Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Frehill; Amanda Lain, New Mexico State University; Ricardo Jacquez, New Mexico State University; Lauren Ketcham, New Mexico State University; Karen Luces, New Mexico State University

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Graduate Studies

Page 12.402.7more information when we reframed the query to focus on their graduate advisor in particular.Many men recalled that they felt like a member of their faculty advisor’s family: they were ofteninvited to dinner, were included in holiday festivities, and indicated that their faculty advisorprovided career supports. The provision of career and psychosocial supports reflected in theseinterviews is a hallmark of “mentoring,” as opposed to advisement.Many (but not all) women faculty4, on the other hand, reported that they earned their doctoraldegrees in spite of their advisors. Unlike the “family” relationship that their male colleaguesreported, female faculty indicated that their faculty advisors often failed to provide guidance ontheir

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

, while they are workingwith the freshman curriculum. Perhaps something could be arranged to have the students takethis during the second year, or encourage students to register for the course during the secondyear as well? Fellows appeared to have enjoyed the networking activities that were a constantcomponent of the freshman program. Requiring a course akin to Practicum would affordstudents more peer-networking and community building activities, as well as a source of externalformal feedback and evaluation. In order to accomplish programmatic changes that reflect these recommendations, a GTFprogram director should be assigned that would be accountable for implementation. This wouldalso serve as a point of contact for departments and

Conference Session

Developing and Establishing Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Darryl P. Butt, University of Utah; Timothy Andersen; Tammi Vacha-Haase, Boise State University; Amy J. Moll, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

State University’s 2000-2005 Strategic Plan, which reflected an expanded mission with a focus on research. From itsinitial founding, the ECE department had significant collaborations with local industry and inparticular from two major technology corporations that surrounded it. As the program grew andexpanded, the need for a doctoral program was seen as a natural next step in the progress of theuniversity and critical to serving the needs of local industry.Since this would be the first doctoral program in engineering and only the third at the university,several challenges existed. The first was the high cost associated with such a program, thesecond was resistance to the university in moving from a comprehensive institution to a

Conference Session

Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; Jasmine D. Crenshaw, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

important factor in a potential faculty member’s decision to join.Additionally, PhD students play a vital role in mentorship of undergraduate students, serving asteaching assistants in courses and as mentors in the laboratory. Graduate students can beparticularly influential role models for undergraduates considering research careers. Finally,graduate students that go on to successful careers in a variety of sectors plays a crucial part inexpanding the reputation of the School. Their success is a direct reflection of the laboratoriesand faculty that mentored them.Just as important as the number of graduate students is the diversity of the student body. TheNational Science Foundation (NSF), other members of the National Academies, and the USCongress

Conference Session

Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer M. Mansfield, Arizona State University; Terry L. Alford, Arizona State University; N. David Theodore, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, underprepared students). As many of theseprograms look to go online to help them grow, it is important to encourage deeper learning,engagement and community for ALL learners, not just those in physical classrooms. While theresearch suggests that similar learning outcomes can be achieved in both traditional face-to-faceclasses and online courses [4] [5], online courses require more of a proactive approach to helpthem reach levles of engagment and learning that more naturally take place in the on-groundsetting.Danaher proposes that there are seven constructs by which an online engineering course can beassessed for quality. They are information, interface, support, engagment, collaboration,reflection and autonomy [6]. The DFO approach brings these

Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colby Weishaar, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Trevor Joe Dodson, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1154146. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography1. Rossetti, Manuel, Kim LaScola Needy, Ed Clausen, Carol Gattis, and Micah Hale. "Enrichment Activities in Support of a Student Integrated Intern Research Experience." American Society of Engineering Education (2014): 1-7. Web. 1 Aug. 2017.” American Society of Engineering Education (2014): 1-7. Web. 1 Aug. 2017.2. Rossetti, Manuel, Kim LaScola Needy, Ed Clausen, Carol Gattis, and Micah Hale. "On the Development of a Student Integrated

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

improvecourses by bettering integrating the training and laboratories, applying inquiry based learningmethods such as flipped classrooms and more judicious selection of topics. The managementteam is also working at better defining the course requirements for the student cohorts to betteraccommodate different levels of expertise in biology, mathematics and data science.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber DGE-1545463. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.Bibliography[ASPB, 2013] American Society of Plant Biologists, Unleashing a Decade

