Collection

2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Theodore W. Manikas; Gerald R. Kane

haveaddressed this problem by adding guided reading assignments to assist students in the researchprocess. The instructor specifies the initial articles, with the students eventually branching outinto their own specific research areas. For each assignment, the student writes a short report thataddresses certain aspects of each article. Using these reports, the instructor provides feedback toguide the student’s research. We have found that these assignments aid the students in theliterature review process and result in more focused research papers. In this paper, we discussthe specific procedure for creating and evaluating these assignments.IntroductionStudents who undertake graduate study in engineering will need to learn how to perform researchand

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

, or a combination. Courses are taught by full-time tenure track faculty, clinical faculty and adjuncts hired through the Center. Anadministrative structure has been created to manage all professional education efforts in theCollege. This structure is within the Center for Professional Studies and is under theadministrative authority of the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research in theCollege of Technology. Currently there are programs of study being delivered on campus, onsite at a major manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN, and in the community of Columbus,IN. Plans are underway to offer additional programs on site, at other locations in Indiana, Ohioand in Washington, DC.Professional Education for Engineers and

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Mentoring Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nahndi Tirrell Kirk-Bradley, Texas A&M University; Cara London, Texas A&M University; Eldridge Raymond Jr., Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #38356Developing a Research and Mentoring Training Tool for Minority GraduateStudents in EngineeringMs. Nahndi Tirrell Kirk-Bradley, Texas A&M University Nahndi Kirk-Bradley hails from the sunny palmetto state of South Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering with an emphasis in Bioprocess Engineering. She earned a Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University, where she studied post-harvest treatment technologies and integrated pest management. She is a first-year doctoral student at

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayden Ross Asbill, Campbell University; Mitchell Ann Letchworth, Campbell University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

undergraduate researchers in order to support additional development of themodels. Methodology/Approach: This study follows best practices in systematic literaturereviews as described by Borrego, Foster, and Froyd in their 2014 paper: Systematic LiteratureReviews in Engineering Education and Other Developing Interdisciplinary Fields. In particular,this study will evaluate the existing literature on undergraduate research mentoring relationshipswith graduate students. Findings/Conclusions: The initial database keyword search found 1208articles. After applying various inclusion criteria, 63 articles were included in this systematicliterature review. The findings of this study show the various ways that graduate student-undergraduate research mentoring

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Sally Sue Richmond, Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #6830A Statistical Study of Concept Mapping MetricsDr. Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of ASME. Dr. Jablokow is the architect of a unique 4-course mod

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International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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International

Paper ID #33555Research on Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms of Higher EngineeringEducation: Fundamental Connotation, Theoretical Investigation and ModelConstructionDr. Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University Ming Li is an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies Univer- sity, Beijing, China. He received B.A. in Qingdao Agricultural University, M.Ed. in Shandong Normal University, and Ph.D. in Beihang University. From March 2013 to June 2013, he studied in School of En- gineering Education at Purdue University as a visiting scholar. After obtaining the PhD title, he worked

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Engineering and Public Policy

Paper ID #33560Research on the Diffusion of Innovation Within Higher Education: Case ofDouble First-rate Initiative in the Chinese MainlandDr. Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University Ming Li is an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies Univer- sity, Beijing, China. He received B.A. in Qingdao Agricultural University, M.Ed. in Shandong Normal University, and Ph.D. in Beihang University. From March 2013 to June 2013, he studied in School of En- gineering Education at Purdue University as a visiting scholar. After obtaining the PhD title, he worked as a postdoctor at the

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Recruitment and Support in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa V. B. Santos, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah J. Boehm, Pennsylvania State University; Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay; Tiffany A. Mathews, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #37307Graduate Research Experience and Transitioning to Grad School (GREaTGradS): A New Approach to Graduate-School Onboarding for MarginalizedGroupsAlyssa V. B. Santos, Pennsylvania State University Alyssa (Bienvenu) Santos is a sixth-year graduate student in theoretical and computational chemistry. Her work includes the study of geometry optimization techniques as well as binding energy and stability of N-heterocyclic carbenes on coinage metal surfaces and nanoparticles.Sarah J. Boehm, Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay Hi! My name is Fadi Castronovo, I am an

