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Faculty Reward System Reform

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; David Quick, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Dennis Depew, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Strategy, Liberty Works (tm) Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, and past chair ASEE-Corporate Members Council.Dennis Depew, Purdue University DENNIS R. DEPEW is dean of the college of technology, Purdue University.Gary Bertoline, Purdue University GARY R. BERTOLINE is professor and assistant dean for graduate studies of the college of technology, Purdue University.Mark Schuver, Purdue University MARK T. SCHUVER is director of the Rolls-Royce-Purdue Master’s degree program, Purdue University.Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University DUANE D. DUNLAP is professor, interim dean, Kimmel School, Western Carolina University, and program chair ASEE-Graduate Studies Division.Donald

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Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Robert Herrick, Purdue University; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Miquel Barcelo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Didac Balas, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Maria Ribera Sancho, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Jordi Garcia, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

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integrated program that includes both required and elective courses/modules. All ofthe courses/modules required for the common study program currently exist at one or more ofthe partner institutions. The culminating research and development (Directed) project and up tothree existing courses will be collaboratively vetted and accepted by each of the partners as theirown, regardless of which institution provides it to the students. It is envisioned to augment thisarray of courses with yet a few more leading edge ones to be collaboratively developed to enrichthe elective and tailoring portion of the program.A committee consisting of two USA and two European graduate faculty will guide the studentthrough his/her program planning to maximize the

Conference Session

Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meredith Welch-Devine, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; K. Paige Carmichael, University of Georgia; Janet E. Rechtman, University of Georgia; Brandy B. Walker, University of Georgia; Julie A. Coffield, University of Georgia

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Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24 – 27, 2018, Salt Lake City, Utah ASEE Graduate Studies Division Training Model for 21st Century Graduate Education through Engagement to Action Julie Coffield, Meredith Welch-Devine, Brandy Walker, Paige Carmichael, Paul Brooks, Janet Rechtman, Andy Kavoori, Jasmine Choi, Sejin Kim, Katie Walters, Janette Hill, Ike Choi, and Ramana Pidaparti* University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 *Corresponding author, E-mail: rmparti@uga.eduAbstractTwenty-first century scientists and engineers must possess skills that enable them to reach beyondthe laboratory, across disciplines

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Global Graduate Studies and Programs Abroad - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary K. Nave Jr., Virginia Tech; Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Michael Stewart, Virginia Tech; Michele Ruth Waters, Virginia Tech; Emily Garner, Virginia Tech; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Tech; Chelsea R. Corkins, Virginia Tech; Karen P. DePauw, Virginia Tech

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student studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. Her re- search interests include sustainable drinking water and wastewater treatment, fate and transport of emerg- ing microbial contaminants, and water quality in distribution systems.Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Tech Mohammed Seyam is a Computer Science doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Mansoura University and his Mas- ter’s degree in Information Systems from Cairo University, both in Egypt. His work is focused on Soft- ware Engineering, Computer Science Education, Usability Research, and Mobile Software Development. Seyam served as the 2015-16 Graduate

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York; K. Shahrabi, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Beverly Kahn, Farmingdale State College - State University of New York

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graduate studies and achieve their academic goals. The program will also expand facultyinvolvement in research and professional development and increase students’ participation inindustrial applied research and product development projects that will positively impact theirmarketability and satisfy the Middle States reaccreditation and review process. This will preparestudents for successful futures by providing real life applications of knowledge, critical thinkingand a sound liberal arts education to help them pursue rewarding and successful careers.According to the College’s mission review, the implementation of this proposed program isgiven a top priority in the ongoing institutional planning process as it will foster teaching,learning

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Melissa Gavin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Randy Mentz, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Lori M. Wedig, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Christine H. Storlie, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Eric Herbst, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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soft skills in their teamwork[11].However, there is a skills gap between what employers need and what their potential employeesprovide [9], [12]. Studies indicate that the STEM employee pool lacks desired soft skills [9]. Forexample, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, only 42% ofemployers rated recent college graduates as proficient in communication [13], but employersconsidered this an essential skill [14].Ample previous research has shown that videos can effectively enhance learning in formalenvironments [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20]. Educational videos in the classroom increaseenthusiasm and enhance comprehension, especially among groups with diverse learning styles[21]. Such videos have also been shown to

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tershia Pinder-Grover, University of Michigan; Sarah Root, University of Arkansas; Emine Cagin, University of Michigan

