Adapting an NSF-Funded Professional Skills Curriculum to Train Engineers in Industry: A Case Study

Luchini, Mark Jason; Cribbs, David J.; Colbry, Dirk; Luchini-Colbry, Katy

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“…This paper describes the development of a "train the trainers" program to prepare volunteers to facilitate interactive workshops that help participants build professional skills. This effort is part of a larger workforce development project (CyberAmbassadors) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) [22]- [24]. The overarching goal of the CyberAmbassadors project is to develop professional skills training that helps participants collaborate more effectively in interdisciplinary settings, with a primary focus on STEM professionals.…”

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“…In signing up for the TTT experience, our participants agreed to use what they learned to plan and facilitate at least 4 hours of professional skills training using the CyberAmbassadors curriculum for local audiences. For example, two TTT participants from the same workplace adapted a module about teamwork and meeting management to create a training program for their colleagues [24]. Another TTT alumnus scheduled a 9-week "Lunch and Learn" series for staff at a federally-funded research facility, who were able to earn a certificate for completing the entire program.…”

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Training the Trainers: Preparing Facilitators to Provide Professional Development for Engineers and Scientists

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. degrees in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published dozens of peer-reviewed works related to her interests in engineering education and graduate student success, and has been recognized as a Master Facilitator by the National Research Mentor Network. She is also co-PI for two NSF-funded projects that enhance graduate student success: one is a professional development program offering training in communication, teamwork, leadership, and mentoring skills for interdisciplinary work; the other is a joint effort with Spelman College (a historically black institution serving women) to expand opportunities and increase diversity in STEM by developing a five-year BS+MS program. Dr. Luchini-Colbry also volunteers as the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which provides interactive professional development seminars for thousands of engineering students and professionals each year.

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Section: Our Approach: Train the Trainersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Our Approach: Train the Trainersmentioning

confidence: 99%