Conference Session

Post Graduate Experiential Programs and Insights

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc.; Charbel Philippe Saleh, Altair Engineering Inc.; Prakash C. Shrivastava, Oakland University; Lori Lin Crose, Oakland University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-1388: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY/ALTAIR ENGINEERING TECH-NICAL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PRO-GRAMDavid W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc. Dr. David Schmueser is the Business Development Manager of University Programs in the United States for Altair Engineering, with primary responsibility for identifying and implementing Altair’s advanced engineering software and grid computing technologies for curriculum and research applications. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering research, project technical management, and en- gineering instruction, Schmueser’s strategic role at Altair focuses on the development and execution of Altair’s university marketing and sales plan, fellowship program

Conference Session

Socialization of Engineering Students: A Workplace Approach

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Matney, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

adage that asserts “when the student is ready, the teacher willappear.” While certainly it is the case that the curriculum is adequate to the task of preparingyoung minds for their roles as engineering professionals, the role of the teacher is not exclusiveto the classroom. In the case of fortunate engineering students, the teacher will take many forms.Potentially among these is a network of faculty, employers and cooperative educationprofessionals. This highlights the “value added” of experiential learning. By expanding theclassroom boundaries beyond the campus, the student broadens his/her educational reach whilesimultaneously enhancing workplace competencies. This discussion panel will be comprised of representatives (aka teachers

Conference Session

Assessing, Developing, and Enhancing the Engineering Experiential Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean C. Millar, University at Buffalo, SUNY

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

above) “Evidence sells” is a mantra we encourage engineering job hunting students to embrace.Resumes and interview responses should include every relevant evidence-fact that will convincean employer that a job candidate is competent, motivated and successfully results-oriented.Therefore, students are encouraged to quantify their contributions as co-op students. It has proven very beneficial to students and the co-op program for co-ops to, whenpossible, establish a dollar or percentage value to co-op/internship results. This becomes “trackrecord” evidence of quantifiable success. It verifies the value of the student and the co-opprogram to future employers. With “evidence sells” in mind, following is actual feedback from

Conference Session

Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Paul Merritt Lane, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-418: INTERNATIONAL CO-OP EXPERIENCE AT THE BASEOF THE ECONOMIC PYRAMID FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSJohn Farris, Grand Valley State University John Farris is currently an associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Lehigh University and his Doctorate at the University of Rhode Island. He has 12 years of college engineering teaching experience as well as 3 years of industrial design experience. His teaching interests lie in the product design, first year design, design for manufacture and assembly and manufacturing processes. Dr. Farris is also involved in the development and delivery of a new

Conference Session

Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Emma M. Allain, Louisiana State University; Harald Thomas Leder, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-694: ENCOUNTER ENGINEERING IN EUROPE, EQUIPPINGSTUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE GLOBAL MARKET PLACEPaige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 20 years experience as an Instructor in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. In addition to teaching she assists with the STEP program. She received her baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology and her master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University.Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University Ms Dann is the Project Manager for the College of Engineering’s STEP program. She has her Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and worked for industry for 9 years prior to returning to academia.Emma M

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-253: INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION: A WINNING COMBINA-TIONCraig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. His duties include the integration of communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program, including overseas experiences. He works closely with the Cooperative Engineering Education Division of the College of Engineering to monitor the com- munication skills of students who co-op during their college years. He is currently the editor of the CEED Newsbriefs and is co-author of a number of textbooks focusing on engineering freshmen orientation

Conference Session

Educating Students for the 21st Century: History, Reflection, and Outcomes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swaminathan Balachandran, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

work with others in my opinion is the mostimportant skill an engineer can have, so sharpening this skill during our project is going to beuseful anywhere as well.” – Brad Menning Page 22.1337.10“ I learned that it is best to start with engineering controls when trying to eliminate hazards. It isimportant to look at the design with an open mind, and try to think “outside the box” whencoming up with solutions.” - Sara Michels“ This project helped our group improve communication skills. Communication was a key stepin the success of this project.” - Brittany DuCharme, Justin Melcher, Wyatt Parsons, WilliamWalchak“ Planning can be difficult and