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- GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience
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- Grace Burleson, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado Boulder
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Thermodynamics 9 Nuclear and radiation 1 Manufacturing 8 Aero structures 1 Materials 8 Energy systems 1*Included a topic on “Vibrations and acoustics”4.3 Techniques for evaluating early-stage doctoral candidatesWe identified multiple assessment techniques, types, and formats of mechanical engineeringpreliminary examinations (Table 4). All 25 programs in our sample required course completionwith varying criteria (e.g., GPA requirements, specific versus flexible course plans) as part oftheir evaluation process. All but one program (24, 96%) conducted a preliminary exam outside ofcoursework
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Engineering Graduate Programs
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- Yucheng Liu, South Dakota State University
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Graduate Coordinator from 2016 to 2021 and held the Jack Hatcher Chair in Engineering Entrepreneurship in the Bagley College of Engineering from 2018 to 2021. Before joining MSU, Dr. Liu was an Assistant Professor of the ME Department at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette). Dr. Liu received his PhD degree from the University of Louisville in 2005 and bachelor’s degree from the Hefei University of Technology in 1997, both in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Liu’s research has historically focused on the areas of multiscale material modeling and simulation, high strain rate performance of materials, vehicle systems design and analysis, and hydropower and wave energy technology. His current research
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Mentoring Programs in Graduate Education
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- Xixin Qiu, Pennsylvania State University
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design and the delivery of the tutoring sessions? (2) How does participants’ understanding of the tutoring relate to the objectives of the tutoring?Tutoring Design: Preparation, teaching materials and goalsPreparation of linguistic conceptsThe four linguistic concepts (Type of Clause, Effective Sentence Structure, Information Flowand Cohesion, and Grammatical Stance Expression) were chosen based on a corpus-basedcomparative analysis of published and student writing in Mechanical Engineering. Thisdiscipline-specific corpus consists of two components. The expert component consists ofempirical articles published on 10 refereed journals under The American Society ofMechanical Engineers (ASME). Within each journal, 15
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- Lina Wei, Peking University
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reform and innovation of the recruitment mechanism constitute asignificant breakthrough in advancing the reform of the engineering doctoraleducation system. By focusing on the micro-issue of professional identity ofengineering PhD students, we can gain a deeper understanding of their learningexperiences, decipher the underlying reasons behind the "fleeing from engineering"phenomenon, explore the conditions fostering the appeal of engineering majors, andultimately propel the long-term growth of engineering education.Methods: Drawing from the 2022 Chinese Doctoral Graduates Survey, whichencompassed 4,983 engineering PhD students, this study employed the least squares(OLS) regression model to delve into the facilitating conditions for the
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Graduate Student Experience and Decision-Making
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- Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia
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attest centers worldwide. The Verbal Reasoning section evaluates an individual's ability tocomprehend and analyze written materials and understand relationships among words andconcepts. The Quantitative Reasoning section assesses an individual's capability to understand,interpret, and analyze numerical information and solve mathematical problems. The AnalyticalWriting section tests an individual's ability to express complex ideas effectively in written form[1]. The scores from the GRE are utilized by graduate schools to evaluate applicants during theadmission process.For this study, we specifically focus on the GRE as a standardized test and faculty members'perceptions of it as a graduate school application component. Engineering faculty members
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education
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- Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech ; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Paper ID #41103Understanding Ecosystems of Interdisciplinary Graduate Education throughan Ecological Systems ApproachMargaret Webb, Virginia Tech Margaret (Maggie) Webb is a master’s and Ph.D. student in sustainable land development (civil engineering) and engineering education, respectively, at Virginia Tech. She graduated with her mechanical engineering degree from Rice University and worked for ExxonMobil as a subsea engineer and as a high school STEM teacher in a Houston charter school before starting grad school. Her research interests include interdisciplinary higher education, focusing on organizational systems
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Engineering Graduate Students
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- Liesl Klein, Villanova University; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)
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thecomplexity of problems students are facing, which they believe to be due to anincrease in mental distress in the student population and an increasingly morestressful university environment (Hyun et al. 2006, p. 248). Additionally, the 1increasing ability to treat mental illness and provide coping mechanisms meansthat more students with mental illness have the opportunity to go to college,which causes an increase in college students with mental illness (Hunt and Eisen-berg 2010, p. 6). In a study of nearly 6000 random undergraduate and graduatestudents across several institutions, just under half of them were rated as havingflourishing mental health (Keyes et al. 2012, p. 127-128). This means that morethan half
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Engineering Graduate Students
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- Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Dale Robbennolt; Anne Hart, University of Tennessee, Memphis
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Arab, Middle Eastern 2 American Indian 1Note: All demographic information collected was optional, however participation was complete from longitudinalparticipants. Options from the demographic questionnaire with no responses have been omitted from this table.*Cutoff values for department size were determined by the team before recruiting participants. The site institution’slarge departments were considered to be Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, andComputer Science (approximately 500 students or more); the medium departments were considered to be Civil andEnvironmental Engineering, Materials Science and
