Conference Session

Pedagogy and Instructional Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Biester; Ian Stewart; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Rada Mihalcea; Sara Pozzi

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

communication technology, pages 69–76, 2018. [6] Norman Meuschke and Bela Gipp. State-of-the-art in detecting academic plagiarism. International Journal for Educational Integrity, 9(1), 2013. [7] Sudhanshu Kasewa, Pontus Stenetorp, and Sebastian Riedel. Wronging a right: Generating better errors to improve grammatical error detection. In Proceedings of the 2018 Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing, pages 4977–4983, 2018. [8] Zackary Dunivin, Lindsay Zadunayski, Ujjwal Baskota, Katie Siek, Jennifer Mankoff, et al. Gender, soft skills, and patient experience in online physician reviews: a large-scale text analysis. Journal of medical Internet research, 22(7):e14455, 2020. [9] Angie Waller and Kyle Gorman

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; Ryan Pippins, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson; Adrian Carter, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker, Tuskegee University; Brandon Guiseppi, Tuskegee University

skills. Design thinking was used to drive thedevelopments needed to achieve a modular drone that can be easily customized and reconfiguredfor different applications. With the design flexibility offered by AM, students designed and builtdrone arms that can be quickly detached and assembled, both structurally and electrically in one-step while avoiding the need for soldering electric connections at nodes. They also developed anoptional propeller guard, which can be compactly packed, if not needed, as well as a concept for a3D printed power distribution board to replace standard commercially available boards. Anadditional objective of the project is to arm students with desirable soft skills such asinterdisciplinary team skills, leadership

Conference Session

Inclusive Leadership: A Panel Discussion

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katreena Thomas, Clemson University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

. Wyatt, "What is engineering leadership? A proposed definition," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, vol. 2018-June, 2018.[3] J. v Farr and D. M. Brazil, "Leadership Skills Development for Engineers," Engineering Management Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, 2009.[4] M. F. Cox, O. Cekic, and S. G. Adams, "Developing leadership skills of undergraduate engineering students: Perspectives from engineering faculty," J STEM Educ, vol. 11, no. 3/4, pp. 22–33, 2010.[5] S. Kumar and J. K. Hsiao, "Engineers learn 'soft skills the hard way': Planting a seed of leadership in engineering classes," Leadership and Management in Engineering, 2007, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)1532-6748(2007)7:1(18).[6] M. F

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Jianfeng Ma, Saint Louis University; Lisa Bosman, Marquette University; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

engage students to learnmechanics courses better.6. Conclusion6.1 Response to Research Question/ObjectiveThe photovoice reflections from students show that we can enhance the engagement of engineering studentswhen we use bio-inspired design project to instill EM via integrated STEAM when we teachmathematically-intensive engineering subjects. Students’ ways of thinking can be positively changed, andthey can learn soft skills (e.g. interpersonal skills and teamwork) much better. The results suggest that it ispromising for student learning outcomes might be better since students’ engagement is high and they had apositive experience when we use bio-inspired projects to connect theory, practice, and application.6.2 Summary of Main

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Laine Schrewe, University at Buffalo; Scott M. Ferguson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

strategies and soft skills of practicing aerospace engineers. 2 A key learning objective for students in an intro to aero course should be the ability to X critically think to solve problems. 3 A key learning objective for students in an intro to aero course should be to become a X self-directed learner. 4 A key learning objective for students in an intro to aero course should be to apply X analytic methods. 5 A key learning objective for students in an intro to aero course should be to apply X abstract knowledge to real situations/problems. 6 A key learning objective for students in an intro to aero course should be to understand X fundamental concepts of aerospace engineering. 7 A key learning

