Conference Session

Professionalism and Preparations Developed by Graduate Study Programs—Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie N. Streets, University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Michael Wade Keller, University of Tulsa; Rami M. Younis, The University of Tulsa

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

of the technical realm [4]. Developingnon-technical or “soft skills” equips students to meet the demands of the workplace. These skillsalso provide more immediate benefits including increased interest in pursuing engineeringgraduate degrees and persisting through degree completion [5, 6]. Thus, the current researchfocuses on supplementing the current focus on technical skills in the relationship between facultyadvisors and graduate students with an enhanced focus on the student’s broader professionaldevelopment. Specifically, the current research consisted of a pilot administration of aprofessional development program among engineering graduate students.The Professional Development ProgramBased on ABET standards as well as recommendations

Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahita Zarei, University of the Pacific; Rick Hutley, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

a Masters degreein Data Science in 2014. This is a two-year program covering courses in rigorous Math andprogramming, as well as courses entailing soft skills such as visual storytelling and consultingskills.One of the challenges for faculty on the admission committee in the past few years has beenselecting the best criteria for student admission. Typically, in engineering disciplines theadmission decision is based on students’ performance on courses such as calculus, physics andpre-engineering topics [1]. However, due to the nature of Data Science field the applicants comefrom very diverse undergraduate programs. For instance, some of our top graduating students hadan undergraduate degree in Creative Writing or Healthcare. We have

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Park, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Ananda Mani Paudel, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

equipment and materials that are driving advanced manufacturing in the U.S. andaround the world, in both the additive and subtractive manufacturing areas, lies at the heart of theprogram.In addition to a focus on technical skills development, the new program emphasizes soft skills, such ascritical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership and communication, which represent skills thatare in high demand by the industry partners of the program. In addition, cyber risk and manufacturingdata protection issues are integrated into the curriculum in order to expose AMS degree students tosystem vulnerabilities on the manufacturing side.In an exciting time of cloud computing, rapid developments in additive manufacturing, robotics and theIndustrial

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Karen Kaye Langenberg, Indigo Education Company; Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

-dimensional,four-science survey also measures development in 23 soft skills and social emotionalperceptions. DISC comprises four behaviors: Dominance, Influencing, Steadiness, andCompliance. The six Indigo Assessment Motivators are Theoretical, Utilitarian, Aesthetic,Social, Individualistic and Traditional. Some observations from the 2015 data includeindications that the program attracts and develops high potential entrepreneurs, that theseengineering students are particularly high Theoreticals (passion for learning), and aregenerally well-rounded and varied in terms of behavior styles and motivations. In 2017,the same set of students (now seniors) has been re-assessed as part of the ongoing DU andIndigo partnership.Comparing these data sets, along

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rumpf, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

desirability of so-called “soft skills” in their prospective employees. Consequently, teamwork is more afundamental part of modern manufacturing-related curricula than ever before as well. However,the best way to impart soft-skill lessons, especially in hard-skill fields, is open to debate,especially in the academic environment where outcomes assessment is stressed. Factors such asthe size of classes, complexity of projects, strengths versus weaknesses of class members,diversity initiatives in place, and many other dynamics may play a role in the formation ofproject teams. Simultaneously addressing the needs of each individual student, the needs of theclass as a whole, and needs of industrial partners is a delicate balancing act that calls first

Conference Session

Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

industrial advisory boardsand employers of engineering graduates has brought to the forefront that practical know-howmust be integrated into engineering education. It is not enough to be “book smart.” Industrywants engineers who are flexible, savvy and can produce quality results in real world situations.Higher education must find ways to educate engineering students with both practical andtheoretical knowledge to ensure the student’s success.ABET1 has led the charge by instituting learning outcomes for accreditation. Many of theseoutcomes are not technical but are considered “soft skills.” Soft skills include interpersonal,“people” skills. Following ABET’ s lead, higher education is experimenting with methodologiesto address all outcomes, and to

Conference Session

Tools and Support for Software Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

through two projects instead of one during the Enterprise sequence. This allows students to get exposed to process phases in the proper order, and also not get too “honed in” on one particular project, thereby shortchanging process-related activities. • “Real-world” – Students are exposed to the full spectrum of forces affecting software development projects. Teams are asked to cope not only with technical issues but also with social or soft-skill issues. For example, changing requirements, changing business models, changes in team membership, changes in project direction, and so on. • Collaborative – Students work in teams, and also work across course and academic year boundaries. Students role-play, with participants responsible

