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Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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)In academic writing and most other non-fiction genres, an abbreviated version of the problemframe serves as the introduction to the work in question. The example below is drawn from thesummary that appears at the end of the introductory chapter of Peter G. Northouse’s Leadership:Theory and Practice (2004).10 Like many textbooks, this book assumes that the readerunderstands the importance of the subject, so there is minimal treatment of the costs andconsequences associated with the destabilizing condition. The discussion does, however, definethe problem Northouse purports that his book will solve.Common Ground (relevant and established facts; assertions that audience is likely to accept;put problem in a recognizable context)In the six years

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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Klassen, Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Robin Sacks, University of Toronto; Annie Elisabeth Simpson, Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Toronto; Amy Huynh, Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Totonto

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writing email newsletters, and managing social media channels. Amy holds a B.A. Honours in Anthropology and Communications from York University, an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications from Seneca College, and has a professional background in non-profit communications and administration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Charting the landscape of engineering leadership education in North American universitiesGlobalization and increased economic competition are putting increasing pressure onengineering companies to produce value. At the same time, competition in the highereducation system, linked to global rankings metrics, is putting

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bayless, Ohio University

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first of several assignments to help the students more fully understandthemselves and their leadership styles. The value and benefit of each student writing about theirown lives helps them start to understand the importance of “getting to know themselves,”relating to “emotional intelligence” and “understanding and dealing with self.” This exercise alsohelps the instructor learn more about each student.The first two lectures of the class are devoted to reviewing summer reading and discussions ofthe autobiographies. As the class is highly interactive, the discussion is generally student-led,with the instructor acting as facilitator. These discussions help the students develop a commonframework for understanding leadership and learning about other

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Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carlson-Dakes, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gregory W Harrington, Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Univ of Wisconsin - Madison

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   In The Courage to Teach, Parker Palmer explores an approach to educational transformationby engaging in deep inquiry of fundamental questions of what, how, why, and who (Palmer1998). We often start out with content and curriculum – the what that is being taught. If wedig a bit deeper, we begin to consider pedagogical structures – the how we are teaching thewhat. Occasionally, we may ask why we are teaching what we teach. Rarely, however, dowe get to the point of reflecting and sharing the personal values present in our teaching andlearning endeavor – the root questions of who are we as teachers, and equally important,who are our students as learners? These three elements – curricular content (what),pedagogical structure (how), and personal

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Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Rhonda K. Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; John W. Nicklow, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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motivatingand managing our students to strive for excellence. The X-matrix was introduced to the LDP as ameans of uniting the students from different RSOs to work towards a common goal, to teachthem the value of this powerful tool, and to drive success in the LDP and their student projectteams.This paper addresses the fundamental process for constructing and using an X-matrix, and thendescribes how it is applied to achieve success in SIUC’S LDP.Engineering Management ToolMost major organizations have developed mission and vision statements to serve as a goal andconstant reminder of what the organization stands for and what it’s working towards. To achievetheir mission and vision, organizations engage in developing a strategic plan every one to

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne Cowe Falls, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Gord Aker P.Eng. PCC, Logical Leadership

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talentsand take part in the leadership opportunities offered by the school.Progressive Implementation ModelThe Maier Student Leadership Program (MSLP) is delivered in a progressive manner so that thosestudents whom demonstrate the most interest and commitment to leadership receive the greatestopportunity and support as they progress.Level One - Lunch and LearnsThe first level of program implementation is open to all SSE students and is designed to provide basicleadership awareness and fundamental skills to a broad cross section of the student body. This level wasalso designed to inspire an interest in leadership skills in the general student body.At this level the MSLP provides Lunch and Learn sessions on topics such as: “Impression Management

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fu Zhongli, National University of Defense Technology; Huang Zhang, NUDT in China; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS), National University of Defense Technology (NUDT); Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Jianchuan Li, National University of Defense Technology; Lian Lin, National University of Defense Technology; wang yang, Continuing Education College, National University of Defense Technolgy(NUDT)

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importance to theknowledge structure of students, but it lacks relevant contents about the development trendand the application of the world science and technology. It is difficult for students tounderstand the direction and emphasis of the future development of in the control engineeringfield. Because of the insufficiency of visionary, proactive, integrity, they may unable to seethrough the engineering application prospect to achieve a goal at the scientific frontier, andlose ability of systematically integrating the innovative factors in a great capacity of scientificand technological information. （2）Aspect of Technical Factor. The current curriculum system plays a good supportingrole in the aspects of writing technical reports or academic

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten S. Hochstedt, Penn State University ; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University; Richard John Schuhmann, Gordon–MIT Engineering Leadership Program

