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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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quickly.The MSPS program prepares students with science, technology, engineering, and mathbackgrounds to take on management roles when they enter the job market by providing themwith the skills needed for a successful career. A compelling aspect of this program is the capstoneinternship. Students have the opportunity to gain exposure to their field of study. Students andtheir internship employers report that the MSPS program coursework prepares students for asuccessful internship. The internship program is mutually beneficial for the student and theemployer. The students are continuously rated with above-average skills, including interpersonalskills, knowledge of concentration, oral and written communication, quality of work, and overallperformance

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

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

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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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[22], [23]. By interacting with AI-powered systems, students gain insights into the synergiesbetween human creativity and machine intelligence [24]. Furthermore, interdisciplinary coursescombining microbiology, chemistry, and engineering, etc. prepare students for collaborativeroles in AI-enhanced industries.Role of different disciplines and skillsHistorically, higher education institutions have successfully prepared students in their specificmajors and technical fields. The technical (specialized) skills serve as a foundation for asuccessful career and meaningful impact of graduates in solving complex problems. Engineeringexpertise is necessary in contributing to solutions to most of the challenges the world faces thesedays. Engineering

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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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Manuel Vicuña, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB)

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organizations as an opportunity to display moral virtues. This dimension -together with managing, business techniques and economics-, constitutes the foundation for having the leadership capacity to develop his institucional management activity. During his university career performs a close relationship related to the administration of human resources, budget, planning and development of academic and administrative projects, emphasizing the creation of a working environment for his officials to deliver the best of their capabilities. The teaching performance work has motivated his contribution to the community so that as too individual to achieve his own development. In this area, he responsible for carrying out educational

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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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Yooneun Lee, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton

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-KubiAbstractGraduate programs in Engineering Management typically require students to complete a set of corecourses to ensure they have the necessary academic background and foundational knowledge for successin the program. These core courses often include probability, statistics, mathematics, and operationsresearch, tailored to the focus and specialty of the engineering management program. However, manyfirst-year graduate students face challenges in keeping up with these core courses, which can significantlyimpact their consequent academic success and, ultimately, their professional careers. This study aims toinvestigate the relationship between graduate students' performance in their first engineering managementcourse and their overall academic success

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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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]. In STEM fields, women face professional barriers in pursuing careers [5]–[7]. When itcomes to entrepreneurship in STEM, Roach et al. [8] estimate that male Ph.D. students in STEMfields are four times more likely than female students to have intentions to enter the workforce ascompany founders. Low female participation rates in STEM-based entrepreneurship pose several problems:First, to the extent that individuals form companies that solve problems they face or that arebased on their own experiences, the existing population of STEM-based firms is less likely tomeet the needs of women [9], [10]. For example, in an analysis of patent data, Koning et al. [11]found female inventors were more likely to create inventions that address female

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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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program that delivers high qualityeducation at an affordable price, and some students suggested shorter, topic-focused videos, moreproject-based learning, and fewer exams. They would like the program to be customizable to theircareer needs, with some expressing a preference for self-paced programs.Flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to pause classes when they are busy and resume themlater, was noted as important. Additionally, students wanted timely support from professors andclarity about breaks between sessions. Some students are already satisfied with the existingcustomization and accessibility of the program and indicate that personal factors, like career goalsand financial support, will influence their decisions more than the

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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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Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

years.KeywordsEngineering Summer Camp, Program Streamlining, Lean Systems, Student Engagement,Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement.1. IntroductionEngineering summer camps have long served as a dynamic gateway for cultivating students’early interest in STEM fields, particularly engineering. Through immersive, hands-on activitiesand personalized interactions with faculty, these programs give young learners a chance toexplore various disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering—and gain insight into potential career paths. Recent studies underscore the power of well-designed summer camps to spark curiosity, strengthen self-efficacy, and shape academicaspirations, especially among students who might otherwise lack exposure to

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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

