4.1 Background Although most studies of how to prepare engineering students more
effectively for professional practice focus on mastering competencies that educators and …

This study investigates engineering students' transitions from academic to professional
environments by examining the role capstone design courses play in preparing graduates …

In recent years, the preparation of engineering students for professional practice has
featured prominently in the engineering education literature. Organizations such as ABET …

This paper reviews literature that explores the role of judgement in professional practice. It
discusses how workplace decisions, work activities and reflection on these activities may …

Background Engineering education seeks to prepare students for engineering practice, but
the concept of preparedness is often ill‐defined. Moreover, findings from studies of different …

In preparing engineering students for the workplace, capstone classes provide unique
opportunities for students to develop their professional identities and learn critical skills such …

This study explores recent engineering graduates' perceptions of preparedness during their
first twelve weeks at work. Drawing on data from a multi-site, longitudinal, US-based study …

Much of engineering education research focuses on improving undergraduate engineering
education. However, in order to help new engineers prepare for and successfully transition …

Positioned as part of leadership development in many organizations,'stretch assignments'
are a type of work assignment that can prove someone's readiness to advance in their …

Research suggests that engineers generally undergo socialization through two sets of
socialization processes when they are newly hired to an organization:(1) initiating proactive …