Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Organization - eg., SME, NSF, NAE 1 0% 0% 1%Other 10 5% 5% 5%Table 3 shows the reported length of activity in manufacturing careers. The distribution isrelatively even suggesting that the survey reached a broad audience. However, the number ofrespondents in the first ten years of their careers has decreased substantially. In comparison withthe numbers in 2012 and 2011 there appears to be a substantial reduction in the number of earlycareer manufacturing professionals.Table 3 - Answers to “Years in Manufacturing”Years In Manufacturing Number 2013 Number 2012 Number 20110-4 24

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronna Turner; Ken Vickers; Greg Salamo

produce graduates who can leadinterdisciplinary groups in solving complex problems in their career field.In this paper we will present the evidence that led to the specific strategic plans that were proposedto the department of education, strategic plans that will be used to achieve the goal of physicsgraduates from the University of Arkansas with enhanced technology implementation skills. Theearly implementation status through March 2001 will also be discussed, along with specific near Page 6.528.1 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

reviewed by the committee: Table 1: Stated Curricular Objectives of Prevalent Engineering Curricula  Enhance the study of science or mathematics or both  Develop problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary learning experiences  Connect science and mathematics to real-world problems and demonstrate their application in technical careers  Teach technological literacy  Develop design, creativity, iterative design, and critical thinking skills  Increase awareness of the engineering disciplines and careers from an early age  Provide rigorous curricula to prepare students to pursue engineering or engineering technology programs in college

Conference Session

Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Tracy D Blake, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; David Dwight Sam PhD, Utah State University

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Two Year College Division

course: 1) each instructor represents a unique engineeringdiscipline and collectively the team provides a foundation for a broad introductory curriculum,2) each instructor is physically located at a different regional campus, mimicking thegeographical dispersion of students and supporting student learning and engagement, and3) together, the interplay of the multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed instructor teamrealistically depicts today’s engineering workplace and promotes the field as a viable,meaningful career choice through open discussion and learner discovery. Results from studentcourse evaluations and surveys, and instructor reflections are used to comment on and assess thebasic effectiveness of the instructional approach.Team

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

background in his future career in veterinary medicine via research and development in this field.Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Elsaadany teaches Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Senior Design, and Entrepreneurial Bioengineering. He is active in Engineering Education Research, where he studies different mentoring strategies to ensure historically marginalized groups’ academic and professional success. Further, he studies strategies for instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students and innovative

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University ; Dyane Roesel, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

. Studentsvalue professors who are approachable, accessible, and have practical experience in the field.They appreciate staff who are helpful with administrative matters and technical support.Networking Opportunities. Students often recognize the importance of networking for theirfuture careers. They appreciate opportunities to interact with industry professionals, attendconferences, participate in internships, and engage with alumni.Flexibility and Adaptability. Given the rapidly evolving nature of technology and engineeringfields, students may value a learning environment that fosters adaptability. This could includeexposure to emerging technologies, cross-disciplinary learning, and a curriculum that can adaptto industry shifts.Safety and Compliance

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felicia Chong, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-696: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM-BASEDSTEM PROJECT LEARNING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANDTEACHERSFelicia Chong, Michigan Technological UniversityDouglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He is the director of the High School Enterprise program which has a mission to increase the numbers of students pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM fields. At its core, this program supports K-12 teachers who are leading teams of students in long-term STEM projects. This work is the latest in Oppliger’s history of working in K-12 STEM areas. For the past 10

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Fabert, Arizona State University; Marilyn Cabay, Ph.D., Argosy University, Phoenix; Melissa B Rivers, Arizona State University; Mary Lee Smith, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

Research Design. Research Design and Analysis Consultation, CareerWISE.Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University Professor, Counseling Psychology, Women and Gender Studies Principal Investigator, CareerWISE re- search program Page 22.660.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Exaggerating the typical and stereotyping the differences: Isolation experienced by women in STEM doctoral programsAbstractThis paper describes the initial results of a qualitative, longitudinal study designed to understandhow career and educational choices unfold for women in

Conference Session

Outreach and Beyond: New Roles for Librarians

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Beck, Carnegie Mellon University; G. Berard, Carnegie Mellon University; Bo Baker, University of Tennessee Chattanooga; Nancy George, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Libraries