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessment Methodologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Song, Alamo College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

manufacturing industry. Furthermore,technology is critically important. As such, our program has a stronger emphasis on technologythan most traditional technical programs. Page 24.77.3The goals of our AMT programs included: (1) actively recruiting students with diversebackgrounds to engage in technology in manufacturing; (2) educating students about advancedmanufacturing technologies needed in manufacturing field with cutting-edge/industrial-definedcurriculum; (3) educating students soft skills, including interpersonal, communication, industrialtechnical writing, and natural teamwork skills, etc; (4) providing students with paid workingexperience and

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid R. Parsaei PE, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Tagged Divisions

International

undertake internships and cooperative learningexperiences that increase their soft skills and hands-on experience that would guarantee theirsuccess in the workplace; (8) contributing to Continuing Education at Texas A&M at Qatar tosupport professional advancement of engineers working in Qatar and the region; (9)promoting scholarship and research in engineering education, and record findings in a peer-refereed journal created under the initiative’s auspices; and (10) establishing an advisorycommittee comprising representatives from industry and government to support theaforementioned programs and to provide continuous assessments of their effectiveness inproviding Qatar, the region and the world with highly skilled engineers.Qatar’s discovery of

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Robertson

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationas well as technical capabilities. It is significant that all the IAB members were able toreach consensus very quickly on the requirements. Interestingly, the outcomes wereremarkably similar to those defined by Wisler [3] for the aerospace industry.The requirements for graduate skills and capabilities fall into three categories: • Technical understanding and competency • Soft skills such as communication, team-working and business methods • How all skills are used and improvedWe set no priorities because the skills in all three categories must be used in concert if anindividual is to be effective. That

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dara R. Fisher, Harvard University; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sanjay E. Sarma, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Page 24.623.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Fostering 21st Century Skills in Engineering Undergraduates through Co-Curricular InvolvementAbstractAs engineering institutions attempt to prepare their students for today’s global, cross-disciplinaryworkplace, incorporation of 21st century “soft” skills into classroom-based engineering educationhas become the practice of many colleges and universities in the United States and elsewhere.While this method may prove effective in many cases, this paper presents an alternativeapproach to fostering these skills in engineering education: student skill development through co-curricular involvement. For this analysis, we focus

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

W. Nicholas Delgass; Phillip C. Wankat; Frank S. Oreovicz

and learning to learn. The current status of incorporatingthe fourth criterion, ethical behavior, into the curriculum is probably adequate. The finaltwo criteria still need increased effort. Results of a survey of practicing engineers showsthat laboratory and design courses and practical work experience are the most importantsources for learning to satisfy the soft criteria.I. IntroductionFor many years our industrial colleagues have been telling us that several soft skills suchas communication and teamwork are vitally important for the success of engineers inindustry. Many engineering schools have incorporated these skills into their curricula tovarying degrees.With the advent of ABET 2000 the soft skills have assumed a greater

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

J. Nazalewicz; H. Hadim; D. Donskoy; B. Gallois; Keith Sheppard

Session 2468 Teaching Mechanics to Freshmen by Linking the Lecture Course to a Design Course H. Hadim, D. Donskoy, K. Sheppard, B. Gallois and J. Nazalewicz Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey 07030AbstractStevens Institute of Technology recently revised the Engineering Curriculum to include anexpanded design course sequence, having a design course each semester to form a Design Spine.The Design Spine allows development of many of the “soft skills

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

physics were just a couple parts in the entirety of the big picture. Not only was Iable to gain more knowledge in Aerospace or Systems Engineering, I was also able to develop softskills such as networking and critical evaluation.”As noted by the student, the advantages of student involvement in research go far beyond gainingtechnical skills. Students can gain soft skills that are not typically taught in a school curriculum.These soft skills include interpersonal skills, communication skills, listening skills, timemanagement, problem-solving, leadership, and empathy, among others. These are some of the topskills that employers seeks in the candidates they hire because soft skills are important for justabout every job [8].What could be done to make

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, Ph.D., University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

) outcomes. Accordingly, the instrument is directlyaligned to engineering ”soft skills” that are often difficult to measure via individual course examsand projects. The EGPI is not a student survey of perception of their learning; rather, it is a directmeasure of how prepared students are for global workforces in areas of communication,professional ethical responsibility, understanding of global issues and lifelong learning.Subscales for the index were developed accordingly, while also aligning with sound theoreticaland empirical research on global citizenry9, 10 and the National Academy’s expectations forglobal preparedness. The following four subscales are utilized as metrics in the engineeringglobal preparedness index (EGPI). These metrics are

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Lucy Kollhoff, Kansas State Univerty; Michael Kollhoff, Salina South High School

