Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

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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

Page 25.685.2guidance of a faculty member.6 Developing relationships with faculty and graduate students canalso help undergraduates learn more about graduate school and graduate-level research.3,7Indeed, the National Science Foundation calls undergraduate research “one of the most effectiveavenues for attracting talented undergraduates to, and retaining them in careers in, science andengineering, including careers in teaching and education research.”8By engaging in an undergraduate research experience, students can make gains in academic,cognitive, and personal development. Through their research opportunity and interactions withfaculty, graduate students, and peers, students advance their knowledge and understanding of asubject area, develop

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ella L. Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Cory Hixson, Colorado Christian University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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then made a career transition to teach high school physics. Having sparked my love for education, I went back to school to earn my M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering (2015) and my Ph.D. in Engineering Education (2016). My first faculty job was at Rowan University in southern New Jersey, where I had the honor of helping develop their first-year engineering and B.S. in Engineering Entrepreneurship programs. I’m now blessed to be at CCU contributing to what God’s doing through our Industrial and Systems Engineering program and university.Dr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Her research areas include

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Janet Davis, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies

teachingpositions after graduate school. The Preparing Future Faculty program is an exampleintervention to assist graduate students when making career choices and preparing for a facultycareer. Because graduate students generally complete an advanced degree at researchinstitutions, there are few opportunities for graduate students to learn about teaching positions atteaching-oriented colleges and universities.The purpose of this paper is to provide advice and information to graduate students in computerscience and engineering fields who are considering a teaching-oriented position after graduateschool. There is little information about teaching-oriented positions and few opportunities formentorship between faculty in teaching-oriented positions and

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Astri Briliyanti, Michigan State University; Julie W. Rojewski, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #30953STEMAmbassadors: Developing Communications, Teamwork and Leader-shipSkills for Graduate StudentsMrs. Astri Briliyanti Astri is a graduate student in the Department of Community Sustainability, Michigan State University. She previously worked as a researcher and urban planner consultant in Indonesia, helping the government with the creation of spatial and development plan, as well as policy analysis and program evaluation. She is interested in program evaluation, sustainable tourism planning, and urban design.Julie W Rojewski, Michigan State University Julie Rojewski manages various career and professional

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Joseph Rencis; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Mohammad Noori, North Carolina State University; Edward Sullivan, California Polytechnic State University; David Woodall, Oregon Institute of Technology; Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; David Quick, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Albert McHenry; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Timothy Lindquist, Arizona State University; Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Joseph Tidwell, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Duane Dunlap, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Edmund Segner, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Barry Farbrother, University of New Haven; Ken Burbank, Western Carolina University; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Randall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc.

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Graduate Studies

-setsdevelopment beyond entry level engineering. 5, 6As the National Academy’s Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) report[Reshaping the Graduate Education of Scientists and Engineers] pointed out in 1995, science andengineering graduate education has evolved during the last four decades on university campuses in theUnited States primarily as research-oriented, largely as an outgrowth of 1945 U.S. science policy forbasic research. However, graduate engineering education must be devised also for those professionals inengineering who are pursuing non-research type careers. 7But, key to improving the graduate professional educational process in engineering for technologicalinnovation is the realization that the modern practice of

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-355: IMPLEMENTING THE MASTERS FOR ENGINEERINGPROFESSIONALS DEGREE AT NJITStephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 22.825.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Implementing the Master’s for Engineering Professionals Degree at NJITAbstract This paper reports on a plan for implementing a Master’s for Engineering Professionals atNew Jersey Institute of Technology. The Master’s for Engineering Professionals is intended forthe early career development of engineers in industry. It teaches the skill sets and abilitiesrequired of these

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Purdue University; Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Asawaree Kulkarni, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Jeeyeon Hahn , Purdue University Jeeyeon Hahn is a PhD student in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. She obtained B.S. and M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Her primary research interests relate to the Fatigue of Structures and Materials.Nathan McNeill, Purdue University Nathan McNeill is a Ph.D. candidate in

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Global Graduate Studies and Programs Abroad - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Scott Cross, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Mamoru Tanahashi, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Masao Takeyama, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Mutsuko Hatano, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Akira Yamada, Tokyo Tech