Summer Engineering Experience for Girls (SEE): An Evolving Hands-On Role for the Engineering LibrarianAbstractThe summer of 2009 marked the third year that the EQT Corporation sponsored a two-week Summer Engineering Experience for Girls (SEE) at Carnegie Mellon University.The program’s goal is to provide junior high girls the opportunity to learn of the appeal ofengineering as a career choice by demonstrating how engineering contributions make theworld “a better place.” The girls complete an application and attach a copy of their latestreport card, a teacher recommendation form, and a one page essay explaining theirinterest in SEE. Twenty+ participants per year attend the July program free of charge.Librarians are invited to

Conference Session

WIED: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cate Samuelson, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Candice L. Staples, University of Maryland; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Women in Engineering

qualitative research projects and eval- uations, including those focused on educational leadership, STEM education, and academic and social supports for disadvantaged students. Prior to her career in research, she worked as a public school teacher for eight years.Dr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director for Research at the University of Washington (UW) Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in UW Sociology. She directs re- search projects from conceptualization, methodological design, collection of data and analysis, to dis- semination of research findings. Dr. Litzler manages the Sloan-funded Project to Assess Climate in Engineering

Conference Session

Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey T. Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

-track facultypositions is often linked to the conflict between childcare responsibilities and the normativeacademic tenure-track pathway, previous studies have tended to focus on individual life choices,rather than the effects of institutional-level policies and structure. More recent research onwork/life policies in higher education have pushed our understanding of how organizationalstructure and political climates at the department and institution levels influence the ability offaculty members to integrate career and life responsibilities. Many postsecondary institutionsoffer more generous work/life benefits than required by the 1993 Family Medical Leave Act(FMLA), which provides employees with 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Kanazawa Technical College and Future Faculty Fellow teaching First-Year Engineering at Purdue University. She focused on integrated STEM curriculum development as part of an NSF STEM+C grant as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant through INSPIRE in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her current research interests focus on pathways into engineering and identity development.Dr. Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University Christina Pantoja is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering at Campbell University. Her research interests include career choices, pathways, and retention of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering. Her other interests include the topics of mentoring, job

Conference Session

Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara; Satish Kumar, University of California, Santa Barbara; Arthur Caetano, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ayush Pandey, University of California, Merced

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

[7]in expecting rewarding AI careers. Therefore, we propose healthcare-motivated research projectsin our course design to foster challenging yet rewarding experiences in learning and applying AImethods.1.1 Related workAI education at the high school level has diverse goals — building foundational knowledge, stim-ulating student interest in technology, broadening participation in CS, and as an alternative wayto develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Successful precedents from other areasexist for these educational aims at the high-school level. Many robotics and system design com-petitions, such as the FIRST Robotics Competition, the Solar Car Challenge, and the InternationalGenetically Engineered Machine (iGEM), have spurred

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

States through a series of vignettes. Thevignettes were meant to capture the experiences during the several transitional points thatinternational women of color often go through, for example, their first experience of studying ata US institution, their entry in the United States, then completion of their degree, deciding to goin academia, industry or other career path, immigration challenges, etc. Those stories will workas a first stepping stone so that those women can be retained within the workforce and mentoredeffectively, and their well being are also taken care of.2. Guiding FrameworkTransnational Feminism [6] is used here to frame the global cultural contexts of internationalwomen’s experiences within the US-based engineering education

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Josh Iorio; Kelly Scarff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Angelo Biviano, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Caroline Finlay Branscome, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kathleen Carper, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

respective contexts, faculty describedchallenges with sharing communication SME with colleagues and students. Finally, many challengesdescribed in our reflections related to “pedagogy”—fundamentally how we teach communicationskills situated within diverse learning environments. Based on our reflections, we concluded thatoutreach and relevance, SME, and pedagogy must work together to help students actualize thecommunication skills needed for their engineering careers. Table 2 provides a cross-case analysis toidentify themes that emerged with challenges across our cases. 5 Table 2. Cross-Case Analysis for Emergent Themes in Challenges Described by Faculty Outreach & Relevance: Subject

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 30

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Nat Gentry, Purdue University ; Julie P. Martin, University of Georgia; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University; Cole Thompson, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

success and wellbeing [24, 25].The objective of this study is to explore the supports embedded in the gender-diverse socialnetworks of nonbinary engineering students. Specifically, we ask the question, how arenonbinary engineering students receiving supports from cisgender and transgender altersthat witness and mirror them as nonbinary engineers? We are interested in who supportsnonbinary engineers in their academic careers and how these individuals provide support that isaffirming to nonbinary individuals using a framework we developed for understanding nonbinaryindividuals’ social supports based on two existing frameworks.Conceptual FrameworkWe propose a conceptual framework for exploring the supporting roles of cisgender and trans*alters using

