Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deana Delp, Arizona State University; Maria Dixon, Arizona State University; Crislana Rafael, Arizona State University; Jacob Underwood, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

students are generally excited to talk about "what" they're doing in engineering. This helps open up the conversation for us to talk about soft skills. Leading with soft skills can cause them to disengage.” o “In order to engage effectively, it is imperative to plan and prepare a "skeleton" of a lesson plan which enables me to ask the right open ended questions in the correct sequence with follow up questions to supplement. Having an open ended conversation tends to engage the mentees more. Also, I tend to be as objective as possible so the mentees know I am not being judgmental, rather I am providing sound advice that they can choose to use if they believe it will be functional to them. If not, we

Conference Session

Reviewing Emergent Topics and Theory in Engineering Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Cao, Virginia Tech; Qin Zhu, Virginia Tech; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Impact of EC2000,” p. 12, 2014.[7] J. A. Shaeiwitz, “Outcomes Assessment in Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 85, no. 3, pp. 239–246, Jul. 1996, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.1996.tb00239.x.[8] J. Lucena, G. Downey, B. Jesiek, and S. Elber, “Competencies Beyond Countries: The Re- Organization of Engineering Education in the United States, Europe, and Latin America,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 97, no. 4, pp. 433–447, Oct. 2008, doi: 10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2008.tb00991.x.[9] C. Del Vitto, “Cross-Cultural ‘Soft Skills’ and the Global Engineer: Corporate Best Practices and Trainer Methodologies,” Online Journal for Global Engineering Education, vol. 3, no. 1, Feb. 2008

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Teaching Methodology & Assessment 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amelia Greig, University of Texas at El Paso

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Aerospace

widelyacknowledged that graduating engineers require a lot more skills that simply doing workedexamples about a single component of an entire engineering system, such as leadership,teamwork, and communication skills [17,18].Well-planned and well-conceived assessments can provide the opportunity to expand anddevelop these required soft skills at the same time as maintaining the ability to assess courseeffectiveness against ABET student learning outcomes and provide a ranking system of studentsfor future employers. Writing Across the Curriculum [19] is one example of this, where writingand communication exercises are incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum including thetechnical subjects that are often assessed only through worked problems. The

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Charles J Camarda, NASA

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

tocollaborate across space and time in an environment with non-optimal data availability requiringthem to make decisions that fall outside the narrowly prescribed theoretical scenariosencountered in school. 9 In addition the dialogue between universities and industry has not yetyielded a balance between the academic foundational requirements and industry requiredapplication to real world problems. The skills gap is constituted of lacks in both “hard” and“soft” skills. 11,12In this paper the focus is on identifying opportunities to further develop these professional(“soft”) skills required by small and large companies alike. Almost all graduates in (STEM)fields will have interactions in a social web comprised of colleagues, suppliers, and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Management Curriculum for Workplace Readiness: Developing Students’ Soft Skills,” J. Manag. Educ., vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 80–103, Feb. 2018, doi: 10.1177/1052562917703679.[17] C. G. P. Berdanier, “A hard stop to the term ‘soft skills,’” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 111, no. 1, pp. 14–18, 2022, doi: 10.1002/jee.20442.[18] M. Caeiro-Rodríguez et al., “Teaching Soft Skills in Engineering Education: An European Perspective,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 29222–29242, 2021, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3059516.[19] N. Y. Madjar, B. Huey, and L. Shor, “Parental Support and Acceptance Determines Women’s Choice of Engineering as a Major,” 2016. doi: 10.18260/p.25852.[20] S. González-Pérez, M. Martínez-Martínez, V. Rey-Paredes, and E. Cifre, “I am done with