Conference Session

Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Trisha Gard-Thompson, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Chao Peng, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

their teammates during the CAD drawing andfabrication stages. It should also be noted that this approach is in opposition to one of the statedlearning goals, which is working in a team setting. Such an approach also does not allow studentsto develop soft skills related to teamwork and rids the course of the competitive aspect. Potentialimprovements include arranging students to work in small groups of 2-3 people to develop acutting strategy, letting each student machine the part separately and then requiring them tocompare results in terms of product quality (measured vs. nominal dimensions) and/orproductivity (total cutting time). The e-learning platform used in the course does not containleaderboards, possibly because of anonymity concerns. A

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Will Klein, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

what they were learning, although through a virtualformat. This approach of learning can help learners develop a range of soft skills, such ascommunication, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability, which are highly valued by employers.Overall, incorporating research findings into courses is important for enhancing the learningexperience, and preparing students for future success. By staying informed about the latest researchin their field, the instructors can help ensure that their courses are relevant, engaging, and impactfulfor their students.9.0 AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like to thank the Maryland Space Grant Consortium (MDSGC) for funding theresearch and summer internships from 2020-2022, and travel scholarship to Mr. William Klein

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Araceli Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Jonathan Cuevas-Ortuño, Tecnologico de Monterrey; J. Reyes Angulo Cedeño, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Agustin Perez Araos, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Marco Antonio de Luna

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

Enterprises (SMEs) trying to compete againsthuge companies. The necessity of having Industrial and Systems Engineers (ISE) withboth technical and soft skills to improve an organization’s performance is crucial. Mexiconot only has to make changes to avoid being left behind due to the low-cost workforce thatother countries have, but it also has to offer diversity in products and services to increaseits competitive advantage [2].Every day, companies increase their need to hire graduates with a greater capacity forcomplex problem-solving. For such reason, universities have been using active learningtechniques such as Problem-Based Learning (PrBL), Project-Based Learning (PBL), andChallenge-Based Learning (CBL), which have helped students to play an

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for- accrediting-engineering-programs-2019-2020/#GC3 (accessed Jan. 31, 2023).[5] P. Miller, J. Bausser, A. Fentimen, “Responding to Technical Writing in an Introductory Engineering Class: the Role of Genre and discipline”, Technical Communications Quarterly, Vol 7 (4), pp 443-461, Fall 1998.[6] M. Itani, I. Srour, “Engineering students’ perceptions of soft skills, industry expectations, and career aspirations”, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Practice, Vol 142 (1), 2016.[7] J. Lang, S. Cruse, F. D. McVey, J. McMasters, “Industry expectations of new engineers: A survey to assist curriculum designers”, ASEE Journal of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch

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Diversity

MEDALION for ”Significant Lasting Impact on Engineering Education,” 1993. The NJIT Foundation Overseers Public and Institute Service Award, 1981 (First Recipient) and in 2005; and the Allan R. Cullimore Distinguished Service Award (NJIT) for 1991.Dr. Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology Gale Tenen Spak established Build Their Future, LLC in 2019 to provide talent and workforce STEM and soft skill development training and education consultancy appropriate for ”cradle to gray” gener- ations based on what she has learned over 26 years at NJIT. Between 1992 and 2018, Dr. Spak was Associate Vice President of Continuing and Distance Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey. Through her

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Johnson, Georgia Southern University; Priya Goeser, Georgia Southern University; Josiah Hacker, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Snyder, Georgia Southern University

relevant to Georgia Southern University and NASA. 3. Enhance Eagle-ROAR participant’s soft skills applied to the presentation of technical content. 4. Leverage Eagle-ROAR participation for the increase in the local community's awareness of NASA related topics and Georgia Southern University STEM education opportunities.Each Eagle-ROAR team was provided with a stock drone and tasked with learning how to fly itand using CAD software to design a 3D printable grappling system that attaches to the drone.The teams also had to design their own payload that was required to incorporate a wire clotheshanger. The drone-based grappling system was required to transport and deliver the wire clotheshanger payload and a separate 3D

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Integrated Engineering and Interdisciplinary Impacts

