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

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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

12% 11% 6% 8% 9% Laboratory skills 9% 12% 11% 5% 10% Preparing for 8% 5% 2% 3% 4% graduate school Problem solving 7% 2% 3% 3% 3% Clarification of 5% 3% 0 4% 3% career pathIn examining students’ desired outcomes, the most frequently occurring responses highlightedstudents’ interest in developing knowledge, skills, and experience related to the research process.A desire for discipline-related content knowledge acquisition was the

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Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie A. Obenland, Rice Office of STEM Engagement; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

nonviral gene therapy systems. At Rice University she has developed and taught courses in The Department of Bioengineering includ- ing Numerical Methods, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Systems Physiology, Biomaterials and Advances in BioNanotechnology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Grad Student STEM Share: From Pilot Program to Beyond STEMAbstract Our country has been struggling to improve teaching in K-12 classrooms and disparitiesin our school systems for the past three decades. There are growing challenges in K-16 Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education including the lack of studentinterest and role models, particularly for underrepresented

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Jenkins P.E., California State University, Fresno; Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno; Thomas Nguyen

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Graduate Studies

, and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He worked at PACCAR Technical Center as an R&D engineer and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a development staff member. He was also faculty and associate chair at University of Washington, Seattle, and professor and chair at University of Detroit Mercy before starting his position as faculty and dean at CSU, Fresno. His research and teaching interests include characteriza- tion of advanced materials (e.g., ceramics), experimental mechanics, data base development, cumulative damage mechanics, and probabilistic design and reliability.Dr. Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno Walter V. Loscutoff is a professor and Former Chair of Mechanical

Conference Session

Preparation for Graduate Research

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #28675Assessing Engineering Ph.D. Students’ Research Experiences: What isImportant to Assess?Mr. Eric Holloway, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Eric Holloway currently serves as the Senior Director of Industry Research in the College of Engineering at Purdue University, where he focuses on industry research in the College of Engineering. From 2007-2013, Eric served as the Managing Director and the Director of Instructional Laboratories in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. As Director, he was in charge of the building and implementation of the Ideas

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan Shannahan, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

16 14 12 13 Presenting research process/results 14 13 13 15 Working in a research group or team 12 13 14 16 Work in a laboratory setting 16 15 14 15 Work in an office setting 9 8 7 7 Field work outside of a laboratory or office setting 2 2 3 1 Developing/using databases 6 3 7 5 Developing/using spreadsheets 14 13 12 15 Developing websites

Conference Session

Professionalism and Preparations Developed by Graduate Study Programs—Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nate Derbinsky, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yugu Yang-Keathley, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Durga Suresh, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

., graduate teaching assistants, mixedundergraduate/graduate courses, research seminars and presentations, undergraduate researchopportunities in a graduate laboratory). Unfortunately, not all colleges have a graduate programthat provides these same opportunities. As a prime example, Wentworth Institute of Technologyis an undergraduate-centric college, without a day-time graduate program or on-campus graduatestudents. This likely puts the undergraduate students at a disadvantage, as they are not exposed toa graduate community; as well as decreasing the overall interest in graduate school, as studentseither don’t know it is an option, or don’t understand what they will be doing in graduate schooland why and when it matters for career success.A team of

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

academia or government research facilities, and so theimpetus of skill refinement is often geared towards that end. Programs tend to focus on research Page 23.108.2skills, better communication,4,5 mentoring,6 and sometimes, approaches to teaching.7,8,9,10 Sincelimited programs enhance management skills such as how to "resolve conflicts, initiate projects,and provide guidance,"11 graduates often seek management degrees after joining industry.12Third, skills required for placement in academia or government research fields, i.e., researchabilities, communication skills, interviewing, and even job searching, while applicable to bothacademia and

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

Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-2524: IMPROVEMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCEIN DESIGN, DISCOVERY, AND LEARNINGRobert Brooks, Temple University Dr. Brooks is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University. He was voted the "Transportation engineer of the year" by the ASCE-Philadelphia Section. Dr.Brooks' expertise includes finite element methods, highway and runway design, innovative materials in transportation engineering. He won the Tempe University College of Engineering’s Teaching Award for the year 2008.Berk Ayranci, Temple University Prof. Berk Ayranci is an instructor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department

