Paper ID #36732Board 49: Project-based learning course co-designed with regionalenterprisesLufan Wang, Florida International University I am an Assistant Teaching Professor at Florida International University.Ruoying ChuDr. Fangzhou Xia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fangzhou Xia received the dual bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, and in electrical and computer engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, in 2015. He received the S.M. in 2017 and Ph.D. in 2020 both from the mechanical engineering department in Massachusetts Institute of
Paper ID #39685Evaluating Student Project Ranking in an Industry-SponsoredMultidisciplinary Capstone Program to Improve Student Placement andProject ProposalsEdward Latorre, University of Florida Dr. Edward Latorre-Navarro is the Director of the Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD) program within the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. He joined UF from his pre- vious role as Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. As an educator, he is interested in improving the academic experience based on student engagement with educa- tional goals
tospend millions of dollars for on-job training and rotational development program on their newlyhires. At the university level, there is always a challenge to implement the engineeringknowledge into industry practice and the real-life product and process applications.Traditionally, higher education institution in engineering introduced the experiential learningcurriculum via Senior Design Capstone Project with the local corporate partnership and theindustrial alumni network [1,2,3,4]. Industries value higher education institutions as the idealpartners to outsource their research and development activities and increase theircompetitiveness via the exchange of knowledge and technology. Meanwhile, their industrypartnerships represent a value-added
in various ways.However, these methods may not be as important for modern students entering industry orresearch, where the ability to be clear and succinct may be vital.As part of the capstone sequence at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), students inthe Computer Science and Software Engineering Programs are required to prepare and deliver anelevator pitch related to their project during the first term once the initial requirements have beenestablished. This pitch helps to solidify the project scope and is used as part of the continuousimprovement process for the programs.To help improve the capstone experience, a subset of elevator pitches for the programs wereevaluated by external, industrial advisory board members to provide
research question, “What are the industry perspectiveson assessed strengths and challenges related to professional and engineering design skills ofbioengineering seniors?”Building on prior coursework, the senior design capstone experience provides students with theopportunity to apply concepts and develop important skills necessary for transition to theirprofessional careers. In the bioengineering undergraduate programs at the University ofCalifornia San Diego, the senior design experience culminates with an event calledBioengineering Day (BE-Day), in which senior students present posters on their design project.Students have the unique opportunity to interact one-on-one with industrial professionals todiscuss their projects. After visiting with
Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Department (MEIE)and Rowan University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. We also present thepartnership projects developed as a part of these workshops at both universities. We believe thatthese collaborations will lead to industry insights in our programs that will map toEntrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML), a pedagogical framework developed by KernEntrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) to promote graduates to become value creatorsfor their organizations. This focuses on developing skills in undergraduate engineering studentssuch that they are poised to create extraordinary value in their future organizations. EML seeksto expand the notion that design is focused on technical
providementoring on specific topics or with teams. The most significant number of corporate volunteersare engaged in the twice-per-semester design reviews. To ensure quality deliverables, theprogram has long hosted design reviews, in which volunteers from industry serve as expertpanelists, listening to the student teams’ presentations and giving feedback and suggestions toimprove the projects and support the students’ professional development. Engaging industry indesign reviews has led to a number of positive outcomes, including translation of the moreengaged design reviewers into volunteer team advisors, closer connection with industry partnersyielding financial sponsorships, and more opportunities for students to engage with potentialemployers. As the
, and financial aid, working with the faculty and administration of two major public university systems and their urban and flagship campuses. He has published well over a hundred technical papers, and received 7 patents, supported by over $12 million in external grants from NASA, NIH, NSF, Rolls-Royce, and others. He pioneered research in novel pressure-gain combustion systems. He also pioneered project-enhanced active learning in gateway STEM education, with federal grants for pedagogic research and student training. He previously led research and development at two small companies, and he founded a new start-up to commercialize his research. He is an Associate Fellow of AIAA, and he has served overseas as
Paper ID #43814Understanding Organizational Cultural Influences in Multisector Multi-TeamSystemsDr. Florence Emilia Castillo, University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Florence Emily Castillo is a research associate in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Trained as a sociologist, her work focuses on qualitative data analysis of both the student and employee climate surveys at her university. She is also researcher on an NSF project where she explores team dynamics and working in collaboration across engineering departments at multiple institutions and industry.Dr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas
accumulationmotivation, organization learning and development motivation, and educationalpassion and social responsibility motivation. These motivations are identified from boththe organizational and individual perspectives of universities and industries.In terms of interaction channels, a synergistic approach called "STEP" (project threadsdriven by joint mentor groups) has been identified as a key interaction channel atBeihang University. This approach involves joint supervision, technology trends,enterprises, and research projects to synergize collaborative efforts for educationalpurposes.The educational involvement in university-industry collaboration contributes toinnovation and knowledge creation in engineering education by integrating studentsas knowledge
Paper ID #39206Board 50: Unlock the Potential of Industry Partners for EngineeringEducationLt. Col. Erik Backus, Clarkson University Erik C. Backus, PE, is a Professor of Practice at Clarkson University currently pursuing a PhD in Engi- neering Science with a focus in facilities and infrastructure construction decision making. He is currently the Howard E. Lechler Director of the Construction Engineering Management (CEM) program, teach- ing and supporting undergraduate, graduate, and other students and trainees. He has a bevy of exper- tise, experience, and knowledge in instructing project based engineering courses
, master’s from the University of New Orleans, and bachelor’s from Louisiana State University.Dr. Rochelle L Williams, Northeastern University Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D. is the Chief Programs Officer at the National Society of Black Engineers. She is a former Chair of the MIND Division and ASEE Projects Board.Ahlam Alharbi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engagement in Practice: A Roadmap for Academia and Non-profit CollaborationAbstractUnderstanding collaboration strategies among university researchers, non-profits, and industryorganizations is crucial for developing robust research networks that will contribute
Paper ID #39983Empowering Trailblazers toward Scalable, Systematized, Research-BasedWorkforce DevelopmentMartha Cervantes, Johns Hopkins University Martha Cervantes is a Mechanical Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labora- tory where she works in mechanical design and integration of robotic systems. Additionally, Martha is the project manger of the CIRCUIT Program at JHU/APL, which connects and mentors students from trailblazing backgrounds to STEM careers through science and engineering projects. Martha received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and she is currently
systems, navigation, rapid prototyping methods, and integrating project-based learning experiences beyond the regular syllabus.Dr. H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong Dr. H.H. Cheung is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Hong Kong. He obtained his B.Eng., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining the University of Hong Kong, he has worked in manufacturing and IT industries as a consultant for a number of years. He has gained substantial experiences in developing and managing RFID-based solutions, and the provision of consultancy services to implement RFID applications to various industries/enterprises. Dr
critical role in sustaining thenation’s economic prosperity, security, and social well-being, engineering practice will bechallenged to shift from traditional problem solving and design skills toward more innovativesolutions imbedded in a complex array of social, environmental, cultural, and ethical issues”[29].Unfortunately, there has been a lack of attention to innovation in engineering education [7].Except for capstone projects in their senior year, engineering students are basically trained thatthere is one answer to each problem. Homework and exam problems all have a single correctsolution. Besides the fact that many real-world problems do not have a single answer, many real-world problems are not as well-defined as they are in the classroom
. His career experiences include industrial consulting and managing an outreach center. His research interests include Distance education qual ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: An Analysis of the Existence of Metrics for University/Industry CollaborationIntroduction:Partnerships between universities and commercial enterprises have become relatively commonand take a variety of forms. From traditional research projects at universities that yield data andknowledge businesses and industries can then use to improve processes and practice, to morespecific training and development programs that focus on building particular skills for
(2021).Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). He serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. He is also the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His current research
education, project management, and knowledge management. Dr. Alsayyed has a Ph.D. in Industrial engineering, three Masters: (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management). Dr. Al- sayyed is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) since 1997.Dr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Her research interests include engineering education, swarm robotics, statistical signal processing, and swarm intelligence. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 All-encompassing Skill Portal for Skills Management and Development Basel Alsayyed
,and professional networking opportunities, while gaining direct access and exposure to over 30technical staff members, including 16 day-of volunteers/mentors, 10 technical talk speakers, and8 gallery walk judges. A majority of the intern participants (over 85%) attended technical talksand gained exposure to cutting edge technologies and relevant topics (including hypersonics,natural disaster response, anti-gravity machines, and 5G networks). Many of these interactionsdirectly informed the students’ project brainstorming sessions and eventual final proposals.Students who responded to the survey stated that they met and interacted with on average three ormore staff outside of technical talks and approximately 46% stated their confidence
andcreative thinking are still the most important skills for the workforce today. These same skills,however, have been highlighted as lacking in new engineering graduates as they enter theworkforce[2], [3].This lack of preparedness for real-world problems that students face upon leaving school leads tosignificant frustration for both employer and employee. Students find themselves intimidated totackle the large, boundary-less projects in the working world[4], [5] and unable to navigate largeprojects due to a lack of professional skills in areas like teamwork, project management, andbusiness management[5], [6], [7].The WEF 2023 Future of Jobs Report indicates that an estimated 44% of workers’ skills will bedisrupted in the next five years and six in
