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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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focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying steady state flight control in Drosophila melanogaster. She has been involved in numerous educational outreach programs throughout her undergraduate and graduate career, and held a leadership position in the GALCIT graduate student council. She earned her M.S. from Caltech in Aeronautics in 2019, and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2018.James Ragan, California Institute of Technology James Ragan is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Autonomous Robotics and Controls Lab working with Professor Soon-Jo Chung. His research activities include developing algorithms that enable spacecraft to perform autonomous fault detection, including in multi-agent or

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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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Sarah A. Goodman, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gail P. Baxter, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #38064A Scaffolded Approach to Active Learning in the Graduate ClassroomDr. Sarah A. Goodman, Stevens Institute of Technology Sarah A. Goodman is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. She teaches graduate-level crystallography and research methods courses, and undergraduate-level introductory materials science courses. Her teaching and research interests include the use of active learning in graduate courses, supporting English Language Learners at the graduate and undergraduate level, and helping students develop a sense

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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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Kelli Cargile Cook, Texas Tech University; Fabiola Liliana Carrion-Anampa, Texas Tech University; Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University; Jennifer A. Cross, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Nanyang Technological University

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, and engineering education.Dr. Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Nanyang Technological University Dr. Mario G. Beruvides is the AT&T Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the Laboratory for Systems Solutions in the Industrial Engineering Department at Texas Tech University. He is a regis- tered professional engineer in the state of Texas. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering and an MSIE from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Applying User Experience (UX) Methods to

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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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Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University; Samhita Rhodes, Grand Valley State University

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Paper ID #41804Onboarding Engineering Graduate Students from Non-Engineering UndergraduateMajorsDr. Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University Lindsay Corneal is a Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor, a M.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Materials Science and Engineering.Dr. Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University Sanjivan Manoharan is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering at Grand Valley State

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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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Susan Arnold Christian; Dayna L. Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie; Ashleigh Tierney; Kimberly D. Douglas, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields., H.R.1105, 117th Congress. (2021-2022). https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house- resolution/1105?s=1&r=13 4. Myers Jr, S. L., & Turner, C. S. (2004). The effects of Ph. D. supply on minority faculty representation. American Economic Review, 94(2), 296-301. 5. Roy, J. (2019, July). Engineering by the numbers. In American Society for Engineering Education (pp. 1-40). American Society for Engineering Education. 6. Fleming, L. N., Moore, I. N., Williams, D. G., Bliss, L. B., & Smith, K. C. (2013, June). Social support: How Hispanic and

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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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Sandy Christlieb; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #36886Engineering Graduate Leadership Fellows – Mentored Projects to BuildCommunityMs. Sandy ChristliebDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published dozens of peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing

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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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’ Transitioninto Positive Fatherhood, Implications for Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsEducation,” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research andDevelopment (Online), vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 8585–8596, Jan. 2020, doi:10.24247/ijmperdjun2020816.[26]. L. Nair and O. A. Adetayo, “Cultural competence and ethnic diversity in healthcare,”Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, vol. 7, no. 5, p. e2219, May 2019, doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000002219.[27]. K. Lundby, J. A. Jolton, and A. I. Kraut, Going global : practical applications andrecommendations for HR and OD professionals in the global workplace. 2010. [Online].Available: http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BB03267460[28]. Spencer-Oatey, Helen, and Peter Franklin. "What

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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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addition to her scholarly work, she is co-author of the undergraduate textbook, Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience+ (Sage, 2022). She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Associate Editor of the journal Stigma and Health.Dr. Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education Joseph Roy has over 15 years of data science and higher education expertise. He currently directs three national annual data collections at the ASEE of colleges of engineering and engineering technology that gather detailed enrollment, degrees awarded, research expenditures, faculty headcounts, faculty salary and retention data for the engineering community. He is PI of a NSF Advanced Technological

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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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Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Joseph Roy, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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’ and women’s participation and persistence in STEM education from elementary school through doctoral training. In addition to her scholarly work, she is co-author of the undergraduate textbook, Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience+ (Sage, 2022). She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Associate Editor of the journal Stigma and Health.Dr. Joseph Roy, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Joseph Roy has over 15 years of data science and higher education expertise. He currently directs three national annual data collections at the ASEE of colleges of engineering and engineering technology that gather detailed enrollment, degrees awarded, research expenditures

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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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Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering and Teaching/Research Assistant at Moss School of Construction, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Florida International University. Her research interest includes Sustainable and resilient infrastructure, Engineering Education, and Sustainable transportation system.Mr. Mohamed Elzomor P.E., Florida International University Dr. Mohamed ElZomor is an Assistant Professor at Florida International

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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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Nahndi Tirrell Kirk-Bradley, Texas A&M University; Cara London, Texas A&M University; Eldridge Raymond Jr., Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #38356Developing a Research and Mentoring Training Tool for Minority GraduateStudents in EngineeringMs. Nahndi Tirrell Kirk-Bradley, Texas A&M University Nahndi Kirk-Bradley hails from the sunny palmetto state of South Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering with an emphasis in Bioprocess Engineering. She earned a Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University, where she studied post-harvest treatment technologies and integrated pest management. She is a first-year doctoral student at

