Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mandana Ashouripashaki, The Ohio State University; Kristina Kennedy, The Ohio State University; Paul A. Reeder, The Ohio State University

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business and engineering programat a large Midwestern university. The program provides students the opportunity to explorepatented advanced technologies and then identify new real-world applications for thesetechnologies. This initiative supports interdisciplinary learning to better prepare students formodern industry challenges.The purpose of this study is to investigate how backward design fosters critical thinking,entrepreneurial abilities, and collaboration among engineering and business undergraduatestudents. Leveraging novel technologies from a global aerospace agency, students developproblem-solving skills applicable to 21st century engineering and business challenges.The four-semester program begins with a feasibility study phase, which

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Fong, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Shamita Venkatesh, Nanyang Technological University

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courses to ensure that learners haveand can apply relevant skills, remain competitive in the industry, and provide educators with aview of what is currently required in the industry.While educators recognize the tremendous benefits of including industries in capstone courses(Holdsworth et al., 2009), it is possible that learners themselves may not realize their intendedvalue (Gilbert & Wingrove, 2019). Hence, this research aims to analyze how learners perceivetheir own employability and how they view the transferability and application of what they learnin class in real-world settings (Gilbert & Wingrove, 2019). Besides informing potential curriculachanges, findings from this study can also provide a better understanding of how

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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decision-making to create engineering solutions (i.e.,ontology). However, graduate students often find it difficult to be a professional through theirdevelopment as students [28]. The difficulty generally occurs in transferring specific knowledgeand skills obtained as students to real-world application and with being sufficiently prepared toenter into professional practice [29, 30].Importantly, three different theoretical frameworks have considered this challenge to studentdevelopment [30, 31] and were applied to the study’s review of student development. First,Säljö’s [32] sociocultural framework proposed that students have limited social or culturalunderstanding of the meaning of being a professional. Hence students find it challenging to

Conference Session

Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LEI YANG, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; Kin Sun Lam, MTR Corporation; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong

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collaboration allowed students to gain insights into real-world applications andoperational challenges faced by the public transportation industry while boosting the industrialpartner’s confidence in exploring the development of testbed scenarios and equipping the frontline staffwith the applications of the technologies. The synergistic partnership between the university and theindustrial enterprise enhances both parties' understanding and capabilities in technology integration anddeployment, ultimately benefiting students from the educational institution and talents within theindustry partner. We also note that this co-training model can be generalized to other industries.IntroductionEmerging digital technologies offer viable solutions to a range of

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Khojah, University of California, San Diego; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California San Diego

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broadparticipation and standardize data collection.Quantitative responses will be analyzed using statistical methods to identify trends in toolusage, skill priorities, and training practices. Qualitative responses from open-ended questionswill be thematically coded to uncover patterns and insights regarding industry expectations andchallenges.The findings will be used to map existing educational offerings against the identified industryrequirements. This comparison may highlight gaps in the current biomedical engineeringcurriculum, providing a basis for recommending specific updates to better align academictraining with industry needs.By focusing on real-world applications and industry practices, this methodology ensures that thestudy captures actionable

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr., Oklahoma Baptist University; Christopher T. Jones; Jeffrey Anderson; Larinee Dennis; Steve Fendley

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of engineers at itsbest.”The new engineering program discussed here will attempt to have a better balance betweentheory and application. Wherever possible, discussions on theory will be followed by examplesof real-world applications using the theory. Employers want engineers who are more than “booksmart;” they want engineers who can apply theory to actual problems, particularly ill-structuredproblems where all of the data and boundary conditions may not be well prescribed.Weak on Soft SkillsEngineering students must learn a broad range of skills to become successful practicingengineers. Besides the ability to solve a wide range of problems, which are sometimes referred toas “hard skills,” engineers also need so-called “soft skills” to be

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Ogwezi, Ansys Inc.; Kaitlin Tyler, Ph.D., Ansys, Inc.; Navid Manai; Christopher Lee Penny

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Education, 2023 Closing the Gap between Industry and Academia via Student Teams SupportAbstractA well-known challenge in engineering education is the attempt to balance the demands of industryrecruitment with the core needs of an already packed engineering curriculum. Due to timeconstraints, real-world examples and other learning opportunities that aim to develop andconsolidate the industry-desirable skills can be difficult to include in the curriculum. One way toaddress this challenge is to collaborate with industry (for example, on capstone projects, studentteam challenges, etc.) while the students are still studying. A place for these collaborations, whichcan provide benefit for both parties, is through student competitions. Student

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University; Ruoying Chu; Fangzhou Xia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Zhuoxuan Li, Stanford University; Yan Wei, Southern University of Science and Technology; Yiming Rong, Southern University of Science & Tech

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support student success in theproject. In addition, the diverse background of the mentors can provide students with diverseinsights into their projects using thorough examples rooted from real-world applications. Fig. 3 Evaluation of the effectiveness of multidisciplinary team on the learning process Fig. 4 Evaluation of the effectiveness of diverse background of mentors on the learning process Fig. 5 Values of the program, ranked by studentsConclusionThe authors have proposed a PBL curriculum that involves collaborating with multiple industrypartners, using real-life open-ended problems, and working in a multidisciplinary team setting totrain students with a broad range of