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 29

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University ; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

further improve teamwork efficacy. Policies shouldalso focus on developing interdisciplinary teams and soft skills. Encouraging engagement withURP alumni as well as the industry can provide current participants with networkingopportunities, career advice, and insights into the long-term benefits of URPs. Finally, researchcan be demanding, therefore, providing mental health support and stress management resourcesfor students participating in URPs can help students maintain a healthy work-life balance.Keywords: undergraduate research, teamwork, collaborative learning, group developmenttheory, engineering education, URP, research program, NSF, REU, Tuckman1. Introduction1.1 Undergraduate Research Programs (URP)Undergraduate Research Programs (URPs

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Walls, University of Arkansas; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Ishita Tandon, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

engineering majors and the subsequent careerpathways of students after graduation has gained concern as studies reveal that many engineeringstudents do not continue into engineering careers, despite a global need for them. Decreasedengineering self-efficacy, lack of engineering identity, and low perceived levels of careerpreparedness have all been shown to play a major role in the loss of potential engineers. Topromote more confidence and improve students’ success in engineering careers, many degreeprograms have explored the incorporation of entrepreneurial engagement and the development ofstudents’ “entrepreneurial mindsets”. Entrepreneurship in engineering curriculum promotes thedevelopment of soft skills, business knowledge, and the ability to

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Justin Jin; Parker Olkowski; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

framework's impact relied on servicehours, outreach scales, and feedback collected during the summer camps.The analysis confirmed the framework's effectiveness in enhancing students'technical and soft skills, sustaining their interest in STEM, improving teamperformances, and fostering an inclusive community for collaboration. The LPSframework offers students flexibility in developing their skill sets and has beenproven to be sustainable, transformable, and scalable for integration into K-12thengineering curriculum and extracurricular programs.IntroductionRobotics has been identified as an interdisciplinary field encompassing electrical components,computer vision, mechanics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence [1-5]. Innovation inrobotics

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

extra-curricular activities, are crucial forenhancing students' employability [10]. Regarding preparation programs, Hero suggestsintegrating collaborative projects that simulate real-world industrial collaborations [11], whileWats recommends enhancing students' soft skills, including communication, teamwork,leadership, and problem-solving, through workshops and training programs [12].Additionally, Hu recommends enhancing students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge toreal-world problems via pre-collaboration research projects and pilot studies [13]. To enhancestudents’ exposure to industrial practices, Burns and Chopra advocate establishing internshipsand cooperative education programs with industry partners, a strategy shown to be

Conference Session

Solid and Structural Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gozdem Kilaz, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University - West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Aerospace

to creating a stimulatingenvironment but also to enable the roles of the student and the mentor to become more fluid.Traditional teaching settings as classrooms create a rigid separation between the teacher and thestudent which may in turn diminish the sense of learning responsibility a student should possess.Once implemented effectively, hybrid courses offer students interactive environments where theymay engage with each other and their mentors during evaluating and analyzing the courseprincipals. This is a great advantage over traditional settings where students may get accustomedto being spoon fed (Caulfield, 2011). The student centered, experiential learning style empowersparticipants with significant soft skills such as initiative and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shafagh Jafer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

 Allocate $5,000 additional merit scholarship for every qualified female applicantThe additional funding have been already requested from two external agencies (pending results)to help cover the following costs:  Travel: $2,500 to assist students attending conferences to present their research  Student Salary: $2,000 for student assistants working at the WEI  Scholarships: $2,500 to fund five scholarships ($500 each) for women engineering students with high academic achievement and financial need  Page 26.1745.5 Workshop: $2,000 to host technical or soft skills workshop on-campus)  Outreach activities

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Sheila Erin Youngblood, Cameron University; Irene Camilla Corriette, Cameron University ; Tyler C Bishop, Cameron University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

Results and ConclusionsThough there were many accomplishments during the summer academies these five are the mostnotable.1. The participant group was diverse, including students from rural and urban schools, with 25% being first generation and 50% being from underrepresented groups (women and minorities).2. During the second CU Engineering and Applied Mathematics Summer Academy the applicant pool grew from 40 in the 2016 to 80 in the 2017.3. The academy’s focus on team building and other soft skills helped the students expand their understanding of the necessary skills for both professional and personal success.4. Every student worked successfully in their assigned group.5. In 2016 every team successfully built and launched a rocket

