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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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been identified as one’sconfidence in successfully performing tasks associated with conducting research and has aninfluence on research-oriented goals, expectations of performing research, and effort spent onconducting research [1], [2]. Importantly, the research training environment is a predictor ofstudents’ self-efficacy beliefs. Critical is the student’s belief that their training environmentsupports and promotes research and independence [3]. Mentorship has been found to be asignificant predictor of self-efficacy regarding general research methods, which is a componentof overall research self-efficacy for graduate students [3]. Recent research shows that peers andmentors have a “deep impact on the level of self-efficacy and persistence

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Sola Akosile, Morgan State University; Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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environments, was also noted as a crucial influence. The study concluded that institutionalsupport plays a critical role in mitigating these challenges. Suggested improvements includewriting programs, availability of academic resources, opportunities for peer collaboration,incorporation of AI tools, and establishment of supportive learning environments. These initiativescan significantly enrich the academic writing skills of IGS, ultimately enhancing their academicperformance, retention, and success in their chosen fields.Keywords: Perception, International Graduate Students, Academic writing, Higher Education.1.0 IntroductionInternational students make significant contributions to the diversity and richness of academicinstitutions globally [1

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl A Bodnar, The Ohio State University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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showcase might reflect elements ofservingness. The multidimensional conceptual framework of servingness includes both indicatorsof serving and structures for serving. Specifically, we asked (1) how relevant is the servingnessframework to materials designed for a graduate program recruitment process; and (2) whatadaptations may be necessary to allow for this framework’s application to the graduate programrecruitment process context? We employed framework analysis to identify which, if any,elements of the servingness framework were represented in the showcase presentation. Aftercompleting content analysis of the institutional slides and thematic analysis of the programpresentations, we conducted focus groups with graduate program leaders to receive

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colleen L. Coulter, Purdue University College of Engineering; Roshan Mani Rao Ram, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Janet M Beagle, Purdue University

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international graduate studentenrollment in a top-tier college of engineering in the Midwestern United States. “Currently, thereis little understanding of how international student recruitment practitioners operationalise [sic.]institutional strategies and how these practitioners respond to their institutional strategies [1].” Inaddition, graduate student recruitment has become increasingly competitive as it strives tocompete with demands for personalization, timeliness, fiscal limitations, etc. [2]. The intention isto build a project management model that is readily accessible to higher education practitionersand assists them with managing the detailed steps required to address these competing demands.While the Agile Manifesto was founded in 2001

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordan Min Peyton, Ohio State University

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success [1, 2, 3, 4]. Since 2000, evaluating applicants with both quantitativemetrics and qualitative factors has been a major focus [1, 3, 4, 5]. Metrics such as the GRE andGPA serve as indicators of potential success, along with measures like research productivity andpublication records [4, 6]. This dual approach ensures a selection process that captures bothacademic readiness and the potential for innovation and contribution to the field [6].The objective of this scoping literature review (ScLR) is to identify existing gaps in the literatureregarding what is currently being discussed pertaining to the admission and application process.Additionally, it serves the purpose of proposing recommendations for future research effortsrelated to the

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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

Authors

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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important not only as a sources of future leaders in science andengineering, but also as an indispensable underpinning of national strength and prosperity—sustaining the creativity and intellectual vigor needed to address a growing range of social andeconomic concerns” [1, p. 17]. The National Academies also strongly advised that the ultimatesuccess of graduate STEM education depends on the diversification of access and practices that“create an equitable and inclusive institutional environment” [1, p. 77].While most literature aggregates “graduate students” together, it is imperative that the research,practice, and student support communities begin to understand the differences between PhDstudents and master’s students, and the roles they fill in

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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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program was conducted with a larger group of students inthe summer of 2022. Thus far, our results indicate that this program will be beneficial to studentswell after regular programming resumes at full capacity. GREaT GradS was designed to servegroups of graduate students who are typically marginalized within science with an eye towardretention through support and mentorship. The overall goals were to provide (1) ResourceRecognition by introducing students to the various academic and personal resources available oncampus, (2) Personal Preparation through programming on subjects such as personal finance andmental health, (3) Career Preparation through writing workshops and curriculum vitae editing,and (4) Network Building by connecting students

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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

Authors

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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prioritize diversity in training the next generation of technical experts,researchers, and leaders, it is essential to address any institutionalized inequities that may hindertheir success. This push for diversity includes enrolling students with increasingly distinctbackgrounds, cultures, prior training, learning styles, and goals. However, simply enrolling amore diverse student body does not guarantee a diverse set of graduates [1]. Instead, to provideequitable instruction to all students, universities must not only focus on academic factors toimprove achievement gaps, but also socioemotional aspects that will encourage students to persistwithin their academic track, as posited by the heads-and-hearts hypothesis [2]. In this context,equity is

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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