Conference Session

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

andcommitment from teachers. Secondly, researchers commented on the time involved in theprogram with two suggesting the program should involve multiple school visits and one sayingthe program was too “time-intensive” already. Another student suggested have funding fordemonstration or activity supplies. The feedback from researcher participants was very positiveand reflected a high level of commitment and interest in continuing the program.Teacher Feedback All ten of the participating teachers responded, “Yes, definitely!” to the question, “Wouldyou be interested in participating in Grad Student STEM Share again?” The teachers alsounanimously selected “Excellent” to describe the following components of the program.  Overall value of Grad Student

Conference Session

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

, and Mathematics (S-STEM) through awards number 0965942 and1259493. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The student research project in industrial and systems engineering is also supportedin part by Maryland Space Grant Consortium. The authors would also like to thank thereviewer’s constructive reviews and comments. References1) Morgan State University, Ten-Year Strategic Plan, (available at www.morgan.edu), 2014.2) Bailey, D.; Kohler, M.A.; Cole-Rhodes, A., “Using an ordinal ranking rule to find the top-performing Gaussian mixture models for language recognition

Conference Session

Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Dunn, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder; Stephanie Swartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Arthur L.C. Antoine, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

researchlaboratories due to lack of experience6. Meanwhile, for many students, particularly those who arethe first in their family to attend college, research is often unfamiliar, and a summer or semestermay feel inaccessible or overwhelming.In order to create academic institutions that reflect our nation’s diversity, we must seal holes alongthe leaky pathway from undergraduate degree programs to professional jobs in STEM. Animportant step is retaining students once they have enrolled in undergraduate degree programs andsupporting those students as they explore and continue along the academic pathway.The research program we report on here, titled “Spring Break for Research (SB4R)”, was designedat the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering and

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

the answers. Students also appreciated mentors’patience and effort to explain things clearly and comprehensively. To answer students’ researchrelated questions, mentors:1. Asked undergraduates to describe the phenomena and explain what was happening. Graduate mentors then provided ways to think more critically and considerately about the problem. For example, mentors gave students the knowledge to understand the problem and allowed students to think upon and reflect about a problem rather than giving a solution.2. Asked students to investigate answers by searching through primary or secondary data sources. For example, graduate mentors pointed to the people with the expertise or to the literature to guide students to find

Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

%20Undergraduate%20Educatio n%20%28Boyer%20Report%20II%29.pdf?sequence=1 Page 23.648.1231. The Boyer Commission on Educating Undergraduates in the Research University. (1998). Reinventing undergraduate education: A blueprint for America’s research universities. New York: State University of New York. Retrieved from www.umass.edu/research/system/files/boyer_fromRussell.pdf32. Muzaka, V. (2009). The niche of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs): perceptions and reflections. Teaching in Higher Education, 14, 1-12.33. Louis, R. A. & McNair, L. D. (2011). Graduate student identity in engineering and education: The

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

Cyberstates8 report, Indiana’s high tech employment data afew years later in 2008 reflected that Indiana was the 23rd ranked cyberstate, with 73,700 hightech workers, and the state ranked 45th in high-tech private sector workers (30 out of every 1,000workers). On several indicators of high-tech employment, Indiana ranked no higher than 20th(payroll average wages for high tech workers, and number of high-tech establishments). Andaccording to the 2000 census data, only 5.5% of adults 25 or older in Lake County have attaineda graduate or professional degree.9 Page 23.375.4For Economic Growth Region 1in Indiana, the percentage of the population over age 25

Conference Session

Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manoj K. Jha, Morgan State University; Reginald Amory, Morgan State University

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Graduate Studies

Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raslinda Ghazali, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

study focused solely on the nature of the GTAfeedback. Previous research focused on the GTA grading of students’ responses.10 Bylinking these three data sources, conclusions could be drawn concerning the degree towhich the GTA is responding appropriately to the student responses and supporting thegrade they are assigning. In addition, future research could look at the impact of GTAfeedback on students’ responses to the problem formulation questions in subsequentMEAs.AcknowledgementThis work was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation (DUE0717508). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science

