Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Andrew Schaffer, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; John Carlson, Red Gold

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

manufacturing at the ASlevel, and a solid grounding in manufacturing supervision and operations at the BS level.Graduates of this program have enjoyed 100% placement within a variety of local companies,although most are placed in the area of automotive manufacturing.ConclusionA common issue emerged when discussing the MDT degree with employers, that issue being theemployers’ desire for new graduates to be stronger in the so-called “soft skills” of oral andwritten communication and working in a team environment. While the technical andmanufacturing-themed courses built into the various MDT plans of study are crucial, thus far thecompanies with which we are working are willing to trade off some technical courses in order toinclude courses and subjects

Conference Session

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: 2018 Best PIC and Zone Paper Presentations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

ASEE Board of Directors

occasionally derogatory fashion” [28, p. 41]. In its Body ofKnowledge, the National Society of Professional Engineers organizes 30 capabilities intobasic or foundation, technical, and professional practice [29]. However, this distinctionremains as a challenge for some of the interview participants who were confronted with theimplication that ethical responsibilities and societal impacts were “soft”. An intervieweewho teaches a course in which students are involved with a design project for a developingcommunity explained, I automatically react to anyone referring to recognizing the relationship between engineering and human kind as a soft skill because to me that’s the most technical skill, to be able to know what’s right to do when.Another

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J.W. Bruce, Mississippi State University; Lee Hathcock, Mississippi State Univ.

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

arepublished on the web. Students were required to read and rate all dissections in severalcategories to ensure that each student was familiar with other designs. Qualitative andquantitative data was collected from the students about the perceived effectiveness of thedissection activity. The students felt strongly that the dissection activity improved their skills asengineers, but did not rate the impact on their soft skills (ethics and technical writing) verystrongly. The true impact on the students will not be known until they complete their capstone Page 12.596.13design course projects. Hopefully, they are now aware of manufacturing and economic

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekhar Bhansali, University of South Florida; Ashanti Pyrtle, University of South Florida; Louis Martin-Vega, University of South Florida; Peter Betzer, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

techniques for college-level science andengineering instruction; with development of professional and “soft-skills” including technicalwriting (research manuscripts and proposals), conference presentation preparation (oral andposter), professional etiquette, time management, strategic career planning and interviewingskills. The courses were cross listed in both Colleges of Engineering and Marine Science.These courses were designed as half-day biweekly sessions that started with a working lunch.This enabled the students to interact and share their concerns, challenges, successes and failureswith the group. The courses were offered separately in Fall and Spring, ensuring studentinteraction for two semesters.C. Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Minority PhD

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi Marikunte, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Frances Harackiewicz, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lizette Chevalier, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

teaching assistanttraining more specific and relevant than what is typically done at the university level.Two is the need for a forum where students can interact with others at the sameprofessional level although in different research areas. Three is the need for the graduatestudents who come from many different undergraduate institutions to have a unifyingprofessional development experience. The topics were split into two broad categories:those for teaching training and those for professional development and soft skills. Tomaintain student interest, number of seminars in a semester was limited to six. Theseminar was open to all graduate students in the College of Engineering. Thus studentswho were not teaching assistants also benefited. Invited

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Real World Concepts

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Plemmons

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

the United States are considering changes to the curricula to ensure that their graduates are employable. Their ideas include adding courses that emphasize teamwork, including so-called soft skills such as management and leadership, and teaching technical skills that cannot be easily compartmentalized and outsourced.”The drivers motivating market changes within the engineering industry emphasize the need formore formalized project management related education and training, which is bolstered by thefact that for years engineering firms have been looking to hire “industry-ready” graduates7.Competency in Project ManagementTo use an example, the BOK in delineating the minimum competency required for each outcomedirectly