Authors

Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida

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challenges, this study amplifies the clarioncall for fostering participation and inclusivity in engineering doctoral programs.IntroductionPromoting diversity within the engineering workforce is a critical national priority, underscoringthe need for broader participation and the cultivation of inclusivity [1]. The infusion of diversityinto the field of civil engineering in the United States yields numerous advantages, including amultifaceted project perspective, heightened project value, the enrichment of knowledge, talent,and ideas, access to expansive networks, and the production of superior final products necessaryfor global competitiveness in infrastructure [2]. Consequently, achieving this imperative requiresa comprehensive examination of the

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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a chemical engineer, it is$106,260 [1]. This 30% difference in yearly income holds more significant implications overone's lifetime. This marked difference in earning potential serves as a key factor influencing ashift in career trajectory, occurring either before or after undergraduate studies. Unfortunately,many students overlook crucial aspects such as job salary and availability when selecting theirundergraduate major. While personal interest often guides this choice, studies reveal that familialand peer pressure also plays a substantial role [2,3], leading students to pursue majors that maynot align with their passion or offer favorable job prospects and income. While more than 30%of undergraduate students regret their initial major

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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

Authors

Sandy Christlieb; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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. These types of “professional” or “transferrable” skills are essential to careersuccess in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields [1]–[5]. Professionalskills can be taught to engineering graduate students in a variety of formats, ranging from formalcoursework and degree or certificate programs to informal workshops or cohort-based programsthat gather graduate students outside of the classroom or lab [6]–[11].At Michigan State University (MSU), the Graduate School has been nationally recognized for itsefforts to promote the development of professional skills and prepare graduate students forcareers in academia, government, industry, and service. In particular, they offer a number ofcohort-based programs to help graduate

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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

Authors

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 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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Engineering Doctoral Student Retention from an Organizational Climate and Intersectional Perspective: A Targeted Literature Review of Engineering Education Literature The National Science Board has declared that the long-term vitality of the U.S.workforce relies on the full range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)career pathways being available to all Americans. This declaration was premised on theincreasing diversity in the U.S. population [1] and the need for multiple perspectives to thecomplex problems faced by society [2]. Thus, the National Science Foundation, the NationalAcademies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, the American Institutes of Research, andthe Council

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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

Authors

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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mentorship, scholarship, and external factors. Over the nexttwo years, additional data will be collected to determine how students' perceptions of themselvesas researchers change as these doctoral students progress through their program. This research addresses three key gaps in the current literature on engineering identitydevelopment: 1) the limited existing longitudinal research on the topic of engineering identitydevelopment; 2) the limited existing research on engineering identity development in doctoralstudents, and 3) the limited existing research on the process of engineering identity development.The practical impacts of this study relate to understanding the way engineering doctoralprograms are designed and how this design may be

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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is a past President of WEPAN. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 GRADS (GRaduate & Advance Degree Students) Mentoring Groups: Building a supportive community for Hispanic graduate students in STEMBackground/MotivationResearch shows the importance of mentoring for student success, and this is particularlyimportant for graduate students in engineering [1]. However, most graduate students do not havea mentorship relationship outside of their faculty advisor and many times this relationship mightnot go beyond academics [2]. Results from a recent Needs Assessment conducted by Society ofHispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) during 2021-2022 shows that approximately 25% ofpredominantly Hispanic

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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

Authors

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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structured interviewdata collected through an extracurricular student project. We investigated three key aspects ofgraduate school, particularly experiences with 1) work-life-balance, 2) imposter syndrome, and3) burnout. To develop the survey and interview instruments, we developed a pool of memes andgraduate student oriented advice columns then used thematic analysis to identify 9 thematicquestions about the graduate student experience. For this work, the data set was abbreviated toconsider only the 3 most salient topics. We found that students generally disagreed with thenegative themes identified and that memes tended to exaggerate these features of graduatestudent experience. However, emergent themes of self-efficacy in our analysis demonstrated

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

Collection

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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. The Graduate RecordExamination (GRE), administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), is a widely usedstandardized test and is often required or requested for admission into graduate-level programs inthe United States.The research questions addressed in this study are: 1. How do faculty members perceive the importance of the GRE for admission to MS Thesis and Doctoral programs? 2. How do faculty members' perceptions of the GRE differ across faculty groups (Tenure, discipline, race, ethnicity, gender)?The GRE aims to measure an individual's verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analyticalwriting abilities and comprises three sections offered in computer-based centers all year round

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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

Authors

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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in Science and Engineering for 10 years and is a past President of WEPAN. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Future GR.A.D.S. (GRaduate & Advanced Degree Students); A mentoring program to support undergraduate Hispanic seniors through the graduate school application process.Background/MotivationThe continuous development of the United States economy requires increased participation of itsSTEM workforce. While there is currently a STEM workforce supply shortage in some fieldsand surplus in others, there is consistently a shortage of STEM workforce supply for individualswith graduate degrees in engineering [1]. Hispanic people are a growing demographic in theUnited

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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environment. However, mostof the forensic engineers in a professional role for field investigations are structural engineerswho may or may not have developed forensic skills during their academic careers. This studyaims to: (1) investigate bachelor’s in construction management programs in 72 AmericanCouncil for Construction Education (ACCE) accredited institutions to identify the accessibilityto forensic engineering-based courses; (2) identify essential forensic engineering skills thatstudents lack; and (3) investigate students’ interest to pursue a forensic engineering career. Theresults of this study indicated that forensic engineers need specific skills and competencies toobjectively analyze the causes of failure using the collected evidence

