Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peilin Fu, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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Engineering Technology

Graduates,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 43.2 (June 2000), 137-1524. http://abet.org/Linked%20Documents-UPDATE/Criteria%20and%20PP/E001%2010- 11%20EAC%20Criteria%2011-03-09.pdf5. Silyn-Roberts, H. “Using Engineers’ Characteristics to Improve Report Writing Instruction,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, vol. 124, no. 1, January 1998, pp 12-166. Tharp, H.S. “Improving Writing Skills through an Upper-Division Course,” 28th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, 1998. FIE '98, Nov 19987. Sinha, B. private communication8. Platt, J.R. “Eight Unusual Ways to Improve Your Soft Skills,” http://www.todaysengineer.org/2008/Aug/soft_skills.asp9. Fenton, N. “Improving Your technical

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Gary, Arizona State University; Harry Koehnemann, Arizona State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

implementation is given in [8][9].Figure 1. The Software Enterprise pedagogical modelEnterprise projects use an iterative SDLC model. Originally the Rational Unified Process (RUP[12]) was employed at the team level with elements of the PSP [11] at an individual level.However in the last two years teams have been asked to use the agile Scrum methodology [14].Local industry participates in the Enterprise by sponsoring projects and serving as customers.Projects are team-oriented, ongoing and use an iterative process to deliver code every threeweeks to customers in “sprints.” Teams must cope not only with technical issues but also withsocial or soft-skill issues including changing requirements, changing business models, changes inteam membership, and

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

K. P. Isaac, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

lifelong learning. Knowledge modules based on the personalized needs of the learner would need to be delivered to him /her at the right time with the right content interactively to take care of his / her aspirations. In due course of time there would be a need to develop and maintain the knowledge and capability profile of every individual learner / worker. Such a system would have to be developed in a cost effective manner over a period of time, integrating the objectives. The objectives of the mission are given in Annexure A The Mission would also endeavour to blend soft skills with knowledge modules and inculcate a discipline of holistic thinking in the learners so as to make them job creators rather than job seekers.5.0 VIRTUAL

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Mona Azarbayjani, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

joint studio have been well worth the difficulties ofdelivering it. Students gain a fresh perspective on the design process as well as an appreciationof the purview of allied professionals. It also gives them an opportunity to gain confidence intheir knowledge by frequently being in a teaching role as they interpret aspects of theirdiscipline to their peers. Students are able to cross pollinate presentation techniques andcommunication strategies that are typical of their profession. As the students enter theworkforce, the experience of working in teams and the soft skills learned in the design studioadd significantly to their marketable skills.The prior experience that the Civil Engineering and Architecture departments had withmultidisciplinary

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Curriculum and Lab Development

St. Louis andthe Emory University Hopital in Atlanta. Internationally, Singapore’s manufacturers, companies,and hospitals ranging form five hundred to eighteen hundred beds have been involved. There waslimited experience with organizations in Canada, France, India and Germany.Based on personal experience with co-op program in six countries over several years, the value ofthe co-op programs in providing experiential learning has been observed. The effectiveness of theco-op modules were assessed based on personal interviews with the students after the internshipusing the following parameters: exposure to real life problems, acquisition of generic skills,improvements in soft skills, bridging the gap from classroom to workplace, student

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Megan Mercedes Echevarria, International Engineering Program, University of Rhode Island; Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island

Tagged Topics

Student Development

student working at the same company has extremely strong programmingskills and prefers hands-on projects, which led the company to choose him as the ideal candidateto assist them with a variety of tasks relating to information technology and quality management.Both students also have ample opportunity to develop equally important soft skills, likeinterpersonal, professional and intercultural communication, as they participate regularly inmeetings and presentations with not only their Chilean colleagues and clients, but also withsuppliers and manufacturers from around the world.Each intern has a supervisor and mentor within the company, as well as an academic mentorfrom URI. The credit and grading structure for the internships is all handled

