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Community Engagement Division 4 - Cultivating Engineering Excellence through Mentorship and Humanitarian Engineering

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York, New Paltz; Wenyen Huang, State University of New York, New Paltz; Graham Werner, State University of New York, New Paltz ; Darren Wang, Stony Brook University ; James M. Amodio, John Jay High School, Wappingers Central School District

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Discover Camp in Hawthorne, NY. He also volunteers as the Dutchess District STEM Coordinator for the Greater Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, running several STEM workshops a year. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Robotics Mentorship as a Cross-disciplinary Platform to Foster Engineering Soft SkillsAbstractAn interdisciplinary robotics mentorship program was initiated in the Fall of 2019 to study softskill development in undergraduate engineering students. The primary objective of this programis to design and implement an effective learning model to foster engineering students’development of soft skills through collaboration with

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Using Computation and Modeling, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Mauá Institute of Technology, Brazil; Nair Stem, Mauá Institute of Technology, Brazil; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto, Mauá Institute of Technology, Brazil

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Paper ID #36755Study of Speeds of Collision in Traffic Accidents: Physics ModelingCompetences and Soft-Skills DevelopmentDr. Rodrigo Cutri, Mau´a Institute of Technology, Brazil Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of S˜ao Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor of Maua Institute of TechnologyDr. Nair Stem, Mau´a Institute of Technology, Brazil - Associate Professor at Instituto Maua de Tecnologia - CEUN-IMT - Graduated at Physics (Bachelor) at IFUSP, Master at Electrical Engineering and Doctor at

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

identify articles of interest related to how the language of students’professional skills has changed over the past 20 years across a wide range of databases andsearch terms. The bibliometric and content analysis showed that the predominant term forprofessional skills in the past 20 years has been “soft skills,” which connotes that professionalskills are somehow less important than technical skills. The key takeaway from this paper is thatthe language around students’ professional skills needs to change. Additionally, Engineeringeducators need to focus on encouraging and providing more opportunities outside of theclassroom for students to develop their professional skills in real-world contexts that are morerealistic for what students will see in

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omkar Gadakh; Luciana Debs, Purdue University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

rendered 64 listings for data collection. It was found thatqualifications in job listings referenced mostly soft skills, whereas responsibilities referencedtechnical skills the most. The listings were analyzed to find representation of Student LearningOutcomes (SLOs) as well. It was observed that job responsibilities represented more SLOs thanthe qualification sections. The findings from this study could be used by institutions to bringtheir construction management programs up to current industry expectations. Recent andupcoming graduates can use these findings to understand the skills they need to possess to workin their desired positions in construction.IntroductionConstruction graduates usually occupy a plethora of professional positions within

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis; Marvin Louis Johnson, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

therequirements. Graduates entering the workforce need to present with both soft skills andtechnical skills to perform their job responsibilities successfully. Integrating a simulatedexperience within a construction cost estimating course provides an active learning environmentwhere students can better understand the full extent of the bidding process as a whole includingthe soft skills that drive and connect decision-making and the application of technical skills.Salas et al. [1] define simulation-based training as any synthetic practice environment that iscreated in order to impart competencies (i.e., attitudes, concepts, knowledge, rules, or skills) thatwill improve a trainee’s performance. The study [1] goes on to discuss the advantages ofsimulation

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Guozhen Tony An, Queensborough Community College; Dugwon Seo; David Mannes, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Raymond K.F. Lam, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

partner companies and gain training andworking experience while earning college credits to complete their degree programs. The authorsof this paper participated in a year-long New York Jobs CEO Council faculty training program.Initially, this provided the opportunity to revise the formal academic curriculum to include high-value technical industry skills. As the program continues to develop, partner companies haveprovided further feedback about the soft skills they are most looking for from apprentices,including oral and written communication, digital fluency, problem-solving, critical thinking,time management, leadership, and teamwork. Two cohorts of students have already completedthe apprenticeship program, and it is worth noting that many

