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- Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University; Frederick Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University
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University. He has developed and implemented mobile learning solution with iPad, eBooks and educational apps for the MID program – first of its kind at Texas A&M University for working professionals in distance education graduate program. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching, applied research, academic program management and business development. For more than 15 years he has worked with the Global Supply Chain Lab- oratory at Texas A&M University on applied industry consulting projects, consortia and professional development programs for more than 100 industrial manufacturers and distributors. He has published in academic journals and industry publications. His research areas include distribution
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- Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina
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unique contributions to society and their current and future professions. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Novel Courses for the Professional Development of Graduate Students: Results and ReflectionAbstractThe Paul-Elder model of critical thinking has been adopted as the pedagogical framework fortwo, one-credit graduate courses for engineering (STEM) graduate students at the University ofSouth Carolina. The courses aimed at explicit instruction in development of critical reading andwriting skills. Course 1 is for new graduate students who need to develop an understanding ofthe literature for their research projects. This course focuses on finding, assessing
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&M University. He has developed and implemented mobile learning solution with iPad, eBooks and educational apps for the MID program – first of its kind at Texas A&M University for working professionals in distance education graduate program. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching, applied research, academic program management and business development. For more than 15 years he has worked with the Global Supply Chain Lab- oratory at Texas A&M University on applied industry consulting projects, consortia and professional development programs for more than 100 industrial manufacturers and distributors. He has published in academic journals and industry publications. His research areas include
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- Astri Briliyanti, Michigan State University; Julie W. Rojewski, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University
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. Dr. Colbry earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and his principle areas of research include machine vision and pattern recognition (spe- cializing in scientific imaging). Dr. Colbry also conducts research in computational education and high performance computing. From 2009 until 2015, Dr. Colbry worked for the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (iCER) as a computational consultant and Director of the HPCC. Dr. Colbry collaborates with scientists from multiple disciplines including Engineering, Toxicology, Plant and Soil Sciences, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics and Biology. Recent projects include research in Image Phenomics; developing a commercially-viable large scale, cloud based image pathology tool; and
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- Vetria Byrd, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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fulfillment of their graduate degree. In this work, we describe thedevelopment and characteristics of the worksheets and report some preliminary results of a studydesigned to assess their perceived impact and usefulness from a student’s perspective.IntroductionThe abundance of literature on developing research questions ([1] – [3], to name a few) concur:there are grand ideas, good ideas, and doable ideas. In the case of executing a research project,being able to recognize these differences is essential to moving the project from planning to datacollection to analysis, and finally, to implementation [4]. However, developing researchquestions is a skill that many graduate students lack. Most graduate students do not haveextensive experience in research
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- Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carmen Torres-Sánchez , Loughborough University; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Charles M. Wolf, Texas A&M University
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University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. Dr. Springer is a State of Indiana Registered domestic mediator.Dr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue University at West Lafayette Dr. Kathy Newton is an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty Success for the Purdue Poly- technic Institute at Purdue University. She is a Professor of Supply Chain Management Technology in the School of Engineering Technology. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in the areas of supply chain management, quality control, and graduate education. She served as Department Head of
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readings, an online discussion board, seminar-style discussions during classmeeting times and a semester-long research project. The paper explains the context for thiscourse, its role in NDSU’s graduate programs and the factors that led to course creation. Thetypes of content that were included are discussed and the discussion board questions andresources are included as an appendix.1. IntroductionIn the Fall 2019 semester, North Dakota State University (NDSU) launched a new graduate-levelresearch methods course focused on cybersecurity. This course is a part of the North DakotaState University’s graduate certificate in cybersecurity as well as a key component of M.S. andPh.D. programs in cybersecurity that are under development. The development
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- James Nevin McKirahan Jr., Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University
