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Graduate Student Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene B. Mena, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies, Student

AC 2011-658: DOCTORAL STUDENTS AS COURSE INSTRUCTORS: THREEENGINEERING TEACHING ASSISTANTS’ SOCIALIZATION EXPERI-ENCESIrene B. Mena, Purdue University, West Lafayette Irene B. Mena has a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. Her research interests include K-12 engineering education, first-year engineering, and graduate student professional development.Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi Diefes-Dux is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Food Science from Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Food Process Engineering from the Department of Agricultural and Biological

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wes Stone, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

Transducer Using a Copper Vapor Laser. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, Vol. 48, No. 3, May 2001.5. Minerick, A., Elmore, B. (2006), Using Research as a Tool for Student Recruiting. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-21, 2006.6. Webb, A. & Knowles, M. (2005, March 1). Oxford Lasers Proposal for the Supply of a Turnkey Laser Micro- Machining & Part Marking System.7. Stone, W., & Kuhn, Z. (2007). Integrating Laser Machining Applications into a Quality Course for Engineering Technology Students. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

AC 2011-231: DETERMINING IMPACT OF A COURSE ON TEACHINGIN ENGINEERINGRobert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University Robert J. Gustafson, P.E., PhD, is Honda Professor for Engineering Education and Director of the Engi- neering Education Innovation Center in the College of Engineering and a Professor of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. He has previously served at Ohio State as As- sociate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Services (1999-2008) and Department Chair of Food Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department (1987-1999). After being awarded his PhD. Degree from Michigan State in 1974, he joined the faculty of the Agricultural Engineering Department at

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University; Prashant N. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey S. Borovetz, University of Pittsburgh; Sarah K. Pixley, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine; Partha Roy, University of Pittsburgh; Jangannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

because we spent time on it. b) Like the way the medical school author from School C designed slides for non-biology majors c) The TA’s helped a lot with the understanding of this section d) The material I this section I found to be of ease. I do understand the complications of connecting this info to following section from an educators’ point of view. The quiz and exams are based on this section and I don’t believe enough emphasis is present in the lectures. Maybe this could be tweaked, so that the oral connects more with the slides and what we should have to know for our edification. e) Great teacher! This is the most clear of all the lectures. After her explanation everything became clear, she made

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele L. Strutz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Carnes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

will strengthen the case for the existence ofexperience capital.References 1 Bowles, S., & Gintis, S. (2002). Social capital and community governance. The Economic Journal 112(483), 419-436. 2 Bourdieu, P. (1984). Distinction: A social critique of the judgment of taste. (R. Nice. Trans.). Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 3 Bourdieu, P. (1986) The forms of capital (R. Nice. Trans.). In J. G. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education (pp. 241-258). NY: Greenwood Press. 4 Aslanian, C. (2001). Adult students today. New York: College Board. 5 Bean, J., & Metzner, B. (1985). A conceptual model of nontraditional undergraduate student attrition

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; F. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

respect to areas of workexperience and age of the students. The average work experience of a student is about 10 yearsand the average age is about 35 years. In this section we review well known work of MalcomKnowles that describe the adult learning behaviors. Knowles6 suggests that an adult is moreproblem oriented than subject-oriented in learning. The andragogy proposed by Knowlesdescribes the art and science of how adults learn with following assumptions (quoted fromMerriam et al.7): a. As a person matures, his or her self concept moves from that of a dependent personality toward one of a self-directing human being. b. An adult accumulates a growing reservoir of experience, which is a rich source for

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Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Joe Orczyk, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

cancontinue to delay completion of this work for up to five years from the end of their first semesterin the program. The five students that started in the fall of 2006 and have not submitted theirDirected Project have a December 2011 deadline. Distance education appeals to busy people. Page 22.1134.7However, the burden can be overwhelming. “Distance-education students tend to leave usbecause they are very busy, their lives are crammed full of things, and suddenly they findthemselves in a situation of having to rethink their priorities,” says Jacquelyn B. Tulloch, theexecutive dean of distance education and college services at the LeCroy center. “Very

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; John A. Nychka, University of Alberta; Roger Graves, University of Alberta

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Graduate Studies

contribution b) Order of authorship – Typically the leader of the overall project will be senior author or last author, the student or researcher who did the most work and writing as the first author; other authors in supporting roles as 2nd, 3rd, 4th author 2. Scope of work. Agree on the scope and the “story” in advance; stay away from least publishable units. 3. Maintaining momentum is essential to completion without losing gumption. a. Reasonable turnaround on revisions – I try for returning comments within a week; one collaborator always acknowledges and sets a target date for her response – we all have ups and downs in our workloads, but it really helps your co

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Educating Students for Professional Success

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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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Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2364: FACULTY AND STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN A GRAD-UATE LEVEL CIVIL ENGINEERING SEMINARRichard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas Richard A. Coffman is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis) at the Uni- versity of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Rick received his bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 2002, his masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003, and his doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri- Columbia in 2009. Rick is a licensed professional engineer and licensed professional land surveyor in the state of Missouri, and is a member of ASCE, the Missouri Society of

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Naji Khoury, Temple University; Jyothsna K. S., St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, Department of English; Amithraj Amavasai