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

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bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Whileuniversities equip students with a robust theoretical foundation, industries contribute byproviding hands-on experience and exposure to real-world problems and challenges [3].Additionally, UIC enables industries to stay abreast of the latest research and developmentsin their respective fields. Universities, with their cutting-edge research initiatives and accessto state-of-the-art technologies, offer valuable insights that can enhance industries' operationsand product development [4]. Furthermore, UIC facilitates the creation of innovativesolutions and products, ultimately boosting the competitiveness and productivity of theindustry [5]. Lastly, this collaboration opens avenues

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.; Bridget Ogwezi, ANSYS, Inc.

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andcreative thinking are still the most important skills for the workforce today. These same skills,however, have been highlighted as lacking in new engineering graduates as they enter theworkforce[2], [3].This lack of preparedness for real-world problems that students face upon leaving school leads tosignificant frustration for both employer and employee. Students find themselves intimidated totackle the large, boundary-less projects in the working world[4], [5] and unable to navigate largeprojects due to a lack of professional skills in areas like teamwork, project management, andbusiness management[5], [6], [7].The WEF 2023 Future of Jobs Report indicates that an estimated 44% of workers’ skills will bedisrupted in the next five years and six in

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Khojah, University of California, San Diego; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California, San Diego; Isgard S. Hueck, University of California, San Diego

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engineeringeducation [1], [10]. Yet, students struggle to satisfactorily develop these skills during their timeas undergraduates, as stated in recent feedback from over 500 employers who hired entry-levelengineers [2].Despite the implementation of project-based educational learning models, the skill gap betweenwork expectations of employers and the performance of engineering graduates persists in subsetsof professional skills, such as contextual application of engineering design solutions,communication, motivation, and self-management [2], [3], [5]. A focus on collaboration withindustry in the education of engineers has been shown to boost, not only design thinking withreal-world complexity [1], but also to increase contextual understanding of design

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Magara, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Vicent Rutagangibwa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology; Thomas E. Marlin, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S4L7

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training content,extending industrial internship durations, and encouraging companies to increase the number ofinternship placements for students to ensure greater exposure to real-world professionalenvironments. This study provides valuable insights for enhancing engineering education,particularly in resource-limited contexts, and offers actionable recommendations for improvingprofessional skill development among engineering students.Key wordsProfessional skills, Student assessment, Internships, Workplace, CompetenceIntroductionEngineering internships serve as a critical platform for experiential learning, enabling students tobridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice [1]. While technicalproficiency forms the core of

Conference Session

Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University

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Project Unlock Method ™ workshop, our IAB members introduced the PIPESprogram as an alternative pathway for students to gain real-world experience while fulfillingtheir Junior/Senior Clinic requirements. The PIPES program’s final deliverables align withtraditional clinics' ones, ensuring academic rigor. To enroll, students must apply by outlining thescope of their proposed work. The department PIPES coordinator and department head reviewthe application and grant approval. Once enrolled, students maintain ongoing correspondencewith their company liaison to ensure meaningful contributions to the approved project andcompliance with course expectations.The PIPES program offers students an immersive opportunity to work alongside industryprofessionals

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nga Hin Ben Fong, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrick Brunese, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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of the seniordesign project in the areas of Industry Partnership, Capstone Project, Benefits of Project, andRoles and Responsibilities of People. The PMP Capstone model has been introduced andcompared to the senior design project model. The three-years outcome so far has indicated thatit made a significant business impact to the industry sponsors.The innovative PMP Capstone Program has been instrumental in merging academic rigor withindustry application fostering an educational environment where students engage directly withreal-world engineering challenges. This new strategic guidance has been pivotal in driving projectsuccess and leading diverse teams to achieve operational excellence.This Engineering OpEx Consulting Model has bridged the

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Ogwezi, ANSYS, Inc.; Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.

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the burden of feeling inadequate upon starting their careers [6], [7]. Theseyoung professionals have identified both professional skills[5], [8], [9], such as teamworkand project management, and technical skills[4], [6], [8], [10], such as real-world problemsolving and increased software knowledge, as areas they found needed rapid upskilling uponentering the workforce. With this information and clear motivation, what are some strategiesto try and increase preparedness and retention of young engineers?Like student success, strategies to increase preparedness and retention are diverse, withseveral avenues to explore. Experiences outside of the classroom, such as participation inengineering clubs/societies and co-curricular design projects, have

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin L Burson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Eric Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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, 2024A Framework for Students’ Professional Development When Meeting with Employers in a Microelectronics Workforce Development ProgramAbstractA national shortage of skilled engineering employees in the microelectronics workforce has ledto difficulties in hiring talented, qualified employees in the microelectronics industry, leading theU.S. government to emphasize workforce development in universities nationwide. However, asstudents approach employers looking for employment opportunities, many are unprepared todiscuss how their skills and experiences translate to real-world experiences. These challengeshave created a need to provide students with excellent professional development resources thathelp them prepare to meet with

