Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie N. Streets, University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Michael Wade Keller, University of Tulsa; Rami M. Younis, The University of Tulsa

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

of the technical realm [4]. Developingnon-technical or “soft skills” equips students to meet the demands of the workplace. These skillsalso provide more immediate benefits including increased interest in pursuing engineeringgraduate degrees and persisting through degree completion [5, 6]. Thus, the current researchfocuses on supplementing the current focus on technical skills in the relationship between facultyadvisors and graduate students with an enhanced focus on the student’s broader professionaldevelopment. Specifically, the current research consisted of a pilot administration of aprofessional development program among engineering graduate students.The Professional Development ProgramBased on ABET standards as well as recommendations

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Graduate Studies

/science.1240487Granello, D. H. (2016) Campus Suicide Prevention REACH Training Program, [PowerPoint Slides].Itani, M., Srour, I. (2015). Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Soft skills, Industry Expectations, and Career Aspirations. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000247.Lee, D., Olson, E. A., Locke, B. Michelson S. T. & Odes E (June 2009). The Effects of College Counseling Services on Academic Performance and Retention. Journal of College Student Development, Volume 50, Number 3, pp. 305-319. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/265820/pdfLongfield, A., Romas, J., & Irwin, J. D. (2006). The Self-Worth, Physical and Social Activities

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore J. Heindel, Iowa State University; Carolyn J. Lawrence-Dill, Iowa State University; Julie A. Dickerson, Iowa State University; Patrick S. Schnable, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, plant science, and data sciencegraduate students in the area of predictive plant phenomics (P3), with the goal to developresearchers who can design and construct crops with desired traits to meet the needs of a growingpopulation and that can thrive in a changing environment. To meet this goal, the P3 NRTprogram will train next generation crop scientists to have broad technical skillsets as well asstrong “soft skills” in communication and collaboration. A companion paper (Dickerson et al.,2017) provides an overview of the P3 NRT program, whereas this paper focuses on a new coursedeveloped as part of the P3 NRT.One of the challenges associated with providing the students in the P3 NRT program with theneeded multidisciplinary skills to thrive is

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Jordan Hanson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Peter Lindahl, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Samantha Dale Strasser, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alison F. Takemura, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dirk R. Englund, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jaime Goldstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, pedagogically advantageous, and an efficient use of student time.With appropriate modifications, it may even supply some of the advantages that the communicationcourse offered, namely explicit communication frameworks and peer feedback.1 Importance of communication skills for engineersThe core emphasis of most degree programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) is to develop “hard technical skills,” often at the neglect of “soft skills” that are alsoessential.This division is misaligned with the reality that engineering graduates report spending roughly64 % of their time on communication-intensive tasks [1]. Accreditation agencies recognize thisimportance, and both British [2] and US (Accreditation Board for Engineering and