Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice Higuera, University of Colorado - Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

Comprehension and laws and regulations, and social movements; identify alignments and gaps in Analysis (1) research and (2) practice within this context. Recognize and respect cultural differences and apply relevant skills to 2 Cross-cultural Humility collaborate across cultures, with an emphasis on life-long learning. Examine ethical implications of global research and development, including Global Engineering 3 consideration of power imbalances; recognize the limitations of engineering in Ethics guiding global development

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Lynn Dahlberg, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Bruce LaMattina; Russell G. Keanini, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ernest Lamar Brothers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

STEMresearch experiences in defense relevant research areas and to teach the participants about careeropportunities in the Naval civilian research enterprise, as well as other research career pathswithin the defense industry. In addition to gaining hands-on research experience and mentoring,the students received training from each university's Office of Undergraduate Research in topicsrelated to the nature of research, the ethics of researchers, and the mechanics of writing andpublishing research.Initially the program also included travel for both the student veterans and their faculty mentorsto the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.C., to meet their NRL mentors in person, andto present on their summer research. COVID-19 prevented these trips

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

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

practice • Hands-on laboratory experiences • Virtual laboratory environments, particularly emphasized in cybersecurity coursework • Project-based learning components • Instructor availability outside of class time • Teaching AssistantsTechnical PathwaysThe program offers three specialized technical pathways: • Server & Cloud Application • Focus on networking fundamentals, operations, troubleshooting, security, cloud computing, hardware • Cloud Application Development • Focus on python, SQL, T-SQL, Java, JavaScript/ASP.NET; data structures and algorithms, developing cloud solutions • Cybersecurity Administration • Focus on advanced networking, ethical hacking, threat intelligence, web and app

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; B Grant Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Samuel Shaw, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

critical area that many assume will be more likely to be present within the veteranpopulation than the civilian population. The overall viewpoint by faculty and staff seems tosupport this, but the more experienced faculty (senior instructor and full professor) who are morelikely to have had more contact with veterans over a longer period (time teaching), to includestudents pre-9/11, are more neutral toward the statement of veterans being more likely to havePTSD.When it comes to taking initiative or following orders, it is clear all respondents believe that theveteran is more likely to take initiative than follow orders. Many believe those serving in themilitary are used to following ethical, moral, and safe orders and, so, question why

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson G. Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Allison Miles, Utah State University; Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Samuel Shaw, Utah State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; B Grant Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Oscar Barton, Jr. P.E., Morgan State University; Catherine Kime, Utah State University; Michael Scott Sheppard Jr., Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

degrees, often attributing skills and qualities strengthened by militaryservice such as: work ethic and discipline, teamwork, leadership and management skills, mentaltoughness, and self-discipline [6]. However, student veterans who never attended college mustlearn to navigate an unfamiliar environment and its structure that focuses on the needs andinterest of younger students. The cultural values developed by service members also includeprofessional expectations: timeliness, discipline, accountability, and authenticity. Theseprofessional characteristics are highly sought by employers and instructors. Regardless ofpersonal identity, race, religion, or political association, veterans largely seek each other due totheir shared values that guide

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 1 - Access and Integration

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

. Although each branch has its own list of characteristics such as, theArmy leader characteristics [19], Professional Ethics [20], and individual values called the 4 C’s.These service branch characteristics allow their military members to serve others whileaccomplishing the mission of the nation. Even though stated differently with slightly differentfocus by each branch of service, all have the same general focus to guide military members toserve honorably the ideals of the nation.Lifestyle insightsThe military asks service members to sacrifice much while they serve. Generally, they: • Live on military locations throughout the world that are many times in need of upgrading to meet expected (desired) living conditions • Live