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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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Paper ID #41719”Ima Nmadu”: Building Academic Success Through Relationships—A BlackCivil Engineering Ph.D. Student’s Autoethnographic InsightsMiss Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024"Ima Nmadu": Building Academic Success Through Relationships - A BlackCivil Engineering Ph.D. Student's Autoethnographic Insights Mary Ifeoma NwanuaDivision: Graduate StudiesAbstractThe need to diversify the engineering workforce is a national imperative, emphasizing broadeningparticipation and fostering inclusivity. Achieving this goal necessitates

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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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. C. Batson, “Academic Writing at the Doctoral and Professional Level in Engineering: The Current State of the Field and Pathways Forward,” in 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jul. 2021, [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/36636[5] American Society for Engineering Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology by the Numbers 2019. Washington DC, 2020.[6] J. L. Colwell, J. Whittington, & C. F. Jenks, “Writing challenges for graduate students in engineering and technology,” in 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Jun. 2011.[7] S. Simpson, “The Problem of Graduate-Level Writing Support: Building a Cross- Campus Graduate Writing Initiative,” WPA: Writing Program Administration

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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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, particularly for international students. He aims to help students improve intercultural competency and teamwork competency by interventions, counseling, pedagogy, and tool selection to promote DEI. In addition, he also works on many research-to-practice projects to enhance educational technology usage in engineering classrooms and educational research. Siqing also works as the technical development and support manager at the CATME research group. He served as the ASEE Purdue Student Chapter President from 2022-2023, the Program Chair of ASEE Student Division, and Purdue ENE Graduate Committee Junior Chair.Dr. Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma Moses Olayemi is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the

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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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Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Dale Robbennolt; Anne Hart, University of Tennessee, Memphis

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. 1–38, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1177/016146811912100407[13] T. Le, and S. K. Gardner, “Understanding the doctoral experience of Asian international students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields: An exploration of one institutional context,” Journal of College Student Development, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 252-264, 2010.[14] “Canvas by Instructure,” Instructure. [Online]. Available: https://www.instructure.com/canvas. [Accessed: 09-Feb-2023].[15] V. Braun, and V. Clarke, “Using thematic analysis in psychology,” Qualitative Research in Psychology, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 77–101, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa[16] J. L. Campbell, C. Quincy, J. Osserman, and O. K

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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, and scaffolding of instruction) in agraduate-level mechanical engineering design course at the Georgia Institute of Technology, [16] and laterthis approach extended to a mechanical engineering course offered jointly between the University of 3Oklahoma at Norman and Washington State University. [17] They note that personalizing a course to astudent's needs, interests, and skills leads to more motivated students and deeper learning. Studentsreported that they became more aware of the learning process and recognized the importance of settinglearning objectives.The Task Environment is enhanced with

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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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Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Skylar Hubbarth, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Paper ID #43247Impacts of Near-Peer Mentoring Between Graduate Students and UndergraduateTransfer Students in Engineering and ComputingShannon Conner, Clemson UniversitySkylar Hubbarth, Clemson UniversityDr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering & Science Education in the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences at Clemson University. His work focuses on how technology supports knowledge building and transfer in a range of learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Impacts of

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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; Stephen McBride, Purdue University; Joseph Vincent Rispoli, Purdue University ; Christopher Greg Brinton; Suzanne Swaine

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, and Minor in Chinese History from the University of Virginia in 2002, and earned the PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2015. During the nine-year interim between degrees, he was a development engineer with Dell in Austin, Texas, where he worked on high-speed digital design and virtualization technology for multiprocessor servers. He joined Purdue in 2015 as an Assistant Professor, and he was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2022. Dr. Rispoli’s research focuses on novel hardware and methodology for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He is particularly interested in anatomically-tailored radiofrequency coil design for high-field studies, methodology for parallel

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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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Paper ID #43390Increasing Teaching Efficacy in Engineering Graduate Students through theDevelopment and Facilitation of Summer Middle and High School STEMExperienceDr. Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Jamie Gurganus is a faculty member in the Engineering and Computing Education Program. She is the Associate Director STEMed Research in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). She also serves as the Director for the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the graduate school. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to

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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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Rafael De Leon, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University; Rosalyn Stoa, Colorado State University; Alexa Jayne, Colorado State University; Bailey Underill, Colorado State University

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Paper ID #42158Unveiling the Crisis: Decoding the Working Conditions of Doctoral EngineeringStudents and the Call for Decent WorkMr. Rafael De Leon, The Ohio State University A current PhD student in engineering education at The Ohio State University, Rafael De Leon has spent much of his academic and professional career researching and analyzing energy technologies. He spent some time working at the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL) becoming familiar with how policy is influenced by engineers. His current research interests include graduate student working conditions and policy. He enjoys spending time with family 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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2D transition metal dichalcogenides. She is a recipient of the NSF Graduate Fellowship.Crystal E Winston, Stanford University Crystal E. Winston is a fourth year PhD candidate in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University, Stanford CA, USA. Before pursuing the PhD, Crystal received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA, USA in 2019 and an MPhil degree from Imperial College London, London, UK in 2021. Crystal’s research interests include origami robot design and haptics. Crystal’s research is supported by the Stanford Graduate Fellowship and the Stanford Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Fellowship.Rachel A. G. Adenekan, Stanford