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Graduate Studies

2016, a new interdisciplinary Energy Science and Engineering master anddoctoral graduate major degree program called the “energy course” was created withapproximately 140 faculty from 6 departments and approximately 100 students. To graduatefrom the master or doctoral energy course, students must complete energy theory, discipline-based and career oriented coursework, and prepare a research-based thesis. In this paper, bothenergy programs will be introduced, discussed and summarized based upon a best practices pointof view.Energy EducationEnergy and in particular renewable energy education and degree programs in higher educationhave been growing over the last two decades with the green economy1. For example, the Univ.California Berkeley’s

Conference Session

Teaching & Learning in Graduate Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, since the author has since graduated, worked as an adjunct faculty member and inan industrial position, and subsequently began a tenure-track faculty position. The results of thisanalysis will be of interest to graduate students who have the opportunity to participate insimilar outreach programs, as they can consciously work to gain the insights that will help themin later stages of their careers, and to those designing such programs, as they will be able to usethis information to explain the value of similar programs to all of those involved in them.IntroductionThe research material for this study is a blog maintained by the author-researcher while sheparticipated in a university-sponsored outreach program at the University of Michigan. In

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Melissa Gavin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Randy Mentz, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Lori M. Wedig, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Christine H. Storlie, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Eric Herbst, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Graduate Studies

variety of topicsrelating from leadership to career planning to soft skills. Feedback from the students showed thestudents valued the Scholar Spots related to soft skills. Knowing the Soft skills are a growingneed within STEM disciplines, the team initiated research to determine the effect these spots hadon a STEM student’s soft skill ability.The team worked with four subject matter experts (SMEs) in four soft skills defined areas—oralcommunication, written communication, active listening, and team or group work. The SMEsare recognized leaders—professionally or academically—in the topic areas. The SMEs eachhosted a one-hour live webinar about one of the four topics. The webinar lasted approximatelyforty-five minutes with fifteen minutes for

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LaRuth McAfee, State University of New York-Stony Brook; David Ferguson, State University of New York-Stony Brook; LaRuth McAfee, State University of New York-Stony Brook

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Graduate Studies

, Engineering, and Mathematics DisciplinesAbstractThis study seeks to determine key factors influencing the career choices and experiences ofunderrepresented minority undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and facultymembers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Specialattention is given to exploring factors influencing decisions to move along paths leading to theprofessoriate. Questions being studied include 1) what are the key factors influencing minoritystudents' decisions to pursue graduate study in STEM, 2) what are the key factors influencinggraduate students' decisions to select the STEM professoriate as a career choice, and 3) what arepatterns in the experiences of minority graduate students

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yamilka Baez-Rivera, Mississippi State University; Lennon Brown, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

, shipboard power systems, neural networks, power system reconfiguration and stability among others.Lennon Brown, Mississippi State University Lennon Brown, III, was born in Jackson, MS, on January 22, 1981. He graduated from Mississippi State University in May 2004 and also received his Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University in May 2007. He has worked with many different aspects of Electrical Engineering. During his graduate career, he emphasized in the power engineering field of Electrical Engineering. He also worked in the power industry in regards to increasing his knowledge of power theories being conducted in realistic environments. He

Conference Session

Graduate Study Programs Supporting Diversity and Underrepresented Minority Students - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth A. Bucher MSW, Ohio State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

semester. Faculty whohad experienced a student’s accidental death just months prior were approached aboutrecommending their advisees participate in Group Wellness Coaching with the objective ofcreating community and connection.In order to be intentional, consultation regarding objectives, outcomes and evaluation wassought. University resources utilized include Counseling & Consultation Services, Office ofDiversity, Student Wellness Center, Engineering Career Services, University Center for theAdvancement of Teaching, and Center for the Study of Student Life. It is the author’s hope thatpresenting the material will encourage other staff and faculty to collaborate across theircampuses to create holistic graduate student programming to meet unmet

