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Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Randall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc.

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Graduate Studies

Needs → Engineering → Technology ↑↓ Directed Scientific Research to gain a better understanding of phenomena when neededIt is important to note here that need drives the engineering activity which results in new technologies,products, and processes. The National Collaborative Task Force has chosen to craft its program ofadvanced studies for professional engineers with a focus on this understanding of engineering practice.3. How Professional Engineers GrowReceipt of the baccalaureate in engineering represents the starting point of a career in industry orgovernment practice for

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Dennis W. Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, economic, environmental, and societal issues [8].Students who have completed co-ops or internships readily distinguish between effective andineffective leaders. However, they typically do not recognize why lack of essential professionaltraits and activities cause leadership disasters and employee dissatisfaction. Making thisconnection is imperative if students are to appreciate the need for and development of soft orprofessional skills. In addition, students need to know that effective engineering leadershipapproaches are somewhat fluid in that they depend upon the career stage, personalities involved,and organizational culture within specific situations [9].Leadership Course or Workshop Content and MethodologyThe lack of leadership training and

Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment & Professional Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gurlovleen Rathore, Texas A&M University; Matthew Pariyothorn, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Student Association (PhilSA), Beta Tau Omega (BTO), an Asian-interest fraternity, and the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). Pariyothorn completed a B.S. in industrial/organizational psy- chology (business minor), M.S. in management (human resource management emphasis) from the Mays Business School, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in human resource development, all from Texas A&M University. His research interests include workplace mentoring relationships, career development, and graduate school recruitment. Page 26.1317.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Soohyun Yi, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

M.A. in Psychological Measurement from Ewha Womans University. Her scholarly trajectory aims to improve education for underserved and un- derchallenged students with impactful research and evidence-based interventions. Longitudinal research methodology is the main area of her expertise, which has enabled her a) to investigate growth trajecto- ries of motivation and career choices; b) to identify opportunity gaps within underserved groups; and c) to evaluate and improve educational interventions in STEM. With the expertise in quantitative research methodology, she is engaged in collaborative research with entrepreneurship education and other interdis- ciplinary programs. American

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Mohammad Noori, North Carolina State University; Edward Sullivan, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Tidwell, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Duane Dunlap, Purdue University; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

. Integrates the modern paradigm of the process of engineering for technology innovation with practice that enables the engineer to create, develop, and innovate new technology and improvements specific to his or her sponsoring company as a primary ingredient of the engineer’s advanced studies program. Provides a coherent approach for the lifelong learning of experienced working professionals through the professional master’s and professional doctor of engineering levels that enables career progression and development of leaders at all engineering levels from entry-level through chief engineer / vice Page 14.1075.3 president

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

years. Both the professional master and the professional doctoral programs arespecifically designed to be more relevant to the creative practice of engineering for innovationand are intended to further the skill-sets of graduates expected to pursue careers in industrywhere technological competitiveness primarily occurs.1.2 “People … The Heart of Successful Innovation”Underpinning the UK’s effort to improve its competitive edge are three core themes: 1)Innovation is the life-blood of UK’s future economic prosperity and improvement of the qualityof life; 2) People … are the heart of successful innovation, and; 3) Government creates theconditions for innovation to flourish.Accordingly, the objectives of the UK professional postgraduate

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Norton, University of Michigan; Reginald Rogers, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

under the moniker “Future Faculty Series” wasoriginally created by student chapter members and has been offered by the student chapter sincemid 1990’s. Recently the CoE instituted a program of their own, called Academic Careers inEngineering and Sciences (ACES) with very similar objectives and structure. The describedobjective of ACES is to prepare senior graduate students for careers at research-orienteduniversities and institutes. The student chapter found that ACES directly mirrored three of the Page 11.1429.2four Future Faculty Series sessions offered by ASEE. The student chapter was even approachedby the Dean of Graduate Students and asked

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Fox, Drexel University; David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Graduate Studies