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30 respondents are associated with academia as faculty, staff, or student.The majority of these respondents, 83% (N=19), work in a research university, while 13% (N=3)are at a comprehensive/master’s university. One respondent indicated that they taught at a“specialized engineering and science university.” No respondents were associated with liberalarts or community/two-year colleges. For the purposes of discussion, we categorize the responsesin this study as (a) overall respondents, (b) graduate students, (c) academic track respondents(including tenured and tenured-track faculty and lecturers), and (d) research scientists orengineers in industry

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord Ellestad, Virginia Tech; Cory Hixson, Virginia Tech; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #9165Graduate Student and Faculty Member: An Exploration of Career and Per-sonal DecisionsRachel McCord, Virginia Tech Rachel McCord is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Her research interests include engineering students use of metacognitive practices while studying in groups. Her advisor is Dr. Holly Matusovich.Cory Hixson, Virginia Tech Cory is currently a NSF Graduate Research Fellow pursuing a Masters in Industrial and Systems En- gineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Duo Li, Shenyang City University; Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Qiping Zhang, Long Island University

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business data application.Due to the rise of the Internet, business data research has also progressed to the field of businessintelligence. Still, according to EMC surveys, data science currently accounts for an increasingproportion of degree education, especially graduate education, than business intelligence [9]. Theresearch questions explored in this study are: RQ1: What is the current status of data science graduate programs in the United States? RQ2: What is the development direction of the data science graduate program?3.1 Operational Definition In order to more accurately collect data related to data science programs, the terms "data science","data analytics", and "analytics"related to graduate programs, were unified into “data

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Locke Davenport Huyer, University of Toronto; Neal I. Callaghan, University of Toronto; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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for data collection. Data analysis and assessment areconsequently performed in class or as homework and in trial-by-error fashion, yieldingopportunity to learn from shortcomings. Students are guided by instructors in optimizing theirprotocols before returning to the university for a second opportunity to collect final data.Independent time is used to assess all process and data, and each student group creates ascientific poster based on their study outcomes. All students are required to present their findingsat the on-campus research symposium, allowing verbal defence of their selected methods andprocess, analyses, interpretations, and design recommendations to a diverse audience thatincludes peers, STEM educators, undergraduate and graduate

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Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Pérez-Molina, DIEEC - National Distance Education University; Maria José Albert Gomez, UNED; Rosario Gil, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); GABRIEL DIAZ ORUETA, UNED; Elio Sancristobal, uned; Sergio Martin, UNED - Spanish University for Distance Education; Mohamed Tawfik, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Alberto Pesquera, UNED; Félix García Loro

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taskanalysis, work modelling, use-case modelling and process map, used in other domains such assoftware engineering design and healthcare [13]. The PAC workflow model is in line with theRational-Linear approach, which represents one of the strongest traditions in the curriculumdevelopment. In addition, the PAC workflow model reflects research on instructionaldevelopment models. A summary of the actions initiated at the PAC project according to the proposedmodel is featured below.6.1 Reference Situation The content of the curriculum should be determined by the referent situation; that isthe work situation in which students who are enrolled in the curriculum will apply theirknowledge, skills, and attitudes after graduation. There can be

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Chang Kyoung Choi, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University

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. Additionally, researchhas shown that one of the best ways to teach professional skills such as communication is withindisciplinary courses; this strategy makes the material more relevant to students' career goals. Thispaper will explore the first phase of a multi-year study on the use of an active learning approachcalled student-centered learning to build communication skills in a graduate-level nanotechnologycourse offered in a department of mechanical engineering. In the course, students developpresentations as a means of understanding current trends, emerging research topics, relevantapplications, and fundamental science and technology concepts related to nanotechnology.MotivationThe aim of this research is to determine the efficacy of peer

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lynita Newswander, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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AC 2008-1082: THE ACADEMIC JOB MARKET AS AN ARGUMENT FOR ANDAGAINST INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING GRADUATE TRAININGMaura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MAURA BORREGO is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Borrego holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Her current research interests center around interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and engineering education, including studies of the collaborative relationships between engineers and education researchers. Investigations of interdisciplinary graduate programs nationwide are funded through her NSF CAREER award.Lynita Newswander

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Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Norton, University of Michigan; Reginald Rogers, University of Michigan

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under the moniker “Future Faculty Series” wasoriginally created by student chapter members and has been offered by the student chapter sincemid 1990’s. Recently the CoE instituted a program of their own, called Academic Careers inEngineering and Sciences (ACES) with very similar objectives and structure. The describedobjective of ACES is to prepare senior graduate students for careers at research-orienteduniversities and institutes. The student chapter found that ACES directly mirrored three of the Page 11.1429.2four Future Faculty Series sessions offered by ASEE. The student chapter was even approachedby the Dean of Graduate Students and asked

