Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

E. Hirleman

Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education (GEARE) increases theeffectiveness of undergraduate engineering education in preparing engineers for careers in theglobal technical economy. The unique 18 month program developed at Purdue in partnershipwith Karlsruhe and Shanghai Jiao Tong Universities integrates: language education; culturalorientation; three month domestic and three month international internships at the same partnerfirm; study abroad; and a two semester face-to-face-, multinational design team project, with onesemester abroad and one at home. The program is bilateral, with nominally equal numbers ofstudents from each university participating in the paired exchanges. Curriculum articulation is

Conference Session

Retention: Keeping the Women Students

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Parker

survey was to estimate the retention rate of recent womengraduates in the SMET workplace. Only 23 of our respondents (19.3%) “were notworking in a job directly related to their major.” We felt that this was an encouragingnumber, although we do not have any numbers for comparison to male graduates fromUWP or for men or women graduates from other institutions.4.1 Impact of reasons for pursuing a SMET degreeWe first investigated whether the respondent’s decision to leave a SMET career may havebeen influenced by choosing a SMET degree for the “wrong” reasons in the first place.Results are shown in Table 1. The values in the 3 middle columns represent thepercentage of respondents who either selected “agree” or “strongly agree” correspondingto each

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram V. Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar

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Minorities in Engineering

education programs from NASA, in conjunctionwith our university faculty expertise.This paper discusses the INSTRUCT program, current development and integration of theNASA STEM content into the existing course curriculum; teaching and delivery of the enhancedcourse content, evaluation, outcome and impact on the student stimulation of the learning,understanding, engagement and success. The success and impact of the project includesformative and summative evaluation of the project goals, as well as long term tracking ofselected students on the influence of the INSTRUCT program in motivating them to pursueSTEM based higher education and careers. This potentially could lead to a long term societalimpact by increasing the number of underrepresented

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, Tarleton State University; Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University; Jennifer T. Edwards, Tarleton State University

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Environmental Engineering

Missouri.Dr. Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University Daniel Marble earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Houston, with an M.S. and Ph.D. in accelerator-based nuclear physics from the University of North Texas. Marble began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of physics at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point in 1994. In 1998, he was hired to develop the first engineering program at Tarleton State University (engineering physics), where he presently serves as Head of the Department of Engineering and Physics. In addition to interests in ion solid interaction, physics of sports, accelerator technology, and materials characterization, Marble is actively involved in K-16 science and

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Terrence Kelly; Aaron Cowin

toward students "interested in the theoreticalaspects of aerospace engineering, but desire a practical "hands-on" career in which to put theirengineering skills to use"3. Page 6.726.1 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering EducationThe program is segregated into two distinctly different portions. The first four semesters areprimarily dedicated to providing aircraft maintenance training. At the completion of the first halfof the program, the student has satisfied the FAA requirements to be examined

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Roli Varma

Session 3592 Barriers to Overcome: Women in Information Technology Roli Varma University of New Mexico, AlbuquerqueAbstractWomen are under-represented in information technology (IT) disciplines, similar to physicalsciences and engineering. With the rapid growth of IT and its profound impact on productivityand national economy, tremendous career opportunities in IT have emerged over the last fewyears. Furthermore, there is a shortage of IT workers, with the U.S. depending upon foreignworkers to address the growing workforce needs. The gender equity in IT is critical

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Amazon ; KENNETH OHNEMUS, Amazon; Jessica Blackburn; Anshul Mittal, Amazon; Yan Dong, Amazon; Savannah LaFerriere; Robert Pulvermacher; Marina Dias, Amazon; Alexander Gil; Shahriar Sadighi; Neerav Kumar, Amazon

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

reflections of members from a multi-disciplinaryteam. Even though the focus of this particular group is software based, the take-aways for multi-disciplinary collaboration will apply across non-software teams as well. Ultimately, this paperaffords an opportunity for educators to expand on examples of how multiple disciplines cometogether in the tech/engineering workforce. Additionally, the paper implores engineers to engagein lifelong learning as they interact with increasingly multi-disciplinary teams in the workplace.BackgroundMost students who choose to major in engineering do so to become a part of the community ofpractice of professional engineers [1], meaning that they want their college experience to includeadequate exposure to what a career