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed K Faris, University of Mosul / Iraq; Charles Pierce, University of South Carolina; Gurcan Comert

meeting this objective are: • Enhance additional training and development for soft skills and technology literacy for all students to enhance their competitive position in a fast paced, increasingly global, technology driven workplace; and • Initiate annual signature events for academic programs designed to highlight employment and graduate school opportunities.There is a recognized responsibility for BC to prepare more underrepresented students in STEMin response to diversity and inclusion initiatives in academic graduate programs and theprofessional workplace. To that end, the principal goal of the summer program is to expand thepipeline from BC to graduate schools in the U.S., focusing on those within the

Conference Session

Statics Fanatics 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yemisi Oyewola, Utah State University; Brian Cowburn, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Wade Goodridge, Utah State University; Kurt Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

Paper ID #36600The Effect of Introducing Biological and EnvironmentalDiscipline-Themed Problems in Statics on Students’ Self-Efficacy and Perceived-Value of the CourseYemisi Victoria Oyewola (Graduate Research Assistant) Victoria Oyewola is a graduate research assistant and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. She has a master’s degree in information science and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Her research interests consist of investigating the soft skills acquisition of engineering undergraduate and graduate students. She is also interested in research

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Design and Robotics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida; Walter Silva Sotillo, University of South Florida

still meet the course outcome of students' ability to develop an engineering mindset andgain familiarity with design principles.Course methodology utilized a thematic learning approach by using a robotic design project to educatefirst-year students on the fundamentals of engineering. Educational materials covered essential topicsfor conceptual design and fabrication of a robotic car. The introduction of materials occurred throughsynchronous lectures followed by practical online activities. Topics covered include Design Thinking,Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Fabrication method, Programming, Concept sheet generation,Instrumentation, Design Optimization, and some soft skills activities presented in Table 1. The learningoutcomes for this course

Conference Session

ETD - A Technology Potpourri III

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Trueba, Texas State University; Anthony Torres, Texas State University

compared to thecontrol (no-intervention) year.IntroductionProject-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method that encourages students to solve challengingreal world problems in groups, while focusing on one major project [2]. PBL can be a veryeffective teaching method because students must learn soft skills such as working in groups,managing time and information, and searching for information necessary to complete the projectsuccessfully in addition to the necessary hard skills, that are related to the course learningoutcomes. PBL in the classroom also provides students an opportunity to begin to think and actprofessionally to solve challenges and pitfalls experienced in design problems that one wouldencounter in the real-world. PBL has been shown

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Student Growth

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Luke Jensen; William Allison; Adam Goodworth; Douglas Fontes

Westmont engineering graduates is very high. This is based on their belief in theprogram’s technical rigor and their perception that the students will have good “soft skills”.They also indicated that the student’s exposure to the Design Innovation process and methodswas a seen in a very positive light.INTRODUCTIONRecruitment, satisfaction during the program and employment opportunities are important forany engineering program. In some ways, these three areas are even more important for programsthat are new or are considering program alterations. While interest in engineering programs anddemand for engineers in industry are both growing, the pool of college applicants worldwide isalso shrinking. This is due to a large extent to decreasing High

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Baukal, John Zink Hamworthy Combustion; Linda Thurman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Carter Stokeld

knowledge that can be used in, for example, capstone projects, and not on how toeffectively work on large, multi-disciplinary projects like the types in industry. Another part ofthe problem is that many students do not view professional skills to be as important as technicalskills [6]. In some cases, students don’t associate those professional skills with “realengineering.” In some papers, professional skills are referred to as “non-technical competencies”or “soft skills” [27] which might suggest they are less important than technical competencies andso-called hard skills. Therefore, those students tend to spend less time and energy developingthose skills while in school. However, they find out quickly that professional skills are veryimportant if

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Technical Session 1: Library Services

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leena Lalwani, University of Michigan; Nancy Allee, University of Michigan

