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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Zachary Jordan Bunn, United States Military Academy; Julia Lyn Wyatt, United States Military Academy; Joshua N. Burns, United States Military Academy; Brian Riser, United States Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael Gerhardt Oesterle, Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center

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todetermine the adequacy of design code being used in real-world projects. This application ofMathematics and Natural Sciences resulted in Level 5 synthesizing to solve a civil engineeringproblem [1]. Research on these topics as well as application of blast knowledge, cubic splineinterpolation, and performance criteria achieved Level 5 of Breadth in Civil Engineering Areasand Design of the Technical Outcome Category [1]. Students also developed a modular methodfor the project to allow for simultaneous work on different goals of a project that could becombined to reach the desired end state. Each team member was assigned specific tasks andgoals to guide the team towards success in competitions and project completion. These actionsallowed students to

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3: Veterans in the Lab Environment

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Landon M. Raby, United States Military Academy ; Erick Martinez P.E., United States Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke, United States Military Academy; Richard Francis Rogers III, United States Army; Patrick Baker, United States Military Academy

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justified concerns in educating this generation due to their general lack of interest in a physical, conceptual grasping of the real world [9].” Since 2013, the Deloitte Group [8] has released the results of its annual “MillennialSurvey” to gauge the attitudes of millennials towards a broad range of topics. The survey“reinforces the connection made between purpose and retention… Businesses frequently provideopportunities for millennials to engage with “good causes,” helping young professionals to feelempowered while reinforcing positive associations between businesses’ activities and socialimpact [11].” Interestingly, the responses to several questions shows a change from 2015 to2017. This includes responses that indicate millennials

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Assistants Bring Real World Military ExperienceDuring the initial funding of the project, a veteran graduate student was hired as a researchassistant and assisted in developing the topics based on military experience and recommendationsfrom topics working group. When a new teaching assistant is hired, they add valuable informationand experiences to the class. The first veteran graduate student assisted with class preparation andpresentation during the first iteration as well as recruiting and hiring of the first teaching assistant.The first veteran teaching assistant had experience in the military with parachuting andcommunications, which allowed him to speak first hand in the lectures and labs on those twotopics.During the second and third

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joseph Peter Kosteczko, Old Dominion University; Katherine Smith, Old Dominion University; Jessica Johnson; Rafael Diaz

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,training, and adoption of innovative new technology as well as the ability to provide real-timesolutions to current and future industry problems. This paper will focus on the three pillars ofDigital Shipbuilding – Career Pathway Mapping and Curriculum Development, Outreach andWorkforce Development, and Research and Development. Additionally, this paper will addresshow the team is ensuring that stackable, transferable education and certification processes areimplemented between military and industry to facilitate the transition of veterans to thecivilian workforce.Section 1: Introduction and BackgroundWith the creation of the world-wide web and ever-increasing computer power, the worldeconomy has entered the 4th Industrial Revolution or what has

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1: Academic Transition

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wayne E. Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Supporting Service Member Transition into Academia: MOOCs on Engineering FundamentalsBackgroundMassive open online courses (MOOCs) are classes with open access to any individuals throughthe world-wide web. The term MOOC first appeared in the late 2000s. This large, unlimitedparticipation in online courses became a popular educational delivery method in the early 2010s.The authors believe these learning materials have a place in education and are quiterevolutionary. But the authors don’t think MOOCs will replace the richness of the educationallearning environment that student receive in an on-campus experience. The lead author, WayneWhiteman, currently offers eight MOOC courses

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Arna Erega, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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, highlighted engineers’ professional responsibility bothin the military and people’s daily lives and wanted to ask questions centering on the ethicalaspects of their work. She said: We know how many people can rely on you and your knowledge to make things work, not just the military, just your daily life. It is important to know what you’re doing and try to ask questions so you don’t make mistakes that could get people hurt. Overall, female students focused more on the peaceful application of the technologiescovered in the class. For example, Elizabeth expressed her interest in the possibility of applyingmilitary technology concepts to build water filtration systems in third-world countries. Thoughthey successfully

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J Barsanti Jr., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

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to the norm, in 2015, a team composed of two veteran and two active duty students wasformed. In a truly impressive engineering effort, this team designed and constructed a prototypefloatation delivery device to prevent drownings. The prototype consisted of a beacon worn by thepassenger and an autonomous robotic boat designed to deliver the floatation device. This wellthought out project included; wireless communication, an internet real-time display application,target acquisition algorithms using GPS technology, motor control, and chassis construction. Itwas by far the most complex and impressive design project of the academic year. This teamdemonstrated that not only can the veteran and active duty students help lead the lessexperienced

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.

