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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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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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Paper ID #39854A Project-Based Approach to Integrated Business and EngineeringCurriculumProf. Alina Alexeenko, Campbell UniversityDr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental aDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Elec

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Paper ID #38634Measuring Team Effectiveness in Construction Projects: Team Members’PerceptionsRebecca Kassa, University of Kansas PhD Student in the department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. Specializing in Construction Engineering and Management.Monica Perrin, Arizona State UniversityTolulope Ibilola Ogundare Ibilola Ogundare is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engi- neering at the University of Kansas. She specializes in construction engineering and management.Dr. Brian Lines, The University of KansasMr. Jake Smithwick, University of

Conference Session

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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Paper ID #37390Design of a Unique Industry-Oriented Project-Based Capstone Course forEngineering Technical ManagersDr. Wei Lu, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Lu is the Assistant Director of Curriculum in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on Higher Education, instruc- tional design, community engagement & service-learning, eLearning & distance learning technology, K-12 (STEM) Education, Communications, Marketing, and Social Economics. She has been involved in several projects that collaborate with non-profit organizations like

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Poster Session

Collection

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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Paper ID #38590Board 98: Exploring the Relationship Between Team Personality and TeamDynamics in Construction Project Teams: A Literature ReviewRebecca Kassa, University of Kansas PhD Student in the department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. Specializing in Construction Engineering and Management.Tolulope Ibilola Ogundare, University of Kansas, Lawrence Ibilola Ogundare is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engi- neering at the University of Kansas. She specializes in construction engineering and management.Dr. Brian Lines, The University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University ; Paul J. Thomas

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Paper ID #41131Investigating the Industry Perceptions and Use of AI Tools in Project Management:Implications for Educating Future EngineersSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses

Conference Session

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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students for engineering work after they graduate, especially as they become“innovators (who) seek out new solutions to problems facing our society” [2] many universitiesoffer experiential coursework, such as senior design (a required team-based capstone project),and extracurriculars (e.g., Baja SAE and Design, Build, Fly competition teams). These activitiesand courses provide the collaborative, hands-on, meaningful application of engineering learningthat students need. Explicit instruction in team citizenship, shared leadership, and projectmanagement as well as the other capabilities and knowledge needed by working engineers isusually beyond the scope of these courses and experiences, yet are critical to the completeengineer. To support

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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Paper ID #41770The Journey of Establishing and Operating an Innovation Center to NurtureFuture Engineering InnovatorsDr. Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong Dr. Chun Kit Chui serves as the Director of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Innovation Wing aims to unleash students’ creativity by entrusting them to spearhead ambitious innovation and technology projects that will shape the future. The iconic facility is located at the heart of the campus, offering 2400m2 of space with state-of-the-art resources and a supportive environment to enhance hands-on

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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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Paper ID #39295Online Engineering Management Master’s Program—Lessons LearnedDr. John T. Tester, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Tester has expertise in Engineering Design with interests in Engineering Management, rapid pro- totyping, manufacturing processes, biomechanics, and engineering education. Dr. Tester’s scholastic interests frequently integrate undergraduate engineering education with applied research projects. He has actively supported the SAE intercollegiate competition series for over 20 years as a faculty advisor, at two universities in two states.Dr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological

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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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, 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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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #42090The Evolution of Engineering Management Program Assessment: LessonsLearned in Digital DeliveryMajor Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy MAJ Sam Yoo is an Acquisition Officer (former Aviator, UH-60) and Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T, and a Master of Science in Engineering and Management from MIT. MAJ Yoo is a Project Management Professional and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. His research interests include

Conference Session

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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argued that technical competence and leadership alone are not keys to project successoutcomes; team dynamics and personality composition are other indicators that synergisticallyaffect project outcomes. This paper explores the effective management of a large educationalSTEM program that includes multi-departmental projects by harmonizing team dynamics andpersonality strengths. In this study, the team members’ personalities were assessed using animpartial personality evaluation tool that employs the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).This study further examines the team’s dynamics under the spectrum of the members’perspectives, exploring how the team utilizes personality traits and team dynamics to effectivelyadminister a sizable STEM program

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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business coursework, has an employeradvisory board, teaches professional skills, and requires an internship. Research shows that whileengineering grads have technical expertise, they often lack the soft skills employers need, likecommunication, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Studies advocate incorporatinginterdisciplinary team projects, simulations, and emerging technologies into STEM curricula tosystematically build these skills [7]. Soft skills training also helps women transition into STEMcareers [8]. Comprehensive STEM education that develops leadership abilities alongsidetechnical competencies allows graduates to thrive in global corporations [9]. However, gaps insoft skills from education persist, pointing to a need for increased

Conference Session

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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integrating generative AI intoeducational curriculums [8].1.3 Changing Nature of WorkThe transformative impact of generative AI extends beyond educational settings into the broaderlandscape of work where it is redefining industries by augmenting efficiency, innovation, anddecision-making processes. Generative AI’s capacity to automate complex tasks, generateinnovative solutions, and enhance predictive analytics will significantly shift the paradigm ofengineering projects and operations management [11]. Specific to engineering management,generative AI will likely revolutionize project planning and development by generating andevaluating multiple design and process simulations in a fraction of the time it takes throughtraditional methods. This

