Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 2 - Becoming Engineering Professionals

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin's University; Adam W.K. Takata, Saint Martin's University; David H. Olwell, Saint Martin's University

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

featuring guest speakers from leading technology firms. 4. Soft Skill Development and Practical Training: • Students complete the Clifton Strengths Assessment to identify and cultivate their strongest talents, gaining access to personalized reports and resources that help them maximize their potential. • Hands-on training in programming, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT fundamentals. • Collaborative team projects that simulate real-world scenarios. • Guidance on emerging trends and technologies. 5. Job Placement Assistance: • Partnerships with top-tier technology companies and government agencies to assist with job placement with students. • Personalized career counseling and

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

arenecessary. Once the general outreach program mentioned above is implemented, there will be anopportunity to delve deeper into the needs and expectations of this group.1 The library at Texas A&M has been at the forefront of conducting research to assist and improve the experience ofstudent veterans.CONCLUSIONThanks to the many military occupational specialties that focus on technology, electronics, andmechanics, along with the many “soft skills” (such as communication, leadership, and discipline)that are learned along the way, student veterans are excellent candidates for becoming successfulengineers. If academic libraries are better able to understand the needs of this population andsupport these students in their journeys to their degrees