wanted to ensure that students develop skills in not only project management but alsoworking in teams. The literature shows that Project Management Education needs to include apractical, hands-on project where students can use the theory they are learning to plan, manage,and execute a project with real stakeholders. Van der Horn and Killen found in their research inproject management education that courses in project management require more than justknowing the theory but rather having “lived experiences” and challenges for effective learning[1]. In addition, input from the university’s and department’s advisory boards demand thatstudents have project management skills that they can employ straight out of school.As part of redefining the course
capabilities, teams can receive personalized recommendations andinsights tailored to their specific project needs. Moreover, Gen AI's ability to analyze team dynamics andanticipate potential conflicts equips educators and students with invaluable resources for fostering aharmonious working environment conducive to creativity and productivity.Central to this paper is the development of the Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution (TDCR) module,which provides students with the needed knowledge and hands-on skills to form project teams, promoteteam dynamics, and successfully resolve conflicts. This paper provided a detailed plan to integrate the TDCR module in any given course plan.While the TDCR module is a standalone module, the author proposes
supportsustainability-focused projects. The evolution of the IE curriculum at QU reflects a commitmentto producing engineers equipped to address the complex challenges of a sustainable future.IntroductionThis work-in-progress manuscript discusses ongoing efforts to integrate a strong focus onsustainability and societal impact into the Industrial Engineering (IE) program within the Schoolof Computing and Engineering (SCE) at Quinnipiac University (QU).QU, a private institution located in the northeastern United States, boasts a comprehensiveacademic structure encompassing nine distinct units, including SCE. Notably, sustainabilityfeatures prominently in QU's strategic plan [1][2]. A dedicated sustainability committee drivesvarious campus-wide initiatives, and
a more leadership focused role. This role included the responsibilities of planning and managing weekly reviews and managing edits to meet the over-seeing professor’s, Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, expectations for the paper. He has since moved in to full-stack web development for the continuation of the development of WARP.Khoa Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University Khoa Nguyen is a senior at Penn State Abington. He major in Computer Science and will be graduating in Fall of 2024. He is currently working under Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden for the AR Warehouse project. His contribution in the project are the AR web application.Kevin Skinner, Pennsylvania State University Kevin Skinner is a senior at Pennsylvania
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Methodology to implement project-based learning (PBL) within the context of Operations Management.AbstractOperations Management represents a crucial discipline intersecting engineering and business,dedicated to refining processes, optimizing resources, and streamlining systems to elevate overallefficiency and productivity. Traditionally, this course has been delivered through lecture-basedclasses heavily grounded in mathematical models encompassing forecasting, inventorymanagement, scheduling and operations planning, material requirements planning, andmanufacturing resource planning. In pursuit of elevating the students' active learning andknowledge retention, we
completed a lesson plan incorporating aspects of what they learned and presentedwhat they learned to a panel of stakeholders. Over the next year, the teachers were encouraged to stay connected with the facultymentors, and if they wanted to stay part of the research team, they were welcome to help whereable. The teachers could help write research papers, attend conferences, or whatever could helpadvance the project. During the school year, teachers were observed twice as part of theassessment of the RET program. They taught the prepared lesson to students, and studentscompleted surveys regarding their STEM understanding, one prior to the lesson and one after thelesson was completed. UTA also helped teachers provide engaging and interactive
development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Awareness of Feature Importance in Artificial Intelligence AlgorithmsAbstract: Industrial engineering graduates need to be familiar with artificial intelligence (AI)due to its transformative impact on modern manufacturing and production processes. AItechnologies, such as machine learning and predictive analytics, optimize resource allocation,enhance efficiency, and streamline operations. Proficiency in AI equips graduates to innovate,automate tasks, and address complex industrial challenges effectively. Predictive models aretypically taught in one or more Industrial Engineering courses, such as Operations Planning andControl at Colorado State University Pueblo
Education. Dr. Pennathur’s research interests are in human factors engineering and engineering education. In particular, he has conducted research on functional limitations in activities of daily living in older adults. The National Institutes of Health, and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation have funded his research on older adults. The US Army Research Laboratory has funded Dr. Pennathur’s research on workload assessment. Dr. Pennathur has also been recently awarded two grants from the National Science Foundation in Engineering Education. In one of the grants, he is modeling how engineering faculty plan for their instruction. In a second grant, he is developing a model for institutional transformation in engineering
of essential skills crucial for success in an increasinglyinterconnected global environment. These skills encompass social and personal responsibility,critical thinking, visualization, decision-making, planning, creativity, cross-culturalunderstanding, strong communication skills, effective presentation, interpersonal competence,and the ability to discern when and how to select and utilize technology and tools that are mostsuitable for a given task [15].Hence, the purpose of integrating technology into the teaching and learning process is to enhanceproductivity, improve the effectiveness of current practices, and introduce pedagogical changesthat benefit education. This incorporation of technological tools fosters increased
understanding at each phase in thecourse. With the addition of the writing instructor, the IE instructors can better focus on andassess the technical descriptions of the problems and proposed solutions. Students also noted thatthe writing instructor was a helpful resource. For example, in the course evaluations one studentnoted that the writing instructor, “was really helpful and definitely impacted our written piecespositively.” Another student noted the writing instruction “really encouraged me to apply theskills in other writing. I realize that I am more critical about my writing and more thorough whenproofreading.” A third student said the writing instructor “made writing easier.”Moving forward, we plan to continue to examine summative assessments
that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. An ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.Figure 1 shows a visual summary of the different themes discussed in this study. Figure 1: EM, STEAM and Bio-inspired integrated curriculum thematic findings4.2 Lessons LearnedWhile students expressed satisfaction in the skills learned using the new approach that
tool to develop spatial visualization skills forstudents throughout engineering drawing courses [18]. The ILMS application introducedstudents to the fundamentals of engineering drawing education, e.g., isometric and multi-viewdrawings, sectioning layouts, dimensioning tools, and orthographics. It comprised three mainsubsystems: preliminary level assessment test, interactive tutorials, and content managementconfiguration, allowing instructors to track the students’ progress. Researchers conducted a two-year study on engineering graphics students at the University of Burgos in Spain to test theeffectiveness of ILMS compared to traditional learning methods [19]. They designed 55 surveymodules using the questionnaire planning criteria in [20], [21