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam T Melvin, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #44154Bioengineering 101: A Design Challenge to Teach High School Students aboutHow Engineers Design and Build Complex SystemsProf. Adam T Melvin, Clemson University Adam Melvin obtained a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BA in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, a MS in Chemical Engineering (with a minor in Biotechnology) and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He spent the first 10 years of his independent career as a faculty member in the Cain Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. He recently joined the faculty in the Department of Chemical and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Douglas Jahnke, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

) convenes annually and has done so for the past 25years. The IAC comprises representatives from industry, government agencies, academia, andother segments, offering advice on current industry trends and the latest state-of-art technologies.These close partnerships with industrial companies enable our students to explore careers andinternship opportunities with leading engineering enterprises. Several IAC members are formergraduates actively engaged in addressing the professional needs of the department.Through collaboration with the IAC and former students now employed in the service industry,we have identified a gap in our workforce education and a demand for skilled PLC and Roboticstechnicians. The city stands as a prominent job hub for banking

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University; Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, withfeedback from the event being uniformly positive.Fall 2023. During the fall 2023 semester, scholars attended weekly cohort meetings. Meetingsincluded a tour of WCU’s prototyping facilities and machining labs (freshmen only), a collectionof invited business leaders from the area, ideation sessions, and speakers from campus resourceunits. Speakers/subject areas are listed below. Scholars typically showed great interest in thetopic at hand, with questions from scholars being posed at length.  WCU Center for Career and Professional Development  Review of past senior capstone projects  Former industrial designer and bookstore entrepreneur  WCU Corporation for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)  WCU Library – market analysis

Conference Session

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

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Joe Orczyk, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

began his engineering/education career in 1975. He worked both on site as well as in the office for Bechtel, Foster Wheeler, and the Badger Company. Locations included Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Since 1984 Joe has been a professor in the Purdue University Department of Building Construction Management. He also consults with construction contractors. Page 22.1134.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Overcoming the Challenges of Distance Education Delivery of a Master of Science Degree in Construction ManagementAbstractThe

Conference Session

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranji K. Vaidyanathan, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of them to pursue STEM careers so that they cancreate those future innovations by entering engineering professions.1Possible strategies to address the engineer shortage for the future are being developed by severalgroups.4 These include development of high school-level engineering courses to high schoolstudents to engineering-based First Robotics competitions.5 Clearly, there is evidence that theseprograms serve to increase student interest in engineering as a career. However, they may notprovide students an opportunity to experience the university setting or exposure to the breadthand variety of engineering projects.4 Various universities instead may provide summer camps asa means to introduce students to STEM disciplines and create a

Conference Session

Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Sviatoslav Archava, East Carolina University; Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Heather L. Ries, East Carolina University; Stephanie T. Sullivan, East Carolina University; Karen A. De Urquidi, East Carolina University

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Mathematics

AC 2011-405: FACTORS IMPACTING POOR PERFORMANCE IN PRECALCULUSPaul J. Kauffmann, East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is Professor and Chair in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industry career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr.Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Sviatoslav Archava, East Carolina University Sviatoslav Archava is a Teaching Assistant Professor at East Carolina University. Dr. Archava received a MA degree in Mathematics

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Arleen Anderson; Gwen Lee-Thomas

Assessing Cooperative Education Through the Lens of ABET Outcomes By Gwen Lee-Thomas, Ph.D., Director of Assessment Arleen Anderson, Assistant Director of Career Services Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IndianaIntroduction:The purpose of the Rose-Hulman Cooperative Education (co-op) program is to providethe student with an opportunity to gain hands-on, discipline-specific experience thatcomplements and supplements classroom theoretical instruction. Students areencouraged to establish objectives specifying significant and appropriate learning that isexpected to result from the work experience

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak

Session 1347 Challenges to Future Engineering Professionals – How to Prepare Students to Face Them Zbigniew Prusak Central Connecticut State UniversityABSTRACT Today’s graduates acquire knowledge that will not be sufficient for a lifetime career and, insome instances, will become obsolete in a matter of just a few years. Facing the predicted 3 to 6career changes in one’s lifetime and an ever growing volume of knowledge needed, preparation ofstudents must be a little different in the future. Should the engineering education

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah McCubbin-Cain, University of Kentucky; Bruce Tschantz, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Civil Engineering

