Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

students at their institutions,” Teach. Learn. Inq., vol. 7, no. 2, Art. no. 2, Sep. 2019, doi: 10.20343/teachlearninqu.7.2.7.[8] J. H. Waldeck, V. O. Orrego, T. G. Plax, and P. Kearney, “Graduate student/faculty mentoring relationships: Who gets mentored, how it happens, and to what end,” Commun. Q., vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 93–109, Jun. 1997, doi: 10.1080/01463379709370054.[9] W. Wright-Harp and P. A. Cole, “A Mentoring Model for Enhancing Success in Graduate Education,” Contemp. Issues Commun. Sci. Disord., vol. 35, no. Spring, pp. 4–16, Mar. 2008, doi: 10.1044/cicsd_35_S_4.[10] N. A. of S. Medicine Engineering, and, P. and G. Affairs, B. on H. E. and Workforce, and C. on E. M. in STEMM, The Science of Effective Mentorship in

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University

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Graduate Studies

responsible engineering leadership at beginning to advanced project engineering levels Levels I ─ IV Engineering B) Mid-career engineering skill-sets focusing on technology innovation and responsible engineering leadership at technical program delivery levels Levels IV ─ VI Engineering C) Senior-career engineering skill-sets focusing on systems technological engineering, Page 13.561.7 innovation and responsible, visionary engineering leadership at corporate policy levels Levels VI ─ IX EngineeringAs such the question becomes: Question Do we as a nation want to provide opportunity that continues the further

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

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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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Graduate Studies

, “Employers Rate Career Competencies, New Hire Proficiency,” December 11, 2017. [Online]. Available: http://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/employers-rate-career-competencies- new-hire-proficiency/. [Accessed February 3, 2019].[15] W. Hsin and J. Cigas, “Short Videos Improve Student Learning in Online Education,” Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 253–259, 2013.[16] L. Hurtubise, B. Martin, A. Gilliland, and J. Mahan, “To Play or Not To Play: Leveraging Video in Medical Education,” Journal of Graduate Medical Education, vol. 5 no. 1, pp. 13– 18, 2013.[17] R. H. Kay, “Exploring the use of video podcasts in education: A comprehensive review of the literature,” Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 28

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan A. Shannahan, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

of Undergraduate Research on Student Learning. Research Corporation for Science Advancement; 2009.16. Evans DR. The Challenge of Undergraduate Research. PEER REVIEW. 2010;12(2):31.17. Bauer KW, Bennett JS. Alumni Perceptions Used to Assess Undergraduate Research Experience. The Journal of Higher Education. 2003;74(2):210–30.18. Hunter A-B, Laursen SL, Seymour E. Becoming a Scientist: The Role of Undergraduate Research in Students’ Cognitive, Personal, and Professional Development. Science Education. 2007 Jan;91(1):36–74.19. Lopatto D. Survey of Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE): First Findings. Cell Biology Education. 2004 Winter;3(4):270 –277.20. Seymour E, Hunter A-B, Laursen SL, DeAntoni T

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Graduate Study Programs Supporting Diversity and Underrepresented Minority Students - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth A. Bucher MSW, Ohio State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

throughout the academic cycle. “...students frequently question their identity, relationships, direction and worth during transition to school which produces turmoil and crisis. Stress of relocation, separation from family and friends, new people, academic challenges, discrepancy between expectations and reality, loneliness, and lack of support all significantly relate to attrition” (Lee, D., Olson, E. A., Locke, B. Michelson S. T. & Odes E, 2009, p. 5).Students past the initial transition face stressors related to making progress in research orprojects, successfully completing academic milestones, and job hunting. Even the most resilientstudents can be negatively impacted by these stressors. In the worst case

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Andrea Gregg, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University