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

the biotech and pharmaceutical industries for eight years. Jessica’s experience leading multidisciplinary teams strengthened her perspective that the ability to empathize, communicate and collaborate is integral to success in engineering.Dr. Andrea Chan, University of Toronto, Canada Andrea Chan is a Research Associate at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering | University of TorontoCatherine MacKenzie Campbell MacKenzie Campbell is a MASc student in Chemical Engineering specializing in Engineering Education. Her thesis is exploring how the quality of work-integrated learning experiences shape women engineers’ career intentions, with a focus on intersectionality and diverse engineering fields

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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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, 2014-15, and 2015-16. Furthermore, he was a shortlisted candidate for the UGC Teaching Award (Early Career Faculty Member).Prof. Norman C. Tien, University of Hong Kong Norman C. Tien is the Taikoo Professor of Engineering and Chair Professor of Microsystems Technology at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He is also currently the Head of Innovation Academy of Faculty of Engineering and the Managing Director of the Centre for Transformative Garment Production. He served as the Dean of Engineering from 2012 to 2018, and as the Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Institutional Advancement) from 2019 to 2021 at HKU. Prior to joining HKU, Professor Tien was the Nord Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve

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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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, participants also mention interviewing skills and career preparation. Two examplesfrom participants follow: ... for interviews, for thinking about my resume, for thinking about how I talk about my experience, the things that we learned in EML have been super helpful. [It was also helpful to learn] what to expect in terms of an industry career. (ABET 7) … the [SMART goal] tool has been very helpful ... if you're talking about something in an interview. I know I've used that. (ABET 7)Discussion This qualitative study explores how undergraduate students apply what they learn in theEML course in curricular and non-curricular ways. This study demonstrates an effective way tohelp achieve many ABET student outcomes

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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)

of Virginia.Dr. Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University Meg Handley is an Associate Teaching professor and Director Undergraduate Programs for Engineering Leadership. Meg completed her PhD in Workforce Education at Penn State, where she focused on inter- personal behaviors and leadership for early-career engineers. She teaches engineering leadership and an engineering leader coaching course. Her research focuses on coaching skills, inclusive leadership, and career development.Dr. Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso An Associate Professor at The University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. Meagan R. Kendall is a founding member of the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership. With a background in

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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

Authors

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

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6 3 0 Figure 5: Literature Representation of Facility Engineering DisciplinesThe built environment is supported by organizations in the delivery of facility engineering. Theseorganizations can be a crucial resource for engineering educators to fuse career pathways forstudents. Industry affiliations and organizations supporting the facility engineering profession arepresented in Table 2.Table 2: Organizations Representation of Facility Engineering Disciplines Facility Engineering Discipline Organization A C E M S T EM AIA (American Institute 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

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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)

example of a systemiccultural aspect can be seen in the evaluation of undergraduate students, with a prevalenceof high stakes academic assessments where students in (typically) larger classes mustdemonstrate their knowledge by passing high stakes midterm and final exams. Thisresults in competitive grade rankings that can impact their career success out ofproportion to the accuracy of the assessment that was used to create the grade. Lowerstakes assessments strategies such as competency-based assessment, where students havemultiple opportunities to develop and demonstrate competence akin to the way engineersdevelop expertise after graduation as an engineer in training and/or as a graduate student,is not as prevalent.2. FRAMING CULTURE IN

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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student achievement, ranging from academic and personal challenges to major or career- related concerns, the program aims to foster improved academic standing, enhanced graduation prospects, and heightened success for aspiring engineers [13], [14]. In the two years since launching in 2021, the PACE program has significantly supported the at academic risk students to stay on track. Participant surveys cite the immense value of one- on-one guidance in overcoming barriers like poor study habits, lack of preparation, and stress. The at-risk population across CoE has dropped from 19% to 13% over this short period. These outcomes align directly with TTU's strategic plan goals of academic excellence, student success, and a supportive