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation in Existing Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Golter, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Jonathan Windsor, Washington State University; Gary Held, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, non-electronic flow meters, manometers, pressure transducers and temperature probes withsmall-scale readouts.IntroductionThere is a well known need to re-visit the way in which engineers are trained to better preparethe next generation of engineers for the challenges of our changing society. [1] This can be doneeither by adding more courses, and thus more years, to engineering curricula or by utilizingalternate pedagogical techniques that can simultaneously enhance learning of core concepts anddevelop traditionally neglected ‘soft’ skills such as good communication practices.Alternate pedagogies include cooperative, hands-on, active and problem-based learning. Usually these pedagogies are applied

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Management in Engineering, 22(2), 75-80. 5. Kurien, N. D. (2010). “Body Language: Silent Communicator at the Workplace.” The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. IV, Nos. 1 & 2. 6. Dainty, A., Moore, D., and Murray, M. (2006). Communication in Construction; Theory and Practice. London & New York: Taylor and Francis, 2006. 7. Loosemore, M., Patrick, L. (2002) “Communication Problems with Ethnic Minorities in the Construction Industry.” International Journal of Project Management, no. 20, 517–524 8. Tulacz, G. J. (2010). The ENR Top 100 Construction Management-at-Risk and Design-Build Firms List, Engineering News Record, June 7, pp.30-31. 9. Tulacz, G. J. (2012). The ENR Top 100 Construction

Conference Session

Student Issues - Present & Post Graduate

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Holcombe

oral and written),the ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams, and understanding of the non-technical forces that affect engineering decision-making, as well as, a desire for lifelonglearning. Schools that recognize these needs have instituted so-called “Teaching in theFactory” programs that bring more of the “soft skills” to their programs. [2]Through a series of workshops, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers [3] compileddata and identified competency gaps among newly hired engineers/engineeringtechnologists. The report identified a number of areas that the participants felt the newgraduates needed more preparation. The foremost gap was the basic communicationskills and this was followed by teamwork, personal attitudes

Conference Session

Innovation in Design Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Corradeschi; Raymond Carr; Lewis Natiello; Donald Carlucci; Albert Messano; Keith Sheppard

expanded design course sequence, having a design course each semesterto form a Design Spine1. The Design Spine allows development of many of the “soft skills”demanded of engineering graduates, as embodied in ABET Criteria 2000, by evolving them overthe four years of the design sequence. It is also a means to enhance learning, as each of the designcourses is linked to engineering courses taught concurrently. The first five design courses of theDesign Spine are core requirements for all engineering disciplines. This takes the students intothe second half of Junior Year when they take Design 6 in their chosen discipline. Design 7 & 8are the disciplinary capstone senior design courses in Senior Year.The core sequence starts in 1st semester with an

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering will greatly empower the two by sharing their individual,respective expertise in teaching methods and in the engineering design process. We also believethat the Fulton Engineering student will greatly benefit by engaging in and practicing a greatnumber of those “soft skills” that they will need to succeed as future engineers.FundingAn initiative of this scope requires significant funding to implement. The Mary Lou FultonTeachers’ College has funding from a number of sources to conduct the iTeach initiative butnone to assist with the implementation of the Engineers Serving Education efforts, nor does theFulton Engineering Schools have the internal resources to fund the effort other than to supply thestaff member to coordinate the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Pezeshki

understandingengineering from a business perspective, which could be introduced in the undergraduatecurriculum. A final point made was that enhanced formal and informal communicationskills open doors for young graduates as they move up inside companies. And in a globalmarketplace, though much of the technical work is done in English, knowledge of foreignlanguages on a social level helps build stronger, more productive business relationships.Hoffman also commented on the development of soft skills such as negotiation as animportant part of an engineer’s toolkit. When teaming with other companies in othercountries, specifications and division of labor must be negotiated, and this is often doneat the mid- to lower- management level. He was also more optimistic about