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-147: CORRELATION BETWEEN ”ETHICAL ISSUES” AND ”GRADE”PERFORMANCE IN A GRADUATE CLASSRobert M. Brooks, Temple University Dr. Robert M. Brooks is an associate professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University. He is a registered professional engineer in PA and a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. His research interests are Civil Engineering Materials, Transportation Engineering, and Engineering Education.Naji Khoury, Temple UniversityJyothsna K S, Department of English, St.Joseph’s College, Bangalore Secured a gold Medal for the highest aggregate marks in the Post Graduate English Literature Course at St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous). Working for the

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-363: A SURVEY OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR PH.D. ENGI-NEERS IN INDUSTRYJoy Watson, University of South CarolinaJed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina Jed Lyons is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of South Carolina. His passion is engaging K-12 students, undergraduates, graduate students and faculty in inquiry- and design-oriented learning activities. Page 22.115.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Survey of Essential Skills for Ph.D. Engineers in IndustryAbstractThe broad

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-1732: SMOOTHING THE TRANSITION: DESIGN, IMPLEMEN-TATION AND ASSESSMENT OF A ”PREPARING FUTURE PROFESSION-ALS” COURSE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSCyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette Cyndi Lynch is the Director of Fellowships and Graduate Student Professional Development for the Pur- due Graduate School. Cyndi administers the Univeristy fellowship program and directs the professional development program for graduate students.Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jiabin Zhu is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in Physics from East China Normal University, a M.S. in Optics from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and a second M.S. in

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2055: IMPROVING A PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY IN EN-GINEERING PROGRAM THROUGH INCREASED COLLABORATIONBETWEEN FACULTY IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYCarla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati Carla C. Purdy is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronic and Computing Systems, College of Engineering and Applied Science, at the University of Cincinnati, where she also directs the College’s Preparing Future Faculty program. Her research interests include intelligent embedded systems, bioinfor- matics, and computer simulations of biomolecular systems. She is a Senior Member of IEEE.Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Xuefu Zhou received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering in 2002 and 2006

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Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Leidy Klotz, Clemson University; Annie R. Pearce, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2148: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DISTANCE LEARNINGRESEARCH METHODS COURSE CO-TAUGHT BY CLEMSON, UNIVER-SITY OF PITTSBURGH, AND VIRGINIA TECHAmy E. Landis, University of PittsburghMelissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Melissa M. Bilec, an assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, studies and teaches engineering issues related to sustainability, green design, and construction. She focuses largely on the practical aspects of sustainable building, from the life-cycle and cost benefit of ”green” materials to lending civic initiatives a greener touch and conducting metrics research to understand and evaluate high-performance green buildings. She

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Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

guide for establishing ProfessionalScience Master’s programs5. It lists the following skill sets and abilities required of graduates ofthe PSM degree: a. Skill Sets • working knowledge of business and ethics • solid science experience • teamwork experience • communications/presentation skills • flexible training and career perspective b. Abilities • understand and appreciate the basic principles of business, the profit motive, and related ethical issues Page 22.825.3 • design and execute experiments with

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Graduate Studies

(Narayanan, 2009).Learning Atmosphere It has been a well established fact that learning is an interactive process that takesplace in educational environment established specifically to promote to enhanceknowledge in a learning atmosphere (Keefe, 1987). Researchers have actuallydemonstrated that if one utilizes technology systematically, it actually helps the instructoraddress perceptual dimensions of learning (Keefe, 1991). It is also important thattechnology should not be viewed just as a growing trend. It must be intelligentlyimplemented as an invaluable instructional tool that can accommodate diverse learningstyles of 21st century students (Watkins, 2005). Dr. Walter B. Barbe is a nationally known authority in the fields of reading

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Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida; Shree Frazier; Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

., Miller, R. L., Olds, B. M. andRogers, G. (2000). Defining the outcomes: A framework for EC 2000.IEEE Transactions on EngineeringEducation, 43(2), 113-122.3. NSF/NIH/USED/USDA/NEH/NASA.(2008). Survey of Earned Doctorates. Data File. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf10309/pdf/tab29.pdf4. Ibid.5. Hoffer, T. B., Hess, M., Welch, V., & Williams, K. (2007). Doctorate recipients from United States universities:Summary report 2006. Chicago, IL: National Opinion Research Center.6. Bound, J., Turner, S. and Walsh, P. (2009). “Internationalization of U.S. Doctorate Education”.NBER Working Paper no. 14792, March 2009.7. Hoffer, T. B., Hess, M., Welch, V., & Williams, K. (2007).8. Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel W. Walsh, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Robert S. Crockett, California Polytechnic State University

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Graduate Studies

problems,in laboratory assignments, and in key projects. Qualitative assessment tools such as surveys andfocus groups are also being used for assessment purposes.The program uses direct and indirect measures to determine the attainment of programeducational objectives. The key methods used are: a)periodic alumni surveys, rating theirpreparation and the importance of program emphasis, their salaries, and their level ofprofessional and personal development activities. b) Employer Data: Surveys and focus groups,as well as advisory board panels provide feedback on employer satisfaction. c) Graduate Schooland professional school performance – including placement and graduation rates, as well assubsequent employment. This paper is focused on the results