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Mentorship and Communication in Engineering Graduate Programs
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- Magdalena G. Grohman, University of North Texas; Matthew J. Brown Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; Nicholas Raphael Gans, The University of Texas at Arlington; Jeff Glenn Edwards, University of Texas at Dallas
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, TX, USA Author Note:This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundationunder Grant No 1902072.Authors are listed in the order of their contribution to the manuscript.Correspondence regarding this manuscript should be sent to Magdalena G.Grohman at magdalena.grohman@unt.edu.AbstractMultiple studies report the benefits of authentic research experiences in STEMeducation. While most of them focus either on course-based research projects oron undergraduate students’ experiences, few document authentic learningexperiences unfolding in real time among and between graduate students inresearch laboratories. Therefore, we situate our study in the context of authenticresearch experiences in
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- GSD 4: Stressors and Supports
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- RAVISHA CHUTANI, University of Georgia; VARUN KATHPALIA, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia
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) and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Manufacturing & Materials Science Engineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. He has over 4 years of corporate experience with companies such as Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. and Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. (Research & Development). His interest in areas such as improvement in instructional techniques, faculty perspectives and teaching methodologies, drove him towards the domain of Engineering Education. Specifically, the question of how engineering education can be made more effective and engaging fascinated and motivated him to pursue research in this domain. He is working with his major professor on an
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education
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- Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi, University of Connecticut
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academic mentoring for neurodiversestudents. Twyla, a student with ADHD, pointed to a positive experience in which her advisorused positive feedback and encouragement as a support mechanism: …when I'm pretty visibly upset when I'm talking with my advisor, he gives… a lot of patience and a lot of positive encouragement and that just makes me feel a lot better. And so, I think that's a relevant example of how advisors can help.The supportive role an advisor can play is encapsulated in this final quote, suggesting thatempathy and encouragement in feedback can significantly alleviate student anxiety and foster apositive learning environment.Implications for PracticeLiterature suggests that the advisor-advisee
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- GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention
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- Samuel Sola Akosile, Morgan State University; Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University
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-effective solutions for modern transportation networks. Samuel’s work explores the integration of green materials, lifecycle assessment, and resilient engineering practices in pavement design. Through his research, he seeks to address key challenges in infrastructure sustainability while promoting long-term resilience in the face of climate change and increasing urban demands.Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University Michael Ige is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Morgan State University, Maryland, where he is pursuing his M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Construction Management and Transportation Engineering. He earned his
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Developing Graduate Students' Competencies and Identities
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- Sandra Allain, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University
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, Colombia; M.Ed. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar - License inactive Illinois Supreme CourtDr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University Robert Rabb is the associate dean for education in the College of Engineering at Penn State. He previously served as a professor and the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United Military Academy and his M.S.E. and PhD in Mechanical En- gineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative
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- GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills
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- Zilong Pan, Lehigh University; Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University; Anand Jagota, Lehigh University; Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University
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training is in Mechanical Engineering, from IIT Delhi for undergraduate studies and Cornell University for graduate work. He worked for nearly 15 years as a materials scientist at the DuPont company and moved in 2004 to Lehigh University. His research interests are in interfacial mechanical properties.Prof. Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University Himanshu Jain is currently the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair Professor of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University. He established and directed NSF’s International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass, which pioneered globalization of glass research and education, and led to multiple international glass research centers in different countries. Over the
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs
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- Ann M. Gansemer-Topf; Shan Jiang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Yiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Dong Chen, The University of Arizona
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Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering department at Iowa State University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working with Professor Steve Granick on Janus particles. AfteYiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Yiqi Liang is a PhD student in Higher Education in the School of Education at Iowa State University.Dong Chen, The University of Arizona ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Implementing Project Management Skills Training Through Thesis Research Within STEM Graduate EducationAnn M. Gansemer-Topf, Shan Jiang, Yiqi Liang, Dong Chen, Qing Li,Nigel Reuel, Gül E. Okudan Kremer Iowa State University
