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Mary Kundrat, Grand Valley State University; Shabbir Choudhuri, Grand Valley State University

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, 2003, v 23, n 17, pp 6748-53. 3. Kelly, S. W., Burton, A. M., Kato T., Akamatsu S., “Incidental Learning of Real-World Regularities,” Psychological Science, 2001, v 12, n 1, pp 86-89. 4. Kundrat, M. E. “Measurement and Methods Improvement for the Grand Valley State University STEPS Camp,” submitted to the STEPS Director, GVSU. 5. Greif, Michel. The Visual Factory. Productivity Press, Portland, OR: 1991.. 6. Weiss, W. H. “Human Engineering Goals, Minimum Injuries, Maximum Productivity,” Production Engineering. 1982. 7. Barnes, R. Motion and Time Study.. New York: Wiley, 1980. 8. Konz, S. Work Design.. Columbus, OH: Grid, 1979. [1990] 9. “Ergonomics:: The Scientific Approach to Making Work Human,” International

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Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

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Sharon Johnson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Diane Strong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jamshed Mistry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Constructs”, Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems, August 9-11, Dallas, TX: 1021-1027, 2002.6. Elam, J., K. Murphy, I. Becerra-Fernandez, and S. Simon, “ERP as an Enabler of Curriculum Integration”, Proceedings of the 3rd Annual SAP Asia Pacific Institute of Higher Learning Forum, Singapore:13-20, 1999. Page 11.783.117. Gist, M. E., “Self-efficacy: Implications for Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management”, Academy of Management Review, 12(3): 474-485, 1987.8. Gujarathi, M., “Effect of the Use of ERP software on the Development of the Conceptual Understanding of Accounting”, Presented at the American

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New Topics in IE Education

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Sreekanth Ramakrishnan, SUNY Binghamton; Justin Sturek, SUNY Binghamton; Sumit Parimoo, SUNY Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, SUNY Binghamton

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Page 11.1153.23factor(s) that would affect the response variables. The impact of the implementation of the DSS,modified facility layouts and ergonomic considerations were studied through these experimentsand the sensitivity analysis. It was found that the throughput would increase by 20% and theturnaround time would decrease by more than 20% with the suggested modifications. Further,with the implementation of one or more additional recommendations, the throughput wouldincrease by at least 15% over the existing system. Moreover, the application turnaround timeswould also decrease by at least 20%. The details and results of the simulation study and designfor experiments are discussed in detail in Ramakrishnan et al. 8.6.0

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Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shantha Daniel, Iowa State University; Devna Popejoy-Sheriff, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Leslie Potter, Iowa State University

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the list(s) provided by Iowa-based businesspartners. Project assignments are made that maximize the highest options chosen by eachgroup for the entire class. Page 11.149.4“Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright ASEE 2006, American Society for Engineering Education”Projects span the spectrum of what is considered to be industrial engineering, rangingfrom productivity improvements associated with workstation and facility design, processanalyses, and value/non-value add identification to safety and ergonomics to qualityanalyses and mistake proofing. Projects also include

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Innovative Teaching Methods in IE Education

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Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ron Billings, Georgia Institute of Technology; Garlie Forehand, Georgia Institute of Technology

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. Bibliography1 Griffin, P.; Griffin, S.; & Llewellyn, D., “The Impact of Group Size and Project Duration on CapstoneDesign,” Journal of Engineering Education, v93, n5 (July 2004): 217-222.2 ABET requirements “2000-2001 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” Accreditation Board ofEngineering and Technology, Baltimore, 2000.3 Norback, J. Shaul; McNair, L.; & Forehand, G.A., “Improving Audience Analysis of Real-World Clients Page 11.665.7in Industrial Engineering Senior Design.” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for EngineeringEducation Conference, June 2005.4 Norback, J. Shaul, and Hardin, J. Integrating Workforce

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Ann Koopmann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Erick Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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generally measure theCT level of their engineers. This SECtCS modeler created in Phase 2 can be utilized to identifyunproductive student measures or variables specific to that college. This group-specificquestionnaire and model should be utilized for existing students where the organizations find ithard to measure but require innovation in order to retain a competitive advantage.Implementation of other phases of the methodology is not recommended without furtherdirection from the researchers.REFERENCESBarber, Luke and Weinstein, Matt. Work Like Your Dog: Fifty Ways to Work Less, Play More, and Earn More.(New York: Villard 1999)Bassman, Emily S., Abuse in the Workplace, Management Remedies and Bottom Line Impact. (Westport: Quorum Books

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Current Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Ethling Hernandez, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Hamidreza Eskandari, University of Central Florida; Serge Sala-Diakanda, University of Central Florida; Sandra Furterer; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida

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group ofexperts located in different geographical areas whose opinions are important for decisionanalysis. Through the Delphi technique different responses and views are obtained on theunderlying problem resulting in the generation of new ideas, unique suggestions, and eventuallygains consensus on the findings among a panel of experts. A conventional Delphi method startswith an open-ended questionnaire and the participants are asked to answer the question(s). Asecond questionnaire composed of collated information and calculated statistics obtained fromthe first round questionnaire is sent out asking respondents to revise their opinions about theproblem under study. This process continues until the consensus is gained among respondents orthe

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New Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie Workman-Germann, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Heather Woodward-Hagg, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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project, there are obstacles that must be identified and overcome. Forthis project, major obstacles identified are: change within radiology, change outside radiology(scheduling, registration, corporate culture, physicians), and system thinking.Project Objective(s): Objectives for this project are to: 1. Identify and reduce the impact of the radiology process constraints limiting the ability of the MR and CT areas to maintain their referral base. 2. Provide a project roadmap to maximize the number of procedures available on a daily basis in the MR and CT areas, resulting in increased revenue. 3. Provide a project roadmap to increase patient and physician customer satisfaction 4. Create standardized

