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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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pertaining to financial necessities likeinsurance, which can only be provided to children through the age of 26 in theUnited States. Graduate students often have their own expenses, and may beginto have their own families that rely on them for financial support. Students whoare not financially supported by their department or program may be forced toleave their degree program to find financially stable work. Additionally, stu-dents who do not leave their degree program may be consistently burdened bytheir financial stress due to the limited pay (Levecque et al. 2017). 42.2 Internal FactorsInternal factors affecting students include: motivation, writing skills, and aca-demic identity (Sverdlik et al. 2018, p

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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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recent version of the “Fake Paper”. Theseresults give us some confidence that the case-based approach to teaching and learning aboutreading academic papers has merit.1 IntroductionLearning to read an academic paper is not a formally taught subject, but is an essential skillneeded by senior undergraduates and graduate students as they arrive at the edges of curatedtextbooks and human knowledge, and begin to explore new ideas on the cutting-edge based onresearch and development. For those of us who continue in our respective fields and want tocontribute with our own peer-reviewed academic papers, the skill of reading papers is necessary,but the approaches to teaching students how to read academic papers mainly use ad-hocexperiential learning

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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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develop a community withpeers in the same field.Two faculty members, who are active STEM education researchers, have instituted a newseminar series specifically for these students that is designed to realign the course withengineering education topics, continuously improve the Ph.D. curriculum, and assist students ontheir Ph.D. paths. The group of faculty and students began meeting every other week to discusstopics specifically related to STEM education and the needs of graduate school in lieu ofattending the general engineering seminars. This new seminar series covers multiple topicsapplicable to students in STEM education, including developing a plan of study, writing andpresenting a proposal for a dissertation, and on-campus graduate

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emily Grace Weigel, Georgia Institute of Technology

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perspectives students bring to such programs, we can assess the degree to whichdisciplinary background shapes their approach to teaching and determine whether a generalizedprogram can still align with their values and experiences.Data were collected from 68 students in a graduate-level capstone teaching course providedthrough the Center for Teaching and Learning at a large, public, research-intensive institution inthe southeastern United States. Of these students, 37 were in the College of Engineering, while31 were from other disciplines. Students participated in a semester-long mentored teachingexperience and completed the TPI around Week 3 of the semester. They were asked to write areflection on their scores and develop teaching philosophy

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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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of ecological systems [26], Mondisa and colleaguesdeveloped a STEM Mentoring Ecosystem framework [13] to better understand what causes mentorsand mentees to use some resources, what patterns of mentoring exchanges are productive, and whatstructures cultivate mentoring interactions. According to the model, there are several interacting systems within mentoring in STEM[13]. Microsystems provide the most direct person-to-person encounters and for graduate students,these interpersonal or intragroup interactions can include peers, faculty, staff, and family.Mesosystems include the intergroup interactions between microsystems such as departments,colleges, or schools that serve to support or create conflict with each entity. Ecosystems

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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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April A. Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Valerie E. Kerr, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K. Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh; Götz Veser, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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Flexibility IP SCAFFOLDING Zone of Learner Assistance Learner Assistance Towards Independence OF Proximal Instructor Active Learning Peer Learning PLP Project or Exam INSTRUCTION Development Weeks 1-4 Weeks 1-4 Week 5 Student: Faculty ASSESSMENT OF • Non-technical core competency • Formative & summative feedback on model PERFORMANCE AND • Improved understanding of • Feedback on student interactions

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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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Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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preparation programs in both industryand academia. This exploratory study's purpose was to scope existing peer-reviewed and publishedarticles describing the focus and target audience of engineering workforce training programs forgraduate students in industry and academia. The study aimed to explore what existing workforcetrainings exist for graduate engineering students and then, to see what skills they are teachingstudents. The objective was to, using the information from the scoping review, to begin to outlineworkplace reading skills and criteria for a future development of a theory of workplace readinessfor Ph.D. engineering graduate students. This exploratory study used the Virginia WorkplaceReadiness skills framework to classify the skills

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica L. Rosenberg, George Mason University

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strategies. Content knowledge for theclass(es) being taught can also be an important component of competence but it is not one weinvestigated. All the GTAs in this study were teaching introductory-level physics, math, and CS sowe assumed that they had sufficient knowledge and understanding of the subject content.Recognition in this model is the acknowledgment of a GTA’s teaching efforts by students, faculty,or peers. This recognition by others can significantly impact GTAs’ confidence and motivation.Positive feedback and validation reinforce GTA identity as effective educators, while well-delivered constructive criticism promotes growth by encouraging reflection and refinement ofteaching methods [11]. As Carless [12] highlights, clear and