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Les Kinsler, Kansas State University, Salina; Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Additionally, early discussions betweencollaborators resulted in a decision to try and include important soft skills as a part of this course.Along with the STEM disciplines, the course was to include competencies in global skills, Page 24.657.3teamwork, technical writing, and project management.First Year ImplementationThe first year implementation of the STEM program was ambitious, in that it involved facultyfrom both the Salina and Manhattan campuses. The campuses are 70 miles apart. The classsessions were held on the Salina campus. The STEM course was scheduled with cooperation ofSalina South high school and involved only students from that

Conference Session

Serving the Information Needs of Engineering Technology Educators

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud

Technology provided ahome; with publication in JET, the bibliography underwent a facelift, a major change informatting to comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.The early 1990s saw a change not only in the content of scholarly articles but in vocabulary aswell. Things became hyper: Ahypercard,@ Ahypertext,@ Ahypermedia.@ Japanese terms, such asATaguchi@ and Apoka yoke@ crept into article titles, and the language of business, courtesy ofTQM, was applied to academia: students became Acustomers@; affected others wereAstakeholders.@5 AContinuous improvement@ was seemingly required of all educationalprograms, and engineering and technology educators became more eclectic, as they strove toteach not only technical material but integrate the soft skills as

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jamie Workman

Computer Programming Technology and the students learned about searchengines, created web pages, and other activities. Day three had silly science andElectrical Engineering Technology when the students made flubber, learned about electronics,and soldered their own circuit board together. Day four was Biomedical EngineeringTechnology and the students were introduced to, among other things, a defibrillator dummy.Finally, the last day was related to all things mechanical as the students, used hand tools to createtheir own catapult, cast key chains in the foundry lab, and constructed Egg Drop Vehicles.As we are learning, technical expertise is not the only quality necessary for success in the ETprofessions. Other desired “soft skills” include teamwork

Conference Session

Freshman Curriculum Development

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gardner; Harold Ackler; Anthony Paris; Amy Moll

‘score’ in which the highest indicates the highest priority.Summary of Part I:The college survey results indicate that the will of the faculty is to have ENGR 120serve as an introduction to the technical professions for which the College ofEngineering is preparing our students. As a secondary goal, the course shouldattempt to teach and foster specific technical skills relevant to the curricula. Specific“soft” skills such as presentations, teamwork and retention are considered tertiarygoals.Part B: Course Content by TopicIn the second part of the survey, faculty were asked to rank from highest to lowest, theimportance of specific topics to be included in the course. Again, the committeeassembled the list from previous experience in the course and

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Marcia A. Pool, Purdue University; Allison L. Sieving, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ann E. Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Biomedical

for students tosuccessfully produce a final prototype or design. However, there are comparatively fewer articlesthat focus on best approaches to formally teach engineering students professional skills(sometimes referred to as the “soft skills”), rather they focus on assessment.5, 14, 19, 26 Althoughassessment of these skills is necessary and required for ABET accreditation, it is equallyimportant to disseminate best practices to effectively teach these professional design skills.Traditionally, these professional skills are passively acquired within the engineeringundergraduate curriculum, culminating in the capstone design experience.5 Despite theacknowledgement that ABET professional design skills can, in fact, be taught30 there is

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Midkiff

, narrow-focus, lone-researcher model oftraditional Ph.D. programs. The program integrates multiple disciplines through the participationof faculty and students from three colleges and through collaborative multidisciplinary researchprojects. The program also integrates research with education experiences and integratesresearch and technical education with training in “soft skills,” including communications andteamwork. This paper describes the program’s goals and the educational program,implementation strategies to be used to achieve these goals, and the program’s curriculum.I. IntroductionWith a five-year Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) grant awardedby the National Science Foundation (NSF) in August 2000, Virginia

