Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retention Programs for Diverse Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abbie B Liel P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Eva Leong

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

designation of these groupsas “underrepresented minorities” (URM) in engineering.Current state of diversity of U.S. universities’ civil engineering programsTo begin, we quantify the current state of diversity of U.S. universities’ civil engineeringprograms. Specifically, the study examines the demographics of students and faculty at the topcivil engineering programs in the U.S. (as listed in the US News & World Report 2012 ranking).Data quantifying the representation of women and underrepresented minorities among universityfaculty, graduate, and undergraduate students were collected from civil engineering departments.Where possible, specific information about structural engineering faculty and students wasrecorded separately.The data were

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Lynn Alpert, Museum of Science, Boston; Karine Thate, Museum of Science, Boston

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

over 1300 high schools and museums. More than 95,000 people have attended the group’s Museum presentations on current research. Alpert’s 2012 film, Inventeens: a High School Engineering Challenge, produced in collaboration with Lawrence Klein, earned Golden Cine and Silver Telly awards. The companion film, Hands-on, Minds-on: Bringing Engineering Design to High School Classrooms earned a Bronze Telly. From Lab to Fab: Pioneers in Nanomanufacturing is the group’s latest and most significant film project to date, with over 16,000 views online. Alpert studied biology and history at Harvard and graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a thesis in the History of Science. She produced exhibit films for the

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E.

and their graduates through the continuous improvement process.ReferencesAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. (2016). “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs, 2016-2017” (Feb. 2, 2016)Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology. (2016). “Self Study Report Templates” (Feb. 2, 2016)Aft, L. (2002). “Evaluating higher education programs in quality.” Quality Progress, 30(10), pp. 30-31.Chan, C. K. (2012). “Experiential learning project through Kolb's Learning Theory using a qualitative research method.” European Journal of Engineering Education, 37(4), 405- 415. 10.1080/03043797.2012.706596Chegg, Inc. (2013). “Bridge That Gap.” Duff, J. M. (2004). “Outcomes

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

tend to be mixed, suggesting that there may be variation in the impactof same gender mentorship by department and context18-20.This study examines trends in engineering doctoral student’s perspectives and experiencesregarding faculty advising to identify correlates with graduation probability and academic careertrajectory. Particular attention is given to differences in advising experiences between studentsworking with female faculty and students working with male faculty. Research findings willhelp higher education institutions develop programs and policies to improve the experiences ofdoctoral students and to address the gender disparity in engineering.The research questions are as follows:  Are female doctoral students more likely to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremi S. London, Virginia Tech; Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Virginia Tech; Nicole Adia Jefferson, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

that someday the student body demographics in COEs reflectthe racial and ethnic composition of the nation. This NSF project started in Spring 2021; thisexecutive summary outlines the progress of this CAREER Award to date.Project OverviewUsing a research design framed by Kotter’s Leading Change theory and Acker’s InequalityRegimes as theoretical foundations [10], we employed a multi-case study approach to examinehow racial inequity manifests in engineering education and how each exemplar has overcomesystemic issues through organizational change strategies, policies, and programming. Theexemplars were selected based on two criteria—consistent recognition as a Top 20 institution bytotal bachelor’s degrees awarded to graduates that identify as

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael A. Kriss

betterperspective of what they are studying in class and provide them a better understanding of theresearch possibilities that await them as graduate students. Ph. D. graduate students will developthese open houses and will play a critical role in the development of all new and enhancedlaboratories. 5. Undergraduate summer research program and laboratory development Ten highly motivated undergraduate students will be given the opportunity to conductsupervised research during the summer of each academic year. Five will be funded by the grantand five will be funded by the CAT-EIS. Each of the Principal Investigators will mentor one ortwo undergraduate students and integrate them into their research program. At the start of theFall semester, a

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Andy Riess, Council for International Exchange of Scholars

Tagged Divisions

International

appointed Director of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, which subsequently won the worldwide SME/CASA LEAD Award for Excellence in CIM. Since the early 90s, he has been Associate Dean of Engineering, responsible for research and graduate programs in the School of Engineering, now at a reported annual expenditure level above million. He also served as Founding Director of the Center for Manufacturing Productivity and Director of the Center for Industrial Innovation. Dr. Gerhardt was also named AVP for Research Administration and Finance by special appointment of the President of Rensselaer, Shirley Ann Jackson.Andy Riess, Council for International Exchange of Scholars A native of Texas

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawna Vican, University of Delaware; Robin Andreasen, University of Delaware; Heather Doty, University of Delaware

