Conference Session

Graduate Student Writing and Communication

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy M. Clobes, University of Virginia; Lindsay Wheeler, University of Virginia

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #26824SciComm: An Oral Communication Professional Development Program forSTEM Graduate StudentsDr. Amy M. Clobes, University of Virginia Dr. Amy M. Clobes is committed to supporting current and future graduate students as Assistant Director of Graduate Education for the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. In her current role, Dr. Clobes collaborates to support existing programs and develops new initiatives in graduate student recruitment, training, education, and career and professional development. Dr. Clobes holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University; Vikram K. Kinra, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

countries,such as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) system in India. The objectives of the internationalREU program were similar in that undergraduate students from international institutions getimmersed in the university research environment, so they consider the graduate school option.The REU Program for National Students. The program coordinator emailed flyers to facultyat different supporting universities or travelled to various universities within driving distance topersonally recruit students. Utilizing an online application process, the program coordinator andseveral faculty members selected and matched top applicants with faculty members who sharemutual areas of interests in aerospace engineering. This meant that not one single

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

Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachal E. Thomassie, Texas A&M University; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

their career goals and how this degree was necessary to achieve them.Applicants would apply through an engineering department. Currently applicants apply directly tothe Doctor of Engineering in Engineering degree program. A minimum of one year of experienceis required, and an informal interview is conducted between the program director and the applicant.Additional elements to the application package include: a personal essay describing the applicant’scareer goals and interest in the Doctor of Engineering program, three letters of recommendation,resume, and transcripts. Two of the letters of recommendation must be from faculty at theinstitution who agree to serve on the student’s committee. It is important that students makeconnections and have

Conference Session

Aligning Graduate Programs with Industrial Needs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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Graduate Studies

cybersecuritygraduate programs, instead of just having general skills [2]. Bocak, Liu and Murphy [2] proposethat cybersecurity graduate programs should incorporate specializations to provide these keyskills to students. Kumar [3] presents one such example: a graduate program in informationsecurity and analytics developed at Coastal Carolina University. Ardis and Mead [4], similarly,discuss the creation of a software assurance-focused graduate program.A wide variety of techniques have been proposed for cybersecurity education. Competitions [5],[6] are an area that has received significant attention. These include competitions where studentsconfigure and defend or defend pre-configured networks [7] as well as in-person [8] and online[9] ‘capture the flag’ style

Conference Session

Online Programs and Program Assessment

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University; Rene Alexander Soto Perez, Purdue University; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University; Michael C. Loui, Purdue University; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Graduate Studies

design a curriculum and guides them through the process of developing a course in their field. • ENE 685 Engineering Education Methods (3 credit hours), provides students with a variety of techniques for teaching courses that are both engaging and effective. • ENE 687 Mentored Teaching in Engineering (1 credit hour), enables students to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning through feedback and reflection as they perform their regularly assigned teaching duties. • ENE 695 Succeeding as an Engineering Professor (3 credit hours), covers other skills valuable to faculty members such as writing proposals, selecting and mentoring graduate students, and managing projects.All four courses

Conference Session

Aligning Graduate Programs with Industrial Needs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siny Joseph, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Jung Oh, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus

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Graduate Studies

of adaptations in the course based on industry feedback. The paper concludes with asection on lessons, challenges and possible solutions that can be adopted.Course SettingEvolution of the courseTo keep up with the changing landscape in graduate studies and to ensure students are well prepared forthe demands in the industry, the graduate faculty members at KSP initiated an advisory board meetingand worked towards adopting their recommendations in the PMT program with a review cycle of 3 years.Industry advisory boards differ in purpose and in what they contribute. According to Windsor et al.(1992) advisory board contributions are valued in the following areas: a) share advice, such as hiringtrends or skills needed among graduates; b) add