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha Cervantes, Johns Hopkins University ; Sydney Danielle Floryanzia, University of Washington and Johns Hopkins University; Jackie Sharp; William Roberts Gray-Roncal; Erik C. Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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modelRecruiting with a focus on trailblazing future that complements tra- equity and inclusion STEM staff. ditional recruiting and helps to combat the de- mographic droughtMission Student fellows Real-world profes- Prepares studentsEngagement are integrated into sional experience to work on cutting mission-focused in a supportive edge national research science and engi- environment initiatives neering projectsTargeted

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine; Anne K DeChant, Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine; Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Mark Daniel Pacey, Pennsylvania State University

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scientists with supplemental training to advance translational research andnovel medical and life science technologies to address real-world needs. This year-long, non-clinical program offers sequential education on key market readiness topics to increase thefellow’s understanding of their translational research or technology’s commercializationpotential. These topics include intellectual property, customer segmentation, market analysis,market adoption, regulatory pathways, reimbursement strategies, commercialization fundingmechanisms, and manufacturability. A critical element of the Innovation Fellows (IF) Program ispairing fellows with three mentors: an experienced SME, an innovation-focused academicliaison, and an industry-embedded mentor

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Wright, INCOSE; Morenikeji Araloyin, Binghamton University

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are allowed extra time and a translation dictionary.As shown in Figure 5, beyond the exam options listed above, offered by INCOSE Central, theknowledge requirement can be met through other assessment means. Candidates in Germany cantake a combined training and assessment course fully in German; candidates from the USmilitary can get knowledge credit for their coursework from the Defense Acquisition University(DAU); and candidates at 14 recognized universities can prove their knowledge throughwhatever assessments their university has had approved by INCOSE. Many of these assessmentsare projects where they apply systems engineering principles to a real-world situation. Thesestudents do not have to take multiple-choice tests if their professors

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Eliseo De León, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Sara Patricolo, New Mexico State University

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3into the academic rigor of engineering curricula? One consideration is recognizing the limitationof classroom education in the past 100 years. Engineering students range in classroom sizes from15 to 150. These larger venues at best provide direct contact with one professor and one or twoteaching assistants. The development of this mentoring model introduces additional expertise toengineering education in the form of extracurricular individuals, who have intentionally acquiredtraining to serve the engineering students and help them adopt a self-directed learning mindset.The extracurricular relationships create opportunities for the UES to discover the importance ofhands-on experiences and real-world applications with context to the engineering

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Edward Collins, National Society of Black Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity; Ahlam Alharbi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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between NSBE staff and universityresearchers was expected to bridge the gap between practical non-profit experience and theoreticalacademic approach. The NSBE staff, drawing from their practical perspectives, would complementthe theoretical expertise of university researchers. This collaboration aimed to produce researchoutcomes that were not only academically rigorous but also highly applicable to real-worldchallenges, ensuring a well-rounded approach to investigating the impacts of the SEEK program. The principal investigator (PI), from an academic institution previous NSBE involvement,who is leading this collaborative effort, has a deep-seated connection with both the researchcommunity and NSBE. Having previously served as the Senior

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Jodi F. Prosise, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker, P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Moira Kelly Smith

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valuable learning in the classroom for students. The course content canbecome integrated with more real-world examples so students can directly apply concepts andtheories learned in the classroom to industry, which gives them a better understanding of thematerial while simultaneously preparing them for the workforce [5].IABs are sometimes used to provide opportunities for students to benefit through offeringinternships and employment opportunities. The Structural Design, Construction, and EngineeringTechnology Advisory Board at Penn State Harrisburg [6] emphasizes networking betweenexternal professionals and students at specific career job fairs, through guest speaking in-classlectures, and assistance on field trips. The result is consistent

Conference Session

Undergraduate Career Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Esfahani, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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wood to determine what material was best suited for construction indeveloping nations [16]. This study left students with "an ability to apply engineering design toproduce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, andwelfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors" - one of the keystudent outcomes outlined by The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)[17]. Research prepares students for the real world by improving their communication abilities,understanding of the research process, and connecting them to a global community in order toprepare them for entering the workforce. Undergraduate design projects are another way forstudents to hone their

Conference Session

Undergraduate Career Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yaning Cao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Viktoria Loidl, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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, I,and J, as well as unit K, offer introductory career development and leadership courses for first-year students.For seniors, most departments have senior design or capstone courses that provide practicalopportunities for students to implement their technical and non-technical skills under theguidance of the company’s engineers or faculty on real-world projects. Additionally, indepartment I students can receive credit for internship experience with written reflections andoral presentations. Students in department B can take professional development seminars toincrease their career readiness and talk directly with alumni. Tom from department E teaches thesenior class and shared: Part of my senior class is called professional practice