Infrastructure, noting that the number of dams identified as “unsafe” isincreasing at a faster rate than those being repaired.The disastrous levee failures resulting from Hurricane Katrina and a recent report by the NationalCommittee on Levee Safety3 that cited a need for “creating a cadre of national levee experts”also underscore the need to recruit students into careers dedicated to dam and levee safety. Inaddition to the nearly 90,000 dams listed in the National Inventory of Dams, the U.S. is home toan estimated 114,000 miles of federal and non-federal levees, many of uncertain condition.According to surveys of association members conducted by the authors in 2004 and 2009, thereis an inadequate supply of qualified candidates for jobs relating to dam

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

PartnershipWPAFB’s AFRL/XPPD, Domestic Partnering Branch, was selected by DoD as the coordinatorresponsible for the NDEP implementation in the state of Ohio. The selection was made based onthe strong series of on-going STEM programs at AFRL been managed by XPPD. One of theseprograms is the Dayton Regional STEM Center partnership. The Center was created in 2007 viaa National Governors Association competitive process to be the hub of STEM curriculum design, Page 15.909.2training and support for educators in order to advance the goal of preparing all students with theskills and knowledge to participate in the high-demand STEM careers of the future. The

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Mark Schreck, University of Louisville; Angela Cline, University of Louisville

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-833: ENHANCING THE CO-OP LEARNING PROCESSR. Mark Schreck, University of Louisville Director, Engineering Cooperative Education and Career Development Office, University of Louisville Speed School of EngineeringAngela Cline, University of Louisville Assistant Director, Engineering Cooperative Education and Career Development Office, University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering Page 15.515.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enhancing the Co-op Learning Experience AbstractThe University of Louisville Speed School of

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Peggy Taylor, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla High School, San Diego Unified School District; Seth Hodges, St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Michaels, AZ Page 15.745.1 Seth Hodges, B.Ed., is in his fourth year of teaching science on the Navajo Indian Reservation in St. Michaels, Arizona. After a lengthy career in the U.S. Military, Hodges earned his undergraduate degree in Earth Science Education from Western Washington University. He has taught biology, physical science, earth science, and geology as well as geography and economics.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Hodges is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree from Montana State University and is on track to graduate in

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology; John M. Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

Page 22.7.2the US workforce in general. Within the DoD, jobs associated with capability planning andrequirements definition, as well as much of the studies and analysis efforts that support pre-acquisition decision making, are typically not counted as part of the acquisition workforce, butthey often require individuals with STEM proficiencies. Within the STEM career fields, theDoD has singled out Systems Engineering (SE) as a critical need in order to improve the abilityto conceive , develop, sustain, modify and eventually retire its’ warfighting systems. Thosepersonnel identified as occupying critical positions (typically those in the acquisition workforce)receive training and certification on SE through a series of Defense Acquisition

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Morgan M. Bakies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Karen Seliah Lamb, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Student Development

engineering education by preparing students for their future careers. Thispaper demonstrates student development through the international experience of JuniorEnterprise and makes a case for the expansion of Junior Enterprise in the United States. Theconclusion of this paper includes the core benefits of involvement in Junior Enterprise forAmerican engineering students and recommendations for universities interested in starting their Page 20.25.2own Junior Enterprise.MethodThe primary research question of this study, How has Junior Enterprise impacted students?, wasconducted through the network of international Junior Enterprise students from Europe

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Michael Adam Hoff, UNC Charlotte

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ASEE International Forum

were the ones anticipated by the program organizers, thestudents’ perceptions are useful to the planning and marketing of future international serviceprograms. By applying the evaluation and critique of this round of program participants topromoting future trips, the organizers will be able to better encourage engineering students toengage in international experiences during their college career. Summary statements arepresented regarding the perceptions of this batch of students. Finally, conclusions incorporateplanning choices made based on student input.Introduction An international service club (ISC) was established at The University of North Carolinaat Charlotte (UNCC) in 2009 with the intention of providing opportunities for