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Samaneh Gholitabar, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York

engineersin engineering and technology programs, development of so-called soft skills is arguably asimportant. Construction engineers routinely and extensively interact with a wide range ofstakeholders ranging from owners to design engineers and construction laborers. Soft skills suchas an ability to work collaboratively, clear and effective oral and written communication skills, anability to integrate and implement feedback to improve project outcomes are only some of the softskills that are central to success in this field. Possessing such skills greatly affects employability,productivity, and retention as well [3,4,5].One of the impediments to training construction engineers for the challenges of the 21st century isthe limitations resulting from

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Dan Burleson, University of Houston; Janice Quiroz Perez, University of Houston

resume preparation skills. This is importantbecause career development has been found to affect student retention and achievement,particularly for underrepresented and underserved student populations in engineering [1], [2].However, previous work related to skills and networking associated with professionaldevelopment in the engineering workforce has been limited. It is seen referenced as career, soft-skill, and employability development in literature but tends to focus on discipline-specific ornear-graduating students focusing on co-curricular engagement [3].Part of the skills developed includes engagement with student groups that support networking,industry engagement, and peer-to-peer mentorship. This engagement is critical to

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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He Shen, Northwestern Polytechnical University; Aren Petrossian; Joseph Anthony Vizcarra; Eva Schiorring, StemEval; Mark Tufenkjian, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

. Many of these students may not have opportunities forpractical engineering training without this course. In a survey conducted at the end of the course, studentsreported improvement in all of the following three areas: (1) knowledge and skills in and out of theirmajors, (2) self-efficacy in solving complex problems in diverse team settings, and (3) soft skills such asleadership, collaboration, and public speaking. Many students indicated the course offered very valuablereal-world experience during their engineering education. Students also commented that this courseexperience is challenging but inspiring and motivating for them to pursue engineering careers. Theirresponses to open-ended questions revealed a high level of engagement and

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiye Yu, UNSW Sydney; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

used to select the data for analysis. Section 4(Data analysis and discussion) presents the results of the study, including a comprehensiveanalysis of the applicants’ educational background and working experience, technicalknowledge, and soft skills. Section 5 (Conclusion and recommendations) summarizes the mainfindings of the study and provides recommendations for future research, along withhighlighting the implications of the research for the field. The findings are expected to guidetertiary engineering educators 1 on what needs to be incorporated into the curriculumframework, so that power system engineering students can be equipped with up-to-dateknowledge and skills that better prepare them for the industry.2 Literature review In the

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Walls, University of Arkansas; Ishita Tandon, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Jeff Wolchok, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

incorporationof entrepreneurial engagement and the development of students’ “entrepreneurial mindsets”.Entrepreneurship in the engineering curriculum promotes the development of soft skills, businessknowledge, and the ability to create innovative solutions for “real-world” applications andcustomers – many of the skills that students feel they lack as they work towards their degrees. Inturn, students who participate in entrepreneurial activities in their engineering programs havebeen found more likely to pursue an engineering career post-graduation compared to studentswho have no entrepreneurial experience [6].To stimulate more entrepreneurial involvement within the range of STEM disciplines, theNational Science Foundation (NSF) and the National

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COED: AI and ML Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shatha Jawad, National University; Ronald P. Uhlig, National University; Pradip Peter Dey; Mohammad N. Amin, National University; Bhaskar Sinha, National University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

subjects the student enjoys studying, such as Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and so on. Usually, this list includes the subjects that help to differentiate between the programs offered at the university. Table 3 describes this list. Table 3: Subjects the Student Enjoys Studying Material Enjoy (1-5) Where 1 represents “I strongly disagree” and 5 represents “I strongly agree”, and 3 represents “Neutral” Math Physics Chemistry Biology Coding (programming) Robotics4. The fourth questionnaire includes the kinds of soft skills the students have, such as solving puzzles, building things, music (listening or playing), and so on

