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)

researchand innovation in STEM disciplines [4]. The workshop provides graduate students withcustomized strategies and guidance to effectively communicate their research findings in scholarlypublications, thereby empowering them to do so.This paper offers comprehensive information regarding the organization, execution, andevaluation of an intensive workshop designed for graduate trainees of a multi-STEM educationalprogram based on the community of practice concept and the social cognitive. A key componentof the workshop was forming a writing accountability group, an innovative strategy wherebytrainees committed to specific manuscript writing goals and provided peer support. It has beenestablished that graduate-specific professional development

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)

of measuring student knowledge gained,professional skills are not as easily assessed. Additionally, previous scholarship found thatprofessional skills are best acquired through experiential learning activities such as internships,research projects, leadership roles, and other co- and extra-curricular activities [3] - [8]. Thesefactors demonstrate the need to develop professional skills in students and create a mechanismthat assesses the skills. Thus, this certification framework aims to facilitate and track theacquisition of professional skills through an academic structure that encourages experientiallearning activities that will provide students with the skills required upon graduation.Therefore, to address the demand for well-rounded

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)

Paper ID #42138To Build or to Buy, That is the QuestionDr. Wanju Huang, Purdue University Dr. Wanju Huang is a Clinical Associate Professor of Learning Design and Technology at Purdue University. Her research interests focus on online learning, professional development in STEM, augmented reality/virtual reality, and the integration of artificial intelligence in education. She has contributed to three NSF-funded projects as co-PI and key personnel. Additionally, she has been a co-PI for grants funded by the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and