Engineering curricula and the impact of developing these non-traditional skills in decisions regarding a future faculty career. Graduate student teachingadvances the student’s knowledge not only in curriculum design but also allows fine tuning formethods of professorial leadership and mentorship, all characteristics desired by institutions withstrong undergraduate engineering programs. Developing a collaborative program that enablesgraduate students to take on the role of course instructor while working closely with facultybenefits both parties; it can specifically provide a preview of faculty demands for the graduatestudent prior to committing to an undergraduate institution.The graduate student/faculty collaborative program allows Ph.D. students to

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Carey Michael Snowden, Middle Tennessee State University

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Graduate Studies

from Tennessee Technological University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer and 20 years of academic experience as a professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Foroudastan’s academic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University in the areas of civil engineering, me- chanical engineering, and engineering technology. He has actively advised undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and minority students in academics and career guidance. Foroudastan has also served as Faculty Advisor for SAE, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pre-engineering, ASME, Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), and Tau Alpha Pi

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Joy Perram; Vivian Gregory Alexander

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Graduate Studies

the Inaugu- ral Director of the College of Engineering’s Leadership Minor at Purdue University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the International Institute for Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a). She ob- tained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Audrey Rorrer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Praveen Ramaprabhu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Mesbah Uddin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Harish P. Cherukuri, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Terry Xu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deep Prajapati, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

programming. Her research and evaluation has focused on educational programs, outreach and collective impact activities that foster inclusion and equity in computing and engineering. College student development and faculty career development are central themes across her body of work, which focuses on focus on capacity building in research and evaluation, organizational change in STEM education, and integration of computing into pedagogy.Dr. David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. David Pugalee is a full professor and Director of the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM) at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Pugalee has published works on STEM teaching and learning

Conference Session

Getting Into Graduate School

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, Student

accordingly.In ideal circumstances, you would begin the graduate school application process no later than thesummer before your final year of undergraduate studies. During this summer (or earlier), youshould complete the following tasks:  Identify potential schools, based on your research interests, family/personal needs, geographic preferences, and career/personal goals.  Determine if you are required to complete any graduate school competency exams, such as the GRE [3]; if so, study for and complete these exams  Determine if you are required to complete any language examinations, such as the TOEFL [4]; if so, study for and complete these exams  Identify 3+ references, at least two of who are faculty members who

Conference Session

Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

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Graduate Studies

Students to Pursue Graduate Research at an Undergraduate-Focused InstitutionAbstractA course was created with the goal of enhancing the visibility of the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment graduate research program at a university containing high-quality seniorundergraduate students. The course includes standard lectures where graduate students presenttheir research to undergraduate students, and specialized lectures on library resources andacademic careers. This course was designed to motivate undergraduate students to remain attheir undergraduate institution for a research-based graduate degree, to improve communicationskills for existing graduate students, and to supplement ABET criteria not frequently seen in corecourses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel W. Walsh, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Robert S. Crockett, California Polytechnic State University

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Graduate Studies

and the EEC are poised to make further strides, while the U.S. isslipping when measured by a number of economic and educational indicatorsThe 4 + 1 Program is an accelerated route to the professional MS degree. In many evolvingtechnical areas, four years is not enough time for the formal education of an engineer about toenter a lifelong career of professional practice, even when the individual is committed to lifelong learning. The 4 + 1 program started in the General Engineering program in 1998 and nowallows General Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

training asteachers.10 Further, the current doctoral student socialization process has been criticized for: (a)being insufficient for the various faculty roles, especially teaching; (b) providing conflictingmessages about the importance of teaching; (c) lacking feedback to students regarding theirpreparation for academic careers; and (d) offering few opportunities for graduate students tolearn about the diversity of academic careers available to them.11 Thus there has been a gap inthe training provided to doctoral students seeking faculty positions, especially those in STEMfields. CIRTL is specifically designed to address these parallel concerns regarding thesocialization of doctoral students and the need to improve undergraduate STEM

