Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #15460Industry Certification Program in Project ManagementDr. Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Ali Ahmad is the Head of the Engineering Technology Department at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He received a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Jordan (Amman, Jordan; with Highest Distinction) and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida (Orlando, Fl, USA). He has diverse expertise in human-computer interaction, quality engineering, and simulating human-machine systems. He previously worked on projects related to

Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University - West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

State University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. He is a State of Indiana Registered domestic mediator.Mr. Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University - West Lafayette Mark Schuver is the Director for the Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) in the Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He is responsible for the administration/operations of the Center with Program Management oversight of the Rolls-Royce Master of Science Degree, the Construction Management Master of Science Degree and

Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University - West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. He is a State of Indiana Registered domestic mediator.Mr. Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University - West Lafayette Mark Schuver is the Director for the Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) in the Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He is responsible for the administration/operations of the Center with Program Management oversight of the Rolls-Royce Master of Science Degree, the Construction Management Master of Science Degree and Product Lifecy

Conference Session

Pedagogical Considerations for Teaching Engineering Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Co. LLC; Floyd B. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University; Lynna J. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University

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Continuing Professional Development

potentialareas for future research.IntroductionThe use of multiple images simultaneously on one or more screens in presentations is referred toas multi-image (multiple image) presentations [1]. Biere defined it as “an audio-visualpresentation utilizing a synchronized soundtrack and multiple projection devices that displayimages over one or more screens” [2]. This means there may be more projectors than screens,with multiple projectors per screen where there may be images dissolving in and out orprojectors focused only on a particular section of a screen [3]. Some define multiple imagespecifically to mean multiple projectors [4]. Using multiple screens was popular some time agobut does not appear to be as popular today, except in large rooms where

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura D. Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cinda Heeren

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Continuing Professional Development

communication flow.Outcomes and challenges. Approximately 40% of our specialized teaching faculty participate inTPro2. Anecdotally, we find the participants to be full of energy, interest, and enthusiasm at themeetings. Participants have developed new networks and joint teaching and research projects. Inresponse to a query in May 2015, participants reported that TPro2 is valuable to theirprofessional development:"The Teaching Professionals Program has been a productive venue both for sharing good ideasabout teaching and for thinking about my career.”"The meetings have been exciting and enjoyable, and it is great to learn how others function inthe college and to hear about research opportunities.”"TPro2 is a great way to find out what others have tried

Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Pramod Jagan Deore, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India; Jayantrao Bhaurao Patil, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

students based on theiracademic performance followed by four knockout rounds. The first round consisted of an onlineaptitude test of ninety minutes. It has ten minutes of email test that asks students to write emailsbased on a given situation and eighty minutes of numerical and logical ability test. The companyexempts top five rankers of the college from the logical and arithmetic part of the round. In thenext round, the company conducts technical interview to ascertain their basic technicalknowledge in their streams and performance in projects and seminars. In the third round, thecompany interviews students, with the help of case studies, to assess their situationcomprehension, decision making and work attitude skills. The fourth round informs

Conference Session

Listening and Negotiation

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Kim LaScola Needy P.E., University of Arkansas; Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development, Engineering Leadership Development Division, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

Immediate Past-President of WEPAN, was PI on Tech’s NSF ADVANCE grant, a member of the mathematical and statistical so- cieties Joint Committee on Women, and advises a variety of women and girl-serving STEM projects and organizations. She is a past Vice President of ASEE and current Chair of the ASEE Long Range Planning Committee.Dr. Kim LaScola Needy P.E., University of Arkansas Kim LaScola Needy is Dean of the Graduate School and International Education at the University of Arkansas. Prior to this appointment she was Department Head and 21st Century Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engi- neering from the University of Pittsburgh

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation

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Continuing Professional Development

onrole and development of faculty.Many researchers and educators have worked on various faculty development activities. Vachlon,et al. argue that faculty development is critical and suggest periodic training on the latestteaching and research methods 2. Dirk points out that there are several programs to supportprofessional qualification, development, and/or recognition for those teaching in highereducation3. Felder and Brent have been conducting faculty development workshops under theauspices of ‘The National Effective Teaching Institute’ (NETI), which have proved to be hugelysuccessful4.Vaz found that the performance of the faculty, who advised off-campus interdisciplinaryresearch projects, was better than their peers 5. Faculty Development

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Coso Strong, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Mel Chua, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

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Continuing Professional Development

explored faculty adoption of research-based instructional strategies in the statics classroom. Currently, Dr. Cutler works as an assessment and instructional support specialist with the Leonhard Center for the Enhance- ment of Engineering Education at Penn State. She aids in the educational assessment of faculty-led projects while also supporting instructors to improve their teaching in the classroom. Previously, Dr. Cutler worked as the research specialist with the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE - W) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Talking “faculty development” with engineering educators