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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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programs. However, after admission, the problem ofretention becomes salient for underrepresented minority groups (URMs) in academia 1 . As youngBlack engineers continue to enter advanced graduate studies, it becomes important to examine thefactors that impact how they enter and ultimately decide to leave the institution. In this work, weused the autoethnographic method to share our experiences and illustrate the issues faced by BlackPhD students at elite research institutions. We relate our experiences chronologically starting withthe expectations from peers once arriving on campus, moving into the expectation of solving auniversity’s equity problems, and ending with the mental burdens of coping with an unhealthywork environment. All of these

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GSD 7: Innovative Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Avdeev, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Jennifer Gutzman, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Loren G Peterson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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interactive approaches learned at the Stanfordd.school’s Teaching & Learning Studio. The stated learning objectives of the bootcamp are: ● Ability to formulate and test non-scientific hypotheses ● Ability to identify the broader impact of your research work ● Ability to apply these methods to grant writing, job search, and career development ● Develop an understanding of the NSF I-Corps program principlesAdditional objectives include networking skills development, personal reflection and actionplanning, and community building. The bootcamp is typically delivered in 3 half-day sessionsover a 3-day period, although a 2-day version has also been piloted. The advantage of holdingthe bootcamp over 3-days is that it provides additional time

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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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institutions distinct fromstaff and undergraduate students. They are notably subject to elevated levels of stress associatedwith research, teaching, and publishing responsibilities as well as high levels of uncertainty withregards to advisor expectations, financial security, and career prospects [2]. The excessive levelsof stress and uncertainty around graduate school has contributed to a concerning mental healthcrisis, with one study identifying PhD students as nearly twice as likely to be experiencingpsychological distress than highly educated peers in the general public [3]. In graduate studentoriented spaces, negative aspects of academic culture are readily named and critiqued, especiallythrough online communities and anonymous online message

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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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continue their jobs and maintain theirstandard of living while pursuing their educational goals remotely. On the other hand, studentsmust be self-disciplined as there is no schedule other than potential synchronous sessions withtheir peers or professors. Other advantages of in-person education are developing a sense ofcommunity and extracurricular activities which are somewhat more difficult to achieve indistance education, especially at the undergraduate level. In this work, we use the terms “online”and “distance” interchangeably. Similarly, “in-person” and “on-campus” are interchangeable.Literature ReviewA survey of college instructors and administrators involved in online teaching showed thepopularity of online learning, rise of blended

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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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Yiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Qing Li, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton; Nigel Forest Reuel, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Shan Jiang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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achieve a given goal in an efficient and expeditious manner” [1, p.7]- are criticallyimportant for any STEM career. These skills frequently are expected of those who seek careersin industry. Undergraduate students may be introduced to these skills if they major inengineering or have internship experiences in industry; however, these skills are rarely taught atthe graduate level. Graduate education primarily focuses on developing skills required for theacademy (i.e., research, grant writing) and often overlook other skills that are more critical tosuccess in professions in the industry. Over the past decades, students have increasingly beenseeking positions outside the academy, opting, instead, to work in the industry [2]. STEMemployers seek

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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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, evaluateprogress, advocate for their well-being, and connect them with relevant resources. They helpgraduate students navigate their programs and achieve their academic and career goals byoffering support, encouragement, and constructive feedback. This is why it is essential tocomprehend their opinion of the GRE as a graduate school application component for MS/Ph.D.programs.BackgroundNearly all studies on the GRE as an admissions component have focused on its predictivevalidity for graduate students’ success in terms of grades, time to degree completion, advisorrating, and peer-review publication ratings, among other graduate student success metrics.Kileger et al. [3] adopted a multivariate approach to measuring the predictive validity of the GREand

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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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rigorous and aligned with developmentalgoals. They also added a scientific writing course to support students as they prepare for thisassessment, which transformed “a one-time, individual performance of expertise into a collectivecapacity building process” [6].This ‘collective capacity building process’ presented in the second IGEN case study highlightsthe role of constructive alignment in meaningful and equitable assessment. Though in principleconstructive alignment of teaching and learning activities† supports the use of ‘performanceassessments’ such as oral qualifying exams or the preparation of a realistic grant proposal tomeasure student knowledge [13], this relies on transparency in the alignment between thelearning process students