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uri Feldman; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

helping developcommunication and teamwork skills. We found it interesting that of the primary themes amongthe student responses, two were soft skills. Students expressed more of a sense of appreciationfor the teamwork and communication skills development of the course and used less specificlanguage in this domain (Ex. “My skills... increased”). Student perception of soft skills has notbeen a focus of this research, and it may be considered in future work.Conclusions and Future WorkIn this paper, we have described how Jigsaws were implemented in a health informatics course,where system design and process mapping are essential components. Jigsaws can add context forstudents to apply their learning and increase their ability to perform in teams to

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Mechanical Engineering 2

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

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Elizabeth Whitehurst, Mississippi State University; Nathaniel Hyams, Clemson University; Morgan Green, Mississippi State University; Matthew William Priddy, Mississippi State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

minor changes within the engineering curriculum, so24 that communicatory and soft skills vital for student future endeavors can be built.2526 Keywords: engineering, group dynamics, problem member, soft skills, group work, STEM, social27 interactions, peer evaluation2829 1.0 Introduction30 Previous research has demonstrated that the degree to which a student absorbs and applies31 knowledge largely depends on the presentation of material in the class1. In consideration of the32 environment in which they will work after college, students are being given more realistic33 problems and case studies that are applicable to future learning, with the utilization of in-class34 projects and group work becoming a staple2. Because of the

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tolulope Ibilola Ogundare; Rebecca Kassa, University of Kansas; Omar Maali, City of Lawrence, Kansas; Brian Lines, The University of Kansas; Jake Smithwick, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

to workers’ decision to transition todifferent job roles in the industry.These challenges make it important for construction companies to apply effective strategies torecruit, train, and retain employees. One beneficial strategy involves assessing workers’ technicaland soft skills and determining whether they align with the job requirements. Previous studies(e.g., [7], [13]) have found that personality traits are associated with skills that influence jobperformance. The objective of this study was to identify the personality traits, or humandimensions (HDs), of specialty field leaders and general contractor project managers, anddetermine whether specialty field leaders have the traits needed to be effective as project managersin general

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Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lana El Ladki, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Saira Anwar, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al-Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Paper ID #37766Student Engineering Enrichment from Design to ExecutionMrs. Lana El Ladki, Texas A&M University at Qatar Lana El Ladki leads the student engineering enrichment unit in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ). She provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to develop technical skills, soft skills, and professional leadership and management skills that will complement their engineering degree. Lana is a Certified Professional in Training Man- agement (CPTM) with over 12 years of experience in higher education. She holds a Master of

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raissa Seichi Marchiori, University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama; Jewoong Moon, University of Alabama; Sepehr Khorshid, University of Alabama

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

easily, while others have acknowledged the lack of communication skills amongengineers [4]. At the same time, Employers now expect 21st-century engineers to have a range ofsoft skills, such as communication, teamwork, management, and entrepreneurial abilities, tosucceed in their entry-level jobs [4]. Although undergraduate studies often overlook theimportance of these critical soft skills, it is crucial to provide additional support and resources tohelp construction engineering students develop and excel in the competencies mentioned above.Game-based learning, particularly the use of digital games, can assist educators in creatingteaching approaches based on gaming [8]. It has been demonstrated that game-based learning canenhance engagement

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Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Robert Applonie, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Paul E. Morton, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Mason Cole Conkel, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

ideation are just as critical to success astechnical skills. In addition, due to the huge amount of data, visualization or graph tools canenhance the understanding of data and facilitate the critical-think process to solve a problem.Besides providing training on mathematical backgrounds, domain knowledge, technical skills,and soft skills, ECE programs can provide unique hands-on projects in their curriculum, andapplication platforms of AI such as autonomous driving and robotics which are not normallyincluded in computer science curricula.3. MethodsAn AI certificate program was launched in 2019 at the Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Currently, 605 undergraduate students areenrolled in the

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce R. Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jeffrey Jonathan Yackley, University of Michigan, Flint