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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

Authors

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

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explore the predictiverelationships between our constructs and help institutions create strategies for the success of boththeir graduate students and their faculty.IntroductionPositive self-efficacy expectations, a person’s beliefs in their abilities to achieve their goals, havebeen shown to be essential to academic persistence and professional success [1], [2]. As such, inefforts to stave off attrition from graduate programs, engineering graduate students’ self-efficacyin the academic and research domains have received much attention from researchers [3], [4]. Inrecognizing that a students’ self-efficacy is influenced by environmental factors outside of theircontrol, the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) posits that a student’s career and

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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STEMdisciplines. With less than 30% of STEM PhD’s entering the professoriate, we are intentionallyassuring that BD Scholars are also aware of the breath of opportunities that are available beyondthe professoriate.The goal of this preparing future minority Ph.D. researchers (PFMPR) BD Program is to preparea cohort of 12 LSAMP BD Fellows to persist in STEM Ph.D. programs at N. C. A&T. Threecore objectives include: (1) Enroll a cohort of 12 verified LSAMP scholars into STEM graduatedegree programs at N.C. A&T; (2) Implement a comprehensive program that prepares, retains,and enables BD Fellows to successfully undertake STEM doctoral programs; and (3) Providesupport to BD Fellows beyond BD funding in preparation for graduation and career. Thisprogram

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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

Authors

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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short workshops for faculty jobsearches, but they generally disseminate information and may not be discipline specific. In thesummer of 2021, a pilot program was created to assist women in STEM fields in creating aportfolio of documents to jump-start their faculty job search process.IntroductionWomen continue to remain under-represented in the STEM workforce, including academia.While women constitute 48% of the United States employed labor, only 34% of STEM-relatedjobs were performed by women in 2019. They earn approximately half of all doctorates inscience and engineering in the United States, but women comprise 21% of full science professorsand 5% of full engineering professors [1]. The unemployment rate was higher for women inSTEM than for

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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StudentsIntroductionStress profoundly affects the experience of doctoral students, who suffer attrition rates as high as43% [1], and experience stress, anxiety, and depression at a rate which is both rising and is muchhigher than that in the general population [2], [3]. While the rates of attrition are somewhat lowerfor doctoral engineering students than for other doctoral students [4], experiences of stress havebeen reported to perhaps be even higher for doctoral students in STEM disciplines [3],particularly for graduate students of minoritized identities [5], [6]. Doctoral student stress hasbeen linked to both attrition and broader mental health issues by previous research [3], [7], [8],yet studies of doctoral student mental health are rare [9].Research on

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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

Authors

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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University Dr. Janie McClurkin Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering De- partment at Texas A&M University in College Station. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she attended North Carolina A&T State University where she received a B.S. in Bio Environmental Engineering in 2006. She then began pursuing her graduate education at Purdue University in the Agricultural and Biological ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Paper ID #38356Engineering Department, completing her Ph.D. in 2015. Her primary research areas include 1) myco-toxin risk assessment and

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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 2: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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to support the use of multiple strategies to facilitate asense of community, comfort with active participation and knowledge of course material.However, there was variation in student perceptions by activity (socialization, GSRS, smallgroup collaboration) and by gender. Given their ease of use and potential to impact communitybuilding, learning, and comfort with active participation, a multi-pronged approach meritsconsideration in all graduate courses.IntroductionStudies of active learning in both graduate and undergraduate STEM courses have demonstrateda reduction of failure rates [1], [2], increased academic performance [3], [4], increased coursesatisfaction [5], and narrowed achievement gaps for students from minoritized groups in STEM[2

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.Kathryn Bedette AIA, Kennesaw State UniversityGiovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University Giovanni Loreto is an Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture and Construction Management at the

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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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has been increasing over the past decade,yet women still only occupied 35% of the STEM jobs in 2021 [1]. Regarding degree attainment,the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics expressed that women are particularlyunderrepresented within most STEM programs [1]. Interestingly, there was a steady increase inthe number of women earning a bachelor’s in engineering—more than a 100% increase between2011 and 2020. However, despite this increase, women were only representing a fraction of all ofthose who earned a bachelor’s (24%), master’s (27%), and doctoral (25%) degree in engineeringin 2020 [1]. A master’s or doctoral degree is important to attain when considering careeropportunities and advancement [1]. However, as Beck et al

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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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thatis narrowly focused on research skills, adapts slowly to emerging trends, and provides professionaldevelopment primarily for academic careers. This approach limits an institution's ability to preparestudents for the requirements of the 21st-century workplace, which increasingly requires students totranslate their knowledge beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and pursue novel opportunities byswitching jobs. [1] Further, it largely disregards that students have different starting points upon enteringthe graduate program, which reflects not only the student's academic preparation but other aspects oftheir background (e.g., socioeconomic, sociocultural, prior work experience, professional development),resulting in a lack of inclusivity.In