Conference Session

Teaching Team Skills Through Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Cook; Jim Lyons; Kenneth Gentili

experience.Multiple instructors have effectively used the process to assign valid grades to team members inintroductory engineering design and physical science classes. All of these courses featurecooperative learning activities and open-ended projects throughout the term.IntroductionThere are numerous methods that have been used to determine team scores. The methoddescribed in this paper engages the entire team with the instructor or graduate studentcollaboratively to determine a team midterm or final grade. It takes about thirty minutes per teamto complete.The team interview session is a formal process that is designed to measure soft skills such asparticipation, communication and team process. Individual elements include sharing theworkload; participation

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Hensel; Elizabeth DeBartolo

developing a plan of action. The long-term goal is to use the GraduateSeminar course as a way to help entering BS/MS students to learn the soft skills needed tosucceed from upperclassmen and build a support network among these students.BackgroundRIT’s Mechanical Engineering department has a primarily undergraduate focus, and it is a co-opinstitution, where ME students are required to complete five co-op blocks beginning in their thirdyear. RIT also offers an MS or MEng degree, depending on whether or not the student wants topursue thesis research. There are two options for pursuing a master’s-level degree: the studentmay enter as a full- or part-time student who has already completed the bachelor’s degree, or thestudent may apply for a dual BS

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Charlotte Gottilla, University of Delaware

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Diversity

and Trends toward Routine Maintenance and Major Repairs of Afridev Handpumps in Rural Malawi,” Water, vol. 13, no. 12, 2021.[21] J. Volger, P. Thompson, D. Davis, B. Mayfield, P. Finley, D. Yasseri, “The hard work of soft skills: augmenting the project-based learning experience with interdisciplinary teamwork,” Instructional Science, vol. 46, pp. 457-488, 2018.[22] B. Bilgin, A. Felder, H. Darabi, R. Nazempour, S. Reckinger, R. Revelo, D. Ozevin, “Looking Ahead: Structure of an Industry Mentorship Program for Undergraduate Engineering Students,” Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 9-18, 2022.[23] T. Taylor, “What are Durable Skills, and Why Do Our Students Need Them

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Matthew J Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

sequence, this structure permitsstudents to demonstrate mastery of each of the ABET learning outcomes. By inference, thecornerstone classes introduce first-year students to these same outcomes.The current Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes an Introduction to Engineering course,EGR 101, that aims to introduce the ABET outcomes to first-year students. Each week, the classincludes a 1-hour lecture period where a variety of soft skills are taught and a 3-hour lab periodwhere students work in teams to design and build Lego robots to compete on a course. Althoughteams present their designs in design reviews, there is no formal communication instruction andno instruction on engineering design principles.Recognizing that the cornerstone classes

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Abigail Nichole Lehto, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

the end of the paper. Literature ReviewStudent Internship ExperiencesMany studies relating to student internship experiences reported common findings and reportedstudents having overall positive experiences with engineering internships 1,2,3,4,5,6,8. When talkingabout experiences, existing research also focuses on the skills students are learning or utilizing duringtheir internships. The common non-technical (soft) skills students utilized internships to develop orimprove were: communication, teamwork skills, and networking skills 1,3,5,9,14,15. The commontechnical (hard) skills or knowledge students utilized internships to develop or improve were:familiarity with the industry climate and operation

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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Diversity

) National Association of Colleges and Employers. What is Career Readiness?. Default. https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined (accessed 2023-11-25).(7) Trogden, B. G.; Walker-Donnelly, K. Enough with the “Soft Skills” Already! Let’s Embrace the “Both/And.” ACAD 2023.(8) Nejman, A. Aquaculture. Clemson Engineers for Developing Communities. https://cecas.clemson.edu/cedc/aquaculture/ (accessed 2024-01-10).(9) Monane, J. H. A Sociology of Human Systems; A sociology of human systems; Appleton-Century-Crofts: East Norwalk, CT, US, 1967; pp viii, 221.(10) Hart, A. W. Leader Succession and Socialization: A Synthesis. Review of Educational Research 1991, 61 (4), 451–474. https://doi.org/10.2307