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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) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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psychological research asthey can examine the different aspects of human behavior. Different industries and professionalsuse personality assessments to understand and evaluate people’s behavior, traits, and tendencies[22]. Personality assessments can help improve self-awareness and personal growth. Additionally,these assessments help individuals in career development by identifying one’s strengths andweaknesses and finding good fitting career paths for their personality. People can also learn howto enhance their relationship and interpersonal skills by taking personality assessments. Researchpsychologists assess the personalities of their subjects attempting to account for their behavior inan experiment or to correlate their personality traits with

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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ASEE National Conference, June 2016. Today’s paperalso addresses how the course has evolved responding to student feedback, changing studentdemographics, and MEM program restructuring.IntroductionDo you have a course that prepares me for senior leadership roles in technical organizations?And how have those leadership roles and your courses evolved to address the challenges andopportunities of educating new generations of engineering leaders for jobs of the future? Thesequestions have been asked by many of our working professional part-time Master of EngineeringManagement students. They are not looking for their first job out of college; they are looking toadvance into leadership roles in their professional career, and maybe even to senior

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie R Szekerczes, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; James Nevin McKirahan Jr., Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

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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

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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communication as well as learning technical and problem-solving skills and how to utilize the design process. The combination of studying both Business and Engineering disciplines has introduced me to a wide variety of careers in which both leadership and problem-solving skills will be necessary. I have been exposed to the most important aspects of both the business and engineering disciplines, which is extremely beneficial in a world where technology is becoming increasingly dominate.Multidisciplinary teaming can be challenging; however, the response has been positive amongstthe engineering students with the VIP and EPICS Programs. One of the engineering leaders inan EPICS team appreciated students who had expertise 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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James Henry Schreiner, United States Military Academy; Trenton Robert Douthwaite

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discoveries and development of useful technologies. Study-abroad providesexperiential learning in the immersive global context for the student, and thus imbues deeperunderstanding of EM applications. This global experience is increasingly perceived as essentialin career advancement [8] due to STEM field shortages and supply chain complexities whichdrive global interdependence to deliver technical projects.The United States Military Academy at West Point’s Engineering Management Program haswitnessed a growth in semester abroad requests in recent years. Global network connectivity hascertainly assisted student request increases due to accessible video-conferencing platformswhereas earlier efforts relied on email and phone calls. In the 2010/2011

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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

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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

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

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a 2022 HBR article [3].Turnovers add great costs to an organization (time invested in onboarding and training, loss ofproductivity, expenses to recruit and train new employees). Employees are always on the lookoutfor opportunities of better jobs, which does not just mean better location, benefits, or pays, butalso means healthy organizational culture, engagement, job satisfaction, and opportunity forpersonal and professional growth. Besides necessary on-the-job training, getting an advanced degree in relevant fieldscreates competitive advantages for both individuals seeking career advancements andorganizations wanting to retain their best talents.2023 ASEE Engineering Management Division (EMD)Program Structure The Master of

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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design provides a usefulexperience that will help them negotiate the challenges of differing personalities as they movethrough their careers. This study raises many questions that the authors hope to address insubsequent work.AcknowledgmentThe authors thank the Capstone Design program, the Fanning Institute for LeadershipDevelopment, and the Engineering Education Transformation Institute (EETI) at the University ofGeorgia College of Engineering.References[1] Agrawal, V., & Jariwala, A. S. (2017, June). Web-based tools for supporting student-driven capstone design team formation. ASEE 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition.[2] Funk, C., & Parker, K. (2022, July). Diversity in the STEM workforce varies widely across jobs

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Conference Session

Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Lu, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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successful role models? 3. How is the PDM measured? 4. What are the environmental success factors for a PDM? 5. What are the best practices of a PDM? 6. What are the challenges and risks? 7. How PDMs are selected and what are the typical career paths? 8. How do companies train PDMs and grow their skills and competences? 9. Which external standards related to product management are used? 10. Are external certifications used for product management?These researchers then described challenges the PDM needs to address. They are: 1. Dysfunctional organization with unclear responsibilities and silo work which results in continuously changing focus and schedules. 2. No standardized processes across the company with a slow and