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Graduate Studies

Edwin F. Church Medal, ABET’s Claire L. Felbinger Diversity Award, and SWE’s Distinguished Engineering Educator Award. She has also been recognized for her faculty mentoring efforts through Penn State’s Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award and Howard B. Palmer Faculty Mentoring Award. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on Online Graduate Engineering Education: Learning-Centered Vision, Administration, and Course DesignThis paper presents a theory-based perspective on the design and development of the onlineMaster’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) Program at The

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; James G. Ryan, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

automotive applications. To make the leap from the research laboratory to new products, and thus new jobs,requires an educated and well qualified workforce that comprehends simultaneously (a) theinterdisciplinary principles of nanoengineering with the understanding of the unique andenabling properties at nanoscale and their associated nanoscale engineering and scientificprinciples (b) the implications that nanotechnology holds for not only revolutionizing thematerials and products used in daily life but to see nanotechnology’s promise for entirely newclasses of products as well, (c) the skill set required for managing the nanoengineered materialdevelopment, processing, design and nano-manufacturing procedures and (d) the ability tocommunicate

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Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Graduate Studies

University Fort Wayne, URL: https://prodoasis.ipfw.edu/pls/PROD/xhwschedule.P_SelectSubject Page 14.858.104. Albayyari, J., Broberg, H., Nepal, B., 2007. “Justification for developing a Masters of Science in Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne”, Proceedings of the Spring 2007 ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Indianapolis, March 30-31.5. G. A. Moore, Crossing the Chasm – Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers, revised edition, 1999, published by A Harper Business Book, ISBN 0-06-662002-3

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Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College

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Graduate Studies

. Lambert, J. D., Computational Methods in Ordinary, Differential Equations, Wiley, NY, 1973.Appendix The following personal computer software is written in MATLAB to linearized nonlinear systemsabout a given nominal operating point using finite differences method.function [a,b] = linearize (F,x0,u0,pert) % THIS PROGRAM LINEARIZED THE SYSTEM DESCRIBED IN F ABOUT THE POINT % XXXXX. IT % RETURNES THE LINEAR a AND b MATRICES SUCH AS THAT xdot = a*x + b*u IS% LINEAR. Pert% IS THE RECENT PERTURBATION ABOUT THE OPERATING POINT.% TIME IS ASSUMED TO BE INVARIENT IN F. NOTE THAT THE PERTURBATION IS % DONE IN BOTH% POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DIRECTION.% F MUST BE OF THE FORM%% Function Xprime = Function_name (u,x)% WITH F = „function-name‟ IN THE CALL TO

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Case Studies and Programs to Improve Graduate Students' Skills

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Karanian, Stanford University; Srinath Sibi, Stanford University; Matthew T. Ikeler; Leigh Hagestad, Stanford University; Wendy G. Ju, Stanford University

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Graduate Studies

graduate student participant responses to the driver experiences were listed.The analysis of the content of responses indicated three themes:a. Trust: Defined by images on two levels: acceptance of the interview process and ofautonomous features in the car (e.g. ACC). Phrases include specific mention of theconcept of comfort, determined and ready or presence of trust. She said, “I just don’ttrust myself with it.” Or, there was a suggestion of presence or lack of trust. When hewrote, “Yea, maybe not, (in reference to using cruising control). “Once I use back-upassist I will trust it so much, there will be no going back.”b. Discovery: Defined by images indicating a first time use, finding, assessing or tryingsomething new. Phrases indicated both

Conference Session

Online and Professional Graduate Programs

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University; Frederick Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #29544Global Business Management Education to Industry Professionals: A Decadeof Experiences from a Professional Graduate ProgramDr. Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Master of Industrial Distribution at the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Industrial Distribution and man- ages the Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) program, one of the largest distance education graduate programs at Texas A&M

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg L. Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ben Mason, University of California, Berkeley; Nicholas W. Trombetta, University of California, San Diego

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-811: GRADUATE STUDENTS MENTORING UNDERGRADU-ATE RESEARCHERS ON A LARGE-SCALE EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHPROJECT - A CASE STUDYGregg L. Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Gregg L. Fiegel is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo. He is a registered Professional Engineer in California, and he serves as the ASCE Student Chapter Faculty Advisor. Dr. Fiegel received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly in 1990. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Davis in 1992 and 1995, respectively.H. Ben Mason, University of California at Berkeley Ben Mason