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University ; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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Diversity

valuable experience;however, receiving guidance and feedback on team interactions are uncommon even though theycan significantly enhance team behaviors [2]. Additionally, design courses tend to focus on thetechnical skills needed for projects work, and rarely are students taught how to work in teams [3].Designing teamwork exercises and dedicating class time for students to practice these skills,while important, often detracts from the content specific to their disciplines [4]. Hence, there is aneed for educators to employ an easy method that allows students to practice the development ofinterpersonal or “soft” skills early on in their academic career to ensure that they are well-equipped by the time they enroll in design or capstone courses.The

Collection

2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Farzana Rahman, Syracuse University; Elodie V. Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Sinchana Sulugodu Shashidhara, Syracuse University

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Diversity

regard to transitioning from school to career.” • “The most important benefit was learning to tie in technical and soft skills into my past roles so that I can hit the brief of what the potential employer is looking for.”Discussion and ConclusionOverall, the NSF RESET Conference was highly successful in meeting its primary goals. The conference wasable to 1) offered platform for returning women to discuss the challenges face as they are navigatingnavigate their way back to computing and tech domain, 2) facilitate discussion among women to create anetwork and support group, 3) provided useful resources for returning women to help them enhance theirskills, and 4) offered useful strategies their professional and academic career development

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anton E. Bowden, Brigham Young University; Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

, "Leadership Education for Engineers: Engineering Schools Interest and Practice,"in ASEE Annual Conference, 2012.3 A. Osagiede, M. F. Cox and B. Ahn, "Purdue University's Engineering Leaderhsip Program: Addressing the Short-fall of Engineering Leadership Education," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, 2013.4 A. Ferreras and L. Crumpton-Young, "The Development of a Curriculum to Instill Engineering Leadership &Management Skills in Undergraduate Students," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006.5 S. Kumar and J. K. Hsiao, "Engineers Learn "Soft Skills the Hard Way": Planting a Seed of Leadership inEngineering Classes," Leadership and Management in Engineering, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 18-23, 2007.6 J. M. Williams, J. Ahmed

Conference Session

Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quincy Brown, Bowie State University; Jamika D. Burge, Information Systems Worldwide

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 24.915.3as much as cognitive development24, 25, 29. These non-technical skills, also called character, helpcomputer scientists solve problems. Learning CS often requires soft skills like cooperation,communication skills, discipline, and resilience, which prepare students for tackling obstacleshead-on.To encourage non-technical skill development, MOTIVATE girls prepare presentations on atopic they most enjoyed during the program (i.e., HTML, 3D printing, robotics, etc.,), andparticipated in a showcase at the end of the workshop. This provides them with an opportunity toself-reflect and share how they might have overcame challenges during the course of theirlearning. The MOTIVATE program provided an environment in which AA girls could

Conference Session

Design Across the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aruna Shekar, Massey University

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Design in Engineering Education

stated that “There is a need forprofessional engineering graduates who are “rounded” and not just technical boffins -manyof the existing graduates do not have strong “soft” skills. Graduates entering industry havetechnical knowledge that is largely theoretical, and industry needs to invest considerably toclose off the knowledge gap between principles as taught and codified knowledge as used inindustry1.” The US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) have saidthat-“students should develop higher order thinking skills of analyses, synthesis andevaluation2.” Students have felt that sometimes they do not see the relevance of what they aretaught to real-life practice. Hence there is a need to transform the way 21st century