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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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potential vocational pathways, includinggovernment, academia, and industry.The NRT program at our university includes educational and experiential components. Thesecomponents are field experiences, policy experiences at the state capital, applied course work,interdisciplinary research, faculty and peer mentoring, professional development, and periodicassessment of these components. The NRT organized three courses: a one-credit hour cross-listed course called Integrated FEW Systems, a two-credit hour cross-listed NRT Capstone, and a0-credit NRT Seminar. In the Integrated FEW Systems course, students were introduced tosystems thinking, with specific application to the FEW nexus in South West Kansas. The NRTCapstone is a project-based course that

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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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conductingresearch, writing grants to secure external funding, and managing a research team [11], [12].Advice on more concrete aspects of successfully applying to faculty positions, such as preparingan application package, interviewing, and negotiating an offer, are more commonly reported astaught during professional development events (e.g., future faculty workshops), though these areoften aimed at students and postdocs from groups historically excluded in engineering [19]. Although there has been research on the frequency and satisfaction of PhD studentsreceiving career advice from their advisors, less is known about what types of advice is given.This study seeks to fill that gap.2.2 | Framework: Leader-Member Exchange Theory In an academic

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh; Götz Veser, University of Pittsburgh

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engagedin a workshop hosted by the EERC to develop detailed learning objectives for their courses based onBloom's revised taxonomy [12]. Faculty were informed on how learning objectives were integral to theproject and the importance of writing them to cover the depth of learning for both assessment andindustry use. Faculty were then instructed on Bloom’s revised taxonomy and provided step-by-stepinstructions for writing clear objectives, practice examples, and in-workshop time to revise specific courselearning objectives. The exercise yielded 96 learning objectives across the six topics. Each outcome waslabeled so that SMEs could identify which course it belonged to (e.g., Transport: Split PDEs into two ormore ODEs and solve them via separation of

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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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Hayden Ross Asbill, Campbell University; Mitchell Ann Letchworth, Campbell University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University

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(CUREs), NSF-funded research experiences forundergraduates (REUs), and extracurricular/personal research experiences. However, amidstvariable circumstances, one of the true defining characteristics of these experiences is theavailability of not only the faculty but of other mentor types as well. For example, anundergraduate researcher in a mentoring triad experience may go to the graduate student mentorinstead of the faculty with questions or as their primary mentor. This could be due to the facultynot having enough time outside of a mandated meeting or the undergraduate researcher may feela perceived power difference and would rather opt for a more peer-to-peer interaction. From astudy by Sobieraj and Kajfez utilizing qualitative techniques to

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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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Zilong Pan, Lehigh University; Anand Jagota, Lehigh University; Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University; Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University

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novel electronic and optical materials, with a particular emphasis on rare earth dopants in semiconductors and laser produced single crystals in glass. He has authored or co-authored over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has been awarded several patents for his work.Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University Himanshu Jain is the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Director of Institute for Functional Materials and Devices at Lehigh University. He helped establish and served as the director of NSF’s International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass, which pioneered globalization of glass research and education, and led to multiple international

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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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Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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skeptical peer reviewer. Because of the dual roles of the firstauthor, it was additionally important to be clear in terms of approach and to leavemethodological traces. The systematic approach to this work was part of our effort to createtraces that are inspectable.To think about trustworthiness, it is valuable to identify the kind of knowledge being producedand then address features of the approach that contribute to the trustworthiness of that kind ofknowledge. The research question “What is suggested about the design space of learningexperiences based on a constant comparative analysis of ten instances of this learningexperience” foregrounds the desired knowledge--an understanding of the design space. Theanalysis is identifying dimensions of

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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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Tess Bisbee Meier, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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learning.Learning by teaching is an experience-based pedagogical method which has been implementedat every level of education to increase motivation to learn, improve understanding of material,develop important non-technical skills, and encourage creativity 15 . In graduate education, it iscommon for students to have opportunities for learning by teaching, for example by holdingteaching assistant positions, presenting at international conferences, and peer mentorship withintheir research lab. Mentoring undergraduate research can impact graduate student developmentpositively for future faculty careers as they gain skills in project management, supervision, andcommunication 16 . Because graduate students are familiar with this style of learning, it could

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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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Rachel Elisabeth Gehr, Purdue University; Emily Garcia, Purdue University; Suzanne Swaine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Stephen McBride, Purdue University; Joseph Vincent Rispoli, Purdue University; Christopher Greg Brinton

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their education [5],but students are typically unaware that advisor and mentor are often not synonymous despite theoverlap in responsibilities. An advisor is an integral part of the doctoral student’s academicexperience and career path as advisors will write recommendation letters, provide a network,assist in publishing, provide funding, and can increase long-term job satisfaction [3], [6]. But inaddition to these responsibilities, doctoral students require customized mentorship from theiradvisors based on individual characteristics and progress toward their degree [7].A high-quality, effective mentor will provide both career-related and psychosocial support,offering guidance and resources for the mentee’s professional development, self

