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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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Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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available when I need to talk about my progress in my program. 5. Teaches me the details of good research practice. 6. Provides information about ongoing relevant research. 7. Takes an interest in my well-being and life-work balance. Instructions: For each of the following statements, rate your advisor’s behavior towards you.a 8. Cares about me as a whole person, not just as a scholar. 9. Provides emotional support when I need it. 10. Is attentive and responsive to my needs. 11. Has my best interests at heart. 12. Would support me in any career path I might choose. 13. Helps me secure funding for my graduate studies. 14. Teaches me to write grant and contract proposals. 15. Helps me develop professional

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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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Marah C. Lambert, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Cathy Howell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Dilara Yaya Bryson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Edith Gnanadass, The University of Memphis

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-doctoral researcher, and (6) an African Americanpost-baccalaureate psychology student. MethodsResearch DesignThis research was drawn from a larger multiple embedded case study that sought to understandthe nature and quality of STEM doctoral mentorships. However, this work focuses on anextracted case: women STEM doctoral students. Data was drawn from a National ScienceFoundation Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (NSF AGEP) grant-fundedresearch study, which included three institutional types: (a) Historically White Insitution (HWI)-Flagship/R1, (b) Historically Black College and University (HBCU)/R2, and (c) HWI-Regional/R2. These institutions were located in the Southeastern part of

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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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a hurdle for many test takers. Since the tests are administered in English, studentsfrom other linguistic backgrounds may not perform up to their ability, particularly on the verbalportion [13]. One recent study [14], though, challenges this assumption. Moreover, the tests arenot designed to measure soft skills and leadership, which are important factors affecting successin graduate school [15]. It should be noted that the Educational Testing Service, whichadministers the GRE, is aware of this limitation and is working on another test to assess theseattributes [16]. But it is not part of the current GRE.Test anxiety [17] is another reason why standardized tests might not provide an objectivecomparison of candidates. Many students experience

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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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Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany; Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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educating and developing engineers, teachers (future faculty), and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and internationally). A few of these key areas include engineering identity and mindsets, global competencies, failure culture, first year experiences in engineering, capstone design thinking, integrating service and authentic learning into the engineering classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using traditional and non-traditional manufacturing. She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessments methods that assist in optimizing computing and engineering learning. Dr. Gurganus was one the inaugural award winners of the Diane M. Lee

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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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Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston; Jerrod A. Henderson, University of Houston

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undergraduate science and engineering,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 102, no. 4, pp. 468–471, 20137. J. A. Smith and I. E. Nizza, Essentials of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2022.8. Nerad, M, 2014, Developing “fit for purpose” research doctoral graduates. In M. Nerad & B. Evans (Eds.), Globalization and its impacts on the quality of PhD education (pp. 111-127). Rotterdam, Netherlands:9. L. S. Benjamin, “Conceptions of PhD program Quality: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis involving professionals who have contributed to the support, scholarship, and success of research doctoral programs,” Ph.D. dissertation, College of Ed. and Hum Serv., Central

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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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Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Crystal E Winston, Stanford University; Rachel A. G. Adenekan, Stanford University

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advanced degrees in science andengineering from prestigious American universities, and they trained me for academic successfrom a young age. I went to regular school during the day, but nights and weekends were dedi-cated to family school, a school in which my parents pushed me beyond any public curriculum.They tutored me personally, never outsourcing my education to teachers or private tutors, and Ireaped the fruit of their labor. I graduated from one of the best public high schools in the countryat the time and from the best engineering undergraduate program in the world. I also completedmultiple research projects during my undergraduate program, and I had stellar letters of recom-mendation from both course instructors and research advisors. I

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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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University of Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos. He was awarded the 2022/2023 Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship by Purdue’s School of Engineering Education and he has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from the same university. For his dissertation, he employed an embedded sequential explanatory mixed methods design to understand culturally relevant engineering education in multiple settings, focusing on the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the Case Study. For his work, his paper, ”Telling half a story: A mixed methods approach to understanding culturally relevant engineering education in Nigeria” was awarded the best DEI paper in the International Division of ASEE at the 2023

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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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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Kathryn Bedette AIA, Kennesaw State University; Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University

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putting on the final touches. With their knowledge of engineeringprinciples, they ensure that what's built matches the intended design while navigating challengeslike material availability, labor issues, and unexpected site conditions. Ultimately, constructionmanagement adds the practical human touch to design projects, turning blueprints into functionalstructures that serve society.Based on the literature review, there is an overall gap in creating comprehensive andcompassionate student recruitment and retention strategies for construction managementinternational graduate students. This research, therefore, emphasizes the importance of creatingand implementing such strategies to meet international graduate students' immediate academicand

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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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Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton

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. 12. M. Walker, J. Sproule, and S. Pitre, "Academic integrity, plagiarism, and self-plagiarism: A practical guide for researchers and graduate students," IOS Press, 2016. 13. C. Lipson, "Succeeding as an international student in the United States and Canada," University of Chicago Press, 2008.Appendix – Survey QuestionsSucceeding in U.S. graduate School (Multiple choice grid)Rank the following in terms of how important they are to succeed academically as a graduate student inthe first semester in the United States.Mastering EnglishHow long have you been speaking English? (less than 2 years, 2 to 5 years, more than 5, but less than 10years, 10 years or more)On a typical day outside of the classroom, how often do you

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Developing Graduate Students' Competencies and Identities

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Rieland, University of Michigan; Shamalee Goonetilleke, University of Michigan; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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received her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Ohio State University in 2017, and her M.S. in Engineering Education Research from the University of Michigan in 2020. As a doctoral candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Sarah is studying the mental health experiences of engineering graduate students.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan Aaron W. Johnson (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department and a Core Faculty member of the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. He believes in a strong connection between engineering education research and practice, and his research

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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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Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya L. Peeples, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University; Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University

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, and/or mentorship to navigate the graduate admissions andfunding processes. Unfortunately, the research and practice communities know very little aboutthe transition of low-income students from smaller institutions to graduate study at R1 institutions.To answer these questions and to build inter-organizational partnerships with other S-STEMs, weare planning to host a virtual summit, called the Supporting S-STEM Graduate TrajectoriesSummit with S-STEM leaders and relevant stakeholders supporting undergraduate students in theirengineering formation to identify pinch points for universities and student support offices inhelping students prepare, apply, and be competitive for acceptance into graduate school, withsupport of an S-STEM Hub

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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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, 2023 Writing in Discipline-Appropriate Ways: An Approach to Teaching Multilingual Graduate Students in Mechanical EngineeringIntroductionWritten communication is frequently addressed in talks on how to best prepare students forengineering practice. In surveys of employers and graduates [1]-[3], we witness a growingneed for enhancing writing abilities of future engineers. Naturally, research on engineeringwriting has explored ways to provide course-level writing support for engineering students,especially for undergraduates [4]. Given that in U.S., students graduating with a bachelor’sdegree in engineering are mostly domestic-born native speakers of English [5], the currentscholarship in Engineering Education has

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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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theirliterature.Overall, there is not a significant focus on how to learn or teach the reading of academicpapers.3 Our Case-based Method as applied to in-class Paper DiscussionsThe goal of this work is to create a learning method to help learners understand how to readacademic papers related to a research area. The framework we propose and have run for 3iterations is a modification of the case-based method as reported earlier. In this section, wedescribe our framework as applied in a class on FPGA CAD taught in 2015, 2018, and 2021 toundergraduate students in their 4th year and graduate students.Within this course, the goal is to learn about general computer-aided design (CAD) where thefocus CAD flow targets FPGAs. For the focus area, the topics include an

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi, University of Connecticut

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relationship has a profound impact on the studentexperience, and that this is particularly important for students from marginalized groups [31]. Inthe case of neurodiverse students, whose marginalized identity is invisible, the advisor-adviseerelationship may take on particular significance in relation to graduate students’ decision-makingprocess related to disclosure of their neurodiversity diagnoses, their working and learningprofiles, and their challenges in the context of their courses and research [32]. Thus,establishment of trust and open communication becomes key for creating an inclusiveenvironment in which students may advocate for themselves without fear of negative perceptionson the part of their advisor, who holds significant power within