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Schmaltz; Morrie Walworth; Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

laboratory exercises. The 1997-98 team– Mark Blair, Andrew Valentine, Dan Flannery, Ricky Groenewoud, NathanLangmesser, and Daniel Gunasekaran, and the 1998-98 team – Mike Boks, BobbyDemaray, John Hebert, Dan Munn, Tim Robbins, Jeremy Roberts, and Nick Wiegand.References:1. Mahajan,A., Walworth, M. and McDonald, D., "An Innovative Vertically Integrated Learning Environment," Proceedings of the ASEE NCS ’98 Conference, Detroit, 1998.2. McDonald, D., Mahajan, A., and Walworth, M., "Development of an Innovative Integrated Learning Environment for Laboratory Instruction in Engineering," NSF-ILI Grant , #DUE971372, National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.3. Duesing, P., Devaprasad, D., Mahajan, A., McDonald, D., "Integrating Soft

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teamwork in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Lego, Pennsylvania State University; Cara Exten, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

experience varies across majors,the one feature that is consistent across all capstone offerings is the emphasis on a team-basedapproach that mimics the industry work environment. While the intent of these capstone coursesis to provide students with a means of applying and integrating core concepts within theirdiscipline to a complex problem, the importance of using these courses as a “training ground” forintroducing, practicing, and refining team-centric, professional skills that will be critical forstudents’ future career success can not be understated. In fact, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) specifically identifies the need to emphasize these “soft”skills within the engineering curriculum as part of its Criterion 3.3

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

makerspace and university staff should encourage human resourceprofessional in the hiring practices.While recent research (Chambers et al, 2023) has recognized the soft skills and technical skillsstudent staff gain as a result of working in academic makerspaces, hiring processes and practicesshould purposefully include these in the competencies they assess in staff candidates.Given the high turnover of university staff, it is imperative that university staff are involved in thehiring practice to ensure the institutional knowledge is preserved as the space.Finally, while student staff are recognized as important innovators in university makerspaces;ensuring they are equitably hired into inclusive spaces is the responsibility of institutions and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Herbert-Berger, Montclair State University; Thomas J Marlowe, Seton Hall University; Vaibhav Anu, Montclair State University; Stefan A Robila, Montclair State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

An Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Montclair State University, Dr. Anu co-directs the Software Systems lab at the Center for Computing and Information Science.Stefan A Robila, Montclair State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024K-12 Teachers and Data Science: Learning Interdisciplinary Science through Research ExperiencesAbstract: Data science is now pervasive across STEM, and early exposure and education in itsbasics will be important for the future workforce, academic programs, and scholarly research inengineering, technology, and the formal and natural sciences, and in fact, across the fullspectrum of disciplines. When combined with an emphasis on soft

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ankunda Kiremire, Louisiana Tech University; Kevin A Cherry, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

ingeneral [5], [6]. Student engagement in the classes, and interest in the curriculum is alsoimproved by the cultural relevance of the data employed in Datastorm events [3]. The Datastormevents also allow for students to engage in both collaborative and controlled competitiveenvironments which allow them to hone the soft skills they’ll need to navigate the workenvironment. The Datastorm system also provides a much needed supplementary educationalevaluation tool for instructors of Computing based majors [4].MethodsDatastorm involves pitting small teams of students in public competitions against each other tosolve custom designed programming challenges in real time. These challenges involve the use oflarge data sets obtained from selected local

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

research skills but also soft skills likecommunication, teamwork, and time management. The combination of practical research andtheoretical learning prepares students for future academic and professional pursuits.3. Educational SeminarsEach seminar is carefully structured to cover key aspects of research that are vital for anyaspiring researcher. These sessions delve into a range of topics, each chosen for its relevance andimportance in the field of research. The seminars begin with an introduction to the ResponsibleConduct of Research Training, a crucial topic that lays the foundation for ethical researchpractices. This training encompasses various aspects of research ethics, including datamanagement, conflict of interest, collaborative research

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Faculty Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

studies could be integrated into their existing courses.The Innovators also attended the Annual KEEN Winter Conferences, and had opportunities toparticipate in the exchange of ideas on how to integrate some of these “soft skills” into theircourses through a series of regional KEEN conferences. They were awarded a summer stipendto help compensate for the time required to synthesize what they had learned and theirimplementation approach to their classes.During our charter year of 2009, we solicited those instructors teaching the far-reaching designcourses with the objective of exposing as many engineering and computer science (ECS)students as possible to the entrepreneurial mindset: Freshman Design (fall 2009) 206 Junior