(under 1%),only changing from 117 doctorate degree recipients in 2010 to 120 in 2019 [3].NASA Historical Efforts with Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesAccording to Maynard [3], NASA has supported an effort called “Tribal Colleges andUniversities Project (TCUP)” since 2010, as one of various STEM education and outreach grantprograms specifically targeted to support Tribal Colleges and Universities-related initiatives.“The overall goal of the project is to expand opportunities for the nation’s STEM workforcethrough capacity building, infrastructure development, research and engineering experience,outreach, and information exchange” [4]. In 2008, Congress directed NASA to establish a projectthat was focused on climate change education. The Global
, funded by the Department of Defense, with colleagues in Purdue’s College of En- gineering. The project focuses on developing a scalable and sustainable workforce development program for microelectronics that will serve as a model for other workforce development efforts (i.e., artificial intelligence, hypersonics). In this role, she examines organizational and leadership issues that span across an ecosystem of partners within the following areas: defense, government, industry, community colleges, and universities. Dr. Linvill’s research is strategically designed to address organizational challenges and create novel solutions to those challenges. Her work has been presented at national and international conferences and
figure into the commonproblems of recruiting and training a diverse student body in engineering. This paper examinesthe recruitment and retention strategies of a program, embedded within the Electrical andComputer Engineering Department at Texas Tech University, that aims to recruit and retain adiverse scholar cohort. The project entitled “Tech Intrapreneurs Program” is funded by theNational Science Foundation with additional scholarship funding from a prominentsemiconductor company. This program recruits a diverse student body through the departmentaladvisor, outreach to diversity-focused organizations, and through faculty mentoring connections.Additionally, the program retains students by leveraging practices that have been shown, in
Collegesand Employers (NACE) Career Competencies framework into engineering courses. More thanthree quarters of engineering students are seeking career advancement or career changes withengineering degrees. The integration of NACE Career Competencies helps translate ABETstudent outcomes into practicable career readiness strategies. The courses used projects andguided reflection students to practice eight career competencies: Career and Self Development,Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism,Teamwork, and Technology. Preliminary observations from student reflections and advisinginterviews suggest students are intrinsically motivated to connect course exercises to careercompetencies. This study provides a
Education, 2023 Closing the Gap between Industry and Academia via Student Teams SupportAbstractA well-known challenge in engineering education is the attempt to balance the demands of industryrecruitment with the core needs of an already packed engineering curriculum. Due to timeconstraints, real-world examples and other learning opportunities that aim to develop andconsolidate the industry-desirable skills can be difficult to include in the curriculum. One way toaddress this challenge is to collaborate with industry (for example, on capstone projects, studentteam challenges, etc.) while the students are still studying. A place for these collaborations, whichcan provide benefit for both parties, is through student competitions. Student
graduation and during their early-career in a way that is conducive to their own growth andthat of the UES. Engineering programs encouraging collaborative research projects, internships,co-operative experiential learning, and mentoring expose UES to timely, real-world challengeswhere students are able to flex their engineering muscles, fostering a sense of their ownengineering identity.9,10 The role of the mentor in these programs is to serve, direct, and validatethe success of engineering students by fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability toengineering challenges. The leadership development promoted by the mentoring curriculumserves to increase the personal knowledge of mentors while preparing them to better serve inmanagement
, Chile). She authored several manuscripts in the science education area, joined several research projects, participated in international conferences with oral presentations and key note lectures and serves as referee for journals, funding institutions and associations. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023A mandatory early internship course: an analysis on engineeringidentity of students.AbstractAccording to the literature, engineering identity significantly affects motivation and retentionamong students, and engagement and involvement in the industry seem crucial in attainingsuch identity.For this evidence-based paper, we report the experience of a new mandatory early internshipcourse in
challenging for faculty members who are more accustomed to documentingteaching and content delivery. INCOSE does not require that universities teach the contentwithin the recognized course(s). This allows for thesis or final project courses, often taught to awide range of undergraduate students, to qualify for AcEq.Academic Equivalency was designed to offer an alternate path for assessment in languages otherthan English, in countries outside the United States and Western Europe. Despite that intent,fourteen of the fifteen academic equivalencies are in the United States. The champions of theseprograms typically pursue AcEq as a way to provide structure to their courses. It should benoted that only a small portion of AcEq-qualifying students pursue and
the Department of Technology Leadership & Inno- vation at Purdue University. Her research examines organizational communication, particularly in the contexts of destructive workplace behaviors, leadership, teams, and workforce development. Notably, Dr. Linvill is a Co-Principal Investigator on the SCalable Asymmetric Lifestyle Engagement (SCALE) production proposal, funded by the Department of Defense, with colleagues in Purdue’s College of En- gineering. The project focuses on developing a scalable and sustainable workforce development program for microelectronics that will serve as a model for other workforce development efforts (i.e., artificial intelligence, hypersonics). In this role, she examines