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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Randy Brooks, Texas A&M University

decision-making. This paperexamines how integrating the development of these professional skills into core engineeringsubjects—such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Electrical Circuits—can foster a morecomprehensive and holistic student education. Through the use of problem-based learning andreferencing real-world applications, the approach aims to enhance both technical knowledge andessential soft skills. The paper also explores alternative assessment methods that extend beyondtraditional exams to evaluate competencies crucial for professional success. By aligningengineering curricula with industry expectations, and supporting faculty development in this area,the study offers a framework for curriculum design that strengthens both

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Joseph P. Duszak; John F. Drazan; Cynthia A. Bautista

teaching technical skills (n =19), while immersion (n = 6), soft skills (n = 6), and other topics(n = 5) have also seen deployments in the field. This technologyhas shown potential in knowledge acquisition (n = 8), self-efficacy(n = 9), engagement (n = 8), and satisfaction (n = 6) among users.Future work should look at how soft skills and immersion arebeing taught using virtual reality, and how smartphone-basedvirtual reality head-mounted displays can be used to provide alow-cost and portable means to access nursing simulationcontent. Fig. 1. Oculus Quest 2 VR HMD Keywords—Virtual Reality; Simulation; Nursing Education; ODigital Technology

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida

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what it's like to actually work in the field, which means in the real world, as an engineer with making actual products, and I have that. And so I never really try to bring that to light and actually value that part of me instead of focusing on what I don't have, I neglected what I do have and somehow I was able to make the transition, hey, I can connect with the students because they are gonna go into the field and I've been there and I actually know what it's like to work in the field producing a product, being out there, talking to technicians, other engineers and how it doesn't matter what kind of engineer we all need to work as a team. – Rosa – Latina Mexican/Indigenous• Skills (primarily soft skills) – A

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut; Christina Smith, University of Connecticut; Faiyhaa-Sydra Saulat, University of Connecticut

situations, offer instant feedback, and fos-education. For engineering students, developing skills that ter the development of essential soft skills alongside technicalextend beyond technical knowledge is essential for success knowledge. This integration will better prepare engineeringin the workplace. The National Association of Colleges and students for the challenges they will face in their careers,Employers (NACE) has identified eight core competencies ensuring that they are equipped with the communication,that are integral to students’ professional development and problem-solving, and teamwork skills demanded by employ-are essential for their transition from academic settings to

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Brinley Boyett, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University

: (a) Respect and follow the stipulated rules (b) Act competently, honestly, and with integrity (c) Maintain and enhance the reputation of the profession Following the same pattern as before, we reframed the statements to highlight their relation to AI-supported learning without changing what information was being gathered, as follows: (a) I respect and follow the stipulated rules when using AI tools (b) I can act competently, honestly, and with integrity when using AI for computer science tasks (c) I believe the use of AI will help maintain and enhance the reputation of the computer science profession3. Mapping Soft Skills to Teaching Effectiveness The final factor in the original study was soft skills, which

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Professional Papers

-awareness, social skills, self-regulation, empathy, andmotivation is seen as art and lived out through practice [3], [5], [13]. The ability for aspiringproject engineers to hone EI, project management competencies, and understanding teamdevelopment can better equip them for the workplace and meet technical and interpersonal skillexpectations of employers.References[1] De Campos, D. B., de Resende, L. M., & Fagundes, A. “The importance of soft skills for the engineering,” Creative Education, 11, pp.1504-1520. 2020. https://doi.org.10.4236/ce.2020.118109[2] Kastberg, E., Buchko, A., & Buchko, K. “Developing emotional intelligence: The role of higher education,” Journal of Organizational Psychology 20(3), 2020. pp.64-72. https

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Samuel Servati; PS. Dhanasekaran

traditional lecture-based courses but struggle withinitiatives and increased efforts to secure external facilitating open-ended, project-driven environments.funding through grants and industry sponsorships [4]. This gap underscores the need for professionalEvaluating student performance in PBL differs development programs focused on active learningsignificantly from traditional assessments that rely on methodologies [8]. At many institutions, the Advancedstandardized testing. Since PBL emphasizes both Machine Design professor may be highlytechnical competencies and soft skills, determining a knowledgeable in engineering principles but lackfair and effective grading system can be challenging practical

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Track 7: Technical Session 1: Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Marissa McElrone, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas Tech University

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speaker workshops, STEM activities, and industryfieldtrips. One major goal of the ANGELS program was to promote self-efficacy, interest, and asense of belonging for the young girls. Throughout the summer experience, we encouraged thestudent participants to imagine themselves as engineers or agricultural scientists and had studentsengage in reflective processes (e.g., journaling) to foster their sense of connection to STEM.A secondary focus was on ‘soft’ skills such as teamwork and problem-solving through project-based learning using the Project Management Institute Education Foundation’s PM Skills for Lifecurriculum. The ANGELS Enrichment Program began in the Fall of 2023 providing projectmanagement tools and techniques that encouraged a

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

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the lecture notesinto videos. This will allow the complete learning modules to be shared with the global engineeringteaching community through the university’s library system. AcknowledgmentThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation Grant EEC-2022275. References1. R. J. Marandi, B. K. Smith, R. F. Burch, and S. C. Vick, “Engineering soft skills vs. engineering entrepreneurial skills,” Int J Eng Educ, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 988-998, 2019.2. R. Reagans and E. W. Zuckerman, “Networks, diversity, and productivity: The social capital of corporate R&D teams,” Organization Science, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 502-517, 2001.3. P

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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Professional Papers

amount deal You received support from industry professionals during your Capstone. You believe the capstone format you had was sufficient. 4. What additional skills or experiences do you think should be included in the capstone course to better prepare future students for their careers? o More emphasis on soft skills (communication, leadership) o Greater focus on sustainability and ethical decision-making o More exposure to cutting-edge technologies (e.g., BIM, AI, etc.) o Other (please specify) 5. In your opinion, how could the VMI Civil Engineering Capstone course be improved overall? -Open ended.Questions for former/current VMI Civil Engineering

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Kalyan Khatry; Reihaneh Samsami

on using AI for drafting reports B. Faculty Training and Supportor translating technical jargon for various audiences, since Successful integration of Gen AI depends on instructors.these are real skills engineers are beginning to use on the job Therefore, a major strategic focus is on faculty development.with AI assistance. Another aspect is the change in required Institutions are beginning to offer workshops, resource guides,soft skills. As routine technical tasks become aided by AI, and communities of practice around teaching with AI. Kurtz etskills like creativity, ethical judgment, and interdisciplinary al. [14] propose formal training programs for faculty as acollaboration gain even more

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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such as MIT and Stanford integrate these modelsinto STEM curricula, fostering real-world application and skill development [19].A study by the National Academies of Sciences found that PBL students score 10–20% higher onproblem-solving assessments than those in traditional courses. Additionally, PBL promotesessential soft skills such as teamwork and leadership. As a result, IBL and PBL have becomecornerstones of modern education, equipping students with the skills needed for success in anincreasingly complex and interconnected world. By structuring curricula around inquiry andproblem-solving, educators can equip students with technical expertise and collaborative abilitiesnecessary for careers in science, engineering, and business. The graph

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 13The projects undertaken in this study were carefully designed to meet four primary goals: (1)introducing and familiarizing students with chemical engineering as a major, (2) cultivating criticalthinking through in-depth, research-centered tasks, (3) reinforcing a culture of safety, and (4)improving students’ soft skills, such as teamwork and effective communication. The programoutcomes indicate that participants gained a comprehensive grasp of essential chemical engineeringconcepts

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus; Celeste Arden Riley, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University; Andrew Crawford, Tarleton State University; London Knight, West Texas A&M University; Victoria June Vinzant, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

. White, "Wanted: Public Service," Structure Magazine, p. 7, January 2022.[4] J. F. Pulido, "Wish I'd Known," Civil Engineering, p. 74, September/October 2022.[5] ASEE, "Engineering One Planet," 2024. [Online]. Available: https://engineeringforoneplanet.org/. [Accessed September 2024].[6] J. Roe and L. McCay, Restorative Cities: Urban Design for Mental Health and Wellbeing, London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2021.[7] J. S. Vogler, P. Thompson, D. W. Davis, B. E. Mayfield, P. M. Finley and D. Yasseri, "The Hard Work of Soft Skills; Augmenting the Project-Based Learning Experience with Interdisciplinary Teamwork," Instructional Science, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 457-488, 2018.JAMES K. NELSONDr. Nelson is a civil engineer and currently serves

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

Improve the Soft Skills,” Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, vol. 33, no. 3, p. 75, Jan. 2020, doi: 10.16920/jeet/2020/v33i3/147042.[3] M. Hu, J. Ji, J. Duan, and Q. Wang, “Distributed wind power virtual simulation experiment system for cultivating the ability to solve complex engineering problems,” Comput Appl Eng Educ, vol. 29, no. 6, pp. 1441–1452, 2021, doi: 10.1002/cae.22396.[4] N. Wognum, C. Bil, F. Elgh, M. Peruzzini, and W. Verhagen, “Transdisciplinary Engineering Research Challenges,” 2018.[5] R. Stroud, “Is Transdisciplinary Education Engaging the 21st Century Engineering Student?,” tjes, vol. 11, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.22545/2020/00138.[6] R. J. Lawrence, “Deciphering

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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skills, suchas giving presentations, while Jacob has a desire to learn how to fairly grade students in his lab-based class that work independently rather than as a group, noting that historically students thatwork independently receive a lower grade. I think what really excites me, going back to your original question, is trying to incorporate not only the didactic, like teaching fundamental ideas, but then also teaching them kind of the soft skills required in academic science. It's actually really intimidating, for example, to give a poster presentation or talk in a good way, and so trying to help them with those things and incorporate that into the curriculum would be really cool. That excites me to allow