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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara A Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and experiential learning activities to complementin-major learning experiences. Rather than choosing a somewhat random set of out of majorlearning experiences, such as an unrelated internship experience, or another unrelated publicservice experience, followed by an unrelated economics subject, students gain integrativelearning experiences that, again hypothesized, enhance their confidence in non-engineeringdisciplinary knowledge and abilities complementary to their engineering knowledge andabilities. Figure 1 presents a global initiative “learning space”.MethodsAn undergraduate freshman survey was designed, tested and distributed to engineering freshmenat the end of their freshman year (after choosing engineering as a major).10 A survey was

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

participate in a single course.The program has an annual average enrollment of 250 students (approximately 2/3 begin thesequence in the fall, 1/3 begin the sequence in the spring) working on 45-50 externally-sponsored projects/year guided by a faculty team of eight members. In the 2008/9 academicyear, weekly meetings included ten lectures in the first semester and provided systematic designtools that supported engineering design, project management, workplace issues, andcommunications. The major objective of the first semester was the preparation of a formal designproposal. During the second semester, students implemented their designs through theconstruction of working prototypes or preparation of a design/build bid package for the project

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Systemsengineering concentration is described in Table 1 below. In addition to its stronginterdisciplinary approach, the program is primarily project-based. This is done effectively asfollows: in the second semester of their freshman year students enrolled in the program take afreshman introduction to engineering design course, ENGR 160, having 4 credits (2 lecturehours, 4 lab hours).In the spring semester of their junior year (3d year), students take a 3-creditjunior design course (ELMC 461) having 1 lecture and 4 lab (consultation) hours per week. Thiscourse INTEGRATES all the knowledge acquired in their previous courses (1st and 2nd year and1st semester of 3rd year) into the design of a full prototype of an original product. The followingis the Wentworth

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Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. The paper alsoargues that any meaningful change in Region’s classroom practices today (dominated bytraditional lecture-based methods) must be mandated and supported by the universityadministration. What is necessary to create a change, is for the department or college, to have acomprehensive and integrated set of components: clearly articulated expectations, opportunitiesfor faculty to learn about new pedagogies, and an equitable reward system.Introduction“To teach is to engage students in learning.” This quote, from Education for Judgment byChristenson et al, (1) captures the meaning of the art and practice of pedagogies of engagement.The theme advocated here is that student involvement is an essential aspect of meaningfullearning. Also

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colin J. Neill, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

results indicate that the CCM does indeed improvestudent learning.IntroductionA graduate’s ability to function within a multidisciplinary team is one of the 11 programoutcomes ABET requires of accredited engineering programs. The rationale is clear: engineeringis typically performed in teams, but the implementation raises several questions: Do studentslearn how to effectively function as a team simply by working on team projects? Should studentsbe given classes, training, or guidance on how to be a team player? Does the act of working in ateam benefit or hinder a student’s learning of course content?We do not attempt to answer all these questions, but we do address the issues of 1/ whethereffective team-work evolves naturally within student teams

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Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karthikeyan Natesan Ramamurthy, Arizona State University; Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University, ECEE, SenSIP Center and I/UCRC ; Linda A. Hinnov, Johns Hopkins University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

fromin situ air measurements at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii and this is considered to be agood representative of the global pCO2 (partial pressure of CO2)14. The monthly meanvalues are said to contain seasonal cycles that occur due to the variation in concentrationas the ocean temperature varies. The pCO2 data with the seasonal cycles is shown inFigure 1 along with the 25% weighted average graph. The seasonal cycles are removedfrom the data by subtracting a 4-harmonic fit with a linear gain factor and this is shown inFigure 2. Note that the long-term trend is still present in the data and has to be removed. Mauna Loa pCO2 390 380

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis ; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

communication and file sharing, multimedia, and simulation andmodeling software (e.g. Coventor). The paper also presents the organization of the courses,including usage of laboratories for hands-on experience and software for learning throughsimulation and modeling. Students’ feedback, reflecting the impact of the two courses on theircareer prospective will also be reported.1. IntroductionNanotechnology is a field with emerging technologies that include various engineering andscience disciplines. An integrated nanotechnology system may require background from physics,biology, chemistry, computer instrumentations and software, and many others. Engineers andscientists from various majors such as electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and materialengineering