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Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #33307Research on Cultural Origins and Influence on EngineeringEntrepreneurial Education Within Colleges and Universities in ChineseMainlandDr. Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University Ming Li is an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies Univer- sity, Beijing, China. He received B.A. in Qingdao Agricultural University, M.Ed. in Shandong Normal University, and Ph.D. in Beihang University. From March 2013 to June 2013, he studied in School of En- gineering Education at Purdue University as a visiting scholar. After obtaining the PhD title, he worked as a postdoctor at

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margo Cousins, The University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Henry Grady Rylander III P.E.

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Biomedical

. Short-term off-campus trainingexperiences can help students see the 'real-world' impact of engineering research and broadentheir understanding of their career opportunities. Arguably, internship and externship experiencesare particularly valuable for students in interdisciplinary majors, such as biomedical engineering,which cross more traditional fields and career paths. Thus, interdisciplinary graduate trainingprograms, such as those funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging andBioengineering (NIBIB), sometimes include an internship or externship component as a way toensure breadth in the educational program. The purpose of this study is to review the graduatesummer internship/externship practices of NIBIB funded graduate training

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 14.576.2The NSF and the National Science and Technology Council Committee of Science, report thatscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are vital to the continuing health andprosperity of the United States. Almost every job imaginable will require some knowledge of thesefields. To meet the demands of an increasingly technological society requires the full participationand maximum development of all human resources, particularly women, minorities and personswith disabilities—groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields.In 2001, under the direction of the Dean of the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology(SEST) and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research (GSR), VSU performed anextensive self

Conference Session

Issues in Academic Integrity and the Value of Portfolios, Case Studies, and Supportive Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Benjamin David Lutz, Virginia Tech; Marvin K. Karugarama, Virginia Tech; John J. Lesko, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #14704Graduate Summer Bridge Program: Building Community and Preparednessfor Success among Engineering Graduate StudentsDr. Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech Dr. Amelink is Director of Graduate Programs and Assessment in the College of Engineering, Virginia Tech. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Departments of Engineering Education and Educa- tional Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech.Mr. Benjamin David Lutz, Virginia Tech Ben Lutz is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research interests include design teaching and learning, mentoring in

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

methods research, and innovative approaches to teaching. Currently, she teaches within the first-year engineering program at Ohio State while maintaining an active engineering education research program.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Assistant Department Head of Graduate Programs and co-Director of the VT Engineering Com- munication Center (VTECC). She received her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include interdisciplinary collabora- tion, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Suely M. Black, Norfolk State University

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Graduate Studies

educationprogramming in a variety of ways including the collaboration of different technical and non-technical traditional disciplines, (for example, partnering engineering Ph.D. students with MBAand law students13), exposure to global experiences such as international internships14, andreframing approaches to the development of graduate curricula and interdisciplinary teams15,16.The purpose of this study is to provide a snapshot of an IGERT initiative, IGERT in Magneticand Nanostructured Materials (IGERT-MNM), which deviates from the norm and hasaccommodated aspects of design-based research methods17 (DBRM) in the design,implementation, and continual improvement of a novel interdisciplinary training program.IGERT-MNM researchers, practitioners, and learners

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Graduate Studies

Pennsylvania StateUniversity. The course design incorporates lecture, discussion, active learning, and peer learningactivities that allow the students to experience the teaching process first hand. The courseincorporates two teaching observations, one by the course instructor and the other in the form ofa peer observation. The purpose of this paper is to share the experience, lessons learned and thebenefits of the course as it prepares a diverse population of graduate assistants to be teachers inundergraduate engineering courses. Publications that support teaching and learning strategies,model programs and framework for TA seminars are represented in the research.2 However, theresearch is lacking in the area of “how to implement” a program for TAs in

