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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Bishnu karki, South Dakota State University; Prafulla Salunke, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Gary Anderson, South Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

[22], [23]. By interacting with AI-powered systems, students gain insights into the synergiesbetween human creativity and machine intelligence [24]. Furthermore, interdisciplinary coursescombining microbiology, chemistry, and engineering, etc. prepare students for collaborativeroles in AI-enhanced industries.Role of different disciplines and skillsHistorically, higher education institutions have successfully prepared students in their specificmajors and technical fields. The technical (specialized) skills serve as a foundation for asuccessful career and meaningful impact of graduates in solving complex problems. Engineeringexpertise is necessary in contributing to solutions to most of the challenges the world faces thesedays. Engineering

Conference Session

Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Vicuña, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB)

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

organizations as an opportunity to display moral virtues. This dimension -together with managing, business techniques and economics-, constitutes the foundation for having the leadership capacity to develop his institucional management activity. During his university career performs a close relationship related to the administration of human resources, budget, planning and development of academic and administrative projects, emphasizing the creation of a working environment for his officials to deliver the best of their capabilities. The teaching performance work has motivated his contribution to the community so that as too individual to achieve his own development. In this area, he responsible for carrying out educational

Conference Session

Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yooneun Lee, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

-KubiAbstractGraduate programs in Engineering Management typically require students to complete a set of corecourses to ensure they have the necessary academic background and foundational knowledge for successin the program. These core courses often include probability, statistics, mathematics, and operationsresearch, tailored to the focus and specialty of the engineering management program. However, manyfirst-year graduate students face challenges in keeping up with these core courses, which can significantlyimpact their consequent academic success and, ultimately, their professional careers. This study aims toinvestigate the relationship between graduate students' performance in their first engineering managementcourse and their overall academic success

Conference Session

Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Paulus, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

program that delivers high qualityeducation at an affordable price, and some students suggested shorter, topic-focused videos, moreproject-based learning, and fewer exams. They would like the program to be customizable to theircareer needs, with some expressing a preference for self-paced programs.Flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to pause classes when they are busy and resume themlater, was noted as important. Additionally, students wanted timely support from professors andclarity about breaks between sessions. Some students are already satisfied with the existingcustomization and accessibility of the program and indicate that personal factors, like career goalsand financial support, will influence their decisions more than the

Conference Session

Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

years.KeywordsEngineering Summer Camp, Program Streamlining, Lean Systems, Student Engagement,Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement.1. IntroductionEngineering summer camps have long served as a dynamic gateway for cultivating students’early interest in STEM fields, particularly engineering. Through immersive, hands-on activitiesand personalized interactions with faculty, these programs give young learners a chance toexplore various disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering—and gain insight into potential career paths. Recent studies underscore the power of well-designed summer camps to spark curiosity, strengthen self-efficacy, and shape academicaspirations, especially among students who might otherwise lack exposure to

Conference Session

Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie R Szekerczes, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; James Nevin McKirahan Jr., Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Conference Session

AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R Addison, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

testament to the transformative potential of education—notonly in shaping individual careers, but also in advancing industries and influencing society atlarge.References 1. Davenport, T. H., & Ronanki, R. (2018). Artificial intelligence for the real world. Harvard Business Review, 96(1), 108–116. This article discusses how businesses implement AI successfully and emphasizes managerial decision-making, similar to the focus of the course. 2. Raj, P., & Swami, S. N. (2020). Artificial intelligence and machine learning for business: A no-nonsense guide to data-driven technologies. Springer. This book provides a managerial perspective on AI technologies, making it relevant to your course’s emphasis on non-technical AI

Conference Session

Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia; Roger Hilten, University of Georgia; Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia; Gustavo Morán-Soto, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

design provides a usefulexperience that will help them negotiate the challenges of differing personalities as they movethrough their careers. This study raises many questions that the authors hope to address insubsequent work.AcknowledgmentThe authors thank the Capstone Design program, the Fanning Institute for LeadershipDevelopment, and the Engineering Education Transformation Institute (EETI) at the University ofGeorgia College of Engineering.References[1] Agrawal, V., & Jariwala, A. S. (2017, June). Web-based tools for supporting student-driven capstone design team formation. ASEE 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition.[2] Funk, C., & Parker, K. (2022, July). Diversity in the STEM workforce varies widely across jobs

Conference Session

Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Lu, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

successful role models? 3. How is the PDM measured? 4. What are the environmental success factors for a PDM? 5. What are the best practices of a PDM? 6. What are the challenges and risks? 7. How PDMs are selected and what are the typical career paths? 8. How do companies train PDMs and grow their skills and competences? 9. Which external standards related to product management are used? 10. Are external certifications used for product management?These researchers then described challenges the PDM needs to address. They are: 1. Dysfunctional organization with unclear responsibilities and silo work which results in continuously changing focus and schedules. 2. No standardized processes across the company with a slow and