Industry–Academia Collaboration
- Conference
- Location
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Honolulu, Hawaii
- Publication Date
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June 24, 2007
- Start Date
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June 24, 2007
- End Date
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June 27, 2007
- ISSN
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2153-5965
- Conference Session
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Continuing Professional Development
- Page Count
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11
- Page Numbers
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12.889.1 - 12.889.11
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--2659
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/2659
- Download Count
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424
Paper Authors
Lakshmi Munukutla Arizona State University
Lakshmi Munukutla received her Ph.D. degree in Solid State Physics from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and M.Sc and B.Sc degrees from Andhra University, India. She has been active in research and published several journal articles. She is the Chair of the Electronic Systems Department at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus.
Jim Subach Arizona State University
Jim Subach received his BS in Engineering Physics from the University of Maine, and his MS and Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona. He has 30 years of experience in technology, was a Visiting Scientist at NASA-JSC, currently operates his own business and technology consulting practice, and is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University.
John Magrane Microchip Technology Inc.
John Magrane is the Technical Training Manager, America for Microchip Technology Inc. in which he manages live customer training programs thought the America. He has twenty-five years experience in the electronics field in positions that include hardware and software design, manufacturing and test management and field applications engineering management.
Carol Popovich Microchip Technology Inc.
Carol Popovich has over 30 years experience in all aspects of business, including Operations Management, Budgeting, Sales, Marketing, and Finance. She currently works for Microchip Technology Inc., coordinating their University Program, with a focus on encouraging schools and universities to teach course work based on Microchip's architecture, thus preparing students to become the engineers of tomorrow
Abstract
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Collaboration of Industry and Academia Render Business-Ready Graduates
Lakshmi Munukutla and Jim Subach Electronic Systems Department Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus And John Magrane and Carol Popovich Microchip Technology Inc. Chandler, Arizona
Abstract
Both industry and academia face the challenge of attracting and developing tomorrow’s engineers. This challenge is becoming more complicated because of the aggressive, complex and competitive nature of the global electronics marketplace, which demands constant change and innovation for companies to remain on top. Both industry and universities have solutions to parts of this puzzle. By recognizing their mutual need to address this challenge, and the complimentary nature of their approaches, industry and universities are positioned to develop coordinated channels that result in programs to better prepare students with business-ready skills.
Introduction
Higher education’s traditional axiom that today’s students lead tomorrow’s workforce1 calls for higher levels of collaboration between industry and academic institutions to prepare students to transform this vision into reality. In the June 2006 issue of BusinessWeek magazine, Bill Gates said that education, "has led to a country that’s been very innovative and created lots of jobs. Yet, when you look at it, you think the broad excellence we need and the changes we need aren’t necessarily going to happen without intervention from the private sector2.” Based upon the above quotes, it is apparent that educational institutions should unite with the private sector to produce business-ready graduates.
The electronics industry is fast-paced. It requires a steady stream of engineers with both education in the theoretical aspects of their chosen discipline and practical application experience. A business-ready graduate must extend his or her educational experience beyond their field of study to include subjects relevant to the business cycle, such as sales, marketing, finance and procurement. Christopher Bartlett of Harvard Business School said, “In a world that’s moving in nanoseconds, empowerment is driving strategic decisions down to people who are closest to the customers, competitors and technology changes.”3 - more - Graduating students who have this experience contribute to the success of their organization in a shorter timeframe, and can add more value than those who lack that experience. Universities are competing to attract and enroll the best overall students. One
Munukutla, L., & Subach, J., & Magrane, J., & Popovich, C. (2007, June), Industry–Academia Collaboration Paper presented at 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii. 10.18260/1-2--2659
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