Conference Session

Aligning Graduate Programs with Industrial Needs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siny Joseph, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Jung Oh, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #25107Adapting Graduate Courses to Meet Industry NeedsDr. Siny Joseph, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus Siny Joseph is an Associate Professor of Economics at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus. She graduated with a PhD in Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and also holds a master’s degree in business administration and an undergraduate degree in engineering. She is a recipient of Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, Big 12 Faculty Fellow, Peer Review of Teaching Fellow, Coffman Leadership Institute Fellow and Wakonse Teaching Fellow. Her research

Conference Session

Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

India.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as co-Director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and re- flective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice

Conference Session

Professionalism and Preparations Developed by Graduate Study Programs—Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie N. Streets, University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Michael Wade Keller, University of Tulsa; Rami M. Younis, The University of Tulsa

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #19303Fostering Graduate Student Professionalism Using Developmental CoachingTechniquesDr. Valerie N. Streets, University of Tulsa Valerie N. Streets is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Tulsa. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Old Dominion University in 2016. Her research focuses on underrepresented groups and the professional development of the STEM workforce.Prof. Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa Dr. Brummel is an Associate Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at The University of Tulsa. He received his PhD from the University of

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

. This paper describes the work ofthe Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) including: (a) itsphilosophical pillars; (b) the types of opportunities offered to graduate students; and (c) the typesof interactions within the network to promote learning and development inter-institutionally. Inaddition, the paper draws upon the data collected over the last seven years as part of an on-goingcase study of the multi-institutional network to discuss (a) evidence of success, (b) obstacles tosucceeding in implementing these programs, and (c) future challenges for CIRTL as anexpanding inter-institutional network.Background Several prominent national and governmental organizations have called for increasedattention to

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Tise, Pennsylvania State University; Kirsten S Hochstedt, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Esther W. Gomez, Pennsylvania State University; Manish Kumar

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, Jacobs, Lederman, & Brey, 2013). Those studies that investigatementors’ experiences generally focus on outcomes such as immediate benefits to their research,their perceptions about their roles as mentors, and benefits to their future careers. Dolan andJohnson (2009) found that graduate student mentors benefitted in such areas as improvedqualifications and work readiness, enhanced cognitive growth and “socioemotional” growth, anda greater appreciation of their own particular “apprenticeship” experiences. There is a notabledearth of studies investigating the complex relationships between mentors and students;furthermore, studies investigating mentors’ approaches to mentoring and teaching are alsoscarce. Ahn’s doctoral dissertation (2014

Conference Session

Issues in Academic Integrity and the Value of Portfolios, Case Studies, and Supportive Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University; Shabnam Etemadi, Tennessee State University; Germysha Emily Little, Tennessee State University ; T'Shana DeShai Carter

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

supportive practices from underrepresented minority student perspectives as theirrepresentation is lacking in these programs. The objective of this research study is to provideinformation on the perspectives of underrepresented minority graduate students which can beused to develop a supportive model of practices that can help complete their STEM graduateprograms. Survey instruments were used to gather data regarding underrepresented minoritystudent preferences, experiences, and recommendations of supportive practices that help studentsto complete STEM graduate programs. The survey respondents were predominantly from theAfrican American and Hispanic ethnic and racial background. The results of the surveys revealcommon themes that support students

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University

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Graduate Studies

has been well-defined as comprising product engineering and engineering materials,process science, quality engineering and production systems engineering.1,2 Other engineeringdisciplines are defined in parallel fashion.Engineering research, which is central to graduate study, is characterized by both discovery andapplication -- by creation of something new. This often leads the research into paths somewhatafield from traditional sub-disciplinary topical definition. One of the challenges, thus, of thefaculty advisor is to balance attention to recognizable disciplinary fundamentals with the creativespirit of the graduate student researcher. Experience suggests that recognized accomplishment inthe core competencies of the engineering field are

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Astri Briliyanti, Michigan State University; Julie W. Rojewski, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

well as scientific and technological skills during their programs ofstudy. Yet in order to apply this training effectively graduate students must also develop theprofessional skills and behaviors that foster success in collaborative, multidisciplinary researchand practice [1]–[4]. The need for professional (also called “transferrable” or “soft”) skills is notnew, and there have been varied efforts to study professional skills development in engineeringand science education. Some efforts have explored the impact of directly incorporating ormeasuring professional skills training in an educational setting [5]–[8]. Other researchers havestudied the impact of out-of-classroom experiences on the development of professional andtechnical skills in