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

thepast four years.Active LearningEngineering educators regard experiential learning as the best way to train the next generation ofengineers [7]. It is reasonable to believe that the soft skills practiced in active learningclassrooms can improve the capabilities software engineering students and better prepare themfor their capstone projects [8]. Active learning is “embodied in a learning environment where theteachers and students are actively engaged with the content through discussions, problem-solving, critical thinking, debate and a host of other activities that promote interaction amonglearners, instructors and the material” [9]. Prince defines active learning as any classroomactivity that requires students to do something other than listen

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Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Program Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Venktesh Pandey, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Maranda McBride, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE); Hyoshin Park

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

article and discuss the ongoing/future work.2 Literature ReviewEngineering and technology education is often criticized for producing students without some ofthe most critical skills required to succeed in the workforce. While technical skills are essentialand must be among the primary outcomes of any STEM education program, they are not the soleskills needed by STEM graduates. Upon graduation, STEM students should be equipped with theskills necessary to communicate both orally and in written form, work in and lead diverse teams,think creatively and critically, and adapt to the ever-changing work environment. Thesetransferrable skills are commonly referred to as soft skills [10-12]. Transferrable skills weredeemed vital enough to the STEM

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen L. Webber, University of Georgia; Amy Stich, University of Georgia; Matthew Grandstaff, University of Georgia; Collin Case, University of Georgia

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

enough to ensurestudents reach their desired outcomes [27].The benefit of WREAs toward employability originates primarily through skill development andthe expansion of personal networks. For example, research suggests that internships serve as away to build technical, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills [18]. Although postsecondaryeducation and engagement in WREAs contribute to broad human capital and aid in developingan individual’s critical thinking, skills are environmentally contextualized in how they form andare employed [28]. As such, we should strive to think of soft skills, such as communication andleadership, within the context of the environment in which they form to adequately understand astudent’s ability to navigate an

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, collaboration, attendance tools, and its rich-mediafeatures. The LMS made the course manageable in delivering the course content,communications, assignments, reflections, peer reviews, attendance, and grading for the largenumber of students enrolled in the course. Implementation HighlightsCourse ContentThe reimagined course focuses on development of soft skills including collaboration, reflection,peer review, and time management; skills which are increasingly recognized as an important partof student development and success in engineering education [4].Learning Objectives of Redesigned Course● Develop a working knowledge of various engineering disciplines.● Increase awareness of what successful completion of an

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Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Caratozzolo, Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Luis Alberto Mejía-Manzano, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Gabriela Sirkis PhD, Universidad del CEMA; Jorge Rodriguez-Ruiz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Julieta Noguez PhD, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Jorge Membrillo-Hernández, Institute for the future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Patricia Vázquez-Villegas

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Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD)

engineering degrees should be interdisciplinary andmultidisciplinary. Skills related to new technologies, digitalization, and soft skills areessential. Engineering has been stereotyped as weak in soft skills (interpersonal skills,communication), so there should be a change in the tunnel mind of "what I do" tounderstanding what others do and how they relate.Therefore, everyone must understand and participate in how things and technology areevolving in the upcoming workforce. Work in teams and engage with colleagues in thetransition. Still should be resolved challenges among academia, industry, government, andaccreditation bodies. For example, there are ideas that industry and academia are far awayand disconnected when both spaces allow for new

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Recruitment and Support in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University; Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University; Anand Jagota, Lehigh University; Zilong Pan, Lehigh University; Nathan Urban, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

really important.” In addition,advisors also highlighted students gaining soft skills, “(student) got to interacting with people, tounderstand how you can utilize other resources and people to get things done, because you can'tdo everything yourself.” To be noted, a finding that emerged only from the advisor in the nationallab is their perceptions about students’ growth in research skill: “we spent two weeks trainingthem, making sure they understand the fundamentals but then, for the most part after that it's onthem. You know, collecting data, interpreting it, asking the scientific questions that need to bepursued, and that's exactly a research process.”Moreover, advisors from corporations indicated that having P3 students benefited their