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- Zilong Pan, Lehigh University; Anand Jagota, Lehigh University; Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University; Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University
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Mechanical Engineering, from IIT Delhi for undergraduate studies and Cornell University for graduate work. He worked for nearly 15 years as a materials scientist at the DuPont company and moved in 2004 to Lehigh University. His research interests are in interfacial mechanical properties.Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University Volkmar Dierolf is a Professor of Physics a Distinguished University Professor of Physics and Materials Science & Engineering at Lehigh University, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Utah in 1992 and a Habilitation in Experimental Physics from University of Paderborn, Germany in 2000. Dr. Dierolf’s research focuses on the study of
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Recruitment and Support in Engineering Graduate Programs
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- Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University; Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University; Anand Jagota, Lehigh University; Zilong Pan, Lehigh University; Nathan Urban, Lehigh University
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his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Utah in 1992 and a Habilitation in Experimental Physics from University of Paderborn, Germany in 2000. Dr. Dierolf’s research focuses on the study of novel electronic and optical materials, with a particular emphasis on rare earth dopants in semiconductors and laser produced single crystals in glass. He has authored or co-authored over 200 publications in peer- reviewed journals, and has been awarded several patents for his work.Dr. Anand Jagota, Lehigh University Anand Jagota is Vice Provost for Research and the Robert W. Wieseman Professor of Bioengineering and of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lehigh University. His training is in Mechanical Engineering, from
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- GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum
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- Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza, University of Michigan; Charlie Michaels, Center for Socially Engaged Engineering & Design, University of Michigan
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) the facilitationapproach and pedagogical strategies that will better support student learning, and 4) the logisticsassociated with the session, like the materials required and the distribution of roles andresponsibilities during the session.These training activities are complemented with the participation in practice mock sessions,designed to prototype and iterate on new content, analyze and discuss central aspects ofcurriculum design, and strategize on facilitation approaches most likely to advance studentlearning. Graduate facilitators participate in these sessions in a dual role, experiencing thesession as if they were students, and analyzing the session from the perspective of the facilitator.These sessions allow for in-depth analysis of
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education
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- Ari Sherris, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Christine Reiser Robbins, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville
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displacement of Bedouins. Ari’s international community service to Palestinian rights align with international law and the Geneva Convention.Christine Reiser Robbins, Texas A&M University, KingsvilleDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, a Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in various grants funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, DHS, etc.Jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University, KingsvilleDr. David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. David Ramirez is a tenured Associate Professor of the Department
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Graduate Student Pipeline and Workforce Development
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- Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University
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Paper ID #41241Preferences of Returners and Direct Pathway Students for Online vs. In-PersonMaster’s ProgramDr. Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University Elizabeth A. Gross MLIS, PhD is currently associate professor of Library Science and Technology at Sam Houston State University and engineering education researcher. Her doctoral degree is in learning design and technology from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Other interests include AI in education and information literacy.Dr. Diane L. Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education
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- Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Kathryn Bedette AIA, Kennesaw State University; Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University
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departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.Kathryn Bedette AIA, Kennesaw State UniversityGiovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University Giovanni Loreto is an Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture and Construction Management at the
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- GSD 2: Identity and Motivation
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- Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica L. Rosenberg, George Mason University
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recognition mechanisms, such asteaching awards, peer evaluations, or mentorship programs, to ensure that all GTAs feel valuedand supported.The findings reveal the importance of discussing the dynamics of the American classroomenvironment in GTA preparation. For many IGTAs, their prior experiences in formal, hierarchicaleducational systems created difficulties in adapting to the more collaborative, student-centeredapproaches commonly emphasized in U.S. classrooms. These cultural dynamics can hinder theadoption of active learning pedagogies, as seen in participants who described discomfort with openclassroom dialogue. This suggests that PD programs need to explicitly address cultural differences,providing opportunities for GTAs to reflect on their