Conference Session

Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D. Radhakrishnan, National University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #21171Pragmatic Framework for Graduate-level Sustainability Capstone ProjectsMr. Ben D. Radhakrishnan, National University Prof. Ben D Radhakrishnan is currently a full time Faculty in the School of Engineering, Technology and Media (SETM), National University, San Diego, California, USA. He is the Program Director/Lead Fac- ulty for MS Sustainability Management Program. He develops and teaches Engineering and Sustainabil- ity Management graduate level courses. Ben has taught Sustainability workshops in Los Angeles (Army) and San Diego (SDGE). His special interests and research include promoting Leadership in

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Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Amr Safwat, The University of Cincinnati

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Graduate Studies

, time management is one of the biggest obstacles that the Fellows face. Four Fellows(33%) agree that STEP does not leave them enough time to focus on their research and relatedlab work. One Fellow stated that, “STEP broke my time available for my own studies andresearch into little… chunks.” According to the survey, the STEP Fellowship takes priority intime management and further focus on graduate research can come only when STEP work isfinished. Although time is an important topic in the survey, it is also shown that STEP helps theFellows manage time more efficiently, based on the 87% rating (Figure 4). Page 15.696.8

Conference Session

Opportunities within Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Aleong, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Molly H. Goldstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Juan David Ortega, Purdue University, West Lafayette and Universidad EAFIT; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University - Engineering Education

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Graduate Studies

inquiry group consisted of the authors of this paper as co-researchers and co-subjects and is situated in our shared interest in graduate education andlearning. While we are at different stages of the doctoral program, we have the mutualexperience of completing the first year of the program at the same institution. We engaged in co-operative inquiry sessions, focused on learning within ourselves and with others, to make newmeaning from our experiences. Reflections during the formative first year of doctoral trainingwere explored as well as reflections and memos generated as part of the inquiry process.Through the co-operative inquiry process, this study offers insight into opportunities for peer-to-peer mentorship and learning enrichment in

Conference Session

Analysis of Effectiveness and Impacts of Graduate Programs: Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #18742A Broader Impacts Course for Engineering Graduate StudentsProf. Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University Sriram Sundararajan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Iowa State University. His research areas encompass multiscale tribology (friction, lubrication and wear), surface engineering and mechanical engineering education. He has authored over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and two invited book chapters. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and serves as an ABET program evaluator on their

Conference Session

Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; Jasmine D. Crenshaw, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Clobes, University of Virginia Dr. Amy M. Clobes is committed to supporting current and future graduate students as Director of Grad- uate Programs for the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. In her current role, Dr. Clobes collaborates to support existing programs and develops new initiatives in graduate stu- dent recruitment, training, education, and career and professional development. Dr. Clobes holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Her combined experience in STEM research and education, program development, and student advising are key to her dedication and success in creating opportunities for

Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

promoting collaborative doctoral education to enhance careeropportunities. The feature that distinguishes a collaborative doctoral education from acollaborative research project involving graduate students is the participation of industry staff instudent supervision to a significant extent. It explored more deeply the success factors forcollaborative doctoral programs and concluded the following: On employability, evidence from the study shows that universities, companies and doctoral candidates all considered that doctorate holders who graduated from a collaborative scheme had more job opportunities in the non-academic sector than doctorate holders who graduated from a traditional programme. The ability to be

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie A. Obenland, Rice Office of STEM Engagement; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, effective communication to a general audience is a critical skill of engineers andscientists in any career path. While researchers have great specialized content knowledge, theydo not all have experiences that allow them to appreciate or participate in the issues of urbaneducation. The Grad Student STEM Share program allowed graduate students and postdoctoralfellows to introduce their research, as well as the concept of graduate studies, into secondaryclassrooms in the Houston area. Graduate student and postdoc participants from a variety ofdisciplines, mainly STEM, worked in pairs to create presentations of their current research andeducational backgrounds. They also designed demonstrations, experiments or hands-on activitiesto make their research