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expectations shifted in theanticipated direction of response, which indicates the class positively changed students’ reportedleadership principles efficacy. There is a strong relationship between student-identified learningexpectations and improved understanding of the related leadership principles course content.Introduction and BackgroundAlthough broad consensus exists regarding the value of leadership skills development in 21stcentury engineering education, many engineering schools that identify leadership developmentas part of their educational mission lack a functional mechanism by which to accomplish thisgoal.1 Those institutions in which engineering leadership education is explicit are able to rely, inpart, on fundamental traditions of

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Lin Hartmann P.E., Iowa State University; Clinton Stephens, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University

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Paper ID #12326Surveying industry needs for leadership in entry-level engineering positionsBeth Lin Hartmann P.E., Iowa State University Beth L. Hartmann is a Lecturer of Construction Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU). A retired U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer (O-5), she currently teaches the design-build capstone course for civil and construction engineering students and the construction engineering learning community. Hartmann received her Bachelor of Art in Architecture and her Master or Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Engineering and Management from ISU in 1989 and 1996

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Interactive Panel on Perspectives and Practical Skills for Men as Advocates for Gender Equity

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence J. Genalo, Iowa State University; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Beth M Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Archie L Holmes Jr., University of Virginia; Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University; Klod Kokini, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Lopresti, Lehigh University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University

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Paper ID #11738Interactive Panel on Perspectives and Practical Skills for Men as Advocatesfor Gender EquityDr. Lawrence J. Genalo, Iowa State University Dr. Genalo is a University Professor and Associate Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Iowa State University. He is a Fellow of ASEE and has run the NSF Grantees Poster Session for nearly 20 years. He is a former chair of DELOS and the Freshman Programs Constituent Committee (the year before it became a Division).Dr. Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University Roger Green received the B.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering and the

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Jansen Perry, Baylor University; Emily M Hunter, Baylor University; Ed Frauenheim, Great Place to Work Institute; Steven C. Currall, Southern Methodist University

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, tohelp universities integrate the tenet of CC into engineering education programs. First, wepropose that engineering programs teach students to Lead Strategically with Vision. Althoughstrategic planning is not something often embraced by academics, a plethora of research,including our own examination of ERCs, suggests it is a powerful tool for setting and achievinggoals12. Engineering programs can teach students the fundamental principles of strategicplanning, which includes writing mission and vision statements, making a plan to achieve ahierarchy of goals, accept input from others, and communicate all of that to key stakeholders.Students can then build on that skill set through project presentations (including plans andresults), and role plays

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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Century, which undergraduate programs areadopting as evidence of continuous improvement in fulfillment of ABET, Inc. (formerly know asAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) Criterion 5 6,7. Roughly one-third ofASCE civil engineering outcomes, correlate with development of professional skills.Development of professional and leadership skills has been shown to improve through thecollege experience 8. Leadership principles covered in the curriculum have proven to makeimprovements in student development and studies have indicated faculty interaction also has apositive effect 8. Assessing student obtainment of fundamental professional skills and leadershipconcepts at lower levels of Blooms Taxonomy within the classroom is relatively

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Schuhmann, The Landing School; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University; Jack V. Matson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dean H. Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jeffrey G. Soper, Montreux School of Business; Donald H. Horner Jr., Jacksonville University

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content, ordeveloping a new approach. Upon review, faculty determined that, like a SCUBA diver-in-training is able to develop a fundamental skill set by practicing with equipment in a classroomsimulation or even in a swimming pool, there is no substitute for subsequent non-simulated real-world “sub-sea” experiences. Problem based undergraduate experiences were developed thatwere specific (i.e. possessed a stakeholder), measurable (i.e. students could demonstrate progresseven if incremental), and realistic (i.e. expectations of results that could realistically be achievedin the allocated time). Projects were extremely well defined by instructors on the front end, whileremaining open-ended on the back, thus allowing students the freedom to

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

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social media literacy will bemore creative, more effective in collaborating across organizational boundaries, and rewardedwith a competitive advantage. These six dimensions provide a lens through which informationgenerated by this study can be viewed.For engineering education to remain relevant to the needs of industry, it seems logical to looktowards state-of-the-art leadership tools being deployed by General Electric, one of the world’slargest engineering companies. In addition, developing instructional activities for futureengineers should also be guided by fundamental understandings of leadership and engineering-leadership development.The theoretical framework for the instructional activities described in this study is the socialchange model

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Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University; Robert R. Klein, Western New England University

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Paper ID #16052Completing the Pass: Leadership ’On’ and ’In’ the FieldDr. Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University Mary B. Vollaro is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Vollaro received her Ph.D. at the University of Connecticut, her M.S. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and her B.S.M.E. at Western New England University. She has held engineering positions in industry (in particular, the materials science area) and was Chair of the ASEE Materials Division. She has written in the area of materials science education and is now working on