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 14: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

graduates for Industry”, 2010. Available: www.heacademy.ac.uk/system/files/graduates-for-industry-loughborough.pdf[8] R. Graham, “The global state of the art in engineering education” 2018. Available: https://jwel.mit.edu/assets/document/global-state-art-engineering-education[9] S.G. Walesh, “More Coaching—Less Osmosis: Teaching Soft Skills to Hard Scientists”, Journal of Management in Engineering, Vol.13, Issue 4, 1997.[10] D.J. Snowden & M.E. Boone, “A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making”, Harvard Business Review, 69-76. 2007.[11] R. Hadgraft & A. Kolmos, “Emerging learning environments in engineering education”, European Journal of Engineering Education, In progress, 2019.[12] A. Rosén, A-K. Högfeldt

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Dongyang Deng, North Carolina A&T State University; Cheryl Monique Stevens, North Carolina A&T State University; Kayla Gore; Iyshea Borders-Taylor, North Carolina A&T State University

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Women in Engineering

their knowledge gained using the preferred arts.Fifty-nine percent (59%) of the girls made statements about use or development of soft skills suchas teamwork and creativity. During their presentation practice sessions, there was a lot of peerteaching and coaching. The teams were great at negotiating team options and agreeing on a teamapproach to this interesting and exciting arts-infused presentation. Notably, 46% of the girlsindicated that they had fun working and presenting with their teammates.Research Question 3. How did the various research and learning activities impact the self-efficacy of minority middle-school girls?The research and learning activities in this STEAM ACTIVATED! program had an impact onthe self-efficacy of the girls as

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

between engineering and human kind as a soft skill because to me that’s the most technical skill, to be able to know what’s right to do when.Another interviewee echoed a similar sentiment with “people talking about the professionalskills, the hard skills and soft skills… we call them professional skills… I think in reality,those skills are much harder to learn.” Both of these educators found that calling ethical andsocietal skills “soft” is a disservice to their complexity since these skills can be the mostchallenging to teach and learn. Another interviewee expressed that even calling these skillsprofessional does not do them justice since they are inextricably part of the engineering. People used to call them soft skills… then people started

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Elizabeth Anne Buchanan, UW-Stout

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

to not “swoop in” to a communityassuming that they have the perfect solution.Finally, an unexpected, but upon reflection, not surprising theme is the role of gender in EWBwork. It is well-documented that engineering remains a fairly male dominated field, 7 and therehave been initiatives at many institutions, including Stout, to increase the participation of femalesin the field. In contrast, EWB events are about evenly attended by women and men, and womenare leaders in many chapters. Several women, both students and professional members, noted thatEWB has made the difference for them between staying in the field and moving to a differentcareer path since there is more space for collaboration and a value placed on ”soft skills” that areoften

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Curricular Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

herself, which has been rehearsed and reinforcedover time due to its productive empowerment.A final way Rachel resists the “suck at math” narrative is through active work to counter aculturally dominant belief about the importance of math in engineering. Rachel develops a senseof a bigger “real world” out there that rarely gets represented in her STEM classes, a sense thatengineering jobs rely more on soft skills and cultural understandings and less on math. We seeagency through what bell hooks style “liberatory theorizing” simply in the production of thatcounter-narrative; but remarkably, Rachel actively seeks evidence in the “real world” to confirmher theorizing. She attended networking events (set up by her Women in Engineering program)to make

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Andrew Schaffer, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; John Carlson, Red Gold

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

manufacturing at the ASlevel, and a solid grounding in manufacturing supervision and operations at the BS level.Graduates of this program have enjoyed 100% placement within a variety of local companies,although most are placed in the area of automotive manufacturing.ConclusionA common issue emerged when discussing the MDT degree with employers, that issue being theemployers’ desire for new graduates to be stronger in the so-called “soft skills” of oral andwritten communication and working in a team environment. While the technical andmanufacturing-themed courses built into the various MDT plans of study are crucial, thus far thecompanies with which we are working are willing to trade off some technical courses in order toinclude courses and subjects

