Conference Session

Continuing Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bailey Kathryn McOwen, 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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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

then worked in the aviation industry. After gaining experience, he changed his career path and went to academia as a lecturer at The University of Faisalabad in 2022. He joined Virginia Tech in the fall of 2024.Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey McOwen is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with an academic foundation in physics and industrial engineering. Her research focuses on workforce development, professional training for engineering practitioners, and engineering ethics, with an emphasis on how emerging technologies can enhance continued education. Through her research, service, and academic work, she aims to bridge engineering education and

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Grace Golden, Purdue University ; Emeline Anne Ojeda-Hecht, Purdue University ; Savannah Meier, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University; Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

Purdue University. He also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the School of Engineering Education. His research focuses on assessment development and the professional formation of students.Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University. Her research examines organizational challenges related to future work and learning, specifically within the context of workforce development. Her research portfolio focuses on workforce development through the lens of the changing nature of work and is strategically designed to address organizational challenges by providing novel solutions through an

Conference Session

Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

Manufacturing TechnologyCenter, which is mostly CNC machining training. Some societies such as National Council forAdvanced Manufacturing and Society of Manufacturing Engineers offer training.A few colleges and universities in the state offer associate degrees in advanced manufacturing.Several others offer two and four year degrees in engineering technology. For front line workersa good option is to join a company-based training offered by a few specific large manufacturersin the state. In those cases the company pays for training that they want to provide to a captiveaudience of trainees, thus creating their own pipeline. A few other offerings from governments ortrade associations are available, with credentials ranging from awards to associate

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wanju Huang, Purdue University ; Margaret Wu, Purdue University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

technology and pedagogy, online learning, outcomes and program evaluation, and survey methodology. She holds a M. S. Ed in Literacy and Language Education and a BA in English Secondary Education, both from Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024To Build or to Buy, That is the Question To Build or to Buy: That is the QuestionIntroductionSabharwal and colleagues [1] defined Learning Management Systems (LMSs) as “a vitalsoftware platform to deliver education and training courses online. They enable the creation,management, and delivery of educational content making it easier for business of all sizes andtypes to administer educational content” [1]. With the

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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(CMSE) at Michigan State University. Dr. Colbry earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and his principle areas of research include scientific image understanding and high performance computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Professional Skills to Support Interdisciplinary Work: Lessons Learned from a Successful Collaboration between Universities, Training Programs, and Professional SocietiesAbstractIn 2017, Michigan State University was awarded an NSF (National Science Foundation) workforcetraining grant to build a professional skills curriculum for students and practitioners in STEM (science,technology, engineering, math). The curriculum provided free

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

to be an excellent way to moveforward.IntroductionFor advancing research and innovation, the scholarly development of graduate trainees inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is indispensable. GraduateSTEM education, as highlighted by [1], is critical in fostering the development of futureresearchers and innovators, thus contributing to advancements and the betterment of society. Asimilar sentiment is expressed by [2] regarding the significance of strong STEM educationprograms in cultivating a proficient labor force that can propel economic expansion and innovationin a world that is becoming more competitive. This advancement necessitates not only specializedexpertise but also proficient scholarly