Conference Session

Graduate Student Support

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

a Ph.D. Previous work has shown that writing attitudes andconfidence in writing skills correlate with likelihood of pursuing certain careers and persistenceand attrition in the program. However, all work to date has considered graduate students alltogether: In this study we seek to understand potential differences in the ways that U.S. domesticstudents and international student (both those studying in the U.S. and those studying in othercountries) so that researchers and faculty who teach engineering communication can better tailortheir activities and approaches to teaching writing. A survey accessing the students writingapproaches, concepts, and self-regulatory efficacy was distributed to engineering graduate studentsat universities in

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Mattox Alan Beckman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Graduate Studies

Technology for 12 years, and then returned to UIUC in 2015, where he teaches the Programming Languages and Data Structures courses. He has recently adopted Computer Science Education as his research focus.Mr. Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Lucas Anderson is a Specialist in Education at the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) at the University of Illinois. He organizes the central campus teacher training program for the more than 800 new Teaching Assistants (TAs) Illinois welcomes each year. He continues to work with TAs throughout their graduate career by observing their classes, helping them collect and interpret feedback from their students, and shepherding them through

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag K. Srivastava, Washington State University; Soumya K. Srivastava, Washington State University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University

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Graduate Studies

interests include smart grid, power and energy system as well as engineer- ing education. Dr. Srivastava is a member of ASEE, Sigma Xi and Eta Kappa Nu and a senior member of IEEE. He is the vice-chair of IEEE PES career promotion subcommittee and secretary of IEEE PES student activities.Soumya K Srivastava, Washington State University Soumya K. Srivastava joined as an Assistant Research Professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University in August 2010. She obtained her PhD degree in Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University in August 2010, M.S from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago in 2005 and B.S from R.V. College of Engineering

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida; Shree Frazier; Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeremi was the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) student working on the NSF EEP Re- search Project during the 2007-2008 academic year. Jeremi interned at the headquarters of Anheuser- Busch Companies, beginning in their Research Pilot Brewery during the summer of 2004, returning as an Analyst to their Corporate Quality Assurance Department in 2005, and working as a Product Sup- ply

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

failure. His other research interests include experimental nuclear medical physics, laser-based medical physics research in cerebral metabolic pathways of oxygen, petro physics, and petroleum fluid character- ization of reservoirs.Dr. Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University Devdas Pai teaches and conducts research on manufacturing processes and materials engineering. Pai has lead effective education outreach activities under the ERC initiatives and implemented several pre- college programs to motivate and better pre-URM students for STEM careers. He has won several service awards including the NC A&T State University Outstanding Teacher Award for College of Engineering, ASME Region IV Faculty Advisor

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Teaching & Learning in Graduate Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guangming Chen, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein, Morgan State University; Young-Jae Lee, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

advanced education or career advancement. Many Morgan State University (MSU) graduate students come from economically disadvantaged families and have very limited financial support for their full-time graduate study. Some of them solely count on the scholarships provided by the school or have to take out student loans. Supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM), NASA research grants and other Federal research grants, many MSU engineering graduate students have been involved in applied research projects with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Army Research Laboratory, and the local industry. These projects include but

Conference Session

Potpourri: Various Issues and Topics in Graduate Studies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M Mohr, Lehigh University; Jennifer H. Gross P.E., Lehigh University; Raymond A Pearson, Lehigh University; John B Ochs, Lehigh University; Ana-Iulia Alexandrescu, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies

National Academy of Engineering recognized Lehigh’s IPD program as one of the top programs for infusing real-world experiences in engineering education. Prof. Ochs is a member of ASEE and past chairman of its Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division.Ms. Ana-Iulia Alexandrescu, Lehigh University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Graduate Recruiting for Emerging One-Year Professional Master’s ProgramsAbstract:Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering are typically presented with a number oflucrative career options upon graduation. Traditionally, they are in high demand for industrialjobs with attractive starting salaries and are

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Graduate Studies

the Page 13.561.3 UK would benefit greatly from the introduction of such a doctorate.” US National Collaborative Task Force During its investigations for engineering educational improvement, the US National Collaborative Task Force also concludes that a new, but distinctive American approach is needed for the post-baccalaureate professional education of engineers and engineering leaders in the United States that supports the American model that the majority of US engineers who are pursuing professional careers do not remain at the universities but enter engineering practice in industry or government service