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Prateek Shekhar, Virginia Tech; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christina Seimetz Wade, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

practicum coursewas found to be helpful to graduate students who considered themselves noviceengineering educators. GTAs who participated in the practicum course found theexperience to be beneficial because the course provided a space for learning throughshared experiences. Experienced teachers could also participate in class discussions toshare their experience and their teaching approaches to help develop new GTAs for theirfuture professorial careers. Not only did experienced teachers participate to help noviceeducators, experienced teachers were also able to improve their own teaching strategiesbased on the continuous feedback and the deep discussions about topics that they

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

degree more frequently prepares students for advanced careers in the academic/researcharena. A professional graduate degree in engineering will provide an engineer in industry a pathtowards either engineering management; or a deeper knowledge in a chosen specialty such asaerodynamics, structural mechanics, or computational fluid mechanics. Page 14.1078.23. Why is a Professional Graduate Degree in Engineering needed?A practicing engineer in industry requires a means to advance beyond the Baccalaureate degreeentry-level in engineering practice, besides work experience, mentoring by more seniorengineers, and in-house training. In today’s innovation

Conference Session

Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary; Milana Trifkovic, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Karen Andrea Canon-Rubio, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

organizations; 3) interpersonal, communication,and professional skills; 4) career management and advancement; and 5) career and life balance.The graduate students, departments, and faculties do recognize the importance of integratingprofessional development within the graduate curriculum [10], yet the feedback on theseinitiatives have reported low student acceptance and demand of opportunities to learn anddevelop such skills [1,10]. Though, overall it is evident that there is a scarcity of literature onprofessional development in engineering graduate education. In this paper, we describe thedesign of the professional program at the University of Calgary, and the results from an analysisof feedback data from the past two years. The program builds on the

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer H. Gross, Lehigh University; Donna M. Mohr, Lehigh University; Stephen Pessiki, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies

as the minimum level of education for new hires. In addition, the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recommends a master’s degree or the equivalent of 30 creditsbeyond a bachelor’s degree as part of the minimum body of knowledge for licensed professionalengineers. Finally, students whose end goal is a career in professional practice have indicated apreference for graduate programs focused on design knowledge essential for the advancement ofstructural engineering practice. These needs provided the opportunity for the creation of a newprofessional master’s program in structural engineering at Lehigh University.Launched in summer 2008, the program is led by a full-time professor of practice with industrydesign experience and guided by an

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Daniel P. Bumblauskas, University of Missouri, Columbia; Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies, Student

studentchapters has increased overall; yet, almost half of the sample attended an institution with nostudent chapter. Even though 20 percent of the participants have never attend an ASEE event, ofthose who had, opportunities to network and learn about academic careers were well-received bythe participants. These findings illustrate the high likelihood that student representation withinASEE will continue to increase for years to come and student-centered events and activities,such as the SCC and student chapters have and could continue to have a positive impact onstudents.IntroductionAs a new and growing field, the future success of engineering education hinges on the interest oftoday’s undergraduate and graduate students. Whether through positions in

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

inresearch also gain opportunities to meet graduate students and assist with graduate-level researchprojects, which can help students build the necessary academic and research skills to succeed infuture graduate studies.8–10 Perhaps most importantly, engaging in research often helpsundergraduates to clarify their academic interests and career ambitions, and make decisionsabout whether attending graduate school will help them reach their goals.11,12Michigan State University (MSU) offers a variety of summer research programs forundergraduates, including residential and non-residential options in STEM, SBE (Social,Behavioral, and Economic Sciences) and liberal arts disciplines. Most of these programs operateunder a common, 10-week calendar that begins

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

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Designing a Survey Instrument for a National Study of Direct-pathway and Returning Engineering Graduate StudentsAbstractThough a majority of engineering PhD students begin their doctoral career shortly aftercompleting an undergraduate degree, what we call direct-pathway students, a significantminority of students are “returners,” students who pursue a PhD after working outside ofacademia for five or more years. In the first phase of a three year NSF-funded study tocharacterize the population of returning engineering PhD students, we developed a nationally-distributed survey to compare experiences and perspectives of returners and direct-pathwaystudents. The survey

Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment & Professional Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Adam Blake Baker, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Steve J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

in engineering and developing a betterunderstanding of their experiences and motivations as compared to direct-pathway students,those students who begin a PhD shortly after completing their undergraduate degree. This paperfocuses on the findings of this first survey phase, specifically findings related to describingreturners’ past work and education experiences, their processes for deciding to pursue a PhD andselecting an institution, information about their PhD programs, and their plans upon completingthe degree. We aim to use findings from our study to inform efforts to better recruit graduatereturners, support these students throughout their academic careers, and learn more to betterutilize their unique skills and perspectives within both

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

learning. Thus, any graduate studenttraining in teaching would need to be developed from within. Accordingly, we developed aprogram that had some of the important elements of those identified in other engineering teachertraining programs across the US, but did so in a way that was less resource intensive. Such amodel may be replicated by other programs without access to centers for teaching and learning.Our program started in the Fall of 2015.The stated goal of the program was as follows: “Train interested Ph. D. students in engineeringabout pedagogy and course delivery, perhaps in preparation for a career as a faculty member.”As students would eventually teach classes on their own at the end of the program, theexpectation was that this would be

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Aleong, Queen's University

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Graduate Studies, Student

time was simply to go toUniversity and get a degree, which would then serve as the springboard for my career. Despiteseemingly limited options, I was not challenged after graduating from high school to be criticalof my career path. Upon graduating from University, I became aware of the choice of optionsbefore me: I could work in engineering industry, I could pursue my entrepreneurial dreams, Icould pursue graduate research in engineering, I could pursue graduate work in another area ofinterest. Faced with these decisions, I started to be critical of my career and my goals for furthereducation. I started to question how graduate studies would benefit me in the future. My criticalperspectives started in undergraduate studies and have been

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

students. She is a student member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).Dr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Demetra Evangelou, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.A. in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, and a M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a member of Sigma Xi Science Honor Society. Evangelou was awarded an NSF CAREER grant in 2009 and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2011. Evangelou’s current research focuses on engineering thinking

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

difficult for a student with industrialcareer aspirations to learn the distinctions in how to utilize common skills for different ends, andadapting skills learned for academia to industry often leave the student looking ill-prepared tomake the transition.This paper presents steps taken by the graduate students of the Center for High-rateNanomanufacturing (CHN) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell for professional skillimprovement and job placement strategies intended for careers in industry. Prior to this work, nooutlined professional development program at the University was focused solely on doctoralstudent placement in industrial oriented careers. Therefore, the CHN students formulated aprofessional development program tailored to meet

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti P.E., University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy P.E., University of Arkansas; Edgar C. Clausen, University of Arkansas; Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

research partnerships [1]. In support of this overall goal, the followingobjectives are addressed: 1. To provide underrepresented and financially needy undergraduate students with information on the benefits and opportunities associated with graduate education 2. To provide underrepresented and financially needy undergraduate students with enhanced financial support and career experiences to improve the likelihood of completing both a B.S. and an M.S. in engineering 3. To provide personalized integrated industry and academic mentoring and professional development that results in increased enrollment and completion of graduate engineering degrees involving industry beneficial research 4. To increase

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation

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Graduate Studies

now have the capability ofmaking “learning the constant for professional competency” and “time the variable” inprofessional engineering graduate education. This paper presents the issues involved andrecommends changes required in implementing high-quality competency-based learning intofirst rate professional educational programs for working professionals.2. Competency-Based Education for Engineering ProfessionalsThe National Collaborative is effecting a dramatic change in the professional education ofpracticing engineers. This is being done with full recognition of the way in which practicingengineers grow professionally throughout their careers. This is, in many ways, a new paradigmbased on the understanding that receipt of a

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies, Student

a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching in- terests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the de- velopment of engineering education assessment tools. She is a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux