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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Heather L. Walker; W. Kent McAllister; Michael W. Mourot; J. Robert Dean; Greg Nesmith; Edgar C. Clausen

Engineering Alumni Student MentoringProgram to provide much-needed help for chemical engineering Ph.D. students in obtainingindustrial employment. As in 2021, the program utilized departmental alumni as mentors andemphasized career path identification and professional development for the students. The 12undergraduate and Ph.D. mentoring circles averaged four mentoring events during the Fallsemester, followed by a Program Review and Celebration over ice cream sundaes in February.The undergraduates received resume feedback and tips on preparation for the Career Fair andlearned about a variety of careers that are available for chemical engineers. They also learnedabout the importance of soft skills on the job and ways to stand out to employers. The

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Rebecca Kassa; Ibilola Ogundare; Brian Lines; Jake Smithwick; Kenneth Sullivan

leaders as primary supervisors atconstruction sites, their capacity to inspire and guide crew members significantly influencesproject success [34].Certain behaviors and personality characteristics have been linked with the acquisition of soft skillsthat contribute to the successful completion of a project. Soft skills such as teamwork, leadership,communication, conflict management, motivation, and trust building are indispensable toeffectively manage construction projects [35]. Some of these soft skills are correlated withpersonality traits. For example, Payne [36] highlighted that trait like agreeableness, characterizedby being friendly, considerate, and trustworthy, has a positive influence on team performance. For

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Sanjay Tewari

of alittle reorganization to integrate these experiences systematically into the curriculum. Evaluationmethods should focus on assessing both technical competencies, soft skills, and leadershipdevelopment.ConclusionExperiential learning and professional exposure are essential in preparing civil engineeringstudents for successful careers. By embracing senior seminars, internships, co-ops,undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning, student design teams, leadership roles,and students deeper involvement with civil engineering related student organizations, educationalinstitutions can empower graduates with the multidimensional skills required to excel in thediverse and dynamic field of civil engineering.References[1] S. Tewari

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Stuart Berntein

program consists ofconstruction management and construction engineering, and both programs are taught on twodifferent campuses in two different cities within the same state. The programs are nearlyidentical.Literature Search © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThe intention of the literature search (References) was to seek out articles supporting theadoption of ENGR 100 as a required course for all COE students. Therefore, the searched topicsrelated directly to some of the interpersonal skills discussed and methods used in that class.These topics included, but were not limited to, the following.Professional SkillsIndustry equates ‘soft skills

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Stephen C. Donnelly; Savanah G. Godwin; Nghi K. Ngo; Kaleb B. Manley; Edgar C. Clausen

performed to collect experimental height vs. timemeasurements that were compared to model data generated from a Bernoulli balance and themeasured discharge coefficients. The experimental and model data agreed very well,demonstrating the validity of the procedures used in the experiment and in the development ofthe model.Keywordslaboratory, fluid mechanics, experimentation, modeling, tank draining, orificeIntroductionThe undergraduate laboratory is an essential part of the engineering curriculum because itintroduces the student to engineering equipment and hands-on activities while illustrating manyof the concepts that are taught in the classroom. At the same time, lab is often used to buildimportant soft skills such as teamwork and oral and written

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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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

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

soft skills in students.In terms of skillset, students reported their growth to read scientific papers and their researchskills in general. “Reading through many different articles in creating my own literature reviewmade me familiar with the general paper structure and allowed me to better extract information[…]. Following the procedures for creating and testing asphalt mixtures instilled in me theattention to detail and persistence required to be a successful researcher. Being able to work in ateam-oriented environment also developed my cooperative and communicative skills.Furthermore, this experience showed me the importance of presentations”.Identity as EngineersEngaging in academic research opens a new avenue toward the student's

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

reinforces the understanding of engineering principles and enhancesstudents' ability to transfer their knowledge to various practical settings [17]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference1.4.5 Collaboration and Communication Interdisciplinary projects emphasize the importance of effective collaboration andcommunication, as students work in diverse teams [18]. By engaging in dialogue with peers fromdifferent disciplines, students develop essential soft skills, including effective communication,teamwork, and mutual respect. These skills are highly valuable in the professional engineeringworld, where successful projects often depend