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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alana Teresa Smith, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Emi Aoki, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Mahsa Ghandi, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Jasmina Burek, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Charles Thompson Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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: x¨ θ¨ = (6) ℓSubstituting Eq. 6 into the moment equation for dynamic case will result in g x¨ = (x − u) (7) ℓ pLet q be a non-dimensitonalized variable where q = (ℓ/g) t. This simplifies Eq. 7 into: x¨ = (x − u) (8)where x is differentiated with respect to q. Both Eq. 7 and 8

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yucheng Liu, South Dakota State University

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face-to-face class and permanentlyimplemented into ME curriculum as a core graduate course taught during regular semesters.Students from any engineering or science department who need to predict microstructureevolutions or understand process-structure-property relationships of materials will benefit fromthis class. The present course development approach can also be adjusted for the development ofother online numerical modeling and analysis courses.References1. L.-Q. Chen, “Phase-field models for microstructure evolution”, Annual Review of Materials Research, 32(1), 2002, 113-140.2. L. Chen, C.O. Yenusah, Y.-Z. Ji, Y.-C. Liu, T.W. Stone, M.F. Horstemeyer, and L.-Q. Chen, “Three-dimensional phase-field simulation of γ” precipitation

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann M. Gansemer-Topf; Shan Jiang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Yiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Dong Chen, The University of Arizona

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projects; completing Clifton Strengths testand individual career assessment before attending the class. For weekly classes, studentsparticipate in small and large group discussions to gain an understanding of course topics.Following the 50 min lecture, students participated in the post-lecture activities such as smallgroup peer reviews for reflective writing, discussion of the application of PM skills, and Q&Awith guest lecturers (see Table 1).Table 1. Course Content Week Course Topic Learning Activity 1 Introduction Icebreaker game 2 Project Charter Building project charter for thesis/ research

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma

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Emotional support; peer mentoring and support for Building professional, professional growth social, and cultural capitals Organization Loose and aperiodical Default structure is informal; formal activities are channeled through assigned representatives Shared - Spontaneous Q&A Frequent discussions on Practices and information WhatsApp group, peer sharing in the chat

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Recruitment and Support in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith Leigh Hooper, California Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rose Tawney, California Institute of Technology ; Emily Hope Palmer, California Institute of Technology; James Ragan, California Institute of Technology; Morgan Louise Hooper, California Institute of Technology; Yazmin Gonzalez, California Institute of Technology

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Wendy C. Crone, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Victor zavala, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Derek Johnson, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Kerri Lyn Phillips, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alayna Grace Wanless, Kettering University; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University

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desire for more knowledge in my field of study d. A desire to pursue a passion e. A lack of something better to do f. A desire to make new discoveries in the field g. A desire for higher pay h. A desire to teach i. A desire to help others j. The lifestyle of an engineer k. A desire to conduct research l. Poor economy/lack of available jobs m. A desire to change careers n. A desire to advance in my career o. To obtain credential p. The high regard in which engineers are held q. The opportunity for me to apply undergraduate work to my Master’s requirements r. Other4. Please indicate the extent to which you utilized

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Audrey Rorrer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Praveen Ramaprabhu; Mesbah Uddin, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Terry Xu, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; H. P. Cherukuri, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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, and D. Schideler. "Research to Renewal: Advancing University Tech Transfer", Report published by Heartland Forward, 2022.[8] Texas Christian University Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings, 2022.[9] T. Jacobs. “Integrating assessment in problem-focused curricula.” British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(4), 174-178. 1997.[10] J. Clarke and C. Dede “Design for scalability: A case study of the River City curriculum,” Journal of Science Education and Technology 18, 353-365 (2009) Higher Education Policy Institute, 2020[11] M. Q. Patton “Developmental Evaluation: Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use,” Guilford Press, 2010.[12] Redacted for blind review

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: Professional Development for Graduate Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Shanna Rose Thompson, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Nicole Danielle Jackson, Sandia National Laboratories; Shweta Dabetwar

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. Once participant mentioned: “The program provided the resources and the structure for me to complete my applicationpackage. The program also connected me with applicants on the same timeline as myself. Wemet several times after the program to practice our chalk talks and to perform mock interviews.We used the information from the program (written resources and the Q&A panel info) togenerate interview questions. I was very prepared for my Zoom interviews and for my in-personinterviews. This provided me with the confidence (Underrepresented groups in STEM lackconfidence during interviews).”Most and Least Useful Aspect of the SPARK ProgramAfter the program, participants were asked to report on the most and least useful aspect of theSPARK

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Lindsay K. Gouedy, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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encourage open-ended Q&A to address pertinent issues or concerns thateach student may be experiencing. During this time, the faculty members provide their help andinsights while the other graduate students share their experiences.MotivationFollowing leadership changes within the college, the STEM education research faculty wereempowered to reinvigorate programs that support their research area. A primary support enginefor any research program is the graduate students. Professors A and B decided to focus onconnecting with and supporting that group who would in turn contribute to the breadth of STEMeducation research produced by the University. Professor A, who was already the programcoordinator for the Ph.D. in Engineering Education program, was

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto

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," Plos One, 20 September 2017.[2] S. Olsen and T. Kyvik, "The relevance of doctoral training in different labour markets," Journal of Education and Work, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 205-224, 2012.[3] A. Mathur et. al., "Transforming training to reflect the workforce," SciTranslMed, vol. 7, no. 285, 29 April 2015.[4] E. Walsh et. al., "Evaluation of a programme of transferable skills development within the PhD: view of late stage students," International Journal for Researcher Development, vol. 1, no. 3, 2010.[5] Q. Cui and J. Harshman, "Reforming doctoral education through the lens of professional socialization to train the next generation of chemists," Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 409-418, 2023.[6] National

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Graduate Student Experience and Decision-Making

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia

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performance in an engineering graduate program?," 2014. 6. A. J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, O. R. Bray Jr, and L. S. Spaulding, "Examining the predictive validity of GRE scores on Doctoral Education: Students' success and methodology choices in the dissertation process," Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 203-217, 2014. 7. D. A. Newman, C. Tang, Q. C. Song, and S. Wee, "Dropping the GRE, keeping the GRE, or GRE-optional admissions? Considering tradeoffs and fairness," International Journal of Testing, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 43-71, 2022/01/02 2022, doi: 10.1080/15305058.2021.2019750. 8. M. B. Miles, A. M. Huberman, and J. Saldaña, Qualitative data analysis: a

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Jamieson, Miami University

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reviews in software engineering–a systematic literature review,” Information and software technology, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 7–15, 2009.[27] Y. Wang, D. Liu, H. Qu, Q. Luo, and X. Ma, “A guided tour of literature review: Facilitating academic paper reading with narrative visualization,” in Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, 2016, pp. 17–24.[28] S. Mysore, M. Jasim, H. Song, S. Akbar, A. K. C. Randall, and N. Mahyar, “How data scientists review the scholarly literature,” in Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on Human Information Interaction and Retrieval, 2023, pp. 137–152.[29] I. Kuon, R. Tessier, and J. Rose, “Fpga architecture: Survey and challenges

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Jackson, University of New Mexico

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. Suwanasri, "Semiconductor Synergy Capacity Building: Enhancing Laboratory Hands-On Excellence through University-Industry Collaboration," in 2024 9th International STEM Education Conference (iSTEM-Ed), 2024: IEEE, pp. 1-6.[4] Y. S. Sun, Q. Zhu, and J. M. Case, "Preparing Future Semiconductor Talent in the Global Context: A Comparative Study of the Semiconductor Engineering Curriculum in the US and Taiwan," in 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2024.[5] S. S. Patankar, "Practical Design of Experiments for the Next Generation of Semiconductor Process Engineers," Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 240-246, 2024.[6] I. Rocio Vazquez, P. Sharma, V. Law, N. Jackson, and M. Pleil, "Initial

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech ; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Graduate Student Experience and Decision-Making

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Majid Nabavi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln ; Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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discussed bystudents in the course discussion area, solutions to end-of-chapter problems for practice problem-solving, asynchronous Q/A with instructor and peers in Discussion Board, other related resourcessuch as tutorials on features and functionalities of Excel, and valuable recordings, websites, orpublications related to the topic for each module.Asynchronous discussion is a key feature of this course. In each module, students are expected toread the assigned pages, watch the instructional videos, practice problem solving, and postquestions to the discussion area to fully learn the material before attempting homework, cases, orexams. Questions in the Discussion Board are answered quickly by the instructor or by studentswho know the answer

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Himani Sharma; Ann F. McKenna, The University of Iowa; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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: Evaluating Two Programs through Principal-Agent Theory,” Studies inEngineering Education (Blacksburg, Va.), vol. 2, no. 2, p. 120, Feb. 2022, doi: 10.21061/see.57.[23]. М. В. Никифорова and I. N. Skvortsova, “Intercultural competence and interculturalcommunication in the context of education for sustainable development,” E3S Web ofConferences, vol. 296, p. 08026, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.1051/e3sconf/202129608026.[24]. Q. Jiang, M. Yuen, and H. Horta, “Factors influencing life satisfaction of internationalstudents in mainland China,” International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, vol. 42,no. 4, pp. 393–413, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1007/s10447-020-09409-7.[25]. C. I. Okeke and Tjprc, “Intervention Strategies that can Support Young Adults

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Graduate Student Pipeline and Workforce Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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, cumulative GPA, number of papers authored (research productivity) , and successfuldegree completion. The results of these studies are not consistent or conclusive, depending asthey do on the type and level of the program, the discipline, the sample size and diversity, andthe statistical methods and controls.However, some general observations can be made based on the literature. Kuncel et al. [33]performed a meta-analysis of nearly 100 studies involving 10,000 students. They reportoperational validities of 0.38 and 0.30, respectively, for the predictive validity of the GRE-V andGRE-Q for masters-level GPAs. For doctoral students, the corresponding values are 0.27 and0.28. They conclude, “The primary implication of these findings is that the evidence