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

specifically on theproblem or topic, their role in the research process, skills they developed, equipment or methodsthey employed, and the findings or implications of the research. Although few graduate schoolapplications require such detailed research statements, this assignment was designed to helpstudents reflect on their previous experiences and to clarify what they might pursue as a graduatestudent researcher. In addition, drafting one of the three required statements for the NSFapplication may encourage students to apply for that graduate fellowship program.Research ForumThe University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) brings togetherundergraduate researchers from across campus in one central location where they have theopportunity to

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl F. Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

scholarly writing with the first personactive voice—“I performed the experiment” is a typical construction. Students tend to addresstheir written work to their professors as if they were making an oral report directly to thatprofessor, which leads to immediate problems. The work will not meet scholarly stylerequirements because it reflects an informal tone. A review of literature in engineering andtechnology will reveal that almost no published scholarly work uses the first person in describingthe technical data or the process employed. This is often the result of students not havingfamiliarity with the literature in the field or the style of writing expected. Many of them havewritten first-person experience papers or statements, but not lengthy

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E. Winters, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies, Student

have differing GTA interpretations. Lecture andworkshop course coordinators provide PowerPoint slides for all GTAs and instructors eachweek, and then lead weekly meetings to go over the slides and associated activities. Natedescribes that the course coordinators communicate to the GTAs “that within some bounds wehave a lot of freedom”, but that “I‟m not sure that I‟d be free to change [course materials] verymuch because it has to reflect their decisions.” In GTA meetings, “the overall theme of theiranswers [to GTA questions about making changes] has been „you can feel free to personalize,but we have to maintain consistency‟. It‟s always been that kind of emphasis on consistency”.However, Sam seems to have different perceptions of the same

Conference Session

Professional Development and Advising for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Graduate Studies

significant differences between the groups’ ratingsof their advisors’ effectiveness. However, there were several interesting trends in students’ open-ended responses. A disproportionate number of direct-pathway students mentioned anappreciation for their advisors’ assistance networking and for those that serve as a professionalmentor, which could possibly reflect returners’ higher likelihood of having past experiencewithin the field and existing professional connections. There were also interesting trends in someof the negative characteristics identified by students. Returners were much more likely tospecifically critique their advisors’ management style, whereas direct-pathway students morefrequently asserted that their advisors were difficult to

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Pérez-Molina, DIEEC - National Distance Education University; Maria José Albert Gomez, UNED; Rosario Gil, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); GABRIEL DIAZ ORUETA, UNED; Elio Sancristobal, uned; Sergio Martin, UNED - Spanish University for Distance Education; Mohamed Tawfik, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Alberto Pesquera, UNED; Félix García Loro

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Graduate Studies

taskanalysis, work modelling, use-case modelling and process map, used in other domains such assoftware engineering design and healthcare [13]. The PAC workflow model is in line with theRational-Linear approach, which represents one of the strongest traditions in the curriculumdevelopment. In addition, the PAC workflow model reflects research on instructionaldevelopment models. A summary of the actions initiated at the PAC project according to the proposedmodel is featured below.6.1 Reference Situation The content of the curriculum should be determined by the referent situation; that isthe work situation in which students who are enrolled in the curriculum will apply theirknowledge, skills, and attitudes after graduation. There can be

Conference Session

Opportunities within Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha M. Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Graduate Studies

stories as a group. The thematicanalysis section of the paper is useful when considering the larger implications of this research.For example, by examining how all participants reflect on their graduate school experience andwhat they wish would have been different, we can provide insight to current graduate studentsand their advisors. Graduate students might feel empowered to pursue a teaching opportunitydespite it taking away time from research, and advisors might consider different ways ofsupporting their graduate students to achieve their career goals.Six new engineering assistant professors, two females and four males, were interviewed as partof a larger research project exploring the pathway to and current experiences of faculty membersat

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

opportunities for current students, and toopen up the pool of possible students interested in this field. Expanding educational opportunitiesby developing online delivery of wind energy graduate courses is one strategy to address muchneeded diversity in the field. Building upon the literature of previous successful consortiumdevelopment, a new replicable model for setting up a consortium was created, called the Rapidmodel, with the name reflecting the goal to implement a new consortium within one year.Researchers conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of the model, through observingprogram meetings, interviewing faculty, staff and administrators engaged in the consortiumdevelopment work, and examining course sharing outcomes. Researchers