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- Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Paper ID #45835Tracking the Evolution of Interdisciplinary Identity-Based Motivation in EngineeringGraduate Students: A Longitudinal StudyDr. Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Margaret (Maggie) Webb is holds a PhD in Engineering Education and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary identities and motivation in engineering education, examining interdisciplinary graduate education, convergent research approaches, and applying organizational systems theories to develop ethical
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- Margaret E.B. Webb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Paper ID #37074Investigating Graduate Students’ Perspectives of Influences onInterdisciplinary Scholar Identity Development: An Ecological SystemsTheory ApproachMargaret E.B. Webb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Margaret (Maggie) Webb is a master’s and Ph.D. student in sustainable land development (civil engi- neering) and engineering education, respectively, at Virginia Tech. She graduated with her mechanical engineering degree from Rice University and worked for ExxonMobil as a subsea engineer and as a high school STEM teacher in a Houston charter school before starting grad school. Her research
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: Professional Development for Graduate Students
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- Rachel Elisabeth Gehr, Purdue University; Emily Garcia, Purdue University; Suzanne Swaine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Stephen McBride, Purdue University; Joseph Vincent Rispoli, Purdue University; Christopher Greg Brinton
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Education 5 8.6% Industrial Engineering 1 1.7% Materials Engineering 5 8.6% Mechanical Engineering 9 15.5%From questions inquiring specifically about the dynamics of survey participants’ mentorshiprelationships, it was found that: (2) Out of 49 responses: • 34 (69.4%) students met with their primary research advisor at least once a week. • 9 (18.4%) students met with their primary research advisor at least twice a month. • 6 (12.2%) students met with their primary research advisor once per month or less
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- GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience
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- Nathan Jackson, University of New Mexico
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Microfabrication course is a multidisciplinarygraduate course that is taken by students with various background and primarily from two differentprograms i) Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering (NSME) Program (an interdisciplinaryprogram across various schools and departments) and ii) students from the MechanicalEngineering Department. The course typically consists of a series of lectures along with hands-onmicrofabrication labs in a cleanroom which were designed to complement the lectures. The coursematerial is multidisciplinary with topics ranging from chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering,electrical engineering, chemical engineering, statistics, material science and biomedical. Thiscomparison study investigates several factors such as lab
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- Brian M. Chan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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generates, applies, and reproduces knowledge and in which an ongoing process oflegitimate peripheral participation takes place. While there is not a dearth of advising relationship-focused studies, department-level advising practices are relatively underexplored. This study aimsto bridge this gap by considering graduate program administrator and doctoral student perspectiveson departmental practices that support advising. Our research questions investigate advisingsupport structures, mentoring resources, feedback mechanisms, and conflict resolution processes.Our results reveal differences in emphasis in faculty and student perspectives. Faculty emphasizeda decentralized advising process, relying on graduate school guidelines and
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- GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention
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- Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Wendy C. Crone, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Victor zavala, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Derek Johnson, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Kerri Lyn Phillips, University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Paper ID #46058Forward Fellows: An extended onboarding program to foster a sense of belongingand research self-efficacy in incoming graduate studentsDr. Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, University of Wisconsin - Madison Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel has been the Education Director for the Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) since 2012 and the Wisconsin Education lead for the Wisconsin-Puerto Rico Partnership in Research and Education and Materials (WiPR2EM) since 2017. In these roles, Anne Lynn collaborates with researchers to broaden participation of historically underrepresented groups in materials
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- Mirit Shamir, Kansas State University; Matthew R. Sanderson; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Nathan P. Hendricks; Stacy L. Hutchinson, Kansas State University; Prathap Parameswaran, Kansas State University; Melanie Derby, Kansas State University
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Paper ID #38002An integrated systems thinking graduate course that prepares students tosolve the complex problems of the food-energy-water nexusMrs. Mirit Shamir, Kansas State University Mirit Shamir is the Academic Services Coordinator for the Rural Resource Resiliency NSF Research Traineeship housed in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Policy frProf. Matthew R. Sanderson Matthew R. Sanderson is the Randall C. Hill Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work and Professor of Geography and Geospatial
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- Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs
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- Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington
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? What could this look like? There are practicalreasons to be interested in such a proposition. Having doctoral students read what theythemselves have chosen ensures a baseline of personal relevance. Having the same students readwhat they choose creates a mechanism for their reading to stay current. Having students readwhat they choose means the instructor gets to delegate a difficult task--that of choosing readings.Alongside the potential benefits, having students read what they choose could also createcacophony. Thus, a learning experience in which students read what they choose needs to bedesigned.The work presented in this paper is anchored in a set of ten learning experiences where a key partof the learning experience was having students