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pavlos George Mikellides, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

inmathematics and sciences, engineering analysis is not a top priority in these two freshman projectcourses. In the sophomore year, engineering analysis is covered through a set of engineering fundamentalmodules, each of them counts for one credit hour. These modules cover traditional topics, such asstatics, dynamics, engineering economics, manufacturing, etc., that usually are covered by three or fourcredit hours lecture-based courses in traditional engineering programs. As demonstrated later in thispaper, the lack in depth associated with such modular approach is compensated by the technicalcontents of the stand-alone project courses plus the four three credit hour courses reserved for eachprimary focus area, see Figure 1. In particular, each

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Ahsan Mian, Montana State University; Hunter Lloyd, Montana State University; Robb Larson, P.E., Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

paper will present an overview of the multidisciplinary capstone projectand detail the challenges of administering such a large capstone team. These includecoordination of schedules, deliverables, and student supervision. The assessment strategy willalso be presented and the challenges will be discussed. Recommendations and lessons-learnedwill also be presented in order to assist faculty at other institutions in implementing similarmultidisciplinary projects.1. Competition RulesNASA initiated this competition in order to stress the fundamentals of systems engineering andto expose students to working in interdisciplinary teams. The rules of the competition wereposted approximately 10 months before the May 2010 competition date. The competition

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

crucial to provide advanced trainingto America’s future workforce [1-3]. In keeping with industry demands and the Wentworthtradition, hands-on nanotechnology laboratory experience is a central component of Wentworth’semerging nanotechnology and engineering course offerings. The impact on undergraduatescience and technology education is significant, and the project is generating new researchopportunities for undergraduate students. The nanotechnology laboratory allows students todevelop nanotechnology-related knowledge and skills through their coursework that can later beapplied to further research, improve design projects, and create solutions to improve the overallquality of life. The laboratory is used not only by undergraduate students, but

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Ashley Elisabeth Thibodeaux, Louisiana State University; Laura H. Ikuma, Louisiana State University; Kelly A. Rusch P.E., Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering finish a traditional college curriculum within eight years, only 40% of thosestudents actually receive their bachelor’s degree in engineering (1, 2). The average six yeargraduation rate for LSU College of Engineering (COE) students prior to the implementation ofthe LSU STEP grant was 36%, consistent with national statistics (3). A survey of engineeringfreshmen at Arizona State University found that the lack of, or only minimal engineering contactduring the first semester or first year may be insufficient to reinforce the students’ originalreasons for entering engineering (4). French et al reported that student persistence requires astrong academic background, achievement of good grades and academic motivation (5). Theirfindings suggest

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara A. Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shanette A. Go; E. Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

addresses the attributes of the NAE Engineer 2020, and focuses on majornational technological-infrastructure issues. Design and innovation in the context of majorinfrastructural technology issues (water, transportation, energy) are part of each academic year’sprogram as shown in Table 1 and 2. The new program promotes the development of attributes ofcritical thinking and design, and their integration with social context, by having studentscomplete subjects geared to this goal starting in their first year (Table 1).Table 1. Arizona State Engineering Degree- Year 1Engineering I Engineering Genl. Studies Math, English, Bio-design -critical thinking-critical thinking -social context-communicationEngineering

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa R. Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lois Calian Trautvetter, Northwestern University; Sarah L. Codd, Montana State University; David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carla M. Cortes, Northwestern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

education.The Conceptual Framework for the Engineer of 2020 StudiesFor the past several years, our research team has been refining a conceptual framework(Terenzini & Reason, 200532, 201033) that offers a systems view of college-level learning that 1)addresses the role of students’ prior learning and social experiences, and 2) acknowledges therole of organizational conditions (e.g., policies that influence faculty decisions about teaching),program-level culture, and program policies and practices related to teaching and learning. Thiscombination of factors, depicted in Figure 1, affects the nature and quality of student learning.Figure 1.Conceptual frameworkThe elements of the conceptual framework (identified in the boxes and ovals in Figure 1

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Dettman P.E., Western Kentucky University; Walter L. Collett, Western Kentucky University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engraving, using a robotic device so that more intricate patternscould be created. The Electrical Engineering students were approached with the idea on whetheror not this could be accomplished and two EE students volunteered for the project. The studentsthen contacted an EE faculty member to serve as an advisor for the creation of the etching devicewho agreed to assist and a cross disciplinary team was formed.Ultimately the EE students designed and built a 4 axis Computer Numercial Controlled (CNC)engraving device to create the inlays for the canoe team, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 CNC EngraverThroughout the design and construction of the CNC Engraver, the EE and CE students metregularly to troubleshoot the