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Professional Development and Advising for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Steve Skerlos, University of Michigan; Adam B. Baker, University of Michigan

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research on adult students atboth the undergraduate and graduate levels. This work, combined with research on theexperiences of other underrepresented groups, constitutes the major background for this workand other recent work on returners. These studies indicate that there are a number of differencesbetween direct-pathway and returning students, both in their outlook and in their skills. Page 24.1238.2Returners’ outlook is characterized by strong motivation, maturity, strong teamwork skills5, ahigh work ethic6, and they are strongly goal-oriented6, 7. While these can be advantages, returnersalso face unique challenges. They may have a different

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Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Clarisa Gonzalez-Lenahan, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-378: THE DOCTORAL PATHWAY, AN INSTITUTIONAL JOURNEY OFDEVELOPMENTRonald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology Ronald S. Kane is Dean of Graduate Studies and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Before that he had been Dean of Graduate Studies, Research, and Continuing Professional Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology and before that served as Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Manhattan College. He has industrial experience in the energy and aerospace industries and worked for a number of years on nuclear safety and alternative energy systems, with focus on modeling and

Conference Session

Graduate Education Model, Industry and Practitioner Experience - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Molly H. Goldstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Joanne Lax, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Society for Engineering Education, 2017 From Industry to Graduate School: How Returners (Re)Learn How to WriteAbstractIn recent years, a number of researchers have studied returners in engineering graduate programs;these are students who, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, have chosen toenter the workforce for a significant period of time before beginning a graduate degree.Previous research has shown that returners bring unique strengths to their graduate programs.They are highly motivated, aware of the implications of their work, and interested in applying itto the real-world problems with which they are familiar. They do, however, face manychallenges. One such unexplored cost

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quintana M. Clark, Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #13375Hybrid Learning StylesQuintana Clark, Purdue University, West Lafayette Quincy Clark, a graduate from the College of Technology at Purdue University. Her research interests include emerging technologies for teaching and learning in STEM, e-learning instructional theory and design, and social media as applied to learning styles.Dr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra Magana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and an affiliated faculty at the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a B.E. in Information Systems

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Casey E. Wright, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Erica M. Stone, Middle Tennessee State University; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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minoritized groups in order to move toward more socially just institutions. She approaches this through studies in the general chemistry curriculum, inquiry into the institution of STEM graduate education, and historical research into chemistry graduate education. Her dissertation research focuses on how the experiences of pregnant and/or parenting women graduate students in STEM are organized by policies and practices of higher education as they obtain graduate STEM degrees. She holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry Education from Purdue University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Western Michigan University.Dr. Erica M. Stone, Middle Tennessee State University Erica M. Stone is an Assistant Professor of

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; Robyn Fillinger, North Carolina State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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continuedsupport for up to two additional years of STEM graduate study through the Bridge to theDoctorate (BD) Activity. The Bridge to the Doctorate provides significant financial support formatriculating candidates in STEM doctoral programs at eligible alliance sites.Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) furthers the graduate educationof underrepresented students through the doctorate level, preparing them for fulfillingopportunities and productive careers as STEM faculty and research professionals. AGEP alsosupports the transformation of institutional culture to attract and retain STEM doctoral studentsinto the professorate.The LSAMP program also supports education research projects focused on STEM baccalaureatedegree

Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison J Kerr, University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Bret Austin Arnold, University of Tulsa; Michael W. Keller, University of Tulsa

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continue to develop through their experience aswell? In order to be contributing members of a field, graduate students need to learn and developin areas beyond just the core technical competencies of their field. Opportunities for achievingthis development exist throughout their graduate studies, but students do not always recognize orunderstand how to use these opportunities. To productively steer student development, someresponsibility falls on the student’s academic advisor to guide and support the student growthprocesses. Traditionally, when considering the relationship between student and advisor,researchers have almost exclusively focused on examining the development of the student[1][2][3][4] or assessing the student’s satisfaction with

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia

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Engineering.Dr. Amy 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