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

senior leadership in the graduate college. Our original case studies were centeredon chair and faculty interaction, but we realized this new audience was likely dealing withsomewhat different issues. We decided to create new case studies that would resonate with theday-to-day challenges this audience would be more likely to face. For case study four, we focuson a weekly research group/lab meeting where a PI voices somewhat unrealistic andunprofessional expectations of his graduate students, as well as a hands-off approach to studentmentoring, even as one of his own students is struggling and at risk of leaving the program. Casestudy five centers on a meeting to discuss graduate admissions for an interdisciplinary program.This case highlights

Conference Session

Sustainability & Civil Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University; Adeolu Victor Banjo, Morgan State University; Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

sustainability education has often been insufficiently integrated into traditionalengineering programs [10]. This gap is especially significant in Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs), where culturally responsive approaches to sustainability education areessential for addressing the unique infrastructure needs of underrepresented communities.This study aims to assess civil engineering graduate students' knowledge and perceptions ofsustainable infrastructure development at an HBCU. The research will present the findings of theEvaluation in which sustainability principles are embedded in the institution’s curriculum andfaculty initiatives, and it will explore the barriers and motivators influencing students' engagementwith sustainable

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Michigan; Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Sneha Tharayil, University of Texas, Austin; Robyn Rosenberg, Harvard University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

on NSF grant projects related to students’ resistance to active learning and how funding impacts STEM graduate students. His own dis- sertation work examines learning, marginality, and environmental citizen scientists. He has a B.S. and M.Eng in Environmental Engineering both from Texas Tech University.Dr. Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan Prateek Shekhar is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan. His research is fo- cused on examining translation of engineering education research in practice, assessment and evaluation of dissemination initiatives and educational programs in engineering disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, M.S

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Shipley, University of Texas, San Antonio; Rena Bizios, University of Texas, San Antonio; Krystel Castillo, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

each semester. Theyhave a technical mentor that is a faculty member in their major of study and one of the principleinvestigators on the project. They meet with this mentor at least 2 times a semester and discussitems from graduate school, internships, course planning, and any other topic the mentor ormentee feels is relevant to their growth during their studies. They also meet with their academicadviser and the career counselor at least once a semester. These meetings ensure the students aremaking appropriate progress in their degree plans and thinking and planning for their long termcareer goals.Other Opportunities:The SPURS program provides students with opportunities to conduct hands-on research,participate in internships, or participate

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

be necessary(either a Master’s degree or 30 credits of approved study), but the new ABET criteria appearslikely to require major changes in the form and content of under-graduate education for civilengineering. What will be the impacts of these changes for Civil Engineering Technologyeducation? As it has been known in recent years, CET in about 25 four-year institutions hasprovided a sound educational background to begin training for the practice of civil engineering.A CET graduate from many 4-year schools can calculate rebar sizing, runoff quantity, pavementthickness, BOD and COD treatment requirements, perhaps as well as a graduate from a civil

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu F Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

more international students come to the U.S. for their education andemployment after graduation because they realize many benefits of American education, notablyhigher education. The benefits of studying in the U.S. for International Students include [2]: • Academic excellence • Diverse programs • Flexibility in choosing subjects • Best for research programs • Supporting environment for international students • Advancement in technology • Diverse cultures • Career opportunitiesTherefore, international students are motivated to come to the U.S. for their college studies,especially their graduate studies.Benefits for International StudentsIn addition to the benefits for international students, many students from India

Conference Session

Technical Session: Professional Development Opportunities for Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew William Priddy, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Student

colleges to undergraduate serving institutions and research-focused universities,both with and without engineering education degree programs.1 With such a wide range ofinstitutions being served with Student Chapters, it can be difficult to ensure that all needs are metand all Chapters have the same goals.According to the ASEE Student Chapter Mission,1 the general mission of Student Chapters is: I. To develop relationships with local schools (K-12) and aid them in fostering student interest in future careers and study in engineering and engineering technology II. To encourage engineering undergraduate students to continue their studies on the graduate level III. To increase the interest of engineering graduate students in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Stephanie Marie Kusano, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

formal education be better integrated with informal and lifelong learning byengineering graduates?” [37, p. 177]. The recently released report on Discipline-basedEducational Research (DBER) [44] further argues that it is “important to augment currentunderstanding of which field activities generate different kinds of learning and which teachingmethods are most effective for different audiences, settings, expected learning outcomes, ortypes of field experiences. DBER scholars also should explore K-12, graduate, and informaleducation, as appropriate.” Similarly, a recent workshop report on Lifelong Learning releasedby the NAE also accepted that what was missing from the workshop discussion “but necessary toconsider” are “the implications of