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

capstone design course inthe future.Introduction:This paper presents a unique capstone opportunity in which seniors in computer engineering andsoftware engineering took an active role on a multidisciplinary capstone projects at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The EcoCAR Challenge6 is an internationalcompetition in which 17 universities compete to produce the next generation of hybrid vehiclesover a three year period from 2008 - 2011. This competition is the successor of a number ofprevious challenges hosted by the United States Department of Energy including Challenge X.All competitors are donated a vehicle (shown in Figure 1) as well as electronics hardware,software, tools, and mechanical parts. Figure 1: A

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

initiated itsfirst cohort of 20 students in fall 2009. Funded through an NSF S-STEM grant, theinterdisciplinary, multi-year, mixed academic-level offering awards scholarships to studentsbased on academic merit and financial need. SEECS is an opportunity for students in certainSTEM majors at Gannon University, Erie, PA, in the School of Engineering and ComputerScience. The goals of the scholarship program are (1) to increase the number of academicallytalented, but financially disadvantaged students in the stated majors, (2) to assist students to besuccessful in their undergraduate education, and (3) to foster professional development forcareers or graduate education. These goals are realized through the students shared interactionswithin the SEECS

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia C. Pendley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph Homer Saleh, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Saleh’s current research revolves around three broad topics: 1) satellite reliability and multi-state failure analysis, 2) programmatic engineering as it pertains to space programs (including a focus on space responsiveness, schedule risk and slippage, and system obsolescence); and 3) accident causation and system safety. Dr. Saleh is the author or co-author of some 100 technical publications, including two articles in the Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering (Wiley) and 44 journal publications. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Saleh has received several awards for his

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Osterwood, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Jason Douglas Monnell, University of Pittsburgh; Chris Koch, GTECH Strategies; Maureen Copeland, GTECH Strategies

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

responsibility, and tostrengthen connections with communities [1]. We define service-research in a similar manner:research that integrates meaningful community service with research activities to enrich thelearning experience of the service partner as well as the researchers.GTECH Strategies is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community and growing the greeneconomy through creative community revitalization. GTECH Strategies nurtures community Page 22.1284.2growth through green job creation and the elimination of blight, specifically through growingbiofuels on abandoned lots within the city of Pittsburgh.The work done by GTECH aligns well with a team

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Patricia Ryaby Backer, San Jose State University; Elena Klaw, Ph.D., San Jose State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

’ selfreported understanding of the engineering fundamentals, as well as increases their confidenceand motivation to make a difference in society. Page 22.1283.2Need for Renewable Energy EngineeringThe burning of fossil fuels and the rapid deforestation of the globe have created an increase inCO2 gases in the atmosphere and a heating up of the earth’s temperature.1 Data shows anexponential change in CO2 in the atmosphere in the last several decades.2 This has beencorrelated with a warming of the earth’s surface temperature.3 Coupled with the problem ofclimate change, nations are also struggling with a growing demand for energy alongside ashrinking pool

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University; Chris Jurado, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

materials, faculty characteristics,student characteristics) leads to the largest student gains in (1) SE learning; (2) interest in SEcareers; and (3) interest in DoD problems and careers?This research is being conducted in the context of 14 “capstone” courses, in most cases as an Page 22.1277.2integrative culminating, project-based course involving teams of students working together onthe development of a product or prototype that addresses a real Department of Defense (DoD)need. Implemented as pilot courses in eight civilian and six military universities, most of whichare members of a SE-focused University Advanced Research Center, or UARC based at

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Nemes, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Kirsten S. Hochstedt, Penn State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Robert M. Capuro, Pennslyvania State University; Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

modules weredeveloped and delivered by faculty who teach in The Pennsylvania State University’s Master ofEngineering in Systems Engineering program from the School of Graduate Professional Studiesin conjunction with faculty from the College of Engineering. The modules with their respectiveobjectives are listed in Table 1. One module was delivered in each of the first 8 weeks of thecourse, which met twice per week. Each systems engineering module consisted of readings,exercises, and a 75-minute class presentation. During class meetings when modules were notdelivered, students met in their teams to work on their projects. Each team had biweeklyconference calls with project sponsors. Teams were also expected to deliver functionalprototypes as well

