Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Mohammad Noori, North Carolina State University; Edward Sullivan, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Tidwell, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Duane Dunlap, Purdue University; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

“design under constraint”. And, in this creative process, as Simon Ramo notes, engineers use the ‘systems approach’. 12 In essence, the engineering ethic and mission for purposeful innovation and improvement of the human condition in bringing about effective solutions through planned, creative problem-solving and responsible leadership in deliberately conceptualizing, developing and innovating new and improved technology as solutions to real-world, meaningful needs of people and industry is the driving force of the creative practice of engineering for technology innovation. Basic research is often used to gain a better understanding of phenomena involved in the engineering project, but contrary to conventional wisdom, basic

Conference Session

Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pauline Johnson, University of Alabama; Philip Johnson, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Joan Barth, University of Alabama; Bettie Aruwajoye, University of Alabama; Hannah Beatty, University of Alabama; Kendrick Gibson, University of Alabama; Sarah Dunlap, University of Alabama

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Graduate Studies

Elements of the cross-college program include revolving leadership and multi-disciplinary teaming roles in satisfying pre-, peri-, and post-trip project deliverables.Students are required to incorporate realistic limitations such as technical, economic,sustainability, environmental, cultural, ethical, and social constraints and on-siteprocurement, project management, and implementation into the project scope. Reflectionthrough daily journal entries and evening project meetings reinforced experientiallearning. Course outcomes and experiences were evaluated through an end-of-trip reportand assessment survey.Evaluation Students participate in formal internal and external post-trip assessments. Theinternal assessment has two parts. In the first

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Raelyn Rediske, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steve Ackerman, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sharon Dunwoody, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Graduate Studies

arenationwide surveys that tell us we are a scientifically illiterate public2,3.The goals that have been offered for promoting a scientifically literate society include benefits to bothindividuals and government1,4. As science and technology become the dominant engines for economicgrowth in the world, a better-educated citizen is able to increase his/her own status by being prepared forthis new market; once a county’s citizens reach this point, of course, the country itself secures anenhanced place in the market. Especially in democracies, better-educated citizens can ethically decide onfuture scientific paths and technological uses5. In addition to the benefits to the public, scientiststhemselves benefit from having a better-informed population

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies

and run classes with aminimum number of students as total enrollment has increased, there are still low enrollmentcourses in some of the focus areas.In order to address some of the enrollment management issues, suggested electives wereapproved by the Graduate Education Committee. The suggested electives designated were thosecourses which were deemed to be good rounding courses for almost every technology area. Thethree suggested electives were Project Management, Leadership and Ethics, and Technologyfrom a Global Perspective. Having three agreed-upon technical electives allows some degree ofenrollment management. Students are told that the suggested electives are suggested and notrequired, and in fact some do include other electives in their

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York; K. Shahrabi, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Beverly Kahn, Farmingdale State College - State University of New York

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Graduate Studies

contributions to the economic vitality of the region, state, and nation aredemonstrated. The educational experience at the College is centered on building a foundation ofknowledge along with an appreciation of culture, ethics, esthetics, and diversity that empowersthe graduate for continuous intellectual and personal development throughout life. The dedicatedfaculty and staff create a supportive environment in which teaching and learning take placethrough research and service.The proposed PSM degree program greatly complements the Board of Trustees approvedmission of the College and is expected to significantly enhance the overall campus enrollment byproviding students in a number of undergraduate programs with an opportunity to complete theirpost

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies