Conference Session

Including Engineering Economy in All Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leland Blank, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

techniques of engineering economicsin a small number of classes or laboratory sessions, with possibly some material in therequired senior-level design course. This approach meets the accreditation requirement;however, it does little to adequately prepare graduates to be economically-minded as theyenter the engineering workforce.The purpose of the panel discussion is to develop innovative, plausible approaches toincluding the most important concepts and topics of engineering economics in allengineering curricula in such a fashion that faculty might accept them as a primaryknowledge base, even in the face of these external pressures.Following a brief stage-setting introduction and potential discussion questions/topics bythe moderator, the session will

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; B.J. Kim, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

Engineering at East Carolina University. She received a MS in Chemical Engineering from NC State University. Her research interests focus on biomaterials and bioprocessing. Educational efforts include the development of a bioprocess engineering laboratory, engineering program outreach, as well as curriculum development.Gene Dixon, East Carolina University Gene Dixon is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He received a BS in Material Engineering from Auburn University, an MBA from Nova Southeastern and a PhD in Industrial and System Engineering and Engineering Management from the University of Alabama – Huntsville. His professional experience