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

makerspace and university staff should encourage human resourceprofessional in the hiring practices.While recent research (Chambers et al, 2023) has recognized the soft skills and technical skillsstudent staff gain as a result of working in academic makerspaces, hiring processes and practicesshould purposefully include these in the competencies they assess in staff candidates.Given the high turnover of university staff, it is imperative that university staff are involved in thehiring practice to ensure the institutional knowledge is preserved as the space.Finally, while student staff are recognized as important innovators in university makerspaces;ensuring they are equitably hired into inclusive spaces is the responsibility of institutions and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Herbert-Berger, Montclair State University; Thomas J Marlowe, Seton Hall University; Vaibhav Anu, Montclair State University; Stefan A Robila, Montclair State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

An Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Montclair State University, Dr. Anu co-directs the Software Systems lab at the Center for Computing and Information Science.Stefan A Robila, Montclair State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024K-12 Teachers and Data Science: Learning Interdisciplinary Science through Research ExperiencesAbstract: Data science is now pervasive across STEM, and early exposure and education in itsbasics will be important for the future workforce, academic programs, and scholarly research inengineering, technology, and the formal and natural sciences, and in fact, across the fullspectrum of disciplines. When combined with an emphasis on soft

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ankunda Kiremire, Louisiana Tech University; Kevin A Cherry, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

ingeneral [5], [6]. Student engagement in the classes, and interest in the curriculum is alsoimproved by the cultural relevance of the data employed in Datastorm events [3]. The Datastormevents also allow for students to engage in both collaborative and controlled competitiveenvironments which allow them to hone the soft skills they’ll need to navigate the workenvironment. The Datastorm system also provides a much needed supplementary educationalevaluation tool for instructors of Computing based majors [4].MethodsDatastorm involves pitting small teams of students in public competitions against each other tosolve custom designed programming challenges in real time. These challenges involve the use oflarge data sets obtained from selected local

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

research skills but also soft skills likecommunication, teamwork, and time management. The combination of practical research andtheoretical learning prepares students for future academic and professional pursuits.3. Educational SeminarsEach seminar is carefully structured to cover key aspects of research that are vital for anyaspiring researcher. These sessions delve into a range of topics, each chosen for its relevance andimportance in the field of research. The seminars begin with an introduction to the ResponsibleConduct of Research Training, a crucial topic that lays the foundation for ethical researchpractices. This training encompasses various aspects of research ethics, including datamanagement, conflict of interest, collaborative research

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Nurcan Bac, Texas Tech University; Roland Faller, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

number of US students studyingabroad is back up to 188,753 in the 2021/22 academic year.1. The requirement of a global experiencein undergraduate engineering programs at the Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) started inFall 20132. Discussions with alumni, WCOE Deans Council members, and employers led the collegeto initiate a global experience as an attempt to empower graduates with soft skills related to workingin multi-cultural teams, respecting differences, and practicing engineering in a global context. Aminimum of 6 weeks global experience requirement included options of study abroad, internships,research, and service abroad. As with every requirement, there were cases where exemptions werejustified in cases of financial hardship, health

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Vewiser J Turner Jr P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Sarhan M. Musa, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

today’s engineers8,9.The approach is used when teaching this course is to emphasize those qualities that will enable themto not only get a job but to have a rewarding career. Whether the individual remains at one company,or they change companies throughout their work career – through experiences there are threecharacteristics that are critical for continued growth and success in industry. These characteristicsare:Characteristics 1. Intelligence – the ability to be analytical, the ability to apply knowledge, and theability to acquire new knowledgeCharacteristic 2. Integrity - being honest, high morals and adherence to ethicsCharacteristic 3. Soft Skills – ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals from engineersto non-engineers, and

