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Hannah D Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, The University of Arizona; Ann Shivers-McNair; Francesa Lopez

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, and a Distinguished Fellow of the Center for University Education Scholarship at the University of Arizona. His professional areas of interest include medical informatics, healthcare systems engineering, and broadening participation and promoting servingness in engineering, biomedicine, and computing, particularly at land-grant and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Subbian’s ed- ucational research is focused on asset-based practices, ethics education, and formation of professional identities.Ann Shivers-McNairFrancesa Lopez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Inclusive, asset-based instructional strategies in engineering design: empowering faculty with professional

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Laura Ann Gelles, University of Texas at Dallas; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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of Engineering and Computer Science where she is studying retention of undergraduate engineering students. She has extensive experience using qualitative and mixed-methods research in Engineering Education. Before joining UTD in September 2020, Laura worked at the University of San Diego on their RED grant to study institutional change efforts and redefine the engineering canon as sociotechnical. She has a background in environmental engineering and received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Utah State University with a research focus on the ethical and career aspects of mentoring of science and engineering graduate students and hidden curriculum in engineering.Dr. Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego Susan

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Carol Shubin, California State University Northridge

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curation,(2) mathematical foundations, (3) computational thinking, (4) statistical thinking, (5) data mod-eling, and (6) communication, reproducibility, and ethics. The recursive data cycle of obtaining,wrangling, curating, managing and processing data, exploring data, defining questions, performinganalyses and communicating the results lay at the core of the bootcamp, [2-4].The topics covered included: • coding in python and BASH • coding in python and BASH • data preprocessing: Pandas • data exploration and transformation • feature engineering • filtering • wrapper and embedded methods • machine learning, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow • data storage: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, AWS RDS • data warehouse server: Microsoft SQL

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Mohsen Moghaddam, Northeastern University; Jacqueline A. Isaacs, Northeastern University; Sagar Kamarthi, Northeastern University; Martin Storksdieck, Oregon State University; Xiaoning Jin, Northeastern University

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Science Foundation (NSF) and industry.Dr. Jacqueline A. Isaacs, Northeastern University Dr. Jacqueline Isaacs joined Northeastern in 1995 and has focused her research pursuits on assessment of the regulatory, economic, environmental and ethical issues facing the development of nanomanufacturing and other emerging technologies. Her 1998 NSF Career Award is one of the first that focused on environ- mentally benign manufacturing. She also guides research on development and assessment of educational computer games where students explore environmentally benign processes and supply chains in manufac- turing. She has been recognized by Northeastern University, receiving a University-wide Excellence in Teaching Award in 2000

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez Campus (UPRM). He earned B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University (1993) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornell University (1999). Prior to UPRM, Papadopoulos served on the faculty in the Department of Civil engineering and Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Papadopoulos has diverse research and teaching interests in structural mechanics and bioconstruction (with emphasis in bamboo); appropriate technology; engineering ethics; and mechanics education. He has served as PI of several NSF-sponsored research projects and is co-author of Lying by Approximation: The Truth about Finite

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Kakan C. Dey, West Virginia University; Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University; V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University; David Martinelli, West Virginia University; Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University; John Deskins, West Virginia University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University

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Innovation Center of the Reed College of Media at West Virginia University. She specializes in public interest communication, particularly crisis, emergency, and risk communication science. In those realms, she has worked on grants and contracts through CDC, DARPA, DHS, NIH, and NSF. Dr. Fraustino’s work has been recognized with top research paper awards at national/international conferences yearly from 2013-present. Additionally, she was named a national 2017-2018 AEJMC Emerging Scholar, earned the 2018 Doug Newsom Award for Research in Global Ethics and Diversity from the AEJMC PR Division, was the 2017 Reed College of Media Faculty Re- search Award recipient, was a 2016 national Frank Public Interest Communications

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University

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are necessary for assessing educationaloutcomes across engineering problem contexts. We are in the process of updating and refiningthe rubric’s content and structure to reflect current practices and ensure its applicability acrossdisciplines. A systematic literature review of sustainability and sustainable design in engineeringcurricula and practice confirmed most criteria in the rubric but also indicated several gaps. Somegaps were expected because the original rubric was directed towards civil and environmentalengineering projects, but most of the themes were confirmed in other disciplines. Examples ofpotential gap areas included ethics, affordability and equity, and innovation. While these areasare reflected in the SD Rubric 1.0, the