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University. He has published over 50 articles in different journals and conference proceedings. He has served as an investi- gator for research projects sponsored by National Science Foundation, Ford Motor Company, and the US Army. Before working at Indiana State University, he was a faculty in the University of Louisville for 10 years. He also has over four years of industrial experience. He received his D. Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University (USA) in 1999, M.Sc. in Materials Engineering from Isfahan Uni- versity of Technology in 1991, and B.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering from Tehran University in 1988. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, and ATMAE.Dr. M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University M
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- Melissa Gavin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Randy Mentz, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Lori M. Wedig, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Christine H. Storlie, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Eric Herbst, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
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Mentz, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Randy Mentz joined the University of Wisconsin-Platteville staff in 2003 as a field technician for the university’s Pioneer Farm in the Agro-Ecosystem Research program. Mentz’s main duty was operating and maintaining edge-of-field runoff monitoring stations that were designed to measure and sample storm and snowmelt runoff water from farm fields. With experience, he took on additional responsibilities, such as data management, quality assurance, methods development, data analysis, presenting at conferences, grant writing support, grant administration, training and supervision, outreach, and project management. Mentz joined the Division of Professional Studies in June
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- 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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to Innovation (i2i) Laboratory, which opened in August 2008 and houses classrooms and laboratories used by the 2000 students in Purdue’s First-Year Engineering Program. He oversaw the daily operation of the i2i lab, and was responsible for the personnel, logistics, and technology used in the classroom and labs. Eric also helped build and directed the College of Engineering sponsored Artisan and Fabrication Lab (AFL), which houses a machine shop, carpentry shop, and a prototyping lab used by all students in the College of Engineering for project work. In 2009, he received a New Employee Staff Award of Excellence from the College of Engineering for his work in launching the i2i lab. Eric has served as the university
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- Bala Ram P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tobin N. Walton, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Teixeira-Poit
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the College of Engineering at NC A&T State University. As a faculty member, he played a significant role in the implementation of a PhD in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Dr. Ram served as the PI for a cross-disciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates site sponsored by NSF. He is currently the PI for an NSF project on Innovation in Graduate Education. Dr. Ram is an evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.Dr. Stephanie Teixeira-Poit American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Towards the Development of a Research Engineer Identity ScaleThis paper reports on research that is part of a broader
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- Kara Danielle Fong, University of California, Berkeley; Shannon Ciston, Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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and graduate students through their engagement in laboratories,discussion sections, and mentoring activities. It is essential to train graduate students in effectivepedagogy, including teaching methods that promote student-centered learning, reflective teachingpractices, and engagement of a broad diversity of students. This investment in graduate studenttraining pays dividends in an enhanced learning environment for students now and in the future asgraduate students go on to careers that often include teaching and mentoring as core skillsets.This paper details an instructional improvement project targeting a pedagogy course for first-yeargraduate students in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at a large, public, research
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- Locke Davenport Huyer, University of Toronto; Neal I. Callaghan, University of Toronto; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto
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of future STEM generations.IntroductionThe changing landscape of academia presents challenge in ensuring graduate trainees areproficient in the development of professional skills outside of the research environment [1]. Thisincludes capacity for knowledge translation of research outcomes to a non-expert audience,curriculum development, and effective project management [2]. Consequently, in preparingfuture faculty to assume academic roles and responsibilities successfully, post-secondaryinstitutions have shifted greater focus to providing teaching development programs for traineeprofessional development [3]. This is particularly important given the competitive nature ofsecuring an academic position. With increasing diversity of academic
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- Adrienne K. Scott, University of Colorado, Boulder; Madalyn D. Kern, University of Colorado, Boulder; Julie E. Steinbrenner, University of Colorado, Boulder
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very different in each department. Lead TAs have the freedom to developtheir own projects to improve specific aspects of teacher training and professional developmentwithin their own department. In the Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering Department, the LeadTA primarily focuses on training and supporting all first-year doctoral students (both first-yearTAs and first-year students that are not TAs). The initiatives carried out by the Lead TA and thePaul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering Department for the first-year doctoral students will be themain focus on this paper.To become the Lead TA in our department, a student applies for the position and is accepted oneyear before they intend to serve as the Lead TA. The year before their term starts
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- Miguel Velez-Reyes P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Fenot Aklog, Columbia University; Dawn M. Horton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Yajaira Mejia, City College of New York; Ivonne Santiago P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Jorge E. González, City College of New York; Jeff Sivils, El Paso Community College; Harry Meeuwsen, University of Texas at El Paso; Fred Moshary, City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City University of New York