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Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Introduction to Engineering (SITE). As a resource for current undergraduate students, Page 13.674.3EC coordinates the Graduate School Conference, which includes information on engineeringgraduate study and graduate student life. EC also conducts the Undergraduate ResearchWorkshop to connect undergraduate students with opportunities to do research with professors.Although EC shares the ASEE goal of dispersing engineering information, EC events are runmostly by or for undergraduate students without much graduate student involvement.At the University of Illinois, campus administrative units or centers that sponsor programs withgoals similar to ASEE include

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Fox, Drexel University; David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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AC 2009-2421: DEVELOPMENT OF NONTRADITIONAL SKILLS IN GRADUATESTUDENTS THROUGH TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DESIGNAnna Fox, Drexel UniversityDavid Delaine, Drexel UniversityAdam Fontecchio, Drexel University Page 14.483.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of Non-traditional Skills in Graduate Students through Teaching and Curriculum DesignThis paper presents a study of communication and leadership skill development in graduatestudents after participating in a program for cooperative faculty/graduate student teaching.Specifically, we discuss collaboration with experienced faculty to teach and designundergraduate Electrical

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Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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gathering. It also encompasses essential functions of meaning-making,action, and commitment to improve. Absent any of these elements, the doing ofassessment becomes hollow. Ted Marchese, Senior Consultant at Academic Search,served 18 years as vice president of the American Association for Higher Education(AAHE) and was a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He isalso a trustee of Eckerd College and of the Transnational 21st Century LearningInitiative. While at AAHE he edited Change (higher education’s most-read magazine),the AAHE Bulletin, and directed a foundation-supported project that resulted in hiswidely praised publication, “The Search Committee Handbook.” Assessment as‘learning’ is not a third-party research project

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Luis Enrique Guardia, Florida International University; Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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high qualitymentorship can enhance the recruitment and retention of traditionally marginalized students byproviding these students with mutual and lasting relationships. We define marginalized as thoseindividuals who have been discriminated against, ignored or misrepresented due to inequitieswithin our systems. Most graduate programs do not have established mentorship programs,which puts significant responsibility on students to seek out informal mentorship or leading tostudents not having mentors beyond their research advisor. To support the design of effectivementorship structures that meet the needs of all students and their respective identities, thisexploratory study examines the perceptions of mentoring and mentoring experiences

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Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Fantasi Nicole, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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engineering master’sdegrees awarded, and 12.1% of engineering doctoral degrees awarded across the United States.There is a significant and troubling decrease in the representation of Hispanic or Latinx, Blackand/or African American, American Indian or Native American, and Hawaiian/Pacific Islandersas we move up the graduate seniority levels. This is a concern that is mirrored in a lack ofcontinuance to graduate study across all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) fields. While there is currently an extensive body of research on the factors that predictthe retention of racially minoritized groups in undergraduate education, it fails to providescholarly insights or recommendations for practice on factors that impact graduate

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Rachel F. Perlman, Stony Brook University; Kimberly Bell, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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student involvementopportunities and personal development support services (Robinson, Burns, & Gaw, 1996).Research on these programs is extensive, and best practices for structuring orientation programsare well known. They include a campus-wide commitment to supporting students in transition;engagement prior to the beginning of classes, and extended orientation through first year transitioncourses (Cambridge-Williams et al., 2013; Robinson, Burns, & Gaw, 1996). Few empirical studies have focused on graduate student orientation. Prior to the 2000s,orientation of graduate students was program-dependent (Lang, 2004; Pook, 2004) and remains soto this day (Mears, 2015). Reasons for offering an orientation program for graduate students

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Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal Nepal, Texas A&M University; Paul Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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approved technical electives. ≠ Administrative capability and faculty advisor development ≠ Program marketing and promotion ≠ Faculty capabilities audit and resource reallocation such as shifting a portion of undergraduate teaching responsibilities to graduate teaching to meet the immediate needs. ≠ Curriculum design: the needs, competitors, program goals and quality position, facilities Page 14.858.3 and equipment (computers, programs, research labs, etc), graduate committee, faculty specialties and competitive advantages, plan of study, etc. ≠ Student recruitment and admission: minimum enrollment and long

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth J. Stewart, University of Michigan; John G. Younger, University of Michigan; Michael J. Solomon, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #10717Impact of a graduate elective in Microbial Soft Matter on interdisciplinarylearningMiss Elizabeth Jeanne Stewart, University of Michigan Elizabeth J. Stewart is a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Her primary research relates to the study of bacterial biofilms, a field at the intersection of engineering and microbiology. Elizabeth also pursues engineering education research to advance the understanding of interdisciplinary graduate education, an area familiar to her due to her experiences nav- igating the intersection of two disciplines.John G. Younger