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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Higuera, University of Colorado - Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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projects and civil-military community re- construction projects. As the Engineer Director of Army South, she managed all engineering-related programs across the Caribbean, Central, and South America.Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Plus program. She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Military Engineers: Unlikely Social Justice Warriors – Military Training that Supports Community NeedsAbstractThe

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Kim E. Bullington, Old Dominion University

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, are presented from aproject that resulted from the development of a student professional learning community of high-achieving, low-income engineering, and engineering technology student veterans. In the contextof this project, student veterans received academic, professional, and financial support thathelped them succeed academically and prepare them for a career in the STEM workforce. Asadult learners, students in this learning community were a vital part of the curriculumdevelopment which resulted in increasing the students’ interest and buy-in. Typically, adultlearners have lower levels of engagement than traditional-aged students. However, by engagingstudents in the development of a seminar course which served as the foundation for the

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Lynn Dahlberg, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Bruce LaMattina; Russell G. Keanini, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ernest Lamar Brothers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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veteran students in STEM degree paths, 2) heighten the interest ofveteran students through engaging research opportunities relevant to the Navy and Department ofDefense (DOD), and 3) increase the number of veteran graduates interested in Navy science andtechnology employment. To reach these goals, and providing additional transition support tostudent Veterans, SERVE also implemented a variety of social events and mentoring programs.The combination of defense relevant research projects and veteran support infrastructure wasdesigned to provide participating veterans with the motivation and knowledge needed to considereither graduate school at one of the participating universities, or the option of returning to serviceas a civilian in the DoD STEM

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 3 - Moving Beyond the Uniform

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Shaw, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Allison Miles, Utah State University

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personnel and assess these programs to build an integrated collection of evidence-basedbest practices for supporting student veterans intuitionally and within diverse disciplines iscritically needed. By developing this framework and increasing the visibility of awareness-styletrainings, we hope that institutions who may not have available the resources to self-develop atraining can utilize our work and continue to provide support for SVSM.Project Team PositionalityDevelopment of the awareness training framework outlined in this work initiated from anongoing research project related to improving understandings and support for SVSM experiencein engineering education. The project centers on restorying the perceptions of SVSM deficit inengineering

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 2 - Becoming Engineering Professionals

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin's University; Adam W.K. Takata, Saint Martin's University; David H. Olwell, Saint Martin's University

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the Department of Defense, Microsoft, and Saint Martin’s University. She is currently involved in two research projects. Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education. She is the Chair of the Computer Science Dept at Saint Martin’s University and oversees the academic side of the WaV2T program under Dean Dave Olwell.Adam W.K. Takata, Saint Martin’s UniversityDr. David H. Olwell, Saint Martin’s University Dr. Olwell is the dean of the Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering as Saint Martin’s University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Washington Veterans to Technology (WaV2T): A Pathway for Military Personnel to IT Careers Adam Takata, Radana

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University

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-specific courses or workshops and offer to speak about the library’s services [16-17, 20]. • Create displays that commemorate national holidays, such as Veteran’s Day [16, 21]. • Schedule a library open house or reception for student veterans [18, 20]. • Create special libguides for veteran students [16, 18]. • Attend the university’s educational programs related to student veterans [18, 20]. • Organize library staff development programs that describe and celebrate student veteran diversity [19]. • Collaborate with veterans to create an oral history project or special exhibits [20-21]. • Store, archive, and preserve materials that pertain to the experiences of student veterans [22].When teaching, it is

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Troy Brown, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Russell G. Keanini, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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. This program is funded by the ONR(Office of Naval Research) through a grant to provide research mentorship and guidance asstudents gain experience exploring topics that are of interest to national security. This programalso operates as a research exchange program for veterans interested in STEM careers betweenThe University of Tennessee and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, allowing studentveterans to gain research experience at both institutions. This program proved the funding andmentorship necessary to bring this project to its current status and continues to provide financialand technical support.Research Background and ObjectivesThe dynamics of dense fluids, when considered on length-scales exceeding several

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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persistence inassociated engineering degrees. The three research goals for this research are: • Goal #1: Increase students’ commitment to engineering pathways. • Goal #2: Increase academic performance and persistence in engineering. • Goal #3: Increase persistence of Veterans in engineering pathways.Two of the projects’ primary outcomes highlighted in this paper focus on both the academicsuccess and commitment of Veterans to engineering pathways. The research team evaluatedmeasures of success by analyzing the average final grades of veteran students participating in thePLTL labs compared to veteran students in non-PLTL groups. Commitment to engineeringpathways was determined by the number of veterans in PLTL labs who declare or maintain

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 3 - Moving Beyond the Uniform

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Pennsylvania State University

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more biased than those with the distant relationships, as inthe case of seeking special recognition.A limitation of the demographic study is that information about the closeness of one’srelationship with veterans is not measured, and the perceived “distance” of the connection isused as a proxy for closeness. Similarly, the number of connections one had in each category wasnot collected. The number of categories of connections could be determined and recorded, butthe number of connections to each cohort was not recorded. Future work will refine thedemographic categories to also include respondents’ age and the age and service era of veteranconnections.As one designs and implements projects and learning activities in the engineering classroom