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their training for the professoriate. • Dissertation Advisors: They guide the Fellows on their research project, monitor and evaluate their academic and research performance, provide career advice and serve as role models. • Teaching Coaches: Faculty from the universities who develop and deliver the teaching training program. They also serve as teaching mentors to the Fellows. • Community College (CC) Mentors: These are STEM faculty at community colleges who introduce the H-AGEP Fellows to the culture of the CCs, and help them recognize the challenges and rewards of academic careers at their institutions. They also mentor the students during the teaching practicum at the community college.4.2 Academic
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- Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida
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B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in civil engineering and a graduate certificate in engineering education – all from Clemson University. She has over ten years of construction and civil engineering experience working for energy companies and as a project management consultant. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related re- search and outreach. She is a leader in research investigating the competencies professionals need to compete in and sustain the construction workforce. Dr. Simmons oversees the Simmons Research Lab (www.denisersimmons.com), which is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary mix of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers who work together to
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- Chang Kyoung Choi, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University
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, Michigan Technological University As Professor of Practice - Engineering Communications, Dr. Nancy Barr developed a multi-faceted tech- nical communications program in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Department at Michigan Technological University. She delivers embedded communication and teaming instruction to undergraduate students, teaches two graduate engineering communication courses, assists faculty and GTAs in crafting and evaluating assignments that reflect real-world engineering situations. Her current research focuses on gender dynamics in collaborative projects and portfolio assessment practices. The author of three mystery novels and an award-winning short story, Barr has a Ph.D. in Rhetoric
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- Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University; Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Bruce Gluckman, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University
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-led projects while also supporting instructors to improve their teaching in the classroom. Previously, Dr. Cutler worked as the research specialist with the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE - W) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Ms. Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University Yu Xia is a doctoral candidate in Learning, Design, and Technology program in College of Education and research assistant in Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education in College of Engineer- ing at Penn State. She is currently doing research of collaborative learning in various learning contexts.Dr. Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University Cliff J. Lissenden, Ph.D. (University
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- Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan
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underlying factor structures for items across all fourteenmodules through the exploratory factor analysis. A confirmatory factor analysis will thenevaluate the proposed emerging factor structure. The analysis will conclude with a finalizedfactor structure, completing steps four and five in the instrument development process. Futurework past this project will extend to step 6, in which we will work to interview current science,engineering, and mathematics graduate students to ask them to comment on the final surveyinstrument and reflect on what areas regarding to their current mental health experiences aremissing.The ultimate purpose of this work is to create an instrument that measures science, engineeringand mathematics graduate students’ mental
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- 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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herself, "This is really mentally affecting me." Erin noticed thetoll that graduate school had on her mental health and attributed this to the lack of preparationon the part of advisors and mentors. She stated, I had realized the mental and emotional toll that grad school was heaping on [me], honestly, unrealistic level[s] of expectations, the multiple projects, and the teaching, and still dealing with personal life, and all while being thrown in the deep end. No one actually ever teaches you how to do research. You just kind of sink or swim.Giselle’s increased mental distress led to her decision to take a leave of absence. She shared, I had to take a leave of absence, because I couldn't deal with it. I had to take a
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- Dennis W. Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology
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leadershippositions, stemming in large part from the mindset and traits imparted where data, facts, andlogic represent the only cornerstones for success.Awareness of the necessary traits and ways to develop emotional intelligence and servantleadership to facilitate success in leader or manager positions can be imparted to studentsthrough interactive courses and workshops. Problem-based learning is paramount in leadershiptraining to demonstrate that ‘correct’ or even good answers are sometimes not possible, butdecisions must be made to move the project and team forward. By considering and discussingrealistic leadership or management scenarios that require decisions or responses where ambiguityreigns due to the sociotechnical problems encountered, early-career
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- Fantasi Nicole, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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