, emphasizing the importance of liaison library services [1, 5, 6, 8, and 9].Church-Duran references the value-add of liaison librarians in partnering, innovating, anddeveloping distinctive library services [5]. Creelman et al. state that “constant change andadaptation” are part of the role of liaison librarians [6]. Allee et al. and Eskridge also callattention to the centrality of liaison roles in building academic partnerships [1, 9]. Eskridgeasserts that “positive relationships are the primary deliverable for liaison librarians, meaning thatthe nuances of building positive relationships – the personality traits and interpersonal dexteritycalled “soft skills” – are some of the most important parts of the job” [9].HS-STEM and Research Division

Conference Session

ERM: Student Professional Development: Professional Skills and Moving Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto

to bedistorted and or confused. For example, a student may sound professional by following all therules of trade on their project’s façade and masking inappropriate or unethical parts of theirwork. Institutions and administrators may instead want to accept that students are inherentlynovices because they lack experience and failures, and exposure to ethical issues and dilemmasto appreciate the intricacy of professional skills. Moreover, professional skills are intertwinedwith soft skills and personalities, putting some groups into a disadvantaged position. Answeringwhat fuels professional development is challenging because many traits and attributes qualify asprofessional skills [8]. For example, professional skills may be seen as the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamita V, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Eileen Fong, Nanyang Technological University

can be used as a learning tool inSTEM education, which can motivate students to find solutions (Svitak, 2014; Burley et al.,2016a, 2016b; Youngblood et al., 2016). However, such a positive outlook on failure isincompatible with the current results-oriented education system that heavily condemnsfailure. Furthermore, the current engineering education curriculum may not adequately equipstudents with the necessary skills to face the ever-changing nature of the 21st century (Pee &Leong, 2006). Currently, the workforce demands individuals possess multidisciplinaryknowledge and both hard and soft skills, such as communication (Tan, 2021). Thus, the usualmethods of teaching and learning may be inadequate to properly equip students with the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Student Success Boot Camps, Summer Bridge Programs, and Living Learning Communities

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

support ecosystem at UTRGV, but students do not take full advantage of these valuable services. • There are introductory courses (e.g., Intro to Mechanical Engineering); these can play an important role in addressing the skills gap but modifying courses can take some time and effort. • Most of the desired skills are non-technical in nature (i.e., soft skills, professional skills, habits)Based on these considerations, the authors envisioned two approaches: • Curricular Spine: this means modifying existing courses such as Intro to Mechanical Engineering. • Curricular Exoskeleton: this avoids modifying the existing curricular spine by offering educational experiences outside the

Conference Session

PCEE Session 3: Robotics and Design Competitions

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Jason McKenna, VEX Robotics; Yuhan Lin; Raina Oravec; Lauren Harter, VEX Robotics

soft skills such as cooperation andadaptability.”3 This national focus on STEM learning has been accompanied with increasedresearch and innovation in educational settings on how to better incorporate technology into theclassroom for STEM topics.Robotics provides a hands-on way for students to explore STEM concepts, resulting in anincrease in its use in recent years. Studies have shown that Educational Robotics can be aneffective tool to teach CS while also helping to broaden participation goals4,5. Recent advances inEducational Robotics have lowered costs and increased ease of use, making them moreaccessible to students and progressively turned to as a reliable way to learn CS concepts.As such, the connection between CS and robotics is clear

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Liesl Folks, The University of Arizona; Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

eyes to how much the actuarial field is centered around data analysis and like coding and even visualization.”Data analysis skills were noted by internship supervisors as well. A supervisor replied to a post-internship survey stating that the student "worked well with partnered colleagues. They spokehighly of her. She was willing and able to ‘dig deep’ in current data sets in order to help informdecisions.” These data analysis skills extend beyond the typical “technical skills” and merge intomore sophisticated, nuanced skills. Although other programs might subjugate these skills to the“soft skills” that matter less than the technical skills, our micro-credential committed tosupporting students in their development of what others have

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ziyi Wang, Penn State University; Robert M. Leicht, Pennsylvania State University; Ryan L. Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

(Sufficient • Technical skill & Soft- skill learning • Strong technical skills technical skills) • Industry-specific courses • Happy people • Team collaboration & • Five-year program design • Contributing positively to the AEC industry Cooperation skills • Studio classes • Providing a good work culture for a company • Learning attitude • Senior Capstone • A passion for learning or a willingness to • Multi-disciplinary setting learn new things for projects In addition, Figure 2a shows response percentages for the following question: What makes(department) graduates unique and

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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International Division (INTL)

. Counseling Psychologist, 9(2), 1981, pp. 2-18.[6] N. K. Schlossberg, Counseling adults in transition. New York, NY: Springer Publishing, 1984.[7] A. E. Guskin, “Learning More, Spending Less.” About Campus, 2(3), 1997, pp. 4-9.[8] F. Munir, “More than Technical Experts: Engineering professionals’ perspectives on the role of soft skills in their practice,” Industry and Higher Education, 36(3), 2022, pp. 294-305.[9] ABET. [Accessed May 1, 2020]. [Online]. Available: http://www.abet.org.[10] American Society of Civil Engineers, “The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025.” [Accessed May 1, 2020]. [Online]. Available: https://www.asce.org/vision2025/.[11] American Society of Mechanical Engineers, “ASME Vision 2030: Creating the Future of

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Sumito Nagasawa, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hitoshi Nakamura, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

programs,which can be adjustable to engineering knowledge for any learner’s level. Expected learningoutcomes include soft skills for creating solutions to societal issues with practicalapplications in addition to HW and SW. To meet potential educational demands, the targetprice is set at less than US 100 dollars for offering affordability to the general public. Aftercommercializing the toolkits, our next goal is to establish a university-originated venturecompany for offering them all over the world. These entrepreneurial efforts will be reflectedto SIT’s engineering education content so that it becomes more practical.2) Disaster preparation as expected social issues There is an inconvenient fact that Japan has encountered many natural disasters

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben Vega-Valenzuela, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Gonzalo Aguila, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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International Division (INTL)

that an engineering practice has in relation to social, economic, cultural,health and safety issues, etc. (WA5 to WA8); and essential workplace attributes an engineermust have (WA9 to WA12).Moreover, it may be acknowledged that these attributes cannot be honed only throughtraining in the so-called hard skills. The lack of development of soft skills leaves graduateswith a deficient skillset, necessary for lifelong learning and effective communication [12],having a negative impact on their employability and their ability to contribute to widersociety. According to the authors, interpersonal skills such as ethical responsibility should beincorporated into engineer training, in order to ensure that engineers are able to continuouslyevolve, keeping

Conference Session

Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 6: Underserved Student Experiences

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anastasia M. K. Schauer, Georgia Institute of Technology; August Kohls, Carnegie Mellon University; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Student Division (STDT)

high attrition, one method ofimproving retention is to better prepare students for coursework through summer bridgeprograms [15], engineering support centers [16], and supplemental instruction [17]. Theseprograms not only allow minority students to overcome academic hurdles, but they also improvetheir sense of belonging by creating communities, which leads to higher success in completingtheir stem degree. Nevertheless, these efforts are largely limited by a lack of institutionalfunding. Moreover, these programs are mostly driven by student commitment, thus placing theburden on students, which is problematic for an already disadvantaged population. Mentoringhas also been shown to improve the technical, professional, and soft skills necessary to

Conference Session

Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin Connor Whalen, Bucknell University; Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Bucknell University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

multimeter and oscilloscope. Many students also found the projectto be a valuable opportunity for hands-on problem solving and learning about the engineeringdesign process and product marketing. Of surveyed students, 70% noted that they learned newconcepts outside of the material taught in the course and the labs. Topics mentioned includeimproved time management, new calculation methods, CAD software, market research, carbonemissions and energy savings calculations, and sustainability practices. Additionally, studentsfelt that the project provided an opportunity to work as a team and improve their soft skills, suchas communication, problem-solving, and team coordination. Though it was well-receivedoverall, several students did not feel that the