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shruti Misra, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Soyoung Kang, University of Washington

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

improve their non-technical skills (so-called “soft” skills, i.e., skills applicableto multiple career paths) during the capstone design experience [29]. Among the non-technicalskills desired by employers are effective communication, delivering high-quality presentations,project planning, teamwork, and time management [30]. In the process of their design work,students learn to communicate effectively with their peers and mentors through multiple modessuch as written reports, presentations, in-person work sessions, team meetings and other informalconversations [31]. Student teams also develop skills in project management, which includesproject planning, scheduling, and budgeting [32]. The development of such non-technical skillsin capstone design

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Visintainer Lerman; Italo Rodeghiero Neto, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Joana Siqueira de Souza, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Maria Auxiliadora Cannarozzo Tinoco, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

in Industrial Engineering and Operations management contextbecause there are several areas of study, such as knowledge management, ergonomics, anddigital transformation. Hence, engineering students can choose the path they will followbased on the competences and courses available. In addition, access to disciplines related tocompetences is facilitated through the website. Therefore, engineering students can accessinformation and analyze the subjects most suitable for their development.Co-opsThe analyzed university has a Cooperative Education (Co-op) program. This programsupports the development of soft skills in engineering students. The main goal of the Co-opprogram is to bring students closer to industry. For Industrial Engineering

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

, andinterdisciplinary communication skills. Additionally, PBL and CMD activity enhanced students’ability to conceptualize systems thinking by focusing on how the concepts and patterns in onesystem influence other systems and circular economy outcomes dynamically. The findings of thestudy contribute to the architectural, engineering, and sustainable construction body ofknowledge by educating the future construction workforce about novel concepts of circulareconomy, design for disassembly, and deconstruction as well as developing soft skills tocommunicate their technical knowledge effectively.Keywords: Circular Economy, Problem-based Learning, Concept Mapping, Systems thinkingIntroduction and BackgroundThe circular economy is associated with the concepts of

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Linvill, Purdue University; Imani N. Adams, Purdue University; Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Breejha Sene Quezada, Purdue Engineering Education; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

an increasingly high-demand skill in theengineer's toolbelt. However, professionals in many industries, including engineering education,continue to refer to professional skills as "soft skills" [2]. Shuman and colleagues explain howthe term "soft skills" is used "often in a naïve or occasionally derogatory fashion" [3, pp. 41]. Inthis work, non-technical professional skills (i.e., communication, leadership, teamwork) will bereferred to as professional skills. The following paragraphs introduce professional skills inengineering education and examine the role of communication development.As background context, we first examine research regarding the larger context of professionalskills in engineering. When discussing the evolution of

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First Year and Cross-Disciplinary

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Mark Kanaparthi, Francis Marion university

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

2023 ASEE Southeastern Section ConferenceIn addition to misconceptions about the work that engineers do, there may be gaps in understandingwhat skills are important to success in engineering. Kuleshov and Lucietto found that students,university faculty, and industry often have different views of what skills are actually important forsuccess in engineering 6. Often individuals associate engineering with important hard skills suchas physics and math. For example, Denson et al. investigated the perceptions of seven urban Afri-can American students’ towards engineering and found that even students to who didn’t understandwhat engineering was identified math as an important skill 7. However, Kuleshov and Luciettonote that soft skills are

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisol Clark-Ibanez, California State University, San Marcos

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

experiences (e.g., translators for parents, inspired to succeed as role modelsin their community, resiliency through financial hardships, navigating new social worlds asrefugees or immigrants) [8]. Therefore, increasing their social capital would ignite their potentialboth academically and professionally. Fab Friday provided our SSTEM Scholars a vibrant,challenging, and ultimately rewarding space to enhance their technical skills, practice “soft”skills, and grow their social network through working with students in a team and beingmentored by industry partners and CS faculty.1.3 Design of Fab FridayFab Friday was designed innovatively to meet the SSTEM goals of academic success andworkforce readiness. Fab Friday provided students with exposure to