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

recruitment. 3. 52 percent of respondents thought that articulation between high schools and four- year schools was either important or very important form of STEM articulation. 4. 58 percent of respondents thought that 3-tier articulation between high schools, two-year schools and four-year schools was either important or very important form of STEM articulation. Page 15.583.5The survey data also provides insights into educator thinking in other areas e.g. theimportance of hobbies; the influence of family and friends; etc. Data of this nature willhelp us with tailoring the curriculum.An Argument for Inclusion of Soft Skills as a Part of

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Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huanmei Wu, IUPUI

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

suggestions.[5] Outcome dissemination and project evaluation: In the end, the outcomes of the education and learning are disseminated by both students and mentors at different hierarchical events, including campus symposiums, local workshops, and national conferences. Students are also involved in project summary and conference presentations. Conference and journal papers are another way to present the project outcomes. Student and mentor evaluations are also carried out at the end of projects. Students will also evaluate the mentors and give tips to the mentors for future projects.During the project period, one focus is to improve the soft skills of students. Soft skills areimportant to complement technical requirements of a job

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Nicolas Couto Giffoni dos Santos, SIUC Leadership Development Program; Bruce DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Rhonda K Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Tagged Topics

Diversity, International Forum

lifelong learners is critical for the world’s health anddevelopment. Addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century successfully can only be achievedif an engineer also has highly developed soft skills; especially—leadership. The university’s rolein preparing engineering students to be the future technical leaders is essential to address this need.Providing a safe and constructive leadership experience early in a young leader's life will makestudents develop and maintain a positive mindset to be a lifelong learner. It is well-known that successful leadership is gained through deliberate practice andconstructive feedback. The more a person puts their leadership skills into practice and learn fromtheir mistakes, the more

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duo Li, Shenyang Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Qiping Zhang, Long Island University

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

programming, intelligence design, data warehousing),programming (problem-solving, languages such as Python, Java), project management (planning,project analysis, risk reporting), data analytics (computer learning, programming, statisticalmodeling), and business impact (consulting, market delivery, strategic management). Results [7]from an analysis of 1050 unique records of Data Science job requirements showed that technicalskills are in high demand when seeking Data Scientists. These skills include proficiency in BigData Technologies, software development, data management, analytic methods, algorithms,programming languages, and analytic tools. In addition, the study findings [7] showed demandfor soft skills (non-technical and interpersonal skills

Conference Session

Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Stephanie Nicole Bartholomew, University of Southern California

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

clips on topics related to life after graduation andnavigating early career issues; the videos range from slightly over one minute to six and a halfminutes. The total time of the videos is under forty-two minutes.The videos present a variety of alumni speakers and deliver content on a range of areas ofstudent curiosity. The video topics include: 1) trying out different things; 2) making use ofresources; 3) what to look for in a job; 4) internships and growth opportunities; 5) networking; 6)does a dream job exist?; 7) tackling problems at work; 8) beyond the technical: soft skills; 9)work-life balance; 10) career pivots; 11) women in engineering; and 12) diversity in theworkplace (see Figure 1). Most videos feature more than one speaker. The

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Buten, University of Michigan; Jack Boomer Perry, University of Michigan; Cindy Wheaton, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

students were referring to was not clear it was kept as a separate code under communication ratherthan coded as interpersonal or written communication. Also, students would occasionally include the termprofessional or “soft” skills to refer to all of the skills. These instances were coded as “General.”FindingsParticipants contributed a myriad of professional skills to each activity system category. The objectivecategory contained the most skills at 18, followed by work division (14), team members (11), tools (10),rules (9), and community (6) as shown in Table I. The numbers in the table represent the number ofdiagrams where students had written the skill in connection with a specific activity system category. Thenumbers are only used to represent

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ellyn A. Lester; Linda M. Thomas

to address soft skills such as leadership,negotiation, and empathy. In the Construction Management program housed in the School ofEngineering at our institution, a pilot course titled Strategic Responses to Cyclical Environmentsis being offered. Students’ careers and their ability to make an impact in firms will be enhancedby leveraging their increased understanding of competitive advantage, positioning, and strategicplanning via this course.In response to the boom and bust cycle typical of the Architecture / Engineering / Construction(AEC) industry, students are learning to gather and process ambiguous information while forgingmeaningful plans for the future. Intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial initiative, tough analyticalthinking