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Kevin J. Ketchman; Rebekah Burke P.E., Arizona State University; Roksana Mahmud, Clemson University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; brad allenby, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Clemson University

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Anthropogenic Environmental Impacts, Sustainability Rating Schemes (e.g. inclusion) LEED), Resilience, Urbanization/urban sprawl, Sustainability economics, Governance for sustainability, Sustainable Innovation, Sustainability Ethics, Other 1- recycling, Other 2- water reuse, Other 3- energy reduction, Other 4- Urban heat island effect, Other 5- alternative transportation, Other 6- consider needs of people/ stakeholder engagement, NoneConclusion & Future DirectionOngoing integration of both stand-alone courses and modules have shown to be necessary forsustainability to reach 'appropriate' levels of mastery in engineering education, from a practicalimplementation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech; Scott W Case, Virginia Tech; Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech; Natasha Smith, Virginia Tech

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Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Vir- ginia Tech. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Engineering Education (PhD). His research focuses on contemporary and inclusive ped- agogical practices, environmental, ethics and humanitarian engineering, and non-traditional knowledge transfer. Homero has been recognized as a Fulbright scholar and was inducted in the Bouchet Honor Society.Natasha Smith, Virginia Tech Natasha is the Director of Enrollment Management for the College of Engineering as well as an under- graduate academic and career advisor for General Engineering students. These dual roles allow Natasha the unique opportunity to

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Arkansas Tech University

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graduate student. In order to enhance REU participants’ understanding andto broaden their perspective of energy systems challenges, they were given ample opportunities toshare their research progress with the other REU participants in weekly group meetings, mid-termprogress presentations, and final project poster and oral presentations. Weekly seminars were alsoprovided to the REU participants to cover different research topics, technical writing skills,effective presentation skills, professional ethics, graduate school applications, etc. Since the REUparticipants spent most of their time interacting with the PIs of the REU site, faculty mentors andgraduate students who advised their research projects, to balance the roles of PIs, faculty mentors

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University

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2000students since its inception.Dr. Wickliff is blessed to work daily in the area of her passion – developing young professionals – in herrole at Texas A&M University. She is a Professor of Engineering Practice. At Texas A&M University,she has taught Capstone Senior Design, Statics & Dynamics, Engineering Ethics, Engineering Leadershipand Foundations of Engineering courses. She has also taught Project Management and Risk Managementcourses for the University of Phoenix.Dr. Wickliff has been honored with University of Houston’s Distinguished Young Engineering AlumniAward, the Black Engineer of the Year Career Achievement Award for New Emerging Leaders and fea-tured in several publications. She has presented keynote addresses, facilitated

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Inez Hua, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael L Curry, Tuskegee University

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. All teachers convened on the campus of PU for the orientation activities.The teachers than worked at their respective campuses for most of the summer, before re-convening on the campus of PU for the final presentations and program conclusion. The co-Director of the RET Site at PU visited the other campus (TU) for a mid-program review anddiscussion with teacher participants and other sustainable electronics researchers. Teachers wereintroduced to research ethics, research methods, research specific training, library resources, andstate science standards, among other topics, during the orientation week. Teachers were alsointroduced to resources on-campus that focus on P-12 STEM learning and outreach. Activitiesincluded lectures as well as hands

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #27368Board 60: PeerLogic: Web Services for Peer AssessmentDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 PeerLogic: Web Services

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James L. Huff, Harding University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kavitha Durga Ramane; William G Graziano, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning development and assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Ms. Kavitha Durga RamaneProf. William G Graziano, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 26.1501.1

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Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard . Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Jonathan Woehr, University of North Carolina Charlotte; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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engi- neering undergraduates, and data visualization. His teaching practice includes formal cooperative learning and integrating communications, ethics, and teaming across the curriculum. He is a founding developer of the CATME system, a free, web-based system that helps faculty assign students to teams, conduct self- and peer-evaluations, and provide rater training. He can occasionally be found playing guitar at a local open mic.Dr. David Jonathan Woehr, University of North Carolina Charlotte David J. Woehr is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Management at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the Georgia Institute of