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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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Clay Gloster Jr., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (TGC); Matthew Bonner Aurelius McCullough, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (TCG); Grace Gowdy; Shea Bigsby; Dawayne Whittington; Juanda Johnson-Taylor

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students. He is an advocate for DEI&B as well as graduate student well-being.Dr. Grace Gowdy Dr. Gowdy is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina A&Tˆa C™s Department of Social Work & Soci- ology. Dr. Gowdy currently works on multiple studies examining how formal and informal mentoring relationships can support educational outcomes for histoShea Bigsby, Dr. Shea Bigsby is the Coordinator of Graduate Writing Services in the Graduate College at North Car- olina A&T State University. In this position, he develops resources and conducts workshops to help graduate students improve their writing skills and complete thesis/dissertation formatting and submission requirements. He also develops programming

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GSD 7: Innovative Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Matthew James Lydon, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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receive. For some graduate students, this question wasreflected in their need to learn how to identify, evaluate, and navigate potential sources offeedback. The NRT FORW-RD program’s emphasis on applied ethics and broader impacts ofresearch played a significant role in spotlighting a world of ‘feedback’ that exists outside of theone inhabited by academic advisors and peers: The program has been helping people shift their mindset, look at other perspectives through things like the ethics class [and] the workshops. [It is an] undercurrent [and it] ends up sinking in even though it wasn't the main thing. [We now ask:] “who are the collaborators you think can help you on your project?” [This does not have to be] directly

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gouri Vinod, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Trevor Franklin, University of Colorado Boulder

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ongoing formation of their researcher identities.GRG Workforce Development ContextWithin the GRG, IBM theory underpins the workforce development plan and is a normal part ofhow all outreach and professional development activities for graduate students are structured. Theconcept of Action Readiness within IBM theory highlights how students in the GRG areencouraged to engage in interdisciplinary research that helps develop their personal and careergoals. Dynamic Construction is also highlighted, as students are encouraged to take the lead onprojects, transitioning from participants to leaders in their research. Additionally, they are guidedon projects through mentor feedback and peer collaboration through weekly meetings, fostering asupportive

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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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Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Education, Sustainable Infrastructure, Resilient and Sustainable Post-Disaster Reconstruction, and Circular Economy. He also holds professional credentials in LEED Green Associate for sustainable buildings and ENV SP for sustainable infrastructures as well as several micro-credentials in the commercialization of research. As a Ph.D. Candidate, Piyush has published a dozen peer-reviewed journals and several conference papers. ¨Ms. Claudia Calle Muller, Florida International University Claudia Calle M¨uller is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica del Per´u (PUCP

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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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Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University; Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University

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"...reached out to himin the days following over email asking to set up a zoom meeting to discuss his experienceworking at [REDACTED] and how he entered the field of AI". The actions also included extrapreparations for activities such as the networking event "I printed up business cards to give awayat my poster. " In the final course reflections, there was evidence of students expanding theirunderstanding of professional options, and actions they had taken to pursue those opportunities"I’ve opened up my job searches...". In this assignment, one student also described how theyhelped peers during the semester "I was also able to help other students as I have alreadycompleted a master’s degree in the past."Additional themes emerged in the data. One

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ari Sherris, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Christine Reiser Robbins, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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coaching for and by language teachers (e.g., peer coaching, critical friending in educational contexts). Ari has planned and facilitated language and literacy workshops and lectures, as well as curriculum development, in Ghana, Israel, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, and the USA. As a private person, Ari travels to the Israeli occupied West Bank of the Jordan river where he documents Israeli settlers who engage in violence, agricultural theft, intimidation, and threats. Ari’s videos, notes, and presence support a coalition of non-government organizations working in solidarity with Palestinian communities in the Jordan Valley to prevent the destruction of Palestinian villages and to prevent the

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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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, to university structures and national research agencies; they can also‬ ‭include relationships with peers, faculty, and other significant actors in their academic‬ ‭environment as well as the expectations of the roles these students and others take on when in‬ ‭these spaces‬‭[50]‬‭. At the heart of the EST model for‬‭human development is the developing‬ ‭person, along with their attributes, interests, and goals, as well as previous experiences, meaning‬ ‭that students are not blank slates when they enter school and are rather agents of change with an‬ ‭entire life history. However, EST also proposes that developing individuals are embedded in‬ ‭multiple nested environmental systems, ranging