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Allison Kipple; Dieter Otte

compensation for participating in the course. Inaddition, a course coordinator has overall responsibility for the course and tracks students’progress throughout the semester. The result has been an improvement in instructor motivationand attitudes, the quality of student products, and student preparation for successful graduatecareers.Overall Course StructureAn example overall course structure follows. Each instructor has a three-week module to discussa specific topic related to sustainability at the graduate level. The remaining weeks are devotedto an overview of sustainability, soft skill development, and project presentations. • Weeks 1-2: Introduction; Panel discussion: “What is Sustainability?”; Student project selection and planning

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Filip Cuckov, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Wayne Bynoe, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; José R. Sánchez, Wentworth Institute of Technology

EngineeringReimagined process is to explore the necessary competencies of future engineering graduates asdictated by industrial partners and employers of the program’s graduates. The IF TF at ourinstitution generated a survey to get feedback from the industry, with questions in the studygrouped into four categories: BSCO knowledge areas, soft skills, programming languages, andrecommended courses/topics.1. Computer Engineering Knowledge AreasIn this category, our survey asked respondents to rank the five most important computerengineering knowledge areas (out of the 12) to their companies and teams. The list of all 12computer engineering knowledge areas, shown in Table 1, are detailed in the IEEE/ACMCurriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in

Conference Session

Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #16112Integrating Civility into the Classroom: Practicing and Teaching Civility toPrepare Students for Career SuccessProf. Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating Civility into the Classroom: Practicing and Teaching Civility to Prepare Students for Career SuccessAbstractThe focus of most engineering and technology programs is to provide students with the technicalskills required for success in their future careers. Often overlooked, but equally important forcareer success, is training on the “soft skills.” In particular, faculty need to

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Professional Development Buffet: From Banquet to À La CarteAbstractBoth ABET and industrial advisory boards encourage engineering departments to includeinstruction in “soft skills” that reflect the broader professional qualities necessary for studentsuccess in their careers. These include oral and written communication, ethics and professionalbehavior, resume and interviewing skills, electronic and professional etiquette, informationliteracy, and broader knowledge of engineering solutions in a global or societal context. Whilesome departments dedicate one or more instructional credits to accomplish this objective, othersmay integrate such topics into existing core courses. This paper presents a one-credit model fora junior-level course in professional

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doris J. Espiritu, Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The knowledge provided byspeakers will contribute to students making informed decisions when they decide on the fieldthey pursue.II.1.B. The Professional Skills dimension infuses career-based skills to ensure professionalsuccess and increased employability. The National Soft Skills Association study found that only15% of job success is based on technical skills, and the rest are based on soft skills [21]. TheESS students learned career and professional skills as early as their first semester at communitycollege. Skills, including oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, andteamwork are incorporated into the curriculum and assessed through resume writing, mockinterviews, and

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 25

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ngoc Nhi Nguyen, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Jude Okolie, University of Oklahoma; Moses Olayemi, The University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

design process to freshmen through game-based learning?Nine publications meeting inclusion criteria from 2013 to 2023 underwent a thorough synthesisphase in our review process. These publications are categorized into four themes: studentmotivation and engagement, technical/soft skills, feedback, and assessment. The paper extensivelydiscusses findings within each theme, offering insights into their implications for both researchand practical applications.Furthermore, the paper includes a descriptive analysis of current trends in game-based engineeringeducation research. Key observations include the similarity in research questions and objectives,the applicability of game-based learning in the context of engineering design, and a

Conference Session

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta; Mehwish Butt, University of Alberta; Jason P. Carey, University of Alberta; Ahmed Jawad Qureshi, University of Alberta

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

technicalcommunication: “…explaining the technical details to end consumers from an engineering standof point is difficult…especially for new people coming into the industry.” This group alsoclaimed that teamwork, working effectively in teams and ensuring that all departments talk toeach other, is very important. One participant said: “…working effectively in teams in the sensethat, when you’re communicating what you’ve done to others, you’re also seeking their input andmaking sure that everybody’s had a chance to speak on your team…” According to Group 1,communication and teamwork are the soft skills essential for each engineer because their lackmay result in various “people” problems. All alumni agreed upon the following statement: “Allthe projects that I’ve

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

outcomes weredivided into sub-outcomes that were more readily assessable.Assessment of the Program OutcomesOnce the outcomes were defined, we had to determine how to assess the student achievement ofthe outcomes. Of particular concern were the so-called “soft skills,” such as teamwork,communications skills, global perspectives, ethics, life-long learning, and contemporary issues.Assessment of these can be difficult at best, particularly when it comes to triangulating results;i.e., providing more than one method of assessing the outcomes. While some members of thefaculty desired to leave the soft skills to the students’ humanities and social science courses, thatwas not a practical solution for our program because there is a wide variety of