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Montgomery, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-892: A HANDS-ON COURSE ON TEACHING ENGINEERINGSusan Montgomery, University of Michigan Susan Montgomery is a lecturer and program advisor in the Chemical Engineering Dept. at the University of Michigan. She earned a BSEChE from the University of Michigan, and PhD ChE from Princeton University. She is the ASEE Campus representative and faculty advisor to the ASEE graduate student group. She leads a team of students developing educational software for chemical engineering. Page 13.47.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Hands-on Course on Teaching

Conference Session

Getting Into Graduate School

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, Student

Paper ID #19000Getting Great Recommendation Letters: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands- on

Conference Session

Getting Into Graduate School

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, Student

Paper ID #19005Choosing Between Graduate Program Offers: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Sanger, Western Carolina University; Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University; Michael Clare, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; John D. Graham, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

2006-1509: ACADEMIC CAPABILITY PRODUCING ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT: A SUCCESS STORYPhillip Sanger, Western Carolina University Phillip Sanger is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology and serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Technologies at Western Carolina University. He holds a B.A. in Physics from Saint Louis University and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Technology development including MRI magnets and SiC power devices plus economic development has been his career foci.Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University Aaron K. Ball is an Associate Professor and serves as the Graduate Program Director in

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3807: EXPERIENCE TEACHING A GRADUATE RESEARCHMETHODS COURSEDr. Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology Wayne Walter is a professor of mechanical engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his B.S. in marine engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his M.S. in mechanical engineer- ing from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in New York state. He has 35 years experience teaching design related courses, and has developed expertise in the areas of robotics, and

Conference Session

Online and Professional Graduate Programs

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #29666Integrated Mobile Learning Platform: Content, Delivery and Experience -Five Years of Experiences from a Professional Graduate ProgramDr. Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Master of Industrial Distribution at the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Industrial Distribution and man- ages the Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) program, one of the largest distance education graduate programs at Texas A

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Mark Doggett, Western Kentucky University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #5683Engineering Technology Management Graduate Student Online Learning Pref-erencesDr. A. Mark Doggett, Western Kentucky University A. Mark Doggett is an Associate Professor and the Coordinator for the Master of Science Degree in Engineering Technology Management at Western Kentucky University. His interests are in the area of technology management practices, lean, theory of constraints, quality, and systems thinking. His research includes various decision-making and problem-solving strategies, and the development of distance learn- ing approaches

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lyn Gassman, University of South Carolina; Michelle A Maher, University of South Carolina; Briana Timmerman, UVA Curry School of Education, Charlottesville VA; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

. Page 23.959.10Bibliography1. Aitchison, C., Kamler, B., & Lee, A. (2010). Introduction: Why publishing pedagogies? In C. Aitchison, B. Kamler, B., & A. Lee, (Eds.). Publishing Pedagogies for the Doctorate and Beyond (pp. 1 – 11). New York, NY: Routledge.2. Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.3. Becher, T., & Trowler, P. R. (2001). Academic tribes and territories: Intellectual enquiry and the culture of the disciplines (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Open University Press.4. Boice, R. (1997). Which is more productive, writing in binge patterns of creative illness or in moderation? Written

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies, Student

SURF,for giving access to the data for this study.Bibliography1. Bauer, K. W., & Bennett, J. S. (2003). Alumni perceptions used to assess undergraduate research experience. The Journal of Higher Education, 74(2), 210-230.2. Hunter, A. B., Laursen, S. L., & Seymour, E. (2006). Becoming a scientist: The role of undergraduate research in students' cognitive, personal, and professional development. Science Education, 91(1), 36-74.3. Lopatto, D. (2004). Survey of undergraduate research experiences (SURE): First findings. Cell Biology Education, 3(4), 270-277.4. Lopatto, D. (2007). Undergraduate research experiences support science career decisions and active learning. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 6(4), 297