Conference Session

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Mary Anne Walker, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Conference [Internet]. Tuscaloosa, AL; 2013. Available from: http://www.asee- se.org/proceedings/ASEE2013/Papers2013/188.PDF10. Acharya M, Davis M, Weil V. Integrating Ethics Into a Research Experience for Undergraduates. J Eng Educ. 1995 Apr 1;84(2):129–32.11. Farrell S. Hands On Experimental Error! Improving Students’ Understanding Of Error Analysis. In: Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition [Internet]. Chicago, Illinois; 2006. Available from: https://peer.asee.org/24412. Belu RG, Carr E, Ciobanescu Husanu IN, Mauk MG. A New Approach in Teaching “Measurement Laboratory” Courses Based on TRIZ. In: Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition [Internet]. Vancouver, BC

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lyn Gassman, University of South Carolina; Michelle A Maher, University of South Carolina; Briana Timmerman, UVA Curry School of Education, Charlottesville VA; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

writing progress for a myriad of reasons. Good intentions to write can besidetracked by competing obligations and pressing deadlines11. For students enrolled in classes,serving as teaching or laboratory assistants, and perhaps trying to balance family or other offcampus obligations, finding time, structure, and motivation to write can prove challenging. Inresponse, they may succumb to unhealthy habit of ‘binge writing’, mistaking believing that theywill be more creative and productive if they write sporadically in bursts that lead to exhaustion4.A simple way to create effective writing habits and ensure steady progress is to set writing goals.A goal is simply an articulated desired end-state. Goal setting has received intense scholarlyattention

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan A. Shannahan, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

pathways.Unfortunately, many colleges and universities still face significant challenges in recognizing thevalue of mentoring undergraduate researchers in regards to tenure and promotion expectations.16The benefits of having students engaged in a research experience are well documented,17–20 butthe impact of undergraduate research on faculty is not as clear. Quality supervising, training, andmentoring of undergraduate researchers often require a significant time commitment that is notgenerally recognized in teaching loads.21 While many academics view research and teaching ascomplementary, the faculty reward system at research intensive institutions is driven first byresearch and second by teaching.16,22 Thus, faculty may perceive that time devoted to working

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn A. Vallas, University of Virginia; Meghan McGlinn Manfra, North Carolina State University ; Tom Snyder, North Carolina State University; Chunlei Wang, Florida International University; Veena Misra, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #9815Translational Engineering Skills Program (TESP): Training innovative, adap-tive, and competitive graduate students for the 21st century work forceDr. Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University Elena Veety received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, in 2011. Her research focused on liquid crystal polarization gratings for tunable optical filters and telecommunications applications. Since 2011, she has been a Teaching Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. Currently, she is the Assistant

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kate Caroline Batson, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

specialist on academic writing at the graduate level and worked collaboratively with the College of Engineering and Graduate Writing Center to ensure an array of writing services were offered to international graduate students within the College of Engineering and other departments. She has pre- sented at regional and national Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conferences. She holds a BA in Latin American Studies and an MA in Spanish Linguistics from The University of Alabama, and an MA in Modern Languages (TESL) from The University of Mississippi. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Academic Writing at the Doctoral and

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Thomas L. Acker, Northern Arizona University; Nena E. Bloom, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

applications, optimization of off-grid energy systems, wind turbine aero- dynamics, and wind integration on the electrical system. He has worked extensively with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the International Energy Agency on grid integration of wind and hy- dropower technologies. He is a member of the editorial board of Wind Engineering, serves on the board for the North American Wind Energy Academy, and is President of the board for the Western Energy Futures Institute.Dr. Nena E. Bloom, Northern Arizona University Dr. Nena Bloom is an evaluator and education researcher at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University. The primary area of her work is evaluating STEM education

Conference Session

Case Studies and Programs to Improve Graduate Students' Skills

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Emily Rivera P.E., University of Florida; Ryan Thrun, U.S. Navy; Sarah Isabel Romero, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies

visiting professor at George Mason University, and then to the University of Florida, Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, where he is currently a professor in the Engineer- ing School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering. He has received numerous awards including Fulbright cholarship awards, teaching awards, best paper awards, community service awards, and admission as an Eminent Engineer into Tau Beta Pi. His research on passive radon-resistant new residential building construction was adapted in HB1647 building code of Florida Legislature. Najafi is a member of numerous professional societies and has served on many com- mittees and programs, and