Conference Session

Women Faculty & the NSF ADVANCE Program

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Marie McCarther; Linda Garavalia; David Renz; Deborah O'Bannon

participants were serving innon-administrative faculty roles at their university, as shown in Table 2.Table 2. Participants’ primary discipline, current position, and career aspirationsDisciplines Positions AspirationsAgriculture & Natural Sciences Associate Professor (9) Central Administrator (2)(1) Full Professor (2) Department Chair (6)Biology (2) Department Chair (2) Dean (6)Biomedical Engineering (1) Center Director (1) Entrepreneur (2)Cell Biology & Biophysics (1

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia M. Secola; James A. Middleton; Donovan Evans; Dale R. Baker; Bettie Smiley; Mary Anderson-Rowland

. Theprogram also provides assistance to the middle school and high school counselors to incorporateengineering information in their academic and career counseling. These pre-college educatorsattend a two-week summer workshop on the ASU campus where they are presented with eightengineering labs, including computer science technology, and gender equity information. 14During the second week the teachers work individually to develop modules that they can presentin their classrooms. In addition, the teachers are divided into teaching teams where they willdevelop a Saturday Academy engineering module to present to middle school and high schoolgirls. The teachers receive advice and assistance in developing the classroom and SaturdayAcademy modules from the

Conference Session

Learning Styles

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Knight; Jacquelyn Sullivan; Lawrence Carlson

reported significant gains on five of sixSkills Assessment Inventory scales, indicating gains in their perceptions of their Knowledge ofEngineering as a Career, Knowledge of Engineering Methodology, Design Skills,Communication Skills and Team Skills. The largest increase was in the area of Design Skills, Page 7.1002.4 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Engineering as a Career Engineering Methodology Design Skills

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Elizabeth Dell; Marcos Esterman; Carol Marchetti

improved.IntroductionWomen faculty continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields, despite an increase in thenumber of women earning doctoral degrees in STEM over the past decade [1], [2]. Barriers totheir participation include challenges related to work-life balance, career navigation, stereotypethreat, and unconscious bias [1]. Faculty who are underrepresented based on their identities otherthan and in addition to gender are also impacted by unconscious biases. This impacts therepresentation and inclusion of a diverse faculty in higher education. Unconscious or implicitbiases are associations that are made quickly that affect our perceptions, judgments, and behavior[3]. They may be based on physical or social characteristics associated with race or ethnicity

Conference Session

Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quincy Brown, Bowie State University; Jamika D. Burge, Information Systems Worldwide

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Minorities in Engineering

postdoctoral research scholar at The Pennsylvania State University focusing on community informatics. She earned her PhD in computer science and applications from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), where she was a IBM Research Fellow and won an IBM Research Dissertation Fellowship. As a graduate student, her research and perspectives were featured in the New York Times and Computerworld. She is affiliated with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), based in Washington, DC. The CDC targets students and faculty with the focus of increasing the number of minorities successfully transition- ing into computing-based careers in academia, federal laboratories, and industry. As a CDC

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan A. Shannahan, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

interact during the researchexperience; and (3) to explore mentors’ experiences and attitudes after working withundergraduate research assistants. Anonymous, pre- and post-experience surveys were deployedto 118 research mentors, with >40% response rates. Analyzing the responses offers lessons forgraduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other new mentors of undergraduate researchers.These surveys also highlight key factors in successful mentoring relationships, which areimportant in preparing undergraduates for success in graduate school and for careers in academiaand research.IntroductionMany researchers have explored the value to students of participating in undergraduate researchexperiences. Engaging in research allows undergraduates to

Conference Session

Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering. Page 24.1287.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Underrepresented Minority Students and Graduate SchoolAbstract.The technology demands on the U.S. workforce are increasing. Not only does the United Statesneed more engineers and computer scientists, but now more than ever, more of theseprofessionals are needed with a Master’s of a PhD degree. Some companies want at least half oftheir hires to have a graduate degree. The reasons for this demand are

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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Professional Papers

careers that will be dominated by climate change and the associated societalchanges that it will generate?” Adjusting the curriculum to include climate change requirescareful consideration of the impacts that it would have on the students and therefore the impactsit would have on society.For the desired impact, the undergraduate and graduate level will need different considerationsbased on the fact that the two students are in different stages of their careers. At theundergraduate level students are preparing for entry-level engineering jobs which will then leadto more senior engineering jobs through experience gains as they advance in their careers. Alsoat the undergraduate level, curriculum is aligned to ABET student outcomes With one of the