Conference Session

Preparation for Graduate Research

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

to Innovation (i2i) Laboratory, which opened in August 2008 and houses classrooms and laboratories used by the 2000 students in Purdue’s First-Year Engineering Program. He oversaw the daily operation of the i2i lab, and was responsible for the personnel, logistics, and technology used in the classroom and labs. Eric also helped build and directed the College of Engineering sponsored Artisan and Fabrication Lab (AFL), which houses a machine shop, carpentry shop, and a prototyping lab used by all students in the College of Engineering for project work. In 2009, he received a New Employee Staff Award of Excellence from the College of Engineering for his work in launching the i2i lab. Eric has served as the university

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

development. Preliminary assessment addresses the extent to which the two-course sequence promotes (a) level of mastery of information literacy skills and writtencommunication skills; (b) the ability to produce high-quality research communications; (c) thedevelopment of scholarly independence; (d) the student’s self-perception of their researchcapabilities and (e) ability to apply critical thinking skills. This particular implementation of thePaul-Elder framework could be adapted to different graduate program environments .IntroductionEngineering masters and doctoral students must develop strong writing skills. Students typicallyprepare the first draft of research manuscripts and technical reports for sponsors, and of coursethey are the sole authors

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-617: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AS A MOTIVATION FORATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOLNihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics and energy systems. His ongoing pedagogical interests include developing undergraduate research programs, service-learning programs, and assessing their impact on students’ soft skills. His technical research areas are advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

Conference Session

Issues of Diversity:Path Forward for Action

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Sherra Kerns, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Paige Smith, University of Maryland; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Barbara Waugh, Hewlett-Packard Company

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-1308: ARTICULATING A MULTIFACETED APPROACH FORPROMOTING DIVERSITY IN GRADUATE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONEugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University Eugene Deloatch is Dean of Morgan State College of Engineering. He served as the President of ASEE in 2002-2003.Sherra Kerns, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Sherra Kerns is Vice President for Innovation and Research at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. She served as the President of ASEE in 2005-2006.Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard Lueny Morell is Director of Hewlett Packard Latin America University Relations Program and former Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Carla Purdy, University of

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-1966: ASSESSMENT OF A PRESTIGIOUS ENGINEERING GRADUATETEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMaura 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

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-510: GROWING PAINS: MANAGING RAPID GROWTH IN AGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJoy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.661.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Growing Pains: Managing Rapid Growth in a Graduate Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe School of Technology at Purdue University Calumet offers a newly approved Master ofScience degree in Technology. The Master’s program has experienced dramatic growth, withthe enrollment of graduate students rising in a few short months from 28 in Spring 08 to 69 inFall 08. This paper will explore the growth in enrollments, and discuss the challenges andmethods

Conference Session

Developing and Establishing Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest (College of Technology); Niaz Latif, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Paper ID #18954Building and Sustaining a Successful Graduate Degree in TechnologyDr. Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest (College of Technology) Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He holds Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, MS in Structural Engineering and PhD in Engineering Mechanics, both from University of Illinois at Chicago. Mohammad joined Purdue Univer- sity Calumet in 1989 and was the Head of the Manufacturing Engineering

Conference Session

Getting Into Graduate School

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, Student

Paper ID #18996Applying to Graduate School in Engineering: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Michael Todd, University of California-San Diego; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-41: THE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE: A COLLABORATIVEGRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMCharles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory Chuck Farrar has 25 years experience as a technical staff member, project leader, and team leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory. While at Los Alamos, he earned a Ph. D. in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1988. He is currently working jointly with engineering faculty at University of California, San Diego to develop the Los Alamos/UCSD Engineering Institute with a research focus on Damage Prognosis. This initiative is also developing a formal, degree-granting educational program in the closely related areas of validated