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View article: It’s a Context Gap, Not a Competency Gap: Understanding the Transition from Capstone Design to Industry
It’s a Context Gap, Not a Competency Gap: Understanding the Transition from Capstone Design to Industry Open
This paper describes the completion of a multi-year, multi-institution study to explore students' transitions from capstone design courses into engineering workplaces. Numerous studies and industry reports point to gaps between school and …
View article: Engineering Outreach: Socorro Middle Schoolers and New Mexico Tech Students Design, Build, and Race Gravity-Powered Cars
Engineering Outreach: Socorro Middle Schoolers and New Mexico Tech Students Design, Build, and Race Gravity-Powered Cars Open
Originally conceived of and proposed by a 6th grade student, the Soapbox Derby Program began in 2018 and involved 10 middle school students working with college student coaches in small teams to design, build, test, and refine gravity-powe…
View article: Why Invest in Capstone Design
Why Invest in Capstone Design Open
This two-page handout summarized the critical learning engineering students transfer from industry-oriented capstone design courses to engineering workplaces, and highlights key features of these capstone courses.
View article: Using Competing Values Framework to Map the Development of Leadership Skills as Capstone Design Students Transition to the Workplace
Using Competing Values Framework to Map the Development of Leadership Skills as Capstone Design Students Transition to the Workplace Open
According to the Engineer of 2020 report, one of the most important attributes that should support the success of engineering graduates when entering the workforce is leadership skills. There are several types of leadership concepts that h…
View article: COVID-19 indoor exposure levels: An analysis of foot traffic scenarios within an academic building
COVID-19 indoor exposure levels: An analysis of foot traffic scenarios within an academic building Open
View article: Creating a Culture of Communication: A Graduate-Level STEM Communication Fellows Program at a Science and Engineering University
Creating a Culture of Communication: A Graduate-Level STEM Communication Fellows Program at a Science and Engineering University Open
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View article: Abstract Analysis and Revision Assignment Using MS Word Readability Statistics
Abstract Analysis and Revision Assignment Using MS Word Readability Statistics Open
In teaching technical writing for nearly 20 years, I have recognized the importance of including writing assignments focused on improving students' clarity and effectiveness at the sentence level. I present a writing assignment for STEM st…
View article: Enhancing the Connection to Undergraduate Engineering Students: A Hands-on and Team-Based Approach to Fluid Mechanics
Enhancing the Connection to Undergraduate Engineering Students: A Hands-on and Team-Based Approach to Fluid Mechanics Open
This article provides information about the integration of innovative hands-on activities within a sophomore-level Fluid Mechanics course at *** University (name withheld to uphold blind review process). The course introduces students to t…
View article: Creating a Culture of Communication: A Graduate-level STEM Communication Fellows Program at a Science and Engineering University
Creating a Culture of Communication: A Graduate-level STEM Communication Fellows Program at a Science and Engineering University Open