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haroon Malik, Marshall University; David A. Dampier, Marshall University

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: Consider the flexibility and portability needs of veterans when choosing delivery methods for microcredential. Online learning, blended learning, and experiential learning methods could be considered.4) Develop assessment strategies: Create assessment strategies that effectively evaluate veterans’ knowledge and skills. This could include hands-on projects, case studies, and real-world scenarios.5) Collaborate with industry partners: Partner with industry experts, employers, and data science organizations to ensure that the microcredential aligns with the current demands of the field and meets the needs of employers.6) Evaluate and refine: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the microcredential and make improvements as needed based

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 2 - Becoming Engineering Professionals

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Joseph Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University; Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Pennsylvania State University

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project to provide actionablerecommendations for STEM and engineering recruitment and retention.MethodsBased on findings from a face-validated pilot survey instrument [25], we developed (1) a surveyinstrument for SVSMs and (2) another instrument for engineering faculty. Both instrumentsfeature Likert-scale statements and open-ended qualitative questions about the SVSMeducational experience. Designed to be implemented independently with several question itemsmade identical for cross-comparison, the survey instruments seek to better understand theperceptions of the SVSM engineering education experience from the perspective of SVSMsthemselves and from an engineering faculty audience.Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) will be deployed to look for

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; B Grant Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Samuel Shaw, Utah State University

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interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.Dr. Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University Alyson Eggleston is an Associate Professor in the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Director of Evaluation for the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Her research and teaching background focuses on program assessment, STEM technical communication, industry-informed curricula, and educational outcomes veteran and active duty students.Dr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson G. Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Allison Miles, Utah State University; Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Samuel Shaw, Utah State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; B Grant Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Oscar Barton, Jr. P.E., Morgan State University; Catherine Kime, Utah State University; Michael Scott Sheppard Jr., Colorado School of Mines

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of leadership, project management, accountability, andsolutions-focused mental posture are a natural fit for the engineering field—a match that studentveterans can use to build a sense of ‘belonging’ as they transition.1. Background - Student VeteransStudent veterans are older, post-traditional students who pursue higher education [1-2]. Ohlandreports that economics plays a major role for non-traditional students, and especially for studentveterans. It is the primary factor to return to school, where to attend, and what degree program tostudy [3]. Institution preference is often affected by proximity to current location and to family,cost and reputation. Student veterans are motivated by career opportunities, self-improvementand personal

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 2 - Becoming Engineering Professionals

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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% Statics (Control) 9 7 78%Continued persistence in engineering pathways will be evaluated with student enrollment inupper-level courses. The research team will consider final grades in mechatronics, systems andcontrols, and signal and systems, once the student cohorts reach those courses.Conclusion and Future WorkSo far, the difference in academic performance and initial persistence in engineering pathwayshave not been statistically significant between the PLTL and the control sections. However,there is some evidence for a positive change at the start of the research project. Not shown inthis work in progress is the qualitative data captured by pre- and post-surveys, interviews, as

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles William Weigandt, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C. Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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, Project Director, and a faculty member since 1997. He has served as the PI / Project Director for multiple agencies includ- ing NSF, DOL, DOD, and Perkin’s Grant. His research interests include Industrial Automation Systems, VLSI, ASIC, and FPGA. Other areas of interest are Higher Education Leadership and Accreditation in- cluding ABET. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Building a Rotary Wing Aviation Program to Facilitate Integration of Military Veterans and Service MembersAbstract: During the last decade, the commercial aviation industry has been increasingly affected bythe shortage of skilled pilots, both fixed-wing and rotary-wing (helicopter). In the

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Patrick Ditonto, United States Military Academy; Brandon Lawrence; Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy

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- tute of Technology. MAJ Brandon Lawrence holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. MAJ Kyle Ditonto holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Columbia University.Brandon LawrenceMajor Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy MAJ Sam Yoo is an Aviation Officer (UH-60) and Instructor in the Department of Systems Engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy, a Master’s of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T, and a Master’s of Science in Engineering and Management from MIT. MAJ Yoo is a Project Management Professional and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 3 - Moving Beyond the Uniform

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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on recurrent data collection and analysis. Drawing from situatedlearning theory’s Communities of Practice (CoP) [5], our project goal is to help students’navigate their undergraduate engineering degree and build a sense of belonging and self-efficacyin engineering by creating an integrated community of post-traditional and military students inengineering. To meet these goals, our study is guided by the following theory- and design-basedresearch questions.Theory 1. In what ways does an onboarding seminar series influence participants’ navigation of their undergraduate engineering program? 2. In what ways does an onboarding seminar series influence participants’ sense of belonging and self-efficacy in engineering?Design 3

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb, P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University

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Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years.Dr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies, and government organizations, including t ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The