Conference Session

Aligning Graduate Programs with Industrial Needs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi-Ning Chang, Texas A&M University; Clinton A. Patterson, Texas A&M University; Courtney Lavadia, Texas A&M University; Debra Fowler, Texas A&M University; Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

Research Associate at Texas A&M University’s Center for Teaching Excellence, Dr. Clint Patterson supports curriculum research, doctoral education, and academic grant writing. The goal of these efforts is to provide evidence-based information for the Center and Texas A&M academic lead- ership, as well as developing students. Clint graduated from Tarleton State University with a doctorate in educational leadership in 2018. This academic experience offered opportunities to be a researching practitioner in higher education, specifically within student affairs at Baylor University where he worked for twelve years. As an educator in student affairs, Clint developed skills to advocate, support, and lead areas of

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

Professional Engineers, and the United States Society on Dams. Rick’s research focuses on laboratory and field testing of soils and remote sensing applications within geotechnical engineering.Micah Hale, University of Arkansas Page 22.707.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Faculty and Student Involvement in a Graduate Level Civil Engineering Seminar SeriesAbstract: In an effort to establish a “community of learning” within the Civil EngineeringDepartment at the University of Arkansas, a new graduate student seminar series was created

Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #21688Review of Global Trends in Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Frame-works Applicable to Ph.D. Programs in EngineeringMr. Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette Eric Holloway currently serves as the Senior Director of Industry Research in the College of Engineering at Purdue University, where he focuses on industry research in the College of Engineering. From 2007-2013, Eric served as the Managing Director and the Director of Instructional Laboratories in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. As Director, he was in charge of the building and implementation of the Ideas to

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Leidy Klotz, Clemson University; Annie R. Pearce, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2148: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DISTANCE LEARNINGRESEARCH METHODS COURSE CO-TAUGHT BY CLEMSON, UNIVER-SITY OF PITTSBURGH, AND VIRGINIA TECHAmy E. Landis, University of PittsburghMelissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Melissa M. Bilec, an assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, studies and teaches engineering issues related to sustainability, green design, and construction. She focuses largely on the practical aspects of sustainable building, from the life-cycle and cost benefit of ”green” materials to lending civic initiatives a greener touch and conducting metrics research to understand and evaluate high-performance green buildings. She

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Basha, University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee, University of the Pacific

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Graduate Studies

complicated systems spanningboth fields, and to explore new research boundaries.The Sensor Networks for Infrastructure Systems course provided a combination of depth andbreadth to both undergraduates and graduates. The course consisted of two hours of lecture andthree hours of laboratory time each week with content divided into three topic areas eachincorporating a multi-week lab project. The final weeks of the course were devoted to large-scalefinal projects where student teams monitored actual structures on the university campus.The course was assessed in comparison to two other courses offered concurrently: a graduatecourse in networking for ECPE/CS students and a mixed course in water resource engineeringfor civil engineering students. Assessment

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York; K. Shahrabi, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Beverly Kahn, Farmingdale State College - State University of New York

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-2468: THE PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER’S (PSM) DEGREE INENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYHazem Tawfik, State University of New York Dr. Tawfik obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, in 1980. Since then he has held a number of industrial & academic positions and affiliations with organizations that included Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Stony Brook University (SBU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro, NASA Kennedy, NASA Marshall Space Flight Centers, and the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center at Carderock, Md. Dr. Tawfik is the author of

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #7866A Graduate Engineering Technology Online Course in Sustainable and GreenManufacturingDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El PasoDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.)Mr. M. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is currently the Laboratory Technician for Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program. Eric assists faculty members with the development and implementation of various Engineering Technology courses, and enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings

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

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, she is responsible for participating in teaching, scholarship and service for the department. Dr. Stiner-Jones received her Bachelor’s and PhD. degrees from Wright State University and her MBA from Capital University. After completing her PhD in Biomedical Sciences, she completed postdocs, in neuroimmunology and psychoneuroimmunology at Ohio State. Her work has been published in numerous scientific journals and presented both nationally and internationally. After completing her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Stiner-Jones accepted a faculty position in Ohio State’s College of Dentistry and served as Director of Minority Student Recruitment and DENTPATH, a post baccalaureate program to prepare disadvantaged