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; John A Nastasi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology; Peter L. Russell, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

get a deeper introduction to SE principles in a required course in their program,Innovative Systems Design, in the second semester of their junior year. This course is structuredaround the main elements of a Concept of Operations (ConOps) with a strong focus onunderstanding stakeholder needs and objectives before selecting a high level system conceptaugmented by operational scenarios.SE Capstone Pilot Project OrganizationSo building on this foundation, both in terms of basic SE ideas and some limited application forthe undergraduate engineering students, the pilot project for inculcating systems engineeringthrough the capstone was designed with five project phases: 1. System definition phase: Development of ConOps (including system

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Corns, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Cihan H. Dagli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

had to interact with this stakeholder.This learning environment has seldom been implemented within academia, mimicking theorganizational characteristics of current industry partners. This structure is depicted in Figure 1. Hence, students had the availability to setup ad-hoc meetings with various people in orderto discuss current design endeavors or conflicts. A communication network was created wherestudents could use Blackboard® to communicate, exchange documents, and access courselecture materials. This environment provided the capability for students to participate in allaspects of the course, as communication and accessibility were readily available regardless of thegeographical location or time of day. The uniqueness of this

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard W. Freeman, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richard J. Hartnett P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology; John M. Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

is proposed that this approach might better serve the graduate degreestudent in the United States that returns to the government workforce after completing what theyview as a terminal Masters degree program. Figure 1. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy4 Page 22.7.3Needs of the DoD Workforce According to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Strategy1, the goal of theDoD was to add over 4,000 people to the Defense Acquisition Workforce (DAW) in fiscal year2010, and almost 20,000 people over the fiscal years 2009-2015. This represents a 15% targetedincrease by 2015! This is not simply a need for increased

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Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University; Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experience in business or training in teamwork.Another important consideration is the difference between the experience of undergraduatestudents and the experience of those for whom most leadership development programs aretargeted. Table 1 highlights some of the differences between industry and university studentsviews of leadership. Table 1. Situational comparison between employed engineers and student engineer. Professionals StudentsIdentified by others as having leadership potential Taking a course for creditDemonstrated commitment to continuing professional Currently participating in structured curriculum

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Lynn Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan L. Hotle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurie Anne Garrow, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

name a few. Teams trying to make a profitwill have to decide between offering (1) lower fares and little to no extra services (mimicking thebusiness strategy of a low-cost carriers) or (2) higher fares with extra perks (similar to thebusiness strategy of traditional carriers).What staff should be hired?Each airline must first determine which managers to hire. The directions students receive listhow an airline will profit from hiring each of eight possible managers. For instance, if thePurchasing Maintenance Manager is hired, the simulation will reduce the airline’s final quarterlymaintenance cost by 10%. Once hired, a manager can only be let go by charging the airline a

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

9.10% Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering 2.90% Industrial Distribution 2.90% 2.90% Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Freshmen (N=12) Sophomore and Juniors (N=34) Seniors (N=15)Figure 1. Engineering majors of 2009 SEI program

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Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Willard W. Neel P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

containing highly tensioned cords made ofsinew or hair. Figure 1 shows a 1/12 scale model of a 1 talent (58 lb stone) ballista built byone of the authors. The full size machine would top out at about 18 feet high. Page 22.73.2 Figure 1 The form of the ballista that is described by Heron and Philon.In this configuration wooden arms were inserted perpendicularly through the cord bundlesabout half way up the spring cylinders which were made up of the cords. The two outsideends of the arms were attached to a bowstring which was drawn back by a windlass and heldin place by a trigger device. Then the projectile, either an arrow or a stone sphere

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven G. Northrup, Western New England College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

computer engineering studentsinto the project. The main idea at that point was to attempt to form multidisciplinaryteams. The teams were multidisciplinary but there was little interdisciplinary interaction.Around 6 years ago, in 2004, standardization of the design practices was implementedand multidisciplinary interaction increased slightly. In 2005, further improvements weremade to the project that required more interdisciplinary design and testing effort. 4 Whilethese changes were effective, the mechanical engineering faculty involved with theproject deemed the required effort to be high for the 1 credit course. Subsequent surveydata showed that the level of interdisciplinary interaction decreased after the additionalrequirements were not