Conference Session

Engineering, Ethics, and Community Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #41476Navigating Transformational Resistance: Exploring Humanitarian EngineeringStudents’ Capacities for Addressing Systemic Causes of Infrastructure ServiceDisparitiesMs. Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder Emma Stine is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she is researching student experiences before, during, and after attending a graduate program in humanitarian engineering, focusing on how these experiences influence career goals and outcome expectations. She is interested in how these goals align with social justice movements, including if and how

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamryn G. Zachek, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico; Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

one standard error increase for thegroup after the Fellowship ended. These results suggest that multidisciplinary undergraduatescience communication fellowships with a cohort model may increase students’ confidence andself-efficacy in research. Other qualitative successes included students continuing theirextracurricular involvement in career-focused work after the program ended. The next step forthis research study is to conduct interviews with the students from prior cohorts to gainadditional insight into the potential broader impact of the program on student’s confidencewithin academia and in preparation for their future profession. We will continue to collect surveydata on future cohorts to grow our data set and get a more comprehensive

Collection

2025 PNW Section Annual Meeting

Authors

Stephanie Wettstein

Peripheral Jigsaw Activities to Engage Students’ Entrepreneurial Mindsets Stephanie G. Wettstein Chemical and Biological Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USAAbstractThroughout a student’s undergraduate career, oftentimes the only engagement they have withengineering professionals is during internships and their senior-level design course. However,research indicates that students value these interactions for their engineering development.Through Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network (KEEN) Fellowship funding, four chemicalengineering alumni created jigsaw activities that were presented in a junior-level

Conference Session

Transfer and Transitions

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park; Shannon Hayes Buenaflor, University of Maryland, College Park; Danielle Melvin Koonce, University of Maryland; Christin Jacquelyne Salley, University of Maryland, College Park; Sharon Fries-Britt, University of Maryland, College Park; Darryll J. Pines, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

. A replica of the spacecraft now sits in the National Air and Space Museum. Pines’s current research focuses on structural dynamics, including structural health monitoring and prognosis, smart sensors, and adaptive, morphing and biologically-inspired structures, as well as the guidance, navigation, and control of aerospace vehi- cles. He is a fellow of the Institute of Physics, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and has received an NSF CAREER Award. Pines received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Damon L Tull; Shawnisha Hester, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Anthony Michael Johnson, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

gravitational force of Dark Matter. Eachengineering department (system) has its own black hole where all of the elements of thedepartment process in orbit, as shown in Figure 3.2. The department chair, senior and juniorfaculty, staff, students, courses, new and mature research programs, federally research centersare all in orbit around the departmental black hole. Figure 3.2 also illustrates a damaged researchprogram and a struggling student and junior faculty member. This is a crowded orbit. In closeorbit to the black hole are the department chair and senior and ‘star’ faculty who, during thecourse of their careers, have developed enough momentum and skill to withstand thegravitational forces and opposing forces in this orbit and to assist others in

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Ethics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Islam H. El-adaway, Mississippi State University; Marianne M. Jennings, Arizona State University

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Engineering Ethics

that those who bestow do not findethically troublesome because it is their decision to do so. However, in cases of discovery ofhonorary authorship there has been too often research misconduct as well such as in thefabrication of data [2]. Even without the fabrication of data, placing the name of a friend on apublication with the goal of expanding the vitae has been called a “deplorable practice borderingon research misconduct” [3].The Career-Boost AuthorshipThis form of co-authorship is given by the principal author to the PhD student or the juniorfaculty member as a means of boosting their chances for being hired or attaining tenure orpromotion. For the principal author there is little down side to such beneficence but there is theupside of

Conference Session

Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Colon, University of Puerto Rico; Andrea Karola Rivera Castro, University of Puerto Rico; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico; Kaishmarie Alicea Romero, University of Puerto Rico