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest McDuffie; Elaine R. Milliam; Robert Kavetsky; Ronald Bennett; Eugene Brown

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Graduate Studies

on a leadership role in their respective communities.The paper will conclude with a discussion of the results of anevaluation of the program which was used to gather both studentand teacher/mentor input at the symposium, a listing of lessonslearned, and plans for the future development and extension of theprogram. Page 11.959.1IntroductionNavy’s civilian science and technology (S&T) workforce numbersome 22,000 strong. Of those some 4,000 charge 50% or more oftheir time to actual S&T projects and are considered to be the corepractitioners of S&T for the Navy. Almost half of those 4,000 holdPh.D.s1 with about half working at the Naval Research Laboratory(NRL) and

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie A. Dickerson, Iowa State University; Theodore (Ted) J. Heindel, Iowa State University; Carolyn J. Lawrence-Dill, Iowa State University; Patrick S. Schnable, Iowa State University; Jill Wittrock, University of Northern Iowa; Mary E. Losch, University of Northern Iowa

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Graduate Studies

students. The assumption is that thestudents will be knowledgeable about some topics, but not all. Each day consists of lectures inthe morning and a lab session in the afternoon. There are field trips, to local industry and testfields near campus to demonstrate challenges in phenomics. Table I gives a sample schedule.P3 Curriculum(1) T-Base Common Core: All P3 students take a fast-paced transdisciplinary course with ahands-on laboratory component the first year of their program. The course has two keyobjectives: 1) bring all students’ knowledge up to the same level for issues that pertain to plantphenomics, sensor engineering, and data analysis, and 2) begin the process of teaching studentsthe needed terminology to speak across disciplines. This

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Rogers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeremy Noonan, Purdue University; Jaemeen Baek, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sangil Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ulas Tezel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Grant Michalski, Georgia Institute of Technology; Chia-Hung Hou, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

categorize respondents into demographic/characteristic groups. Thesecond set of questions was designed to assess student satisfaction with the resources they needto perform research. These questions were divided into three categories: office space (Block B),lab space (Block C), and computers (Block D). The third set of questions (Blocks E and F) wasdesigned for student self-assessment of preparedness to perform EnvE research successfully.These questions examined how prepared students felt they were for research when they beganthe program, how well the program has prepared students for research, and how well a laboratory Page 11.130.10course has

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Graduate Studies

visualization graduate degree program using federal funding for the development of the MSdegree, program related laboratories, establishment of the Center for Innovation in Visualizationand Simulation (CIVS), and high performance computing capability.Work on the graduate program began by identifying faculty members who already teach classesor conduct research in MSV-related areas, and were interested in participating in the proposedprogram. A nationally recognized facilitator with expertise in academic new programdevelopment was brought in to meet with the faculty. Under the facilitator’s guidance, thefaculty brainstormed anticipated goals and areas of focus for the new program. Given themission of the university, the ultimate goal of training students

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigann State University; Rachel Mangiavellano, Michigan State University; Evan McCune, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

73% on the pre-survey. On the final survey, 98% of students indicated that they planned to pursue anotherfaculty-mentored research experience, and students reported modest gains in their ability to writea research abstract and to create a research poster.BackgroundUndergraduate research is an experiential, inquiry-based learning experience that combineselements of research and teaching in an interactive process that engages students with faculty andtheir scholarship.4 Often referred to as a high-impact learning experience,5 undergraduateresearch represents a powerful learning pedagogy because it provides students a hands-on,intense introduction to a specific academic discipline for an extended period of time under the

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Miguel Alfonso Nino, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Kimberly Monique Holmes, George Mason University

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Graduate Studies

neededbetter access to career opportunities. Therefore, we changed the focus of the “Career Paths”seminar by asking the visiting speakers to not only describe their experiences in their respectivepositions, but to also discuss how students should prepare for such positions. These topicsincluded discussing needs for various certifications (above and beyond the M.S. or doctoraldegree), external research or teaching experiences, security clearances, and other informationthat might not be shared by the academic department or faculty. We also asked the visitingspeakers to discuss how the students could prepare for, access, and take advantage of thespeakers’ presence at the seminar to have CVs previewed and reviewed for current openings andfuture hiring