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Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Don Bowie P.E., Aurasen Limited; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Anthony L Donaldson, California Baptist University
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Engineering Management
Aerospace Projects primarily at the Boeing Company. Career accomplishments include creating computerized sys- tems for electronic design and testing, rocket orbital placement of telecommunications satellites, and the design and building of multi-megawatt wind turbines. His career has progressed from technical design engineer to large-corporation executive manager. His labor relations experience includes Vice President of the United States’ largest professional/technical bargaining unit recognized by the Labor Relations Board. Don’s academic career involves educational assignments which include teaching and developing several engineering and business related courses as a University Adjunct Professor, an assignment as a
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; Gordon Thomas Beverly III, East Carolina University
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Diversity
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Engineering Management
economy and job market. Undergraduate students who are transitioning fromcollege to the workplace must have adequate oral communication skills to complement thetechnical knowledge they have acquired in their collegiate experience. Students must be able toorally present and communicate ideas, knowledge, and research to many different audiences inthe arenas of interviews, conferences, and interoffice presentations. Although helpful in avariety of careers, improvements to communication skills at the undergraduate level canspecifically increase the success and effectiveness of those moving into the field of engineeringmanagement. These communication skills can increase the engineering manager’s performancein areas such as leadership, motivation
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University
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Engineering Management
Paper ID #11716Experiences with Capstone Projects in a Master of Engineering ManagementProgram: A case studyDr. Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University Dr Ali is an Emirates by birth and a citizenship. He graduated with PhD as a biomedical Engineer from University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Ali is holds a Post-Doc certificate from Harvard. He is a fellow of the BWH in Boston. Ali started his career in 2006 in the UAEU as the assistant professor at the department of mechanical engineering where he is as now works as a department chair and acting assistant dean for research and graduate studies. Ali was promoted
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University; John Vail Farr P.E., West Point; Elizabeth W Schott, USMA, Department of Systems Engineering; David A. Wyrick PE, PEM, American Society for Engineering Management
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Paper ID #13509An Analysis of Engineering Credits in ABET Accredited Engineering Man-agement ProgramsDr. Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is Professor Emeritus and past Chair in the Department of Engineering at East Car- olina University. His industry career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Profes- sional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Dr. John Vail Farr
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Samuel A. Malachowsky, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Engineering Management
Paper ID #14108Implementing Project Managers in the Software Engineering ClassroomMr. Samuel A Malachowsky, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Samuel A. Malachowsky is a career Project Manager (PMP) currently serving as a Lecturer in the Soft- ware Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Sam’s current interests include classroom application of process and project concepts, working with colleagues in emerging ar- eas of interest, and practical career and resume studies, including the creation of a technical undergraduate maturity model. His latest thoughts and publications are
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University; S.R. Subramanya
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Engineering Management
career, he had a very successful corporate management career working in R&D at Lucent Technologies and as the Director of Global Technology Management at Qualcomm. He had initiated and managed software development for both the companies in India. Prof. Radhakrishnan holds Masters Degrees (M.Tech, M.S., M.B.A) and Sustainable Business Practices certification from University of California San Diego.Dr. S.R. Subramanya Page 26.160.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Advanced Sustainable Home Water Management through Gamification and Mobile Application
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Engineering Management
, 20052 Patil, A, & Codner, G. (2007). Accreditation of engineering education: Review, observations and proposal forglobal accreditation. European Journal of Engineering Education, 32(6).3 IER/ETB. Canny, A., Davis, C,. Elias, P. & Hogart, T., (June, 2013). Early career experiences of engineering andtechnology graduates, University of Warwick.4 Anderson, K., Courter, S., McGlamery, T., Nathans-Kelly, T. , and Nicometo, C. (2010). Understandingengineering work and identity: a cross-case analysis of engineers within six firms. Engineering Studies, 2:3, 153-174.5 Vieth, Carl. [Internal Report] (August, 2013). Strategic market assessment of proposed Master of Engineering inApplied Computing degree. Department of Engineering Professional
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University
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Engineering Management
Paper ID #12651The Management Tree of Life - An Aid for Undergraduate Engineers toStructure Management ThinkingDr. William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University Dr. William J. Schell holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering – Engineering Management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Industrial and Management Engineering (IME) from Montana State University (MSU). He is an Assistant Professor in IME at MSU with research interests in engineering education and the role of leadership and culture in process im- provement. Prior to his academic career, he spent 14 years in
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University
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Diversity
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Engineering Management
Paper ID #11315Developing ”Critical Thinking Skills” in Graduate Engineering ProgramDr. Shekar Viswanathan, National University Dr. Viswanathan is a Professor at the Department of Applied Engineering at National University, Cali- fornia. Dr. Viswanathan is an educator, researcher and administrator with more than twenty-five years of industrial and academic experience encompassing engineering and environmental consulting, research and development, and technology development. Career experience includes teaching at the University level, conducting fundamental research, and developing continuing educational courses.Mr. Ben D
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth A Cudney, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Julie Ezzell
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Engineering Management
providedthroughout the study. An initial questionnaire was provided as a baseline, and following theexperiment, there was a clear indication of a significant increase in SDLR among students usingthis hybrid curriculum. The results gathered also indicate that academic performance as thecurriculum and SDL progressed.Self-directed learning skills are needed for survival in college courses, and are also valuable inpreparation for professional careers. Fellows et al. (30) based their study on a model to increaseself-directed learning amongst freshman. The instruction was organized in a manner thatprovides intellectual challenge that is appropriate and relevant to the student’s life experiences inan effort to maintain their interest. Self-directed students will
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Browder, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services; Andrew J. Czuchry, East Tennessee State University; April Eads
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Engineering Management
professional organizations related to his field.April Eads April Eads is the Business Development Manager for Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES). She has been with BTES since 1996. April has her Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology from Northeast State Community College, her Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Science from East Tennessee State University. She began her career at BTES in the Customer Service Department, later moving to the Engineering Department. After working as an Engineering Assistant for several years, she was promoted to Business Development Manager, where she assists local industry by facilitating resources that assist in bringing new jobs and capital investment to