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Roy Thackeray, Utah Valley University ; Susan L. Thackeray, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

tohave" soft skills. Most organizations now consider communication, both verbal and written, andteam working skills a requirement [8]. Recent college graduates can expect employment Software Engineering Division (SWED)interviews that will include probes on collaboration and communication skill sets that go beyondsmall classroom group efforts.Curriculum ChallengesWhile this demand is apparent, most academia still operates within the constraints of the functionalsilo of the classroom. Project design and development are often products of a formalized courseassignment. The constraints are time based (Semester) and often scoped to the members of theclass. Functional specifications gathering, operations management, logistics cross department(Marketing

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 9

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Mehran Elahi, Elizabeth City State University; Bijandra Kumar

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

for skilled workers across a range of energy sectors because ofretirements, infrastructure growth, and changing energy technologies [1]. Science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and a diversified workforce are the essentialbuilding blocks to accomplishing the U.S. Department of Energy's mission. Further, theConsumer Energy Alliance has indicated, STEM education is a must for the next generation ofenergy workers as a STEM bachelor's degree nearly doubles the likelihood of working in theenergy industry. Currently, the energy industry is facing three key workforce challenges: (i)technical and soft skills gap, (ii) lack of awareness of job opportunities, and (iii)underrepresentation of minorities and women. The adoption

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joie Marhefka, The Pennsylvania State University; Dalynn D. Park; Laura E. Cruz, The Pennylvania State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

]. Student learning and development during theinternship experience occurs in the professional, academic, personal, and civic domains and caninclude knowledge, skills, and attitudes/values in each domain [1]. Specific examples of waysstudents benefit from internships include improving technical and soft skills, gaining confidenceand an understanding of how the industry works, getting opportunities to interact withprofessionals, and acquiring real world experience [2]–[4], [6], [8]. Much of the existingresearch focuses on these benefits to students, while attention to other aspects of buildingeffective, reciprocal internship practices is more limited.Benefits of InternshipsThere are few studies, for example, that focus on the benefits of the

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

James Accuosti, University of Bridgeport

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Diversity

change in value of training from the private sector.An unspoken concept in STEM is its relation to business management. Involving business maybe a faux pa at the secondary level, but it strengthens competencies. An aspiring chemist, forexample, who studies industry trends may be of more value, especially at the doctorate level [34]and learning to read business information resources also improves research and literacy skills –that same chemist who knows about Porter’s Five Forces Model demonstrates aninterdisciplinary focus and a further degree of ambition. Students who learn an extended-level ofSTEM skills better appreciate what they themselves do for their industries.Furthermore, soft-skills are also noted as a significant benefit. A recent

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara E. Lego, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

, ethics, and respect that directly impact their future successwithin their careers [13]. In fact, there is a growing awareness that, in addition to application oftechnical knowledge, capstone courses’ primary efficacy is their role in allowing students tohone and practice teamwork skills while simultaneously fostering proficiency in other non-technical areas like independent learning and critical thinking [14]-[15]. In a 2021 studysurveying 489 companies who employed engineers, Hirudayaraj et. al. [16] found that, of 26“soft” skills linked to career success, industry firms rated entry level engineers as beingproficient in only two of them (“global and cultural awareness” and “social responsibility”). In

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Lee Keel, Tennessee State University; Charles David McCurry, Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

annual earnings. However, minorities continue to be underrepresented in scienceand engineering fields as reported by the National Science Board, Science & EngineeringIndicators. This work-in-progress project presents our attempts to tackle the challenges andimprove undergraduate training in EE program. Considering that the next generation electricalengineers should be exposed to the latest technology and have significant technical and scientificcapabilities, deep interdisciplinary understandings, and soft skills such as self-learning abilitiesand communication competence, Cyber-physical systems (CPS)/Internet of Things (IoT), thefeasible and effective platforms to present the undergraduate EE students with various sub-disciplines of EE, are