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary III

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lyn Brodie, University of Southern Queensland; Frank Bullen, University of Southern Queensland

Tagged Topics

Partner Society Plenary

are currently 34 universities delivering programsaccredited by Engineers Australia represented on the Council. New Zealand universities arepermitted to be represented as observers. ACED‟s mission is “to promote and advanceengineering education, research and scholarship on behalf of Australian universities, andsupport engineering graduates for the profession's current and future needs” 15. The Councilpursues its mission by working closely with Engineers Australia, the Australian Learning andTeaching Council, and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering(ATSE). The Council provides underpinning funding to AAEE based on a university leveeper academic staff member through its annual membership fees. In 2013 the levee

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mireia Perera-Gonzalez, Northeastern University; Shiaoming Shi, Northeastern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

, Spain. During their BS, Mireia participated in two internships and attended three different academic institutions internationally, providing her with an open-minded experience, and the importance of a research of collaborative nature. During her doctoral studies, Mireia has been highly dedicated to optimizing contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods for preclinical studies. In par- allel to her research, she is committed to implementing best DEI practices and facilitating communication at the institutional level, which she has accomplished as a Teacher Assistant, Graduate Researcher, and President of the Graduate Student Council.Dr. Shiaoming Shi, Northeastern University Assistant teaching professor

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Keith W Cunningham; Samuel Vanderwaal; Eyal Saiet, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

involvessupervised team or individual research. In one such effort, a team consisting of one graduate electricalengineer and three mechanical engineers designed an IR camera payload with a color-wheel filtermechanism for a UAS allowing the study and characterization of volcanic plumes and wildfires.Another team of graduating students tackled the development of a specialized UAS sensor that samplesaerosols, such as ash from a fire. Last semester three seniors, two in electrical engineering and anotherin mechanical engineering, integrated this sensor onto a UAS for study of wildfires and volcanicplumes, as well as measurements of air quality and various pollutants. This sensor is being tested thisspring for applicability in measuring airborne residue from

Conference Session

Session 6 - Track 2: Illuminating the APIDA Experience in Engineering Education: A Scoping Review

Collection

2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

us to limit the participants studied to undergraduate students.We wanted to exclude graduate students and K-12 experiences for this scoping review, as we areinterested in understanding the experiences of Asian American students in the engineeringcollege setting. The second criterion ensures that the research addressed Asian Americanstudents in the article. Again, while much of the research in engineering education researchwhich highlights DEI efforts, it is common to leave out or barely acknowledge Asian Americanexperiences. The third criterion was chosen to ensure that the research included observed orrecorded data, which led to data including student experiences.From our criteria, only three of the 138 papers strictly fulfilled the three

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Demetri Blackwood, Kettering University ; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Elizabeth Gross, Kettering University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

of studies [11, 12, 13] found this to be true; they found that students of greater academicachievement at their undergraduate level are most likely to pursue graduate study. Though thereare many facets of academic achievement, one of the key determinants is a student’s GPA. It isreasonable, then, to hypothesize that students with a higher GPAs are the ones more likely topursue graduate study. A later study gave credence to this; it reported that individuals withhigher GPAs are most likely to enroll in advanced degree programs [14].Moreover, additional research has focused on factors relating to why individuals persist in aparticular major [15, 16, 17], using components from Holland's theory of careers [18]. Part of thegeneral findings

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Stafford; Rosa Gomez; Daniela Castaneda; Connie Della-Piana

. In addition,the Center serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding graduate and professionalschools, and employment opportunities.But ACES isn’t just a facility – it’s a reflection of systemic change in the preparation ofengineering and science students for the 21st Century. Although it signifies a change inacademic culture – valuing integration as well as specialization, teamwork as well asindividual achievement, and educational innovation as well as research, ACES hopes tohone the intellectual skills needed by practicing engineers and scientists for the newmillennium.Science, engineering and mathematics fields of college study are rigorous and timedemanding. Entering college students may not be prepared for these difficult

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

. Page 23.244.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Beyond JEE: Finding publication venues to get your message to the ‘right’ audienceAbstractVery few publications exist outlining the different publishing opportunities within engineeringeducation as a discipline. Most researchers think immediately of the Journal of EngineeringEducation (JEE), and as the primary publication associated with the American Society forEngineering Education it is a logical first thought.Questions arise with new graduate students and young faculty who are trying to learn the scopeof engineering education as a research discipline and need to identify possible publicationvenues. A broad list

Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

Tagged Divisions

International

internship in aircraft manufacturing company Aernnova Aerospace, Spain, where she worked in assembly of aircraft wings. Jovanovic subsequently continued to work towards her doctorate at Purdue Univer- sity, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Aug. 2006, as a Graduate Research Assistant in Product Lifecycle Management Centre of Excellence Laboratory. As a graduate student, she was in- volved in the following projects: Boeing PLM Certificate Program, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Project: Product Lifecycle Management Curriculum Modules, National Science Foundation project: Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design Education, and Department of Labor- funded project: Development of

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest; Jasmine Mogadam, University of Cincinnati

Paper ID #37809Differences in perceived stress levels and measured stresswhile solving spatial testsGibin Raju Gibin Raju is a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. His research interests are focused on Spatial Visualization, DEI in Engineering, ID/ODD, STEM accessibility issues, workforce development, STEM education, and education practices.Sheryl A. Sorby (Professor)Grace Panther (Assistant Professor) Grace Panther is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She has experience conducting

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Eric L. Mann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3692: MEASURING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PERCEP-TIONS OF THE IMPACT OF PROJECT LEAD THE WAYMr. Noah Salzman, Purdue University Noah Salzman is a graduate student in engineering education and mechanical engineering at Purdue Uni- versity. He received his B.S. in engineering from Swarthmore College, and his M.Ed. in secondary science education from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has work experience as both an engineer and taught science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level. His research focuses on the intersection of pre-college and undergraduate engineering programs.Dr. Eric L. Mann, Purdue University, West Lafayette Eric L. Mann is an Assistant Professor of educational

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Niesha Douglas; Cathy Howell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anna Sanczyk

at HBCUs werenot substantially different from those at PWIS. One study in particular [17] discovered that littleempirical research exists on the quality of support structures available for graduate students atHBCUS in STEM academic fields, particularly mentoring. Increased understanding wouldprovide essential framing necessary for developing more effective mentors at HBCUs, especiallygiven that there are limited numbers of Black faculty in STEM, even at HBCUs.Research DesignQualitative case study methodology allows for the study of phenomenon that is complex,producing descriptive data that help to make sense of lived experiences by focusing on how,what and why of the phenomenon [18]. Research [19] situates case study within a

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Kyle Nathan Winfree, Northern Arizona University; Elizabeth Glass, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

will refer to this work readiness, as practice readiness by placing an emphasis on “practicing”engineering, from a holistic perspective.Literature ReviewAreas of research literature relevant to this study include the topics of: the need for practiceready graduates, discrepancies between industry expectations and students’ practice readiness,and standard instruments to measure students’ practice readiness.The need for practice ready graduatesTo ensure international competitiveness in today's knowledge-based economy, all stakeholdersexpect university graduates to be “practice ready” [4]. To this end, since the 1970s, ABET hasemphasized the student Outcomes (Criterion 3), which are expected to prepare graduates toseamlessly enter into the

Conference Session

Intersections of Identity and Student Experiences: Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session 10

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaylla Cantilina, University of Michigan; Robert Loweth, University of Michigan

’ access to engineering graduate school, few studies thus far haveexplored the impacts of these barriers through an intersectional lens, i.e., with a degree of nuancethat specifically investigates the experiences of individual, multiply marginalized women ofcolor. The goal of this work is to reclaim the counter-narrative of the first author, a queer womanof color, with regards to entering engineering graduate school, and to identify the structuralsources of her oppression through collaborative autoethnography.Collaborative autoethnography is a methodology that facilitates exploration and comparison ofthe experiences of two or more researchers to reveal how structures of power and privilege affectindividuals based on their social identities [8], [9

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State University; Dipendra Subedi, Michigan State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Educational Studies, Purdue University, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, phone: (765) 496-2354, fax: (765) 496-1228, email: amanyadav@purdue.eduMary Lundeberg, Michigan State University Mary Lundeberg is a Professor in the Teacher Education and Educational Psychology Departments in the College of Education at Michigan State University. Her research interests include problem-based and case-based pedagogy in teacher education and science, interactive multimedia environments, scientific literacy, and cultural and gender influences in confidence. She is a co-PI on two National Science Foundation-funded projects involving multimedia case-based learning environments in science, and

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 5

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omkar Gadakh; Luciana Debs, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

objective measurements, such as construction job descriptions. Their findingsconfirm the focus on soft skills, most specifically inter- and intrapersonal skills, with the abilityto work in teams appearing as desirable in more than half of the analyzed job postings.Therefore, the present research aims to address this gap by studying entry-level job listings thatare open to recent graduates in the construction management sector. The analysis will study thefollowing research questions: 1) What are current required qualifications for entry-level construction-related positions? • Which technical, soft and technological skills are required? 2) Which skills are most commonly used to fulfill responsibilities for entry-level construction