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

varyconsiderably and we found no evidence of programs sharing the same assessment instruments orprotocols. A few examples are below. They describe evaluation from different viewpoints and we presentthem here to show examples of the diversity of methods employed, and some research outcomes andreflections. • One paper described the use of specific assessment methods including competency rubrics, individual development plans, and ePortfolios for evaluation (Chang, Semma, Fowler, & Arroyave, 2021). The rubrics encompassed professional and technical skills including: 1) interdisciplinary knowledge generation, 2) collaboration, 3) conflict resolution, 4) oral communication, 5) written communication, 6) self-reflection, 7

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

questions. First andforemost, the responses emphasize the importance of investing time and resources in educatingyour own undergraduates about the options available to them at their home academic institution.As reflected in the data, a number of students will opt to stay an additional fifth year to obtain amaster’s degree especially when they are not considering continuing on to a Ph.D. Furthermore,keeping faculty informed of your programs will pay dividends during the recruiting season. Evenin this advanced technological age, quality students continue to reach out to faculty members foradvice on where to attend graduate school. The combined response totals for interactions withfriends or program alumni as a significant factor in their decision to

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; Robyn Fillinger, North Carolina State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies

were eligiblefor the grant and selected. Those not selected either were not US citizens or permanent residents,did not graduate from an undergraduate LSAMP program, or were not enrolled in the degreeprogram reflected in their official campus record. Nine of the 10 selected began their graduateprogram fall 2008; the 10th moved into a graduate program January 2009 after completing theundergraduate degree here at NC State.In addition to meeting NSF criteria for selection, our 10 initial BD Fellows are also quite diverse.Five are pursuing graduate degrees in mathematics, chemistry or statistics; and five are majoringin electrical, industrial, computer or civil engineering. Four are African American females, twoAfrican American males, two are

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

participate in. The third section related to advisor’s characteristics. Graduate students were asked torate the importance of mentoring characteristics. This section identified what characteristics ofadvisors were important to graduate students. Examples of characteristics were honest,supportive, knowledgeable, and warm. The fourth section was asking graduate students to ratethe importance of advisor’s attributes, along with their satisfaction. These attributes reflect howgraduate students recognize their advisor as a mentor. These attributes were separated into twogroups: external and internal attributes. While external attributes involve how students receivevarious assistances from advisor, internal attributes were more related to inner

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

have existed degrees of biases due to the lackof privacy felt by respondents by having a relatively small student population.Unlike the study performed by Puerzer and Rooney7, this study did not have the advantage ofrespondents with a normalized perspective as that of alumni. This study involved sensitive Page 11.130.6topics current to the respondent, so it was considered possible that the respondent might be morebiased without the advantage of reflective perspective. For instance, a respondent in the secondyear-of-study may have believed he/she was prepared for research, but that respondent wouldperhaps believe that he/she was not prepared at

Conference Session

Graduate Education Model, Industry and Practitioner Experience - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaclyn K. Murray, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

verification, andengaging with customers. Initially, Zach was excited about generating ideas, and he enjoyedbeing part of the entire product design process. Then the company displaced manufacturing toChina, and Zach had to tackle non-engineering related issues. Zach began to reflect on his workand subsequently determined he should either seek a new position or enroll in graduate school.Zach realized most of his time was spent working with CAD software for tasks that did notrequire an engineering degree. He felt the medical device company’s other divisions(orthopedics) were doing more important work. Zach considered leaving the medical devicecompany when his wife relocated for a medical residency position. At that point, he had twooptions: find a test

Conference Session

Preparation for Graduate Research

Collection

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

Conference Session

Mental Health of Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amanda C. Arnold, Arizona State University; Kerrie G. Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts Boston; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Madison Natarajan, University of Massachusetts Boston; Ashley K. Randall, Arizona State University ; Roxanna Francies, Arizona State University; Chinwendu Elyse Okwu, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

pursuing the same type of degree… I feel like they couldn't understand what it was I had to bring with me emotionally every day. That was a really discouraging time.Witnessing unsupportive interactions experienced by other students also impacted participants’perceptions of support. For example, Erin reported that other female colleagues’ experiencescaused her to lose trust in her program and contributed to an unsupportive climate. She stated, Some of my fellow female students have encountered some issues that I feel reflect poorly on the program and has kind of made me lose a little bit of respect, a little bit of faith in what they're doing. And them not being supported kind of makes me feel like… if I needed to go