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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

Authors

Alina Alexeenko, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Dilip Chhajed; Ryan Paul Case

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Concepts Into Ece Design Courses: An Alternate Approach”, 2003 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2003.5. P. C. Lynch, C. Bober, J. Wilck,” An Integrated Approach to Developing Business Expertise in Industrial Engineering Students”, 2015 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, June 2015.6. R. Dunn; J. Brauer. “Undergraduate Integrated Engineering & Business Curriculum In The College Of Engineering” 2004 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, June 2004.7. M. I. Mendelson, “Integrated Engineering-Business Graduate Program, 1999 Annual ASEE Conference Proceedings, June 1999.8. P. Rogers,R. J. Freuler, “The "T-Shaped" Engineer” 2015 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, June 2015.9. S. Dustker and W. C. Oakes,” Community-Engaged First Year Learning

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond L. Smith III, East Carolina University; Henry Lester, University of Dayton

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AI into the engineeringmanagement curriculum signifies a fundamental paradigm shift. This integration presentsopportunities for enhancing educational practices and challenges necessitating a thoughtfulapproach to leverage AI's potential responsibly.This integration facilitates enhanced educational practices through AI, that compels a thoughtfulapproach to responsibly leveraging its potential. AI technologies reshape knowledge acquisitionand application, demanding an evaluation of AI-generated content and its implications. As AIbecomes more prevalent in engineering management education, it is crucial to assess how thesetechnological advancements intersect with traditional teaching methods, affecting the delivery andthe substance of

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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

Authors

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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]–[50], sharedexperiences (e.g., enrollment at the same university), and values. In that context, it is important for female students to see successful female STEMentrepreneurs for both symbolic as well as functional reasons [46], [51]. Symbolically, exposureto female STEM entrepreneurs can signal to female students that STEM entrepreneurship is notonly for men and that women can be successful in entrepreneurship. Functionally, femalestudents are likely to pay greater attention to female STEM entrepreneurs and take an interest inhearing about the challenges they have faced and how they have integrated the seeminglyconflicting social roles of being an entrepreneur and a woman. Consequently, we propose thatfemale students who are part of

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Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reza S. Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #37304What Engineering Leaders Lead: The Career Outcomes of an EngineeringLeadership Program’s Alumni CommunityDr. James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian, PhD, is a Sr. Lecturer and Associate Academic Director with the Gordon-MIT En- gineering Leadership (GEL) Program. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Dr. Reza S. Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Rahaman returned to MIT in 2018 after

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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[39], forming a mature and knowledgeable supportive network to foster an inclusive,diverse, and equitable workspace [40].2. Nurturing student-initiated interest groups (SIGs)Since the center commenced operations in 2020, it has been hosting the Student-Initiated InterestGroup (SIG) program [41], which aims to onboard project teams that are both student-initiatedand student-led to the center. This initiative integrates the project team into the center'sframework, enabling them to leverage its resources for technology exploration and development.Figure 4 illustrates the growth in the number of SIGs, with 24 established SIGs in the center as of2022/23. Figure 5 showcases the diversity of student interests within the SIGs in 2022/23,highlighting

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard (Rick) Warren Blank, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals; Stanislaw Tarchalski, The Johns Hopkins University

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their the ten (10)course requirement. This provides a mix of leadership and management skills while alsoadvancing their technical studies at the graduate level (see Exhibit 2). Exhibit 2. Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals MEM Degree Combines Leadership, Management, and Technical TracksAs shown in Exhibit 2, the current core curriculum includes the course 595.781 ExecutiveTechnical Leadership. This was not always the case. As part of the evolution of our MEMcurriculum, in 2013 we conducted an in-depth analysis of existing engineering managementprograms throughout the United States to understand current trends in curriculum, course format,program structure, and student demographics. Our assessment is summarized in

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Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Donald, P.E., University of Guelph, Canada; Marnie V. Jamieson, University of Alberta, Canada

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Teaching and Learning(associated with the norm of femininity). This is especially relevant as instructors aretypically hired without any formal training in pedagogy and have limited support orincentive to improve courses year-to-year nor to integration of curriculum beyond theirown specific teaching requirements. This challenge has been exacerbated by theaccelerating pace of educational technology available to both instructors and students.Examples of engineering leadership concepts that are delivered to engineering studentsand could support a cultural shift in instructors that would increase the femininity normassociated with non-technical content would be the exploration of personal values andorganizational values related to vision, mission and

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

an empirical standpoint thetheoretical frameworks proposed by the same authors previously. Fourth, “Integration of ORconcepts into the curriculum”, whose studies analyze the impact of OR factors when added to thecurriculum for study experimental cases. The goal of the two studies in this category is toanalyze the impact of an intervention on future managers and the curriculum for better learningof OR. Figure 8 shows the number of studies for each type of research. Type of study according to their content 14 12 12 10 10 8 6 4 2 2 2 0 Managerial and

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy; James Schreiner, United States Military Academy

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expectations set forth by ABET.IntroductionThe landscape of undergraduate engineering management programs in the United States hasexperienced an evolution captured by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology's(ABET) recognition of the need for traditional engineering disciplines alongside a morecomprehensive discipline that integrates leadership, communication, and teamworkcompetencies as seen in (Figure 1. Engineering Managers manufacture fiscal and enterprisevalue in creating, designing, and implementing technical projects, products, or system solutions[1]. The West Point Engineering Management (EM) Program embodies this approach. It ishoused in the Department of Systems Engineering at the United States Military Academy(USMA) as one of

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University ; Paul J. Thomas

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

chatbots and virtual assistants can streamline communication and administrative tasks [21]. This integration could automate routine tasks as well as lead to more efficient resource management, real-time decision-making, and enhanced project outcomes. [22] 1.3 Project Management Curriculum Teaching project management in engineering higher education is crucial for preparing students for real-world challenges [23]. It equips future professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively lead projects, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities [24]. The current project management curriculum in many educational institutions often focuses on traditional methodologies, with limited exposure to the latest

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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

Authors

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

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classes developedand launched in Fall 2020. The first MSEM graduates completed their degrees in December2022. This paper presents the primary challenges curriculum development, graduating studentfeedback, and future planning for the program.KeywordsMaster’s program, engineering education, curriculum developmentIntroductionTennessee Tech University launched an effort in 2016 which addressed the planning,development, and operation of a new, online, graduate program in engineering management.The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program was launched as acompletely online and asynchronous program of study, with courses offered collaborativelybetween the College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Business (COB). The primarygoal

Conference Session

Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J. Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Engineering Management Division (EMD)

. This theme suggested a stronger emphasis onleadership education throughout the engineering curriculum. ABET’s current leadership-related student outcome 3.5 requiresengineering program students to demonstrate, “an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provideleadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives,” [7]. This studentoutcome suggests a requirement for students to grasp and apply leadership principles in team-based work but lacks a direct outcomefor educational institutions to pivot for an integrated approach to leadership education in engineering. Participants suggested this lackof integration prohibits the ability for students to link and apply

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

of specific roles within an industry. This context aids future career decisions.Specialist interviews equip someone exploring or pursuing an industry career with revelationsand advice for mapping out a rewarding professional journey ahead. The insights andconnections gained can prove invaluable for tuning one's career trajectory toward a fulfilling andsuccessful path.For many reasons, written reports and oral presentations are essential in the internshipexperience. These assignments help interns process and integrate what they learn from theirhands-on experiences at the internship site. They force interns to organize their thoughts, analyzewhat they have learned, and articulate the knowledge and skills they have developed. They allowinterns

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Hillestad Ph.D, Arizona State University; Rebecca Kassa, The University of Kansas

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

, an FCA project is mapped to engineering disciplines.The results of this paper are intended to bring to light integrative engineering pedagogy throughthe utilization of an FCA project in the classroom.Research MethodologyThis study analyzed and categorized existing research on facility engineering practice and facilityengineering education from 1993 to 2023 by conducting a search of literature. Limited researchexists associated with the topic matter, so an extended search of industry organizations andaffiliations that support facility engineering was conducted. Further search criteria includedarchitectural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,structural engineering, technology engineering of

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Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica J. Li, P.E., University of Toronto, Canada; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto, Canada; Catherine MacKenzie Campbell; Elham Marzi, University of Toronto, Canada; Emily Moore, P.E., University of Toronto, Canada

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, approximately 200,000individuals are employed in this sector, and the 36 billion Canadian dollar industry has more thandoubled in size since 2006 [15], [16].Beyond its steady growth as a sector, engineering consulting is an industry where leadershipskills are a valued and integral part of the work. Engineering consultants communicate withclients and other stakeholders frequently, primarily work in teams, and collaborate closely withclients in the development of custom solutions [17]–[22]. Engineers in these firms can also moveswiftly from one engagement to another, where the team, client, and technical nature of the jobmay be different depending on the specific requirements of the project [19]. According to Hininget al., PSF typically generate

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Lu, Texas A&M University; Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

recommendations), etc., that all require students to propose ideas,report progress, and keep the project flow on track effectively and efficiently. What is unique about this course is the integration of an auxiliary course named“Persuasive Communications for Technical Managers” (or “Communications”), which goeshand-in-hand with the Capstone course; it coaches students on indispensable communicationskills using interactive scenario-based simulations of real-time workplace conversations withupper management and direct reports, as well as providing guidelines on oral and writtencommunications techniques. This Capstone course utilizes a project-based learning approach and the Communicationscourse as a supplementary tool. As an outcome, students

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Baytop Russell, The Johns Hopkins University; Illysa Izenberg, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael Agronin; Aabhas Jain

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way that can make them better problem solvers for life” so that “when studentsgraduate, they will be confident in their abilities, well integrated into the industry and have theskills to excel” [2]. Drawing from ABET intended outcomes and the needs of early careerengineers, this qualitative study explores how undergraduate students apply what they learn inthe EML course in curricular (i.e., senior design projects and other significant universityprojects) and non-curricular ways.Literature Review Evaluating the effectiveness of university engineering programs has been critical to thedevelopment of global engineering education in the last 30 years. Engineering Criteria 2000(EC2000) is an accreditation criterion introduced by ABET in 1996