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Erick Hollenbaugh; M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

that capstone canbe seen as a “rite of passage or luminal threshold through which participants change their statusfrom student to graduate. A capstone course should be a synthesis, reflection and integration,and a bridge or a real-world preparatory experience that focuses on the post-graduation future.”Academic RequirementsIn today’s world many professors and college graduates have observed that it takes more thantechnical expertise to be a successful professional. A wide range of nontechnical skills areessential: leadership, teamwork, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking,interpersonal communication, and management. These types of skills are often referred to as“soft skills.” To help students develop both soft and technical

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

. Homework assignments are not graded but must be worked thoroughly by the studentsto prepare for a follow up quiz given to the students in one week upon receiving the relatedassignment. This approach of assessing student's knowledge has been tested for severalconsecutive years and proved to be very effective in student’s comprehension of a subject taught.The other assessment tools used in the EM course are the midterm and final examinations, andstudents presentations. Due to globalization, the development of the student soft skills isbecoming an integral part of the curriculum in most universities. In most of classes offered in theSchool of Technology at Michigan Tech, students are required to research and present atechnical journal paper on topics

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Page 23.1317.5heavy metal‟s creation and evolution, and combine that with the expansion and perception of thegenre in America and around the world. In this way, the course represents many of the tenets ofliberal education promoted at the university at which it is offered: the arts, humanities, socialcommentary, global culture, communication through music, science and technologicalinnovation. It is one of only a few courses at its home university that legitimately bridges thegap between STEM fields and the “soft skills” that have become so valued in industry. There isno math used in the course, and as such the audience spans majors from engineering to art toeducation to business.The five course outcomes for this course are:1. Students will

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

, Systems, and Manufacturing Students – ENGT 312, Applied Statics; ENGT 320; Applied Circuits; ENGT 348,Machine Elements; ENGT 354, Statistical Process Control; and ENGR 501, Engineer as Leader;and IME 767, Lean Manufacturing.References[1] Theobald, E. J., Hill, M. J., Tran, E., Agrawal, S., Arroyo, E. N., Behling, S., ... & Freeman, S. (2020).Active learning narrows achievement gaps for underrepresented students in undergraduate science,technology, engineering, and math. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(12), 6476-6483.[2] Vogler, J. S., Thompson, P., Davis, D. W., Mayfield, B. E., Finley, P. M., & Yasseri, D. (2018). The hardwork of soft skills: augmenting the project-based learning experience with

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 2: Course-level strategies to positively impact student learning and experiences

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Lu, Texas A&M University; Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

from entry level managers tomiddle-level managers and director-level positions by instilling students with both soft skills(leadership, communications) and technical skills (problem-solving, critical thinking) [6].Table 1. METM Program Curriculum.Fall 1st Year Spring 1st YearTCMT610. Engineering Personal Leadership (2) TCMT623. Financial Decision Making (3)TCMT612. Technical Management Decision TCMT624. Managing Technical TeamsMaking (3) (3)TCMT613. Technical Project Management (3)TCMT619. Personal Leadership Coaching (1)Fall 2nd Year Spring 2nd YearTCMT630. Organizational Leadership for Senior

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

which students gained international experiencenecessary for today’s software developers. In comparing perspectives from students who hadcompleted this software course in the traditional, instructor-lecture style versus the PBLapproach, the students in the latter cohort evaluated PBL to be more effective for deepknowledge and international-project experience (Olivares-Ceja et al., 2017).3. Methods3.1 Course StructureThe project-based-learning (PBL) course was designed to include minimal technical lecture bythe instructors. However, a core component of the course was a series of guest speakers whospoke about some of the “soft skills” relevant to international teamwork. Five teams ofapproximately four students each were formed using the CATME team

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Lurana Crowley, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

. IntroductionMechanical engineering programs often offer introductory engineering courses (MechanicalEngineering 101 or Engineering 101) for their first-year students to provide a broadunderstanding of engineering principles, practices, professions, and problem-solving skills [16].These courses tend to incorporate hands-on group activities, fostering active engagement withthe discipline and honing crucial soft skills like communication and teamwork. Unlike otherlower-division mechanical engineering courses, such as Statics and Dynamics, the content ofthese introductory engineering courses exhibits notable variation across programs, some areproject-based others focus more on giving students an idea of what engineers do with guestspeakers and field trips. Indeed

