Data Management Skills Needed by Structural Engineering Students: Case Study at the University of Minnesota
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 140, Issue 2
Abstract
The current era of e-science and big data calls on researchers to ensure the security and management of their research data. In this case study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Libraries interviewed a graduate student research team and faculty advisor to provide an understanding of the educational gaps that need to be filled to graduate data-savvy engineers. This paper presents the needed data management skills with thoughts on how the engineering discipline and academic research libraries might partner on a shared training solution.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 140 • Issue 2 • April 2014
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Received: Jul 6, 2012
Accepted: Feb 11, 2013
Published online: Feb 13, 2013
Published in print: Apr 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Apr 25, 2014
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