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GSD 5: Mentorship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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. Skerlos, and A. Baker, “The Ph.D. Advising Relationship: Needs of Returning and Direct-Pathway Students,” in 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Indianapolis, Indiana: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2014, p. 24.1238.1-24.1238.13. doi: 10.18260/1-2--23171.[19]​ A. B. Diggs and J.-L. Mondisa, “STEM Future Faculty Development Programs for Minoritized Populations: Understanding Characteristics and Opportunities,” J. Fac. Dev., vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 15–22, 2022.[20]​ G. B. Graen and M. Uhl-Bien, “Relationship-based approach to leadership: Development of leader-member exchange (LMX) theory of leadership over 25 years: Applying a multi-level multi-domain perspective,” Leadersh. Q., vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 219–247, Jun. 1995

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of California, Los Angeles ; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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employee creativity: the combined roles of mastery and performance motivation climates. Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal, 48(12), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.9461[31] Nerstad, C. G. L., Roberts, G. C., & Richardsen, A. M. (2013). Achieving success at work: development and validation of the motivational climate at work questionnaire (MCWQ). Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43(11), 2231–2250. https://doi.org/10.1111/jasp.12174[32] Černe, M., Nerstad, C. G. L., Dysvik, A., & Škerlavaj, M. (2014). What goes around comes around: Knowledge hiding, perceived motivational climate, and creativity. Academy of Management Journal, 57(1), 172–192.[33] Zhang, Q., Wang, X.-H. F., Nerstad, C

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Yoho, George Mason University; Christi Wilcox, George Mason University, College of Engineering and Computing

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development programs providing pedagogical training to STEM graduate students,” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), pp. 1-5, 2020.[5] Y. J. Xu, “Gender disparity in STEM disciplines: A study of faculty attrition and turnover intentions,” Research in Higher Education, vol. 49, pp. 607-624, 2008.[6] E. Q. Rosenzweig, X. Y. Chen, Y. Song, A. Baldwin, M. M. Barger, M. E. Cotterell, J. Dees, A. S. Injaian, N. Weliweriya, J. R Walker, C. C. Weingert and P. P. Lemons, “Beyond STEM attrition: Changing career plans within STEM fields in college is associated with lower motivation, certainty, and satisfaction about one’s career,” International Journal of STEM Education, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 15, 2024.[7] D. Dickens

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jen (Jennifer) Herman, The Ohio State University; Leah Wahlin, The Ohio State University; Deborah Kuzawa, The Ohio State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Engineering Graduate Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liesl Klein, Villanova University; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Mentoring Programs in Graduate Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xixin Qiu, Pennsylvania State University

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Subtypes Examples from our corpus Finite clause Adverbial Simple Although these rules are widely practiced, ... subordinator Complex … so that they are aligned with the rotor q-axis. subordinator Complement Verb- The results show that the proposed approach is more controlled efficient ... Noun- ... the possibility that a people is the leader of this group. controlled Extraposed it Thus, it is all the more imperative that particle deposition and accumulation must be considered ... Relative Relativizer- ..., the reaction zone

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole Else-Quest, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mirit Shamir, Kansas State University; Jonathan Aguilar, Kansas State University; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ryan Robert Hansen, Kansas State University; Nathan P. Hendricks, Kansas State University; Gaea A. Hock; Stacy L. Hutchinson, Kansas State University; Prathap Parameswaran, Kansas State University; Matthew R. Sanderson; Melanie Derby, Kansas State University

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GSD 7: Innovative Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yun-Han Weng, The Ohio State University; Emily T Creamer, The Ohio State University; Jeffrey M. Bielicki, The Ohio State University; Matthew Judkins Mayhew, The Ohio State University

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GSD 5: Mentorship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Naqash Gerard, University of Florida; Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida

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Engineering and Computing,” in IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, D.C., pp. 1-7.[7] N. Shahmohammadi, “Conflict Management Among Secondary School Students,” Procedia Soc. Beh. Sci., vol. 1, pp. 630-635, 2014.[8] International Ombudsman Association, “Nuts and Bolts for Establishing a New Ombudsman Office.”[9] C. L. Claussen, “The Evolving Role of the ‘Ombuds’ in American Higher Education,” in Survival of the Fittest. New Frontiers of Educational Research, Q. Li and C. Gerstl-Pepin, Eds. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer, 2014, pp. 85-100. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-39813-1_7.[10] J. L. Mondisa, “Examining the Mentoring Approaches of African-American Mentors,” J. Afr. Am. St., vol. 22, pp. 293-308

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Mentorship and Communication in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalena G. Grohman, University of North Texas; Matthew J. Brown Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; Nicholas Raphael Gans, The University of Texas at Arlington; Jeff Glenn Edwards, University of Texas at Dallas

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