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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; Norman C. Tien, University of Hong Kong

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engineeringeducation by establishing innovation infrastructures [1]. These initiatives focus on enhancingstudents' innovation competencies, as summarized in the framework researched in [2], whichcomprises skills such as problem-solving, design thinking, creativity, project management,prototyping, teamwork, and leadership, etc. One effective pedagogical approach in this regard ischallenge-based learning (CBL) [3], which engages students in the identification, analysis, design,and implementation of solutions to open-ended sociotechnical problems [4]. CBL is inherentlymultidisciplinary, drawing on diverse perspectives and skills required in product development [5]and design thinking [6]. In complement to the traditionally theoretical richness of

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Suzanne S. Hicks, Middle Tennessee State University

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, which are all vital in their respective fields.IntroductionThe Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree arose in the late 1990s to fill a gap betweenoverqualified PhDs and underprepared undergraduates in science fields [1]. PSM programsprovide graduate-level science training plus professional skills valued by employers [2]. Theadvantages of PSM degrees include career preparation, practical experience, high employability,networking opportunities, specialized knowledge, and lower cost versus a PhD. The PSM alignswith best practices proposed for master's degrees by higher education organizations [3], [4], [5].MTSU's PSM program (MSPS degree) meets the requirements for formal PSM affiliation [6].The interdisciplinary MSPS integrates science and

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 1: Program-level innovations in design, delivery, and assessment

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John T. Tester, Tennessee Technological University; Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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was to provide an early-career, technology-oriented degree to professionals that addressleadership, management, and technical knowledge. Once completed, the degree will expand thegraduates’ career opportunities and add value to their organizations. [1], [2]Literature ReviewThe origin of the MSEM program differs from many other online master’s programs inengineering management, in that other online programs were often designed around existingengineering management or industrial engineering courses in corresponding degree-grantingdepartments. [3], [4], [5] This originating agency concept is common, though for EngineeringManagement programs, the courses may be interdepartmental or cross-disciplinary. [6], [7]However, Tennessee Tech University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 3: Engineering Management — From Classroom to Practice

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Kassa, University of Kansas; Monica Perrin, Arizona State University; Tolulope Ibilola Ogundare; Brian Lines, The University of Kansas; Jake Smithwick, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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. In addition, the efficiency of design and construction projectteams may also be strengthened throughout this process.IntroductionTeams are structured groups of people working on defined common goals that require coordinatedinteractions to accomplish specific tasks [1]. Each team member contributes knowledge, services,and proficiency to help the team attain its objective. The notion of teams has become the basicbuilding block of present-day organizational designs [2]. Currently, most industries rely onteamwork more than ever to overcome daily challenges. The major goal is setting up teams andensuring they successfully achieve their assigned project outcomes. Teams are usually composedof people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 2: Course-level strategies to positively impact student learning and experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Eckhardt, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Minah Park, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Molly Carnes; Jennifer Sheridan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Markus Brauer, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Brent Goldfarb; Subrahmaniam Tangirala, University of Maryland, College Park

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driven by entrepreneurship. For example, only 1 in 6 employees in SiliconValley startup companies are women (Financial Times 2017). In this study, we develop a fieldexperiment designed to increase entrepreneurial proclivity in undergraduate women studyingSTEM fields. Entrepreneurial proclivity is defined as the extent of an individual’s (1) intentionsto engage in entrepreneurship, (2) efforts to acquire knowledge about entrepreneurship, and (3)entrepreneurial actions. There is a general agreement in the literature that women are less likely than men to beinvolved in entrepreneurship [1], [2]. In 2016, women were majority owners for 38% of firms,and this ownership was concentrated primarily in non-STEM retail and service industries [3],[4

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University; Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University

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Resilience in the context of Higher Education Institutions 1. Abstract COVID-19 affected everyone’s life; this truthful statement also applies to teaching and learningcontexts and how difficult it was for universities to face the pandemic. Some universities didwell during the pandemic by being resilient, but some were unprepared, and a few failed on thetask. This full paper presents findings from a work-in-progress (WIP) systematic literaturereview on Organizational Resilience (OR) in the context of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).The study follows a systematic literature review method to analyze and categorize currentresearch on Organizational Resilience applied to Higher Education Institutions. Thismethodology

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University

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programs, achieving high effectiveness andfosters the achievement of set goals.IntroductionEfficiently managing large educational STEM programs, particularly interdisciplinary projects,requires a harmonious blend of team dynamics and individual personality strengths [1]. Theseprojects bring together experts from divergent disciplines to collaborate towards common goals,making the team set up a critical determinant of success. While much attention has been givento factors like team composition, size, and tenure, the impact of team members’ personality traitson overall team effectiveness remains unexplored.Interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects involvecollaboration across multiple disciplines to address

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University ; Paul J. Thomas

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the current usage and perceptions of industryprofessionals about AI tools in project management tasks. The specific research questions are:(1) What factors influence the usage of AI tools in project management practices? (2) How areproject managers currently using AI tools? (3) What are their perceptions of these tools?Methods: A survey was designed to gauge industry professionals' usage and perceptionsregarding AI's tools in project management tasks and included questions to gather demographicdata. This survey was shared across multiple project management groups on LinkedIn over athree-month duration, attracting 113 responses. A cleaning process was implemented to removeany invalid responses. A correlational analysis was performed on the

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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objectives. Ultimately, at the close of the Capstone course, students arerequired to present a design solution to their client that meets expectations.Literature suggests that project success could depend on many factors which also contribute toteam members’ overall satisfaction. These factors include balancing team members’ projectinterests, their desire to work with specific peers with varied personalities, and withconsideration to institutional project priority [1-3]. Balancing all these factors during teamformation is time-consuming for course instructors, but doing so is crucial for teams’ success incompleting projects. Team formation in the Capstone course is a key activity undertaken by allcourse instructors in cooperation, as it plays a

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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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demand for professionals equippedwith unique skill sets that complement AI systems is surging [1], [2]. To maintain a competitiveedge in this evolving environment, educational institutions must prepare students not only withtechnical knowledge but also with professional skills such as critical thinking, adaptability,creativity, collaboration, and ethical decision-making [3], [4]. These competencies are essentialfor thriving in AI-enhanced workplaces, where traditional roles are being redefined, andinterdisciplinary approaches are becoming the norm. In light of these challenges, the role ofeducators is pivotal in reshaping curricula and teaching strategies to address the gaps betweentraditional education and the demands of AI-driven industries [5

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Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Paulus, University of Arkansas

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education to help overcome the common misconception that onlinelearning is a solitary, self-paced, non-instructor led activity [1], and it retains the social andparticipation aspects that are a key factor in the success of online learning [2]. The 2010 meta-analysis performed by the U.S. Department of Education [3] found that, on average, students inonline learning conditions performed modestly better than those receiving face-to-faceinstruction. Moreover, using the live interaction instruction possible with Zoom and BlackboardCollaborate could help address the Sloan-C quality elements including learning and costeffectiveness and institutional commitment, access, faculty and student satisfaction [4].IntroductionAlthough the successes and student

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin R Addison, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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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