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

contributed to the training and development of faculty in developing and evaluating various engineering curriculum and courses at UPRM, applying the outcome-based educational framework. She has also incorporated theories on social cognitive career choices and student attrition mitigation to investigate the effectiveness of institutional interventions in increasing the retention and academic success of talented engineering students from economically disadvantaged families. She’s also involved in a project that explores the relationship between the institutional policies at UPRM and faculty and graduate students’ motivation to create good relationships between advisors and advisees.Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace J. Liang; Rick Evans, Cornell University; Mojdeh Asadollahipajouh; Stacey E. Kulesza, P.E., Kansas State University; Anna Glushko Evans, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

engineering.Anna Glushko Evans, Kansas State University Graduate student at Kansas State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Women in Engineering Project TeamsAbstractOne intervention thought to foster women’s interest in engineering is introducing girls to STEMor engineering activities. The argument for this is that an increase in interest early in their liveswill lead to more women pursuing a career in engineering. The focus of our research is womenwho are thriving as undergraduate student leaders in engineering project teams. We employ amulti-case study method that involves a sequence of semi-structured interviews. This paperspeaks to the findings

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; Ryan Pippins, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson; Adrian Carter, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker, Tuskegee University; Brandon Guiseppi, Tuskegee University

to communicate effectively, avoiding technical jargon as they interact with others outsidetheir immediate area of expertise. Finally, students described the one-on-one consultation timewith a faculty expert as valuable and requested this as often as possible for all students. Theprimary themes and illustrative quotations are summarized in the following table. Theme and Examples Understanding of additive manufacturing and the role it plays in product development -This experience helped show students how important manufacturing as a whole is important in product development, describing this experience as an opportunity to apply the theory learned in classes and preparing them for internships and careers. One student stated “When you design a

Conference Session

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

Collection

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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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Engineers (SHPE). She is a multifaceted servant leader, equity advocate, and researcher with experience across the non-profit, public, and private sectors. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Development Studies at UCLA, she began a successful career in banking and finance at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch. Driven to pursue a career in public service, she completed her MPA at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and MBA at Cornell Tech. She was a leadership fellow in the Southern California Leadership Network’s Leadership LA program and recently completed her Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from eCornell. Currently, she is completing her doctoral studies at the USC Price

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

) schools, there is adiscrepancy or imbalance between the job-related competencies that companies require and whatacademic institutions deliver. Due to this skills gap, recently recruited engineers lack what themarket dictates and may need more training to gain necessary competencies, costing companiesboth time and money.The primary purpose of this study is to compare the skills ECE graduates should have upongraduation from the perspective of industry and ECE academic department heads. In this context,this paper presents the outcomes of two surveys, one distributed to ECE professional engineersand the other to ECE department heads. Both surveys used in this study were obtained from TheCollege and Career Readiness and Success Center at the U.S

Conference Session

WIED: Support for All in the WIED Community

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nivia Diaz, Universidad Andres Bello; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile.

and hostile conditions. d. Lack of gender-oriented professional development programs, specifically for women e. Low appreciation of women's skills relative to men's by recruitment offices. 3. Women in mining a. The perception of a higher attrition rate for women than men. b. Fewer women entering technical and professional careers related to the mining industry.Women's participation and income level in the mining labor market is lower than men's. There aredifferences in average income between women and men, favoring the latter, who earn higherincomes, have similar or equal schooling and experience, and occupy the same positions [12].In Chile, the gender gap is understood

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #8

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tasmeer Alam, Morgan State University; Hashmath Fathima, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; John Attia, Prairie View A&M University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Shujun Yang; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; Corey Graves, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoE)

University in Baltimore, Maryland, is the lead institution for this program. TheSCR2 program is designed to engage underperforming REU students in research opportunitiesdemonstrated to improve students’ retention and graduation rates. In addition, teachers fromlocal community colleges and high schools are recruited in this program as RET participants.The experience of RET participants in hands-on engineering research projects helps themencourage their students to pursue engineering as a career. The SCR2 program offers summerresearch experience (eight weeks for students and six weeks for teachers) focusing on smart andconnected cities. In this paper, we present our learnings from the last three years of the SCR2program, which will inform the progress

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3 - Humanitarian Design

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Awatef Ergai, Kennesaw State University; Shane Peterson; Ginny Zhan, Kennesaw State University; Sabine Smith

to or live off-campus [24],[25]; two-thirds of the students in a typical engineering course we surveyed are employed;among these working students, one in five (21%) works 20-39 hours per week, and 16% havefull-time jobs of forty or more hours per week. While students’ ample real-world employmentexperience might seem beneficial to career preparation and communication skills development,employers’ expectations and students’ competencies continue to be at odds [15] [16]. Only 22%of the engineering students in a class we surveyed report having had an internship or co-opexperience related to their field of study. In light of these varied constraints, communicationskills development must be effectively integrated into learners’ tightly packed