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juila Thompson, Purdue University; Brent Jesiek, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

Student Learning: Strengthening the Global Competence and Research Experiences of Undergraduate Students. Atlanta, Georgia: Georgia Institute of Technology. Available at http://www.assessment.gatech.edu/legacy/SACS/QEP/QEP%20(SACS)%20Annual%20Impact%20Report%202 007-2008%20FINAL%20WEB.pdf (Accessed January 8, 2010).6 Vande Berg, M. Intervening in in Student Learning Abroad: A Research-Based Inquiry. Available at https://en.afs60.de/webcontent/files/MbM_Vande_Berg.pdf (Accessed January 8, 2010).7 Del Vitto, C. Cross-Cultural ‘Soft Skills’ and the Global Engineer: Corporate Best Practices and Trainer Methodologies. Global Journal of Engineering Education, 2008. 3(1): 1-9.8 Bielefeldt, A. Cultural Competency

Conference Session

Track 4 - Session II - Student and Curriculum Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hamid R. Parsaei P.E., Texas A&M University at Qatar; Elfatih E Elmalik, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Tagged Topics

Student and Curriculum Development

thefuel blend properties; currently, a fourth phase of research is conducted where we’re expandingour map to include new additives and component families in order to optimize the strategy ofblending Qatar’s GTL products and to increase their market value.This one research project is an example of how the FCL has been used as a training ground forour students in order to develop their technical and soft skills that are much needed for success intheir future careers in local and regional industries. Several elective courses that targeted thefundamentals behind this project has been developed for the students involved in this researchwork. Besides the theoretical and the technical experience the students get the opportunity towork in a professional

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Joseph Parlier

OrangetownMiddle School in New York uses zSpace to support their STEAM lab instruction. Students usethe engineer-design process to build prototypes of the boats they will build for the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology’s Cardboard Boat Regatta competition. Research findings showed thatzSpace had a significant impact on creativity and critical thinking, skills that are bothindispensable in engineering design. Students reported becoming more aware of just howimportant critical thinking can be, observing how it can help avoid problems and lead to betterwork. In addition, students and researchers observed additional soft skills attributed to theirexperiences with zSpace, such as grit. Akin to persistence and resilience, grit relates to one’sinterest in

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Aashitha Srinivas, Raritan Valley Community College; Thomas Gerard Hayes, Raritan Valley Community College; Agustin Osses-Falco; Darren McManus, Raritan Valley Community College; Peter Raymond Stupak, Main Engine Start a NJ Non-Profit Corporation; Joseph A DeNisco, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lavern Ronoh, Raritan Valley Community College

, prototype, and accept and react to critical feedback.Leadership roles within each team were rotated weekly to grow leadership skills, and teams wereresponsible for presenting their progress to the customer.The overarching aim was to expose students early in their academic careers to the practices,motivations, and methods used in the engineering industry. A critical lesson was the importanceof perseverance, and understanding that overcoming challenges is a part of the engineeringprocess. This experience not only equipped students with valuable technical and soft skills butalso provided them with a unique narrative to share with potential employers, demonstratingtheir readiness and capability to contribute effectively in a professional setting.The

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University

aspractical methods for managing conflict.AcknowledgmentThis work is supported by the National Science Foundation Grant EEC-2022275 to createopportunities for revolutionizing the preparation of students. References1. R. J. Marandi, B. K. Smith, R. F. Burch, and S. C. Vick, “Engineering soft skills vs. engineering entrepreneurial skills,” Int J Eng Educ, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 988-998, 2019..2. R. Reagans and E. W. Zuckerman, “Networks, diversity, and productivity: The social capital of corporate R&D teams,” Organization Science, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 502-517, 2001..3. P. Pazos et al., “Enhancing teamwork skills through an engineering service-learning collaboration,” in 2020 ASEE