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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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Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #42628Skill Development of Engineering and Physical Science Doctoral Students:Understanding the Role of Advisor, Faculty, and Peer InteractionsAbdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Abdulrahman Alsharif is a research assistant for the Engineering Education Department and a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech.Dr. Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma Maya Denton is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and her M.S. in Environmental Engineering

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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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Eunsil Lee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Introduction In higher education, a growing body of research focused on diversity and equity hasexplored the educational benefits of an inclusive learning environment [1]. As it relates tograduate education in engineering, attention has similarly been paid to creating inclusive learningenvironments and supporting the full participation of students. In a report titled “Graduate STEMEducation for the 21st Century”, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine(NASEM) mentioned that, in an ideal STEM (science, technology, engineering, andmathematics) graduate education system, “Students from all backgrounds would fully participateand achieve their greatest potential during their educational experience through

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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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Alyssa V. B. Santos, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah J. Boehm, Pennsylvania State University; Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay; Tiffany A. Mathews, Pennsylvania State University

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Assistant Professor of Engineering at Cal State East Bay. I received my doctorate in Architectural Engineering at Penn State with a minor in Educational Psychology. I am strongly focused on my teaching and research. In my teaching, I strive to provide an engaging and active learning experience to my students, by applying innovative technology and researched pedagogi- cal interventions. I translate this passion for pedagogy in my research by evaluating the intersection of innovative technology and learning.Tiffany A. Mathews, Pennsylvania State University Tiffany A. Mathews is the Director of the Office of Science Engagement in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State. Her focus is helping undergraduate find research

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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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. 089484532211237, Sep. 2022, doi: 10.1177/08948453221123789.[4] R. Livinƫi, G. Gunnesch-Luca, and D. Iliescu, “Research self-efficacy: A meta-analysis,” Educational Psychologist, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 215–242, Jul. 2021, doi: 10.1080/00461520.2021.1886103.[5] H.-B. Sheu, R. W. Lent, M. J. Miller, L. T. Penn, M. E. Cusick, and N. N. Truong, “Sources of self-efficacy and outcome expectations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics domains: A meta-analysis,” Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 109, pp. 118–136, Dec. 2018, doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2018.10.003.[6] L. Lunsford, “Doctoral Advising or Mentoring? Effects on Student Outcomes,” Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 251–270, May 2012, doi

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

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Paper ID #41393Pathways to Entrepreneurship (PAtENT): Addressing the National AcademiesRecommendationsDr. David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. David Pugalee is a full professor, and Director of the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM) at UNC Charlotte. The recipient of millions of dollars in grant-funding, Dr. Pugalee has also published works on STEM teaching and learning.Praveen Ramaprabhu Praveen Ramaprabhu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Sciences at UNC Charlotte, where he heads the Laboratory for Multiscale Computational

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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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, the Department of Defense, the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and Howard University. Dr. Gloster has served on the program committee for several international conferences and received best paper and presentation awards. He has received numerous fellowships and distinguished awards, including his selection to the Becoming a Provost Academy sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Under his leadership, two new programs (BS in Computer Engineering and BS in Information Technology) were started as strategic initiatives to increase enrollment and national ranking. Dr. Gloster holds two US patents.Dr. Matthew Bonner Aurelius McCullough

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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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Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University

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Paper ID #41241Preferences of Returners and Direct Pathway Students for Online vs. In-PersonMaster’s ProgramDr. Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University Elizabeth A. Gross MLIS, PhD is currently associate professor of Library Science and Technology at Sam Houston State University and engineering education researcher. Her doctoral degree is in learning design and technology from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Other interests include AI in education and information literacy.Dr. Diane L. Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering 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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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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Paper ID #39749Faculty Perception of the GRE as a Graduate Admission RequirementAnimesh Paul, University of Georgia Animesh was born in Tripura, India, and raised in a liberal modern ”brown” military upbringing. He prefers the pronouns ”He/They” and considers himself a creative, sanguine, and outgoing individual. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Technology focusing on Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University. He is now a part of the Engineering Education Transformation Institute as a Ph.D. student under the advisement of Dr. Racheida Lewis. His research is in Engineering Education, focusing

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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 programs still operate within primarily disciplinary-based organizational systems that‬ ‭impact scholars’ abilities to engage in interdisciplinary work at the expense of meeting‬ ‭disciplinary expectations‬‭[4], [5], [10], [19], [32],‬‭[33], [34]‬‭. Moreover, students graduating from‬ ‭interdisciplinary programs still struggle to develop positive senses of identity, belonging, and‬ ‭motivation in interdisciplinary research communities– all of which are necessary for pursuing‬ ‭interdisciplinary work as early-career academics‬‭[7],‬‭[35], [36]‬‭. The challenge is particularly‬ ‭acute for graduate students in engineering and STEM (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering,‬ ‭and Math) fields. These areas of study