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, many ‘traditional’ engineering students will enter careers where their work intersectswith military interests. Lucena describes how engineering education has consistently beeninfluenced by the defense needs of the United States since World War II [29]. Students mayactively seek military-related jobs, or more likely, will find themselves in them. A recentNational Academy of Engineering (NAE) report analyzed STEM workforce concerns of the U.S.Department of Defense (DOD), in terms of the ‘defense industrial base’ and DOD civilian andmilitary employees [30]. Many new technologies are developed with military funding orpotential military applications in mind, as acknowledged in a recent NAE report [31].Military issues in relation to engineering have

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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writing course where leaderdevelopment and assessment occurred. Using a proven leader development model andassessment tool in a technical writing course is novel. The benefits of using technical writingrequirements to address real world problems include the enthusiasm apparent among studentsand faculty. This drives student engagement, as they become invested in the projects, reinforcingthe idea that students must continually strive to update their skills throughout their careers.Incorporating leadership in an engineering curriculum is not easy, but programs should realizethe benefits of coordination with non-engineering faculty and using veterans as examples.Leadership development at The Citadel where veterans and active duty students are

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Troy Harding, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Tim Bower, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Katrina M Lewis; Michael Lee Oetken, Kansas State University

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in advance. This mirrors the real world in an authentic way,but caused concern for faculty uncomfortable with forging ahead into the unknown.Team-teaching presents its own set of problems. For example, how should a team-taught courseby two or more faculty members weigh into traditional calculations of teaching load? How canfaculty members model effective and cooperative teamwork to the students? Differences inpersonality and philosophy play a part in how successful team teaching can be. Overall, thefaculty have been positive about the change. Staying flexible and realizing that creating a real-world but sometimes messy learning environment is beneficial to students. Students enrolled inthe new curriculum have benefited by learning a broad

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Rachel Saunders, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Madison Elizabeth Levan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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grant project targeted military veterans in an attempt to increasethe enrollment and number of advanced degree recipients in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) while facilitating non-veteran students’ exposure to and interest inmilitary technology applications and related career opportunities. One of the major componentsin the grant project was a veteran-specific-mentoring program implemented in MechanicalEngineering graduate programs. Based on the first year’s assessment data, we examined studentveterans’ scholarly and professional development in the engineering graduate program to assessthe quality and impact of the veteran-specific mentoring program and mentoring relationshipsafforded through the new initiative. This

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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classroom andcombine pre-recorded videos, in class activities and lectures (which distance students cancomplete on their on schedule or connect to in real time using video conferencing software),online assessments and bona fide course-integrated research and development projects. Whererelevant certifications existed (and are available to be taken by students), the courses weremapped to the objectives for these certifications. Courses have targeted EC Council’s CertifiedEthical Hacker and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator certifications and CompTIA’sSecurity+ certification.The graduate certificate is designed to be able to be completed in conjunction with a graduatedegree program or on a stand-alone basis. The certificate is designed, in

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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, underrepresentedminority, disabled, etc.). These challenges illustrate not only an obligation to conduct moreSVSM research, but also a need to push at the current boundaries of SVSM research for thepurposes of deepening the practical as well as theoretical impact of its findings.One way to advance SVSM research within the context of engineering education is through abroad(er) application of available theoretical perspectives and research methodologies,particularly those developed within the research traditions of other professionally oriented fields(e.g., teacher education, medicine). The purpose of this work in progress paper is to present fordiscussion a promising approach for researching alongside SVSM in engineering educationcalled ‘Narrative Inquiry

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2: Veteran Identity & Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca C. Atkinson, Clemson University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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because its focus on real-world problems proved useful in the classroom.Keiona noted that her professor asked her to make a special presentation about the Nuclear Navyas her military experiences were connected to her nuclear engineering course.Military service also provided engagement experiences, which subsequently influenced academicpursuits. For example, as a result of being stationed in Japan, Keiona developed an interest inlearning the native language: “I enjoyed living in … Japan. And then [decided], I might as welllearn the language too.” As a result, she pursued a double major in nuclear engineering andJapanese. Aside from “wanting to communicate with people” while she was overseas, Keionafelt this double major, and ultimately learning to

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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around the world [1]. Because the services are relativelyindependent administratively, but connected at the top, they provide an opportunity to contrastpolicies, procedures and outcomes as they relate to the educational trajectory of their veteransseeking an undergraduate engineering degree.Following their time in the service, many veterans pursue higher education. According to Cate,between August 2009 and December 2013, slightly more than 18,000 student veterans used theirPost 9/11 GI Bill benefits to earn an engineering or engineering-related degree [2]. Theseveterans often bring significant training and skills to their studies, including discipline, [3]leadership, [4] - [6] problem solving, [5], [6] teamwork, [5] - [7] and practical knowledge