Paper ID #41255Engineering Student Support 2.0: A Blueprint for Recruitment, Retention,and SuccessDr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University Kumar Yelamarthi received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from University of Madras, India in 2000. He is currently the Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University. In the past, he served as the Director for School of Engineering and Technology, and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and at Central Michigan University (CMU). He served as the chair for Electrical
a revision of the course (see Exhibit 7).Exhibit 7. 595.781 Executive Technical Leadership Course Building on a Strong FoundationBased on this feedback, we introduced:• Additional senior executive roles: We expanded the senior executive roles that students play from only VPs of Engineering and Manufacturing to VPs of Research, Technical Services, and CTO/CIO. Creating these new roles introduces a more comprehensive division of labor at the senior technical levels in the real-world.• Contemporary topics: Senior technical executives are constantly being challenged with innovative methodologies, processes, and technologies. We integrated Agile approaches, methodologies, and cultures into the strategic and execution framework
quickly.The MSPS program prepares students with science, technology, engineering, and mathbackgrounds to take on management roles when they enter the job market by providing themwith the skills needed for a successful career. A compelling aspect of this program is the capstoneinternship. Students have the opportunity to gain exposure to their field of study. Students andtheir internship employers report that the MSPS program coursework prepares students for asuccessful internship. The internship program is mutually beneficial for the student and theemployer. The students are continuously rated with above-average skills, including interpersonalskills, knowledge of concentration, oral and written communication, quality of work, and overallperformance
Paper ID #43713Navigating the AI Revolution in Engineering Management Education: Strategiesfor Detection, Integrity, and Pedagogical EnhancementDr. Raymond L. Smith III, East Carolina University Dr. Smith is an assistant professor of engineering in the College of Engineering and Technology at East Carolina University. Dr. Smith’s research focuses on developing and applying operations research and applied statistics methods to provide model-based, implementable solutions for complex systems. His teaching interests include operations research, simulation modeling and analysis, systems optimization, systems engineering and
Paper ID #41770The Journey of Establishing and Operating an Innovation Center to NurtureFuture Engineering InnovatorsDr. Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong Dr. Chun Kit Chui serves as the Director of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Innovation Wing aims to unleash students’ creativity by entrusting them to spearhead ambitious innovation and technology projects that will shape the future. The iconic facility is located at the heart of the campus, offering 2400m2 of space with state-of-the-art resources and a supportive environment to enhance hands-on
extended abstract describes a pilot study of AdVentures in which there was an averageimprovement of 10% in student performance in a group of engineering management master’sstudents. Further research is needed to confirm this finding; should it hold, this AI-enablediterative approach offers an effective and scalable solution to negotiation/management education.Theoretical FoundationAdVentures is rooted in research on negotiation strategies, artificial intelligence, and experientiallearning. The use of AI technology in negotiation is an active topic for negotiation, management,and computer science researchers [2]–[4]. With the release of chatGPT in November 2022,interest has skyrocketed; over 100 million users signed up within the first two months
on integrating project management processes in undergraduate education. Her main goal is to understand how work management and product development practices widely used in industry can be modified and adapted to streamline undergraduate STEM education.Dr. Paul J. Thomas, Paul Thomas is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. His research interests are in software modeling, gamification, and active learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating the Industry Perceptions and Use of AI Tools in Project Management: Implications for Educating Future EngineersAbstractBackground: The rapid
Management Program Assessment: LessonsLearned with Digital DeliveryAbstractIn the United States, the assessment of undergraduate Engineering Management (EM)undergraduate programs has significantly evolved as viewed through the lens of theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Initially, the assessment processprimarily emphasized fundamental engineering skills and knowledge. However, with time, therehas been a notable shift towards a more comprehensive approach encompassing broadercompetencies such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. This shift is in response to theinterdisciplinary demands of modern engineering management. ABET has adapted to thischanging landscape by emphasizing outcomes-based assessment more strongly
Paper ID #42883Organizational Resilience in the Context of Higher Education Institutions: ASystematic Literature ReviewDiego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University Diego A. Polanco-Lahoz is a Ph.D. student, from the program of Systems and Engineering Management, in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University. He received his BS in Ingenier´ıa Civil Industrial (IE) from the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Valpara´ıso (PUCV). His research interests are organizational factors research, organizational assessment/performance measurement, and engineering
programs, achieving high effectiveness andfosters the achievement of set goals.IntroductionEfficiently managing large educational STEM programs, particularly interdisciplinary projects,requires a harmonious blend of team dynamics and individual personality strengths [1]. Theseprojects bring together experts from divergent disciplines to collaborate towards common goals,making the team set up a critical determinant of success. While much attention has been givento factors like team composition, size, and tenure, the impact of team members’ personality traitson overall team effectiveness remains unexplored.Interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects involvecollaboration across multiple disciplines to address