Conference Session

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

to enter the workforce with excellent soft skills andprofessionalism. It’s no longer enough to be solely technically savvy. Potential employees mustalso possess exceptional communication, leadership, and management skills. The success of theMSPS program is the result of the innovative courses which focus on grooming students to honein on their soft skills along with technical skills. This is what sets MSPS graduate students apartfrom inexperienced students.The MSPS program gives individuals who have a strong scientific background the option tointegrate that knowledge with the business side of the STEM industry. This degree prepares itsstudents for careers in academia, business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Studentswho do not wish

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Patrick H. Knowles Jr., Cleveland Mixer

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Graduate Studies

hardcopyformat. This process was developed from personal experience and the review of best practicesfrom a variety of resources.10,11 An example of a typical engineering portfolio (entry page) ispresented in Figure 1. Figure 1. Engineering Portfolio ExampleCollecting Content – The portfolio is a collection of a person’s best work that illustrates theircompetence in technical and soft-skill areas. Using this as a framework, the starting point forbuilding an engineering portfolio is the creation of “digital storage bins” of potential portfoliocontent. This material will then be used to construct the portfolio. This source material can becollected in real-time (perhaps over a period of years) or after-the-fact. It is suggested

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

of teaching.1. IntroductionSkills such as communication, professionalism, ethics, and project management are notspecifically taught within the engineering graduate curriculum. These skills, referred to as softskills or professional skills, are often assumed to be acquired as a result of performing academictasks and “constant” communication with other graduate students and faculty members [1]. TheCanadian Association of Graduate Studies (CAGS) recognizes the duty and responsibility ofuniversities to train these soft skills. CAGS defines professional development as knowledge thatmust be provided along with practice and continuous coaching within the graduate programs [2].During their first year of graduate studies, many engineering students