having served as President of Omega Chi Epsilon and The

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Nidaa Makki; Esther R. Wain-Weiss, Universtiy of Akron

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #22311A Doctoral Teaching Program in EngineeringDr. Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron Donald P. Visco, Jr. is the Dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Akron and Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.Nidaa Makki Dr. Nidaa Makki is an Associate Professor in the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education at The University of Akron, in the department in Curricular and Instructional Studies. Her work focuses on STEM curriculum integration and science inquiry practices in middle and high school. She is a co-PI on an NSF funded project to investigate the impact of

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College

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Graduate Studies

ETAC of ABET and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Engineering Technology.Prof. Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College Robert Koeneke is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Daytona State College. He received his B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar in 1977 and his M.S. in Computer Science from Santa Clara University in 1982. His 34 years of professional career covers: teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, planning, developing and managing project in the areas of Telecommunications and Information Systems. His research interest includes embedded systems, digital programmable devices and computer communications. He is a member of IEEE

Conference Session

Issues in Academic Integrity and the Value of Portfolios, Case Studies, and Supportive Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University; Shabnam Etemadi, Tennessee State University; Germysha Emily Little, Tennessee State University ; T'Shana DeShai Carter

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

student perspectives and experiences guidedthis research on investigating the efficacy of many practices. As a result of successfullycompleting the project goals, a model from the graduate student perspective defining variouspractices, procedures, and policies proven to support the success of broadening participationefforts and underrepresented minority student success in STEM graduate education programswill be established. The establishment of the model is significant and will allow for nationaldissemination and improvement of program support for underrepresented minority graduatestudents in STEM fields.MethodologyParticipantsApproximately 91 students (N=91) nationally from 16 universities (Figure 1) primarily in theage range of 22-32 years

Conference Session

Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

India.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as co-Director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and re- flective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Balachandran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Lalitha Balachandran, Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Graduate Studies

evaluator.Lalitha Balachandran, Wisconsin Department of Transportation LALITHA BALACHANDRAN is an advanced engineer Advanced Engineer at the Division of Transportation System Development - Southwest Region, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 2101 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704-2583. She is registered as a professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin. She has completed many highway design projects from 1990 to 2007 and is currently in a managerial position. Page 12.474.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Designing Weekly Online Graduate Course Discussion and Rubrics for

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Clarisa Gonzalez-Lenahan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Stephen Eck, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

liberalarts programs and engineering programs (Ref. 3). The implementation of the concept at NJITand the concept itself (now including PhD and MBA programs) has gone through several stagesof development since that time, driven by a number of factors that reflect the transition of NJITfrom a specialized, primarily undergraduate institution to a major public research university(Ref. 1) with over 40 Master's programs, 18 doctoral programs, and graduate enrollmentapproaching 3000. The initial concept was to allow undergraduates to proceed smoothly into thenew Master's programs that were being developed, allowing enhancement of theirprofessionally-based education and providing a vehicle for faculty and students to work onMaster's level Projects and Theses

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Egbert; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

iteratively employing the lessons learned from mistakes andopportunities resulting from those tasks.A significant longer term threat to maintaining a highly innovative engineering workforce is thelack of interest and related low performance of our primary and secondary school students inscience, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Regional, state and local efforts supportingrecruitment of young students into STEM areas include the FIRST Robotics Competition and theProject Lead the Way® pre-engineering curriculum within Middle Schools and High Schools.These and other similar projects deserve our fullest support.A move to restore the perception of engineering as a rewarding and value adding career is alsoneeded, thus our Government and our

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies

situation where those expectations are not met have colored my view on trying to make things in the classroom more transparent: like what’s the motivation, or the learning objective, or why things are setup in the way they are. (Lee)For these future educators, making explicit the learning objectives of their classes as well as thefuture use of what is being learned are important strategies to motivate students and part of theirteaching responsibilities.As previously mentioned, participants were also concerned about the negative impact boring oroverly complex courses may have on students. Several participants described the use ofinteresting examples or projects to draw in student interest. I use real case studies. I use - I

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; David E. Webb, Saint Louis University

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Graduate Studies

, and Global Issues in Sustainability 3 Sustainable Enterprise 3 Urban Engineering 3 TOTAL CAREER TRACK HOURS 12 Table 2: Engineering and Technology Track Course Title - Choose 4 courses Credit Hours Sample of Business courses Strategy and Sustainability 3 Legal, Ethical and Professional Environment of Business 3 Project Management

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Eyassu Woldesenbet, Southern University and A&M College

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5169: THE ROLE MODEL AFFECT AND ITS EFFECT ON UN-DERREPRESENTED MINORITIES PURSUING DOCTORATES IN EN-GINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET Rochelle Williams recently joined the ABET headquarters staff as Educational Research and Assessment Manager in the Professional Services Department. In this role, Williams manages ABET’s educational of- ferings on a global scale and leads technical education research projects. Prior to joining ABET, Williams held two positions at Baton Rouge Community College: Science Laboratory Manager and Adjunct Fac- ulty in the Mathematics Department. In addition, Williams has worked closely with the National Sci- ence Foundation’s Next Generation Composites Crest