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Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; David Jonathan Woehr; Richard . Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Performance as well as on the editorial boards for Organizational Research Methods, and the European Journal of Work and Organizational PsychologyRichard . Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard Layton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. He received a B.S. from California State University, Northridge, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. His areas of scholarship include student teaming, longitudinal studies of engi- neering undergraduates, and data visualization. His teaching practice includes formal cooperative learning and integrating communications, ethics, and teaming across the curriculum. He is a founding developer of the

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Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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promotion of professional societies, industryinput is blended with current skill needs to provide a means to express competency throughpractice (e.g., apprenticeship or experience). These mechanisms are consistent with the BOK andvalidated by a community of professional peers.Body of Knowledge Development ProcessAM will thrive as a field with a strong base of professionals who share a common set of ethics andknowledge based on a BOK. An AM BOK, in the context of a professional model like the onedepicted in Figure 1, will also ensure that formal learning frameworks and industry competenciesmutually reinforce. To this end, we are developing an AM BOK to test and refine in the contextof a large-scale triangulation of AM program syllabi, job posting

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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professional, he investigated multiple-microphone hearing systems and wireless hearing system links from 2002 to 2008 and served as a visiting lecturer from 2005 to 2011 at the university. His research interests are in adaptive digital signal processing, digital communications, and education pedagogy. He currently serves the ECE department of his alma mater as lecturer, research specialist, and chief undergraduate advisor.Prof. Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Michael C. Loui is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and University Distinguished Teacher-Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His interests include computational complexity theory, professional ethics

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Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico

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investigatorwithout formal engineering education training, it was important to ensure there was an adequateopportunity to engage in both short and longer duration workshops. Step 2 of the processoutlined training of research protocols, necessary to steps to facilitate ethical and scientificallysound education research. Steps 1 and 2 provide the foundation and preparation for Step 3:Research Initiation of the pilot project. The pilot research project would start to understand theproblem outlined in the introduction. Finally, by Step 4, the initiated research would become acatalyst for additional topics of engineering education research that examines fundamentalresearch questions related to broadening participation in graduate engineering programs

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Noemi V Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Deborah Anne Trytten, The University of Oklahoma; Russell D. Meier, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Harry A. Hogan, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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challenged the understanding of enculturation the most(along with ethics). Further analyses and follow-up studies are being designed to investigate thisresult [3, 4].In terms of the dissemination efforts taking place, the official website for this project waslaunched (https://ectd.engr.tamu.edu/), and the Office of Technology Transfer has approveddissemination to other institutions with the proper intellectual property acknowledgments.Additionally, a proposal for a workshop devoted to increasing researcher's knowledge of theECTD was approved for the ASEE 2024 conference. This workshop affords the opportunity torun another cycle of validation for this instrument that will ensure its relevance and applicabilityto even wider audiences.We are also at a

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Paper ID #42172Board 407: The Use of Home Technology in Preschoolers’ Families in UrbanSettings: Experiences and Potential ImpactsDr. Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California Gisele Ragusa is a Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Southern California. She conducts research on college transitions and retention of underrepresented students in engineering, PreK-12 STEM Education, ethics, socially assistive robotics, and also research about engineering global preparedness. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Use of Home Technology in Preschoolers’ Families in

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Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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• Analysis  • Critical thinking • Information process • Assessment and evaluation (self &  • Teamwork group) • Ethics and professionalism  POGIL  ABET Criteria Approaches  Page 23.1268.2 Figure 2: The POGIL approaches adopted for the needsWhat is the GPMT

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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onstudents’ success. The ACCESS project incorporates several co-curricular professionaldevelopment and student engagement elements, including social events, seminars, mentoring,undergraduate research, and participation in cybersecurity-related student organizations.Participating in social and professional development events fosters social connections anddevelopment of life skills such as discipline, self-esteem, and ethical behavior [5]. Facultymentoring and professional development seminars encourage persistence in students’ academicpaths and prepare them for their future careers by providing career guidance, relevantinformation, and networking opportunities [6]. Participations in subject-based studentorganizations and competitions increase student

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Jing Yan, Tennessee State University; Lin Li P.E., Tennessee State University; Ivan T. Mosley Sr, Tennessee State University

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. Participants86 completed voluntary pre- and post-course surveys, which explored their motivations,87 prior experiences, perceived learning gains, and attitudes toward STEM. Institutional 2 88 review board approval ensured ethical compliance, and students retained the option to 89 withdraw at any time. By analyzing pre- and post-survey results, the study captured 90 shifts in engagement, confidence, and interest in STEM careers, providing insights 91 into the effectiveness of CURE within HBCUs. 92 Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 27.0. Descriptive statistics 93 summarized key aspects such as students’ demographics, motivations for course 94 enrollment, perceived learning

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Fatemeh Karimi Kenari, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; yasaswi bhumireddy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Xiaoliang Yan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mahmoud Dinar, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Shreyes N Melkote, Georgia Institute of Technology

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engineering students but did not surpass experienced professionals. Yanget al [4] identified the advantages of implementing AI chatbots in education as enhancing studentengagement through interactive simulations, reducing workload for administrative staff byautomating routine tasks, and personalizing education for diverse user needs.Despite AI-powered chatbots' potential, the development process remains challenging. The lackof accessible tools and streamlined frameworks has created a gap in the effective adoption of thistechnology [5]. Shahriar et al [6], explored the evolution, capabilities, and limitations ofChatGPT, the state-of-the-art AI chatbot by OpenAI. The authors call for enhanced modeltraining, ethical guidelines, and improved transparency

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Anthony Torres, Miami Dade College

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. Each track aligns with scholars’ career goals, emphasizing practical skills and industry certifications to improve employability [14].• Tech Up Space STEMinar Series hosts virtual and recorded lectures featuring industry leaders and workforce readiness experts. Topics include portfolio building, networking, technical interviews, graduate school preparation, AI ethics and responsibility, and leadership. The blended format of lectures and podcasts allows students to access the content at their convenience, integrating learning into their academic schedules [15, 16].Methodology & Key OutcomesTo assess REP’s impact, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted, including semester surveys,focus groups across the three EmTech

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Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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117 Figure 1 illustrates the persistence of students enrolled at the end of the semesters and courses listedin Table 1. The mean and median of the data are 4.6 and 4.8, respectively, which reflects the very positiveskew present in Figure 1.Figure 1: Overall persistence for the participants who completed the survey. The responses to the open-ended survey question regarding the students’ perceptions ofengineering practice were coded systematically to uncover common themes. Students perceive thefollowing ten themes as being part of engineering practice: 1) considers ethics, 2) considers safety, 3)considers efficiency, 4) considers complexity, 5) utilizes knowledge, 6) collaborates with others, 7)improve or make designs, 8) solves

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Carissa B. Schutzman Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Teresa Michelle Encalada, University of Cincinnati

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stated, “The NRT experience, I think, ultimately helpedme, they kind of set me up for what I’m doing with my Ph.D. work now.”4.2 Several NRT components prepared trainees for the job search and the workplaceTrainees reported that learning professional skills (e.g., communication, conflict resolution,entrepreneurship, funding procurement, leadership, management, mentoring, outreach, research,research ethics, teaching, and teamwork) in an NRT course and practicing those skills throughoutthe longevity of the program prepared them for the workplace. Some trainees incorporatedspecific examples of their professional skills in their resumes and job interviews, particularlycommunication, grant writing, research, teaching, and teamwork.The

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Ruth Fessehaye, Lipscomb University

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engineering educationTechnical + Professional - Social/Behavioral: While it’s quite possible that many engineering roles mayfunction in this area, the authors propose that engineers may feel a lack of purpose that drives theircommitment or passion for their work. This could also be viewed as the current state of engineeringeducation that emphasizes technical capabilities, incorporates some professional skills, but seeminglyavoids any mention of social and behavioral qualities.Social/Behavioral + Professional - Technical: Completing engineering projects without the appropriatetechnical capabilities is widely regarded as irresponsible. Licensure and codes of ethics tends to preventthese occurrences though it is still important to remind students of the

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Dorian Bobbett, University of Michigan; Larkin Martini; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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retribution, ethical dilemmas, embracing difficult rejection, or risk to personal reputation conversationsDiscussionCollectively, these results will inform training for faculty advising graduate students to createpsychologically safe environments where students will thrive. We will use our findings to createresources for both faculty advisors and graduate students to support building this psychologicallysafe relationship. We plan to leverage this research to develop workshop materials, virtual tools,and guidelines for students and faculty advisors.AcknowledgmentsThis work was made possible by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF #2224421and NSF #2316547). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations