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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Becerra, Arizona State University; Jennifer Chen Wen Wong, Arizona State University; Tami Coronella, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

,” By the Numbers, https://ira.asee.org/by-the-numbers. [3] M. Morris, R. Hensel, and J. Dygert, “Why Do Students Leave? An Investigation Into Why Well-Supported Students Leave a First-Year Engineering Program,” 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2019. doi:10.18260/1-2—33559 [4] T. L. Strayhorn, College Students’ Sense of Belonging: A Key to Educational Success for All Students. New York , New York: Routledge, 2012. [5] V. Tinto, “Through the Eyes of Students,” Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 254–269, Dec. 2015. doi:10.1177/1521025115621917 [6] B. E. Rincón and S. Rodriguez, “Latinx Students Charting Their Own STEM Pathways

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

identifying and accommodating the mentees’ communication style.Although more than 50% of mentees gave a high rate, the lowest percentage of rates “6” and “7”was given to aligning expectations. a) Overall Mentoring Quality b) E-Lead Mentor Rating 60% 54.2% 60% 52.8% 50% 50% 37.5% 36.1% 40% 40% 30% 30

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

engineering self‐efficacy by gender," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 112, no. 1, pp. 64–89, 2023.[11] B. Johnson, R. Ulseth, C. Smith, and D. Fox, "The impacts of project-based learning on self-directed learning and professional skill attainment: A comparison of project-based learning to traditional engineering education," in 2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), pp. 1–5, 2015.[12] D. Ifenthaler, Z. Siddique, and F. Mistree, "Designing for open innovation: Change of attitudes, self-concept, and team dynamics in engineering education," in Emerging

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Myers, Air Force Research Laboratory; Robert Amponsah Ed.D, Vanderbilt University & Airforce Research Lab; Tammy M. Mattison Ed.D., Air Force Research Laboratory & Belmont University; Heather Marshall

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

”) were the bottom 3. Question2 and 15 showed no improvement based on the mean differences.For Leadership Program B, Questions 18 (“I feel that my educational needs are not being met”),19 (“ I feel confident that others will support me”), 20 (I feel that OHD sponsored programs donot promote a desire to learn) were the top 3. Questions 5 (“I do not feel a spirit of community”),7 (“I feel that my OHD sponsored program is like a family”), and 15 (“I feel that members of myOHD sponsored program depend on me”) were the bottom 3. Question 15 actually saw a slightdecrease in mean difference after the leadership development program.For Leadership Program C, Questions 3 (“I feel connected to others in my OHD sponsoredprogram”), 5 (“I do not feel a spirit

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Rebecca Acosta Burdette; Annemarie Galeucia

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

associated with communication assignments, informal work to develop and practice communication skills, and a formative feedback loop to help students better understand what is expected of them. 2) The Engineering Communication Studio is one of three studios on campus. Located in the engineering building, the studio contains modular seating, computer workstations, laptop docking stations with dual monitors, 3D printers and scanners, and a variety of audio-visual equipment for checkout. 3) Students who are successful in C-I courses (minimum grade of B) and take at least four C-I courses touching on all four modes are eligible for two programs celebrating their success. The LSU Communicator Certificate is the most

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Estelle Oliva-Fisher, University of Toronto; Emily Moore, University of Toronto

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, influencers, and a general roadmap,” New Directions for Student Leadership, vol. 2022, no. 173, pp. 23–31, 2022, doi: 10.1002/yd.20476.[5] T. Kolditz, L. Gill, and R. Brown, Leadership Reckoning: Can Higher Education Develop the Leaders We Need? Monocle Press, 2021.[6] B. J. Novoselich and D. B. Knight, “Measuring a moving target: Techniques for engineering leadership evaluation and assessment,” New Directions for Student Leadership, vol. 2022, no. 173, pp. 63–71, 2022, doi: 10.1002/yd.20480.[7] D. B. Knight and B. J. Novoselich, “Curricular and Co-curricular Influences on Undergraduate Engineering Student Leadership,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 106, no. 1, pp. 44–70, 2017, doi: 10.1002/jee.20153.[8] A. Simpson, D

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Nakamura, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corrisa Heyes, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, this case study has beenprovided to inform the broader community of an effective framework for student empowermentand leadership training within the context of a research group, and has provided an exampleassessment of student leadership development within this framework.AcknowledgmentThe authors would like to thank all current and former members of the research group for theirinvaluable contributions and insights, which were instrumental in this study. Your dedication tocollaboration, mentorship, and innovation has greatly advanced the lab’s mission and impact.Thanks also to the ASEE reviewers and to others (Prof. Tyler Ray, UH-Mānoa; Nanosystemsgroup members) who provided feedback on this manuscript.References[1]​B. A. Burt, “Learning

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Binita Acharya, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Fawzi Khalife, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Education and Practice,” in Engineering Justice: Transforming Engineering Education and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2017, pp. 45–66. doi: 10.1002/9781118757369.ch1.[7] S. Turner, P. Hancock, B. Gordon, T. Carroll, and K. Stenger, “Scaffolding Social Justice in the Engineering Classroom: Constructing a More Restorative, Inclusive, Engineering Practice,” presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Aug. 2022. Accessed: Feb. 19, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/scaffolding-social- justice-in-the-engineering-classroom-constructing-a-more-restorative-inclusive- engineering-practice[8] “2024-2025_EAC_Criteria.pdf.” Accessed: Feb. 21, 2025. [Online]. Available: https

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Maria Polyzoi; Sheila Rivera; Rachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M University; Nicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #48647Empathy: Developing This Core Leadership Skill in Engineering StudentsMr. Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University Seth Sullivan is the Director of the Zachry Leadership Program in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the university, he worked in consulting in the private sector and as an analyst in the U.S. Government. Heˆa C™s earnedMs. Maria PolyzoiSheila RiveraRachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M UniversityNicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empathy: Developing this Core

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

expected from an effectivedept/program chair/head in terms of leading, developing, and supporting faculty. Surveycomponents are shown in Appendix B, were administered through Qualtrics, and distributed withthe York University of Pennsylvania IRB approval (IRB# 24FA016).Table 2. Characteristics or attributes of a department chair Advocate Decisive Forward thinker Loyal Professional attitude Clear communicator Empathic Good listener Organized Relationship builder Conscientious Enthusiastic Growth mindset Patient Steady Creative thinker Ethical Humble Problem solver TrustworthyIn this study, the authors are specifically interested in

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Hawks, University of Colorado Boulder

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #49338BOARD #142: Learning ’Street Smarts’ from Engineering Leadership Alumni:A Work in ProgressCalvin Hawks, University of Colorado Boulder Calvin Hawks is a second year undergraduate researcher studying Computer Science, Engineering Leadership, and Creative Technology and Design at the University of Colorado Boulder. His interests are in engineering leader curricula, artificial intelligence, and Human Computer Interaction. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

engineering,even if not explicitly so.References[1] J. J. Park, M. Handley, D. Lang, and M. A. Erdman, “Engineering Leadership Development:Contribution of Professional Skills to Engineering Undergraduate Students’ LeadershipSelf-efficacy,” International Journal of Educational Methodology, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 69–80, Feb.2022, doi: 10.12973/ijem.8.1.69.[2] D. B. Knight and B. J. Novoselich, “Curricular and Co-curricular Influences onUndergraduate Engineering Student Leadership,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 106,no. 1, pp. 44–70, 2017, doi: 10.1002/jee.20153.[3] M. R. Kendall and C. Rottmann, “Student leadership development in engineering,” NewDirections for Student Leadership, vol. 2022, no. 173, pp. 7–12, Mar. 2022, doi:10.1002/yd.20474.[4] Y

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello; Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme M.Sc., Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, funding institutions, and associations.Prof. Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello Master in Marketing and Market Research from the University of Barcelona, Spain. Industrial Civil Engineer from the Universidad del B´ıo-B´ıo. She has three diplomas in the areas of coaching, digital marketing and equality and empowerment of women. Her professional experience is linked to higher education as a project engineer and university management in the public and private area. Teacher at different universities in matters of entrepreneurship, business plans and marketing. She currently works as a teacher and academic secretary at the Faculty of Engineering of the Andr´es Bello University. The areas of research interest

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Brett Tallman, Texas Christian University; Henry Salgado, University of Texas at El Paso; Gemma Henderson, University of Miami

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #47450Enhancing Leadership Capabilities of Engineering Instructional Faculty Throughan ICVF-Based Reflection ActivityDr. Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso An Associate Professor at The University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. Meagan R. Kendall is a founding member of the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership. With a background in both engineering education and design thinking, her research focuses on how Latinx students develop identities as engineers and navigate moments of identity interference, student and faculty engineering leadership development through the Contextual Engineering