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Engineering with and for Community Partners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Perry Weinthal, Florida Atlantic University; David Jaramillo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

: Theyparticipants are likely to face in their professional careers, thus explore IBM Cloud Services [2] . Programming interfaces:enhancing their experience and skills in a practical, hands-on They work with Node-RED [3]. Artificial intelligence: Theymanner. engage with IBM’s AI Watson. The Hack-a-Thon not only focuses on technical skills devel-opment but also emphasizes the cultivation of soft skills such ascommunication, teamwork, and time management. By the end ofthe event, participants are expected to present their projects toa panel of industry experts and faculty, demonstrating not onlytheir technical prowess but also their ability to communicatetheir ideas effectively. This

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy; James Schreiner, United States Military Academy

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

such as cheating and technical difficulties. Inaddition, the TEAMMATES peer evaluation tool demonstrates an automated and digital way toincrease students’ self-awareness of soft skills such as teamwork and relationship building.In conclusion, this paper's exploration of digital transformation in the Project Managementcourse contributes to the ongoing discourse on engineering management education. It offerspractical insights for educators and institutions considering similar transitions. The successes andchallenges outlined in the paper pave the way for future developments in engineeringmanagement programs, emphasizing the importance of aligning educational practices with theevolving demands of the field and the accreditation standards set by

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Maria Anityasari, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology; Masaomi Kimura, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Faiqoh Agustin, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

programs have become a top priority for universities worldwide, offering students avariety of skills beyond traditional lecture-based learning [5]. These programs provide a plethoraof benefits, including the opportunity to develop soft skills, global competence, personalnetworking, and cross-cultural communication abilities. [6]. In the Asian region, variousinternational consortiums and organizations facilitate collaborative mobility programs amongmember universities. One initiative is the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS)Programme. A regional initiative led by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education OrganizationRegional Centre specializing in higher education and development (SEAMEO RIHED), AIMSsupports student mobility and

Conference Session

Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Review andCelebration in February. As a result of the program, the students receive valuable resume andLinkedIn feedback, tips on preparing for the Career Fair, information on the variety of careersthat are available for chemical engineers, the importance of soft skills on the job, ways to standout to employers, the differences in careers in industry and academia, and the need fordeveloping a good work/life balance.A number of other unexpected benefits resulted from the program, particularly with the youngeralumni. Younger alumni are very anxious to “give back” to the department but are not often ableto make significant financial contributions when they are only 5-10 years post-graduation.Examples of these other forms of alumni engagement

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Erin A. Hostetler, Pennsylvania State University; Patrick Joseph Tunno, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

first and second year-specific Complete six-hour Serve as an EPAL for at EPALs, additionalcriteria synchronous training; least two semesters. responsibilities (planning Participate in training to events, scheduling, serving as develop, communication, points of contact for projects). active listening, leadership & soft skills; Observe EPAL sessions Serve as an EPAL by volunteering to be a peer adviser, staffing events and making classroom presentations.Additional Complete BUILD Training Prior completion of EPALs

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Research Investigations in the Context of Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

engineering design education can accomplish [14] - [17].Providing students with deeper knowledge and holistic design methodologies that fosteremotional and cognitive development, challenge beliefs, and encourage different perspectives,and leverage their curiosity, creativity, and interpersonal and soft skills in the advancement ofeconomic, social, and environmental justice remains a challenge. Although various teachingapproaches to engineering design exist—such as specification-driven, sequential processes,industrial production, user-centered, or human-centered—their focus typically lacks thecomprehensive transdisciplinary knowledge necessary to address these challenges. Theseabilities include understanding nature, flexibility in thinking modes