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Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane L. Peters, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

on a deep and fundamental level [W]e all know that you can get an A or a B in a class and not understand it. You can know it, but not understand it…And as a practicing engineer I know you have to KNOW it, you have to understand it fundamentally in order to use it in practice. So my goals now are to understand…you know that you need to know it. Period. And get it in your head and understand it. Fundamentally. So you can change any knob and understand what’s going on.Catherine recognizes that, in the workforce, engineers face problems that they never explicitlylearned to solve in their coursework. By understanding material thoroughly, they are able toapply concepts to situations far outside of anything that

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

consistent with recent studies of “How People Learn”(2,3), Here Donovan, Bransford and Pellegrino argue that “To develop competence in anarea of inquiry, students must (a) have a deep foundation of factual knowledge, (b)understand facts and ideas in the context of a conceptual framework, and (c) organizeknowledge in ways that facilitate retrieval and application” We argue that our early introduction of literature searching and reading reviewsand original articles centered around a simple hypothesis provides opportunity to initiatefoundation knowledge construction, that the conceptual framework of writing inproposalformat provides a focus for the student to demonstrate “understanding of facts and ideasin the (research) context”, and that the

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag K. Srivastava, Washington State University; Soumya K. Srivastava, Washington State University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2169: SURVEY BASED COMPARISON OF PERCEPTIONS AMONGCURRENT INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTSAND ALUMNI AT US UNIVERSITIESAnurag K. Srivastava, Washington State University Anurag K. Srivastava is working as Assistant Professor in School of Electrical Engineering and Com- puter Science at Washington State University since 2010. He received his Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, in 2005, M. Tech. from Institute of Technology, India in 1999 and B. Tech. from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, India in 1997. He was working as Assistant Research Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Mississippi State University during 2005-2010. His research

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, University of Saint Thomas

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-142: DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP ATTITUDES AND SKILLSIN WORKING ADULT TECHNICAL GRADUATE STUDENTS: RESEARCHINTERVIEW RESULTS WITH ALUMNIRonald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas RONALD J. BENNETT PhD is Honeywell Fellow in Global Technology Management in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas after having served as the Founding Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and an MBA. With a background of more than 20 years in industry, Bennett teaches and publishes on diverse topics including materials engineering, technical innovation, technology transfer, leadership and engineering education. He is an EAC of ABET commissioner for SME.Elaine R. Millam, EdD, University of St. Thomas

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Daniel P. Bumblauskas, University of Missouri, Columbia; Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies, Student

AC 2011-343: STUDENT SATISFACTION WITH ASEE ACTIVITIES ANDITS IMPACT ON ASEE STUDENT MEMBERSHIPAdam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Technology and Innovation, De- partment of Engineering at Arizona State University. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. His research interests include conceptions of modeling in engineer- ing, engineering epistemological beliefs, and engineering service-learning.Daniel P Bumblauskas, University of Missouri - Columbia Daniel Bumblauskas is an Assistant Teaching

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Graduate Studies Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Paul Tallon, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh

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Graduate Studies

views are correct, they are also, as of morerecently, incomplete. With the changing of modern business practices, employers are saying thattheir engineers must also be – now more than ever – confident public speakers and leaders. Thewidespread change in employers’ views resonated deeply into the engineering educationcommunity, even shaping the criteria for ABET accreditation. Following these changes,engineering universities have experimented with developing the public speaking and leadershipskills of their students in a variety of ways – some successful, while others not as fruitful.Although well-intentioned, many of these experiments get implemented without a thoroughevaluation on their helpfulness to students. Until the approaches of these

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine E. Winters, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies, Student

AC 2011-639: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS’ DECISION MAK-ING AND PERCEPTIONS OF AUTONOMYKatherine E Winters, Virginia Tech Katherine Winters is a Dean’s Teaching Fellow and PhD candidate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her primary research interests center on graduate student motivation. She earned her BS and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University.Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech Holly Matusovich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Matusovich has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She also has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Materials Science with a concentration in Metallurgy

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Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathy Garza Sears, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

become Future FacultyAbstractAn alliance was developed among three Midwestern universities to increase the number ofunderrepresented minority (URM) students receiving doctoral degrees in the science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. To achieve this goal activities encompass thethree areas that include recruitment, retention, and enrichment. Recruitment initiatives focus onstrategic partnerships, discipline-based events, student collaborations, summer research programsand visitation programs. Retention objectives are directed at scholars, tutoring, summer transitionprograms, and a faculty mentoring network. A primary goal of the Scholars enrichment programis to encourage Scholars to pursue careers as faculty members

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Amithraj Amavasai; Jyothsna Kavuturu

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-143: REWARDING LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE IN GRADUATESTUDENT EXAMSRobert M. Brooks, Temple University Dr. Robert M. Brooks is an associate professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University. He is a registered professional engineer in PA and a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. His research interests are Civil Engineering Materials, Transportation Engineering, and Engineering Education.Mr. Amithraj Amavasai Page 22.1258.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 REWARDING LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE IN