Collection

2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sadan Kulturel-Konak; Abdullah Konak; Gül E. Okudan Kremer; Ivan E. Esparragoza

, "Integrating Soft Skills [26] N. LeJeune, "Assessment of Individuals on Cs Group Projects," Journal Assessment through University, College, and Programmatic Efforts at an of Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 22, p. 237, 2006. Aacsb Accredited Institution," Journal of Information Systems Education, [27] M. L. Loughry, M. W. Ohland, and D. Moore, "Behaviorally Anchored vol. 19, p. 229, 2008. Peer Evaluation of Team Member Effectiveness, in Proc," in Annual[4] P. A. Alexander, P. K. Murphy, B. S. Woods, K. E. Duhon, and D. Parker, Meeting of the Southern Management Association, 2006. "College Instruction and Concomitant Changes in Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Melody Baglione

benefits of inductive learning and case-based interviews and observations by an external assessorapproaches include broader student participation in the to probe results from student surveys and to clarifylearning process, enhanced communication skills, and the nature and extent of student learning gains as wellpromotion of critical and proactive thinking. Case-based, as the characteristics of student behavior during theactive learning approaches also facilitate the development of project."soft skills" necessary for engineering graduates as embodied

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazleena Badurdeen, University of Kentucky; Dusan Sekulic, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky College of Engineering; Adam Brown, University of Kentucky; Hai Fu, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

science, these foundations must be complemented by skills inprogramming, systems thinking and the ability to use relevant tools. Further, these new engineersmust possess a variety of ‘soft’ skills (i.e. interpersonal and communications skills) as well as agrasp of economics and business acumen.The need for changes in the approaches used to teach future engineers and instill the necessaryKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) is also emphasized. These KSAs are reflected in thedesired outcomes of STEM education outlined in recent versions of professional accreditationcriteria. For example, seven of the eleven current ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology) criteria for accrediting university engineering programs10 either state or

Conference Session

Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Anunciatto Depieri, University of Sao Paulo; Roseli de Deus Lopes P.E., Escola Politécnica, Universidade de São Paulo

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Teaching Communication II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabila A. Bousaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James M. Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Jean L. Coco, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Mehdi Miri, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Robert W. Cox, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

feedback over the course of the three-year design sequence. The junior designprofessor reported that “prior to this process, I viewed the teaching of such ‘soft skills assomewhat difficult and that the ability to master them was something that would come naturallyto the more ambitious students who were driven to succeed. I now feel that such skills cannot betaught effectively without some mechanism for self-reflection.”Currently, we are drawing up plans to integrate scaffolded oral communication assignments,beginning with sophomore design. To link the project to professional workplace readiness, thedesign faculty has continued the current practice of asking a panel of local engineers to evaluatethe students’ final presentations in the senior

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island; Walter von Reinhart

Tagged Divisions

International

improved understanding ofengineering processes. In work-related soft skills, students also returned with solid gains inskills: 93% reported significant improvement in their ability to function professionally in aunfamiliar environment, 69% gained in their ability to handle uncomfortable professional Page 24.777.15situations, and 38.1% made considerable progress in their ability to take the initiative to addressprofessional problems. Roughly one third of participants (35.3%) acquired more presentationskills in a professional setting, and 58.6% returned with substantially higher motivation to excelas an engineer. Students also made impressive gains

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Amy Rigby, www.amywriting.com; Maureen Milch, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

level of compliance by allstakeholders to consistent practices. As a consequence, the IPPD financial and travel procedureswere removed from the training manual and replaced with a series of how-to presentationsdelivered during IPPD class time.Since its inception in 1995, the IPPD Program has always included a lecture component. Thelectures traditionally only focused on technical topics relevant to product development. Feedbackgathered from sponsoring companies and faculty mentors indicated there were weaknesses instudent team project management, effective meetings, and presentation skills. Industry-ledseminars were incorporated to address shortcomings in these so-called “soft”skill/professionalism areas.While the liaison engineer and faculty

Conference Session

Graduate Ethics Education & Professional Codes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech; William Joseph Rhoads, Virginia Tech; Siddhartha Roy, Virginia Tech; Erin Heaney, Clean Air: Organizing for Health and Justice; Glenn Andrew Ratajczak, Clean Air Coalition of Western New York; Jennifer Holly Ratajczak, Clean Air Coalition of Western New York

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

manytools you need to aid your decision-making. Listening and reflection are extremelyvital as well. Unfortunately, they are institutionally (and personally) undervaluedengineering instruments.Siddhartha Roy, Graduate Student, Virginia TechDuring the four years of my Chemical Engineering undergraduate program, therewas a barrage of technical “know-how” and a smorgasbord of activities thatexposed us to the industrial sector (e.g., lectures, seminars, site visits, internships).The idea was to get us “up to speed” on the big production facilities ChemicalEngineers build – oil and gas, for instance – and how these facilities fulfill theneeds of mankind and advance the global economy. There was an emphasis on“soft skills” too – including interpersonal

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors