Conference Session

Technical Sessions 2

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Guozhen An, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; David Mannes, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dugwon Seo, Queensborough Community College, CUNY

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crucial for success in entry-level roles. Based on this, the pedagogy wasrevised to simulate an industrial job environment and incorporate problem-based and project-based learning [5]. This approach aims to train students in both technical skills and soft skills,which are equally important for career advancement. Some of these changes have beenimplemented for the current cohort, and some are still in the process of being implemented forfuture students.In this paper, the author aims to convey students' opinions and perspectives regarding theapprenticeship program, which is a key factor in a successful program. Most apprentices areyoung adults, and for many, this is their first professional job, and so they require significantsupport to succeed in

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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-awareness, social skills, self-regulation, empathy, andmotivation is seen as art and lived out through practice [3], [5], [13]. The ability for aspiringproject engineers to hone EI, project management competencies, and understanding teamdevelopment can better equip them for the workplace and meet technical and interpersonal skillexpectations of employers.References[1] De Campos, D. B., de Resende, L. M., & Fagundes, A. “The importance of soft skills for the engineering,” Creative Education, 11, pp.1504-1520. 2020. https://doi.org.10.4236/ce.2020.118109[2] Kastberg, E., Buchko, A., & Buchko, K. “Developing emotional intelligence: The role of higher education,” Journal of Organizational Psychology 20(3), 2020. pp.64-72. https

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Marco Hermida, State University of New York at New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Campos, SUNY New Paltz; Aileen Pastrana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Bianca Bermudez, State University of New York at New Paltz; Shaima Herzallah, State University of New York at New Paltz; Christopher Monvil, State University of New York at New Paltz; Tenmetey Tetteh-Nartey, State University of New York at New Paltz

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.-C. Wang, G. Werner, and S. Sutherland, “Fostering soft skills through cross-disciplinary robotics mentorship,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 40(4), pp. 979–992, 2024.

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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amount deal You received support from industry professionals during your Capstone. You believe the capstone format you had was sufficient. 4. What additional skills or experiences do you think should be included in the capstone course to better prepare future students for their careers? o More emphasis on soft skills (communication, leadership) o Greater focus on sustainability and ethical decision-making o More exposure to cutting-edge technologies (e.g., BIM, AI, etc.) o Other (please specify) 5. In your opinion, how could the VMI Civil Engineering Capstone course be improved overall? -Open ended.Questions for former/current VMI Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

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Information. PH Learning Inc., 2019.[5] J. Kaufman, The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything ... Fast. Penguin, 2013.[6] D. Coyle, The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How., 1st edition.New York: Bantam, 2009.[7] F. H. Wentz, Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment, Lrgedition. Charleston, SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012.[8] P. Hollins, The Self-Learning Blueprint: A Strategic Plan to Break Down ComplexTopics, Comprehend Deeply, and Teach Yourself Anything. PublishDrive, 2019.[9] D. Coyle, The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills. Random HousePublishing Group, 2012.[10] Marelisa, “Learn Any Skill Fast - 30 Tips for Learning Faster,” Oct. 14, 2015

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Zhou Zhang, SUNY Farmingdale State College; Yizhe Chang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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; Antonenko, I., 2024, “Integration of AI into the Distance Learning Environment: Enhancing Soft Skills”, Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on ChatGPT.[17] Qadir, J., 2023, “Engineering education in the era of ChatGPT: Promise and pitfalls of gen- erative AI for education”, Proceeding of 2023 IEEE Global Engineering Education Confer- ence (EDUCON),.Salmiya, Kuwait, May 1 – May 4, 2023.[18] Oladoyinbo, T.O., Olabanji, S.O., Olaniyi, O.O., Adebiyi, O.O., Okunleye, O.J. & Ismaila Alao, A., 2024, “Exploring the challenges of artificial intelligence in data integrity and its in- fluence on social dynamics”, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 1-23.[19] Cheong, I., Caliskan, A. & Kohno, T