Conference Session

Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Ferreras, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; Pamela McCauley-Bell, University of Central Florida; Edward Hampton, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

fluidity and fuller engagement of humandimensions for maximum effectiveness, and 2) Management to provide needed consistency,structure, and synchronization. A variety of leadership and management topics can beintroduced to engineering students by using experiential learning activities during the course ofstudy. Engineering students can explore various areas such as leadership, communication,negotiation process, global awareness, and workforce diversity. “Experiential learning occurs asa person engages in an activity, looks back at the activity critically, abstracts some useful insightfrom the analysis, and puts the result to work in another situation. It is an inductive process,proceeding from observation rather than from a priori “truth”. The

Conference Session

Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

valuable opportunity for graduate students to learn and apply SixSigma tools and the DMAIC problem solving approach. More traditional experiential learningopportunities are still in place, but with higher technology facilitating ease of use. CSEL’sKnightLink system is available on the internet, making the database easily accessible to studentsand employers. Industry has become increasingly more involved with internships and co-ops asevidenced through participation in internship fairs and the creation of programs like theLockheed Martin Work Experience Program. Members of professional organizations are servingas mentors, building a stronger connection with student organizations. Undergraduate researchis being explored bringing benefits such as an