Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wanju Huang, Purdue University ; Margaret Wu, Purdue University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

technology and pedagogy, online learning, outcomes and program evaluation, and survey methodology. She holds a M. S. Ed in Literacy and Language Education and a BA in English Secondary Education, both from Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024To Build or to Buy, That is the Question To Build or to Buy: That is the QuestionIntroductionSabharwal and colleagues [1] defined Learning Management Systems (LMSs) as “a vitalsoftware platform to deliver education and training courses online. They enable the creation,management, and delivery of educational content making it easier for business of all sizes andtypes to administer educational content” [1]. With the

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Grace Golden, Purdue University ; Emeline Anne Ojeda-Hecht, Purdue University ; Savannah Meier, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University; Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

of professional skills in burgeoningengineers [1], [2]. Thus, there is a demand for student development processes and experiencesthat facilitate the acquisition of both technical and professional skills. For this project,professional skills, often referred to as “soft skills,” include a variety of competencies such ascommunication, teamwork, professional and ethical responsibility, and more as determined byABET and delineated in the results of this paper. Unlike technical skills, professional skills takemore time to develop and sharpen [3]. Additionally, they are not as amenable to course-basedlearning often due to their “untestable” nature. Whereas a chemistry class might be able to teachtechnical skills and then assess the outcomes by way

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

to be an excellent way to moveforward.IntroductionFor advancing research and innovation, the scholarly development of graduate trainees inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is indispensable. GraduateSTEM education, as highlighted by [1], is critical in fostering the development of futureresearchers and innovators, thus contributing to advancements and the betterment of society. Asimilar sentiment is expressed by [2] regarding the significance of strong STEM educationprograms in cultivating a proficient labor force that can propel economic expansion and innovationin a world that is becoming more competitive. This advancement necessitates not only specializedexpertise but also proficient scholarly

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

professional development programs for STEMaudiences.Introduction and Project GoalsThe CyberAmbassadors pilot project (NSF Award #1730137) developed, tested and refined highlymodular, customizable curricula to help the cyberinfrastructure (CI) workforce build the communications,teamwork and leadership skills necessary for success in interdisciplinary, computationally-intensive work[1]. Cyberinfrastructure refers to both the physical hardware, computing and communications resourcesrequired to create the types of advanced computing systems commonly referred to as “supercomputers” aswell as to the individuals who have the skills and expertise to develop and maintain these resources.Cyberinfrastructure is an emerging career field, whose initial members