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Durward Sobek, Montana State University; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University

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been introduced. Page 11.252.2Course Descriptions and BackgroundThe NU course is a required four-credit sophomore course for Industrial Engineering majors,with a few engineering students taking IE as a minor. The course covers core IE topics, aboutone topic per week, using selected chapters from Turner, et al.’s text5 along with supplementalmaterial. The class meets three times weekly: one class is generally an introductory lecture withproblem-solving, the second includes more problem solving or further exploration of the topic,and the third is a laboratory or hands-on classroom activity. The students complete homeworkproblems and an

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Ricky Whittington, Morgan State University; Douglas McLennan, Goddard Space Flight Center; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University

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project at Goddard Space Flight Center, under the NASA Administrator?s Fellowship Program and his NASA Faculty Award for Research (FAR) grant. He also worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center under NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship in 1999 and 2000. He also worked as Guest Scientist at Brookhaven National Lab, Long Island, NY in 1994 Summer and he was a Reliability Engineer at A-Line Plastics, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan before he came to Morgan. He received his Ph.D. from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan in 1990 and a B.S. in 1982 and a M.S. in 1984 from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.Ricky Whittington, Morgan State University Mr. Whittington is a graduate student in Industrial

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Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh

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to academic excellence and to my studentsfrom whom I have learned so much. Page 11.726.5References1. Babcock, D. L., & Morse, L.C. (2002). Managing Engineering and Technology, Third Edition. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.2. BBC News (November 22, 2002). McDonald’s targeted in obesity lawsuit, Accessed on January 17, 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/2502431.stm3. Covey, S. R. (1989). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. New York: Simon & Schuster.4. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs (Effective for Evaluations During the 2005-2006 Accreditation

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Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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years showed continuous improvement inthe course contents, lab assignments, hands-on experiences, teaching methods, testing methods,and students’ learning/performance at MUSE.Bibliography1. Brawner, C. E., Anderson, T. J., Zorowski, C. F. & Serow, R. C. (2001), “Quality Approach Supports Engineering Education Reform,” Quality Progress, Vol. 34, No. 7, pp. 75-81.2. Canic, M. J. & McCarthy, P. M. (2000), “Service Quality and Higher Education do Mix,” Quality Progress, Vol. 33, No. 9, pp. 41-46.3. Cornesky, R. (1993), “The Quality Professor: Implementing TQM in the Classroom,” Magna Publications, Inc., Madison, WI.4. Fournier-Bonilla, S. D., Watson, K. L. & Malavé, C. (2000), “Quality Planning in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Chase, University of San Diego; Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Leonard Perry, University of San Diego

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IE to an organization.1 IntroductionSince the mid-90’s, lean has been a hot topic among practitioners of industrial engineering. Theannual IIE Solutions Conference features many sessions promoting lean and helping attendeeslearn to apply lean concepts in their jobs. IIE has held focused Lean Conferences. In San Diego,the IIE Chapter meetings featuring lean are the best attended events. Other organizationsincluding AME, APICS, ASQ, INCOSE, and SME offer lean meeting programs. Professionalorganizations and for-profit groups have developed lean certificate programs. Universities alsooffer lean programs, but these are often offered by Schools of Business Administration, orthrough extension programs.And yet few industrial engineering programs

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Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane Fraser, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Alejandro Teran, ITAM (Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico)

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States: Stagnation versus Change.” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.2. Batty, J. Clair, and Mayuree Thespol. “Engineering Education in Asia – the Thailand Example.” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.3. De Bon, S., D. Wolfe, J.-Y. Chagnon, and W.G. Paterson. “Engineering Accreditation in Canada and Its Current Challenges.” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.4. Dorato, Peter, and Chaouki Abdallah. “A Survey of Engineering Education Outside the United States: Implications for the Ideal Engineering Program. J. of

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Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Jessica Jenness, University of Central Florida; Jessica Steinberg, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida

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1509 Historian.Research Projects:Undergraduate research can, among other things, attract students to graduate school throughincreasing their enthusiasm for research; encourage undergraduates to view education s morerelevant for their future lives; and help minority or non-traditional students to identify moreclosely with the institution. [3]While many faculty members believe that only graduate students can engage in research that ismeaningful to them, a program at Maryland for first-year chemistry students, for example,provides them the opportunity to solidify their commitment to the discipline and becomevaluable research assistants while still undergraduates. Some of these same students have

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Current Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Koubek, Pennsylvania State University; M. Jeya Chandra, Pennsylvania State University

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courses into areas of competency. Page 11.954.2• Reorganize elective courses (IE and non-IE) into domain areas.• Introduce elective course(s) in other application areas (e.g., service processes, financial engineering, health care management, etc.)• Introduce a focused design project in various application domains.Description of changesChanges in the non-major courses from other departments in the College of EngineeringThe old curriculum required that the students take the following non-major courses in thecollege. a) Introduction to Engineering Design (ED &G 100) 3 Credits b) Computer Programming for

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Flynn, The College of New Jersey

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course.Shouldn’t the amount of study be tied to the amount of time necessary for a person to master thecontent and shouldn’t that be less for a person with background in the major? The secondproblem is with the total time. We haven’t been requiring a person to work 74 hours per weeksince the ten hour day-7 day work week of the 1880’s and prior. In 1880 the job with these workrules was probably in the mines. Page 11.696.9The workload analysis of Figure 4 is built on the model that holds all courses equal. It is basedon the 40 hour work week, the same standard that we apply to a faculty. Predetermined Timesanalysis will apply as heavily in developing the