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Henry Schreiner, United States Military Academy; Trenton Robert Douthwaite

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

academic year, the EMprogram supported one to two students per year in the study-abroad program. This has increasedto four to five students per year in the 2022/23 academic year. With a fifty-five student EMcohort annually, this represents about 9% share of each junior year class.The SE123, Research Project in Systems Engineering/Engineering Management course is theenabling course in the EM program of study which creates opportunity for study-abroad researchwhen ET credit is assessed. Up to 3 ET hours can be approved by the program director based ona thorough review of complexity of engineering research problem, and application of appropriateengineering design given constraint considerations. This review and approval process isconsistent with the

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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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Paper ID #41624Preparing Future Generations for Executive Leadership Roles in TechnicalOrganizationsMr. Richard (Rick) Warren Blank, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Richard W (Rick) Blank, B.A., B.S., M.S. Mr. Blank is a Lecturer in the Engineering for Professionals Master of Engineering Management Program at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. In this program he teaches Planning & Managing Projects; Finance, Contracts, & Compliance for Technical Professionals; Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations; and Executive Technical Leadership. He also holds an appointment as the

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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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specific to theengineering consulting context.Engineering consulting has become an increasingly important sector for engineering graduates.In 2015, technical and engineering consulting services were projected to be the 6th fastestgrowing global industry for the period of 2014-2024 [10]. This follows a global trend in rapidgrowth of consulting in general, fueled by globalization, the externalization of work fromdownsizing of internal resources, and the intensification of knowledge-work [8], [11], [12].Today, globally, the engineering services market is a 1.6 trillion US dollar industry [13]. In theUnited States, engineering services alone generate an annual revenue of 360 billion US dollarsand employ approximately 1.3 million people [14]. In Canada

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laramie Vance Potts, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Huiran Jin, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Mohammad Rabie

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GISoperations given a specific data type. The third performance task for SO-1 relates to the use oftools in STEM. Accordingly, the indicator PI-1.3 may stipulate that students demonstrate thecorrect approach on data analysis and visualization (i.e., projection, scale, etc.) to produce thebest solution for the GIS problem. The descriptions for each performance level should use anaction verb, which is measurable, and clearly states the desired quality level. This example aimsto demonstrates that simply using LMS, without exploiting its capabilities on a rigorousassessment approach, does not in itself guarantee that analysis and evaluation of test scores leadto effective and comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes. LMS capabilities inconcert

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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undergraduate education is widelyrecognized, as the field has grappled with high attrition rates for decades. Now is a particularlyimportant time to invest in student support services. The U.S. Department of Labor, for example,projects that “STEM Occupations are projected to grow by 11% by 2031” [1]. Yet, data from theNational Center for Education Statistics have shown a 50% attrition rate for STEM majors [2].Much can and has been done to address the issue of student attrition, retention, recruitment, inengineering and in higher education in general. Underlying factors for attrition have beeninvestigated [3], [4], and specific success tools have been analyzed [5]. Drawing on this body ofresearch, each individual university must address the question

Conference Session

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

Collection

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)

-year program variants, across participants of differentacademic backgrounds, and, eventually, between participants and non-participant comparisongroups. We expect to report on comparative longitudinal findings in future publications. The presentstudy, meanwhile, focuses on an initial alumni survey that was deployed to existing programgraduates across all graduation years for purposes of establishing a baseline alumni characterization.MethodsThe alumni survey conducted for this paper was hosted in Qualtrics XM online survey software.Since this survey is one component of the larger GEL longitudinal assessment, it is incorporatedinto the same Qualtrics project as all other survey components. We established one common surveylanding webpage to

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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)

learning. The outcomes-based approach requires ashift from a teacher centered pedagogical approach to a student-centered approach. Evenso, this slow adoption of active learning is apparent despite a dramatic increase in ourcapabilities and capacity to leverage instructional technologies, and that as project-baseddesign education has become common in engineering programs. Active learningpedagogies challenge the more traditional teacher-centered pedagogies such as lectures,which are the dominant form of delivery. This slow adoption is apparent notwithstandingthe large body of evidence demonstrating the efficacy of student-centered approaches.This resistance to active learning can also be noted in both engineering educators andengineering students

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)

and practitioners, this paper frames the current state ofthe community’s knowledge gaps and provides insights into the discipline’s future directions.IntroductionFor nearly three decades, the engineering community and society have realized that engineering work has a direct impact on societyand the world in which we live [1], [2]. Developing engineers for future work is socio-technical in nature; success in modernengineering projects requires more than technical capability, but also the ability to manage teams of people and lead them towards theaccomplishment of common goals. Adapting to this new socio-technical reality has brought a recognition that holistic engineeringdesign techniques and professional skills development, (to include