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Graduate Student Experiences

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Graduate Studies

. IntroductionIn a review of recent research, Gaff reported in his article “The Disconnect Between GraduateEducation and Faculty Realities” that graduate students are not equipped for the faculty positionsthey accept and have little exposure to other career paths outside the academy 1. Graduatestudents reported not having enough information to help them choose or plan for a career. Oneresponse for this lack of information is the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program launched in1993 by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Council of GraduateSchools. The PFF program is designed to expose students to the teaching profession and provideinformation about academic careers. Several research universities have Preparing Future

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharnnia Artis, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Odis Griffin, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

; • Explain the principles of adult learning and how professional adults go about learning; • Explain the role of training in the strategic planning process; Page 11.655.3 • Analyze training needs; • Apply a systems approach to develop a unit of instruction for a comprehensive workplace training program; • Prepare and deliver a unit of training using current technologies and methods; • Apply the Kirkpatrick training evaluation model to effectiveness and outcome assessment.Student EvaluationThe students were evaluated on the following tasks: • Group

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New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ernest McDuffie; Elaine R. Milliam; Robert Kavetsky; Ronald Bennett; Eugene Brown

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Graduate Studies

on a leadership role in their respective communities.The paper will conclude with a discussion of the results of anevaluation of the program which was used to gather both studentand teacher/mentor input at the symposium, a listing of lessonslearned, and plans for the future development and extension of theprogram. Page 11.959.1IntroductionNavy’s civilian science and technology (S&T) workforce numbersome 22,000 strong. Of those some 4,000 charge 50% or more oftheir time to actual S&T projects and are considered to be the corepractitioners of S&T for the Navy. Almost half of those 4,000 holdPh.D.s1 with about half working at the Naval Research Laboratory(NRL) and

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New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Ports, QTS, Inc.; Dennis Kulonda, Florida Tech; Clifford Bragdon, Florida Tech; Carmo D'Cruz, Florida Tech

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Graduate Studies

Strategies.Clifford Bragdon, Florida Tech Dr. Bragdon is a Distinguished Research Professor, and Associate Provost and Dean at Florida Institute of Technology. He has authored five books and over 100 articles as well as either a PI or Co-PI on over $50,000,000 worth of university based research. Previous to FIT he was Associate Vice-President, Associate Dean and Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. Previously he was Vice President and Dean of the School of Aviation and Transportation at Dowling College and the Director of the National Aviation and Transportation Center in New York. His Ph.D. is in the field of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.Dennis Kulonda, Florida Tech

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Graduate Student Experiences

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Norton, University of Michigan; Reginald Rogers, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

within the CoE, planning, organizing, and staffing variousactivities and events throughout the year. These activities and events generally centered onengineering and higher education but covered a very broad spectrum, ranging from hostingpanels such as “Getting into Graduate School” and “Applying for an Academic Position,”organizing a multicultural fair: “The Martin Luther King Celebration,” managing a summer longresearch seminar series. This approach was driven by the lack of alternative sponsors within theCoE and the interest of the student members. Over the years this led to recognized success in theform of winning - two years in a row - the University of Michigan Elaine Harden Award,awarded to the Michigan Engineering student society that

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shekhar Bhansali, University of South Florida; Ashanti Pyrtle, University of South Florida; Louis Martin-Vega, University of South Florida; Peter Betzer, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies

techniques for college-level science andengineering instruction; with development of professional and “soft-skills” including technicalwriting (research manuscripts and proposals), conference presentation preparation (oral andposter), professional etiquette, time management, strategic career planning and interviewingskills. The courses were cross listed in both Colleges of Engineering and Marine Science.These courses were designed as half-day biweekly sessions that started with a working lunch.This enabled the students to interact and share their concerns, challenges, successes and failureswith the group. The courses were offered separately in Fall and Spring, ensuring studentinteraction for two semesters.C. Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Minority PhD

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Michael Gibson, University of Houston; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Graduate Studies

Construction Management, Master of Science in Project Management,and Master of Science in Human Development and Consumer Science. 1. The Master of Technology in Network CommunicationsThis program builds upon TAC-ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree programs in the fields ofcomputer, electronic or electrical engineering technology, and related fields. The programprovides an advanced knowledge of communication between and within computer networks,including data processing in the network environment, network operations software and operatingsystems, and communication systems. 2. The Master of Technology in Construction ManagementThe program provides an advanced knowledge of construction project planning and management,cost analysis and estimating

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Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

diversity. As mentioned in theIntroduction, the outcomes of these studies will include a set of educational best practices andimproved policy recommendations for doctoral students in STEM disciplines. While suchinformation will be targeted at minority students, it is expected that many recommendations willimprove the graduate school experience for all students.An online survey of STEM doctoral students at four universities is being planned and will soonbe implemented. This survey will cover the graduate school application/decision process, thetransition to graduate school, academic and social experiences during graduate school, and thecareer decision and transition process. Invited survey participants will include minority and non

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Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

surgical drapes that areused in the medical industry. The 25-student class, composed of four graduate and 21undergraduate students, was split into multiple teams, each of which tackled a different aspect ofthe logistical challenges of the move with graduate students assuming team leader roles. Theclass spent the semester planning the move of 15 pieces of large manufacturing equipment in twoarduous days. Although the move was very demanding, and quite out of the ordinary forstudents, it was an outstanding exposure point for students to see the challenges faced inindustry.8,9Consolidated Metco: ConMet is a company that uses injection molding to make parts for thelarge truck industry; they have several plants in the western North Carolina region. In

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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