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martina V. Svyantek, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

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. Page 26.1608.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Tricks of the

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Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies

technologyshould consider the current trends in both higher education and graduate education. In a time ofeconomic uncertainty, planning and decision-making must be based on an awareness of thelarger societal (and perhaps global) context in which they occur to ensure both the wisestallocation of scarce resources and the best preparation of students for their future careers. Highereducation and graduate education are increasingly scrutinized and pushed to demonstrate valueto the potential student (and possibly to the taxpayers who may provide funding to state-assistedpublic universities and institutions of higher education).Some of the current trends in graduate and higher education are reviewed to help graduateprograms in engineering and technology better

Conference Session

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

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Joe Orczyk, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

began his engineering/education career in 1975. He worked both on site as well as in the office for Bechtel, Foster Wheeler, and the Badger Company. Locations included Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Since 1984 Joe has been a professor in the Purdue University Department of Building Construction Management. He also consults with construction contractors. Page 22.1134.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Overcoming the Challenges of Distance Education Delivery of a Master of Science Degree in Construction ManagementAbstractThe

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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

interact during the researchexperience; and (3) to explore mentors’ experiences and attitudes after working withundergraduate research assistants. Anonymous, pre- and post-experience surveys were deployedto 118 research mentors, with >40% response rates. Analyzing the responses offers lessons forgraduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other new mentors of undergraduate researchers.These surveys also highlight key factors in successful mentoring relationships, which areimportant in preparing undergraduates for success in graduate school and for careers in academiaand research.IntroductionMany researchers have explored the value to students of participating in undergraduate researchexperiences. Engaging in research allows undergraduates to

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene B. Mena, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Graduate Studies

-time research or scholarship[,]… [and it] is viewed as preparatory fora full-time academic and/or research career,” among others. Although this is what is typicallythought of regarding postdocs, a consistent definition of what a postdoc position actually is, isstill lacking, which makes studying the postdoc experience a challenge2.Possibly due to the lack of a consistent definition of what a postdoc appointment is, there can bemany different responsibilities that characterize postdoc positions. Akerlind3 writes that there is“substantial variation within postdoc roles and responsibilities, even within the same disciplinaryarea.” These responsibilities, as listed by Akerlind3 include: being completely in charge of aresearch project and all it

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Suely M. Black, Norfolk State University

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Graduate Studies

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 engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient.Dr. Suely M. Black, Norfolk State University Page 24.1087.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Snapshot of an Interdisciplinary Graduate Engineering

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Karly Anne Danhausen, Middle Tennessee State University; Chelsea Rae Nihill, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Technological University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer and 18 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 Honors Society. In

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; A. Mattox Beckman Jr., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew D. Goodman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois; Nicole Johnson-Glauch

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Specialist in Education at the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) at the University of Illinois. He organizes the central campus teacher training program for the more than 800 new Teaching Assistants (TAs) Illinois welcomes each year. He continues to work with TAs throughout their graduate career by observing their classes, helping them collect and interpret feedback from their students, and shepherding them through CITL’s teaching certificate program. He offers a variety of workshops every year to faculty, staff, TAs, and undergraduates, on topics including course design, running effective discussions, and using humor in the classroom.Dr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meredith Welch-Devine, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; K. Paige Carmichael, University of Georgia; Janet E. Rechtman, University of Georgia; Brandy B. Walker, University of Georgia; Julie A. Coffield, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, and into communities to identify issues and develop solutionsthat increase both resilience and sustainability. The need to make 21st century graduate educationtraining requires educators to develop innovative approaches that provide critical professionalskills that transcend discipline and prepare students for a broad range of career choices. In thisstudy, a novel approach was developed for STEM graduate education that aligns professional skilltraining with experiential learning pedagogy adopted from training models in the healthprofessions. The training model designed for a cohort of newly admitted PhD students consists oftwo components, an immersive summer program (Leadership Academy), followed by a fallChallenge Course. The goals of the