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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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overcome this difficulty, courses in Tecnologico de Monterrey continuously introduce novellearning techniques that allow the students to link theoretical content with practical application inreal life contexts. This paper explores the implementation of Guided Learning Sequences (GLS)in the Data Analysis class, which explores the basic statistics concepts required to successfullyperform the Measure phase of DMAIC.Literature reviewOriginated at Motorola in the late 1980’s, Six Sigma has evolved into a large collection of toolsthat in conjunction with a managerial focus, support the efforts to continually improve all theaspects of an organization [1]. According to ASQ, 82% of Fortune 100 companies use Six Sigmato improve their organizational

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Araceli Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Jonathan Cuevas-Ortuño, Tecnologico de Monterrey; J. Reyes Angulo Cedeño, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Agustin Perez Araos, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Marco Antonio de Luna

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evalu-ate how motivated a student was during the model and its usefulness. The results suggestthat using CBL maintains students’ interest in Lean concepts. The model has also shownan acceptable percentage of Lean projects reaching the goal established by the company(63.24%). The proposed model can be replicated easily; however, the student’s motivationresults might not be generalized.Keywords: Challenge-based learning, Lean Thinking, Educational Innovation, Higher Edu-cation, Industrial Engineering, MUSIC Model of Motivation.IntroductionThe development of a country is mainly based on the type of industry it has. Mexico has5,153 assembly companies that provide 2,689,209 direct jobs nationwide [1]. Moreover,Mexico has many Small and Medium-sized

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Cram, University of Texas at El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institution of Technology; Priyadarshini R. Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso

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, Services, and Systems: Infusing the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Undergraduate and Graduate Industrial Engineering Training AbstractA typical IE course in sustainability engineering introduces students to engineering design,manufacturing, supply, and systems aspects while highlighting global sustainability, energymanagement, and life cycle analysis. Although such courses provide students with theknowledge required to assess the environmental impacts of existing products, services, andsystems, they suffer from a few common weaknesses: (1) they focus more on analysis and muchless on front-end design of environmentally sound products; (2) in many IE curricula, these areonly elective

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria A. Cannarozzo Tinoco, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Christine Tessele Nodari, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Luis Rabelo; Paula Kvitko de Moura, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul; Arthur Marcon, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Angela de Moura Ferreira Danilevicz

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Education.1. Introduction The competency-based education model, widely supported in the literature [1]-[3], hasbeen one of the paths taken by higher education institutions concerned with offeringundergraduate programs aligned to the market and societal needs. The concept of competencyaims to link the market and academia, stimulating debates about what future engineers areexpected to know, do, and behave professionally. This concept is also essential in studies onthe profile of the modern engineer, and higher education institutions have been underpressure to develop competencies in their students to align with society and the labor marketneeds [4]-[7]. Yet, to achieve that, a curricular transformation is necessary to adapt teaching to

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalid Bello, University of Louisville; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Danielle Wood, University of Notre Dame

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community projects and their CV. Atotal of 42 students applied to the program and the applicants were interviewed and then the top19 applicants were selected. These 19 students comprised of 14 undergraduate and 5 high schoolstudents (see Figure 1) from a range of majors such as environmental studies, computer science,product design, philosophy, politics, and economics. 26% 74% Undergraduate Students High School Students Figure 1: Program participants by educational levelThe selected students were given detailed

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Thomason, Mansfield ISD/The University of Texas at Arlington; Victoria C. P. Chen, The University of Texas at Arlington; Erick C. Jones, The University of Texas at Arlington; Jay Michael Rosenberger, The University of Texas at Arlington; Jaivardhan Sood, The University of Texas at Arlington; Vishnu Sharma Kaipu Prabhakar Sharma, The University of Texas at Arlington; Soulmaz Rahman Mohammadpour, The University of Texas at Arlington; Rahsirearl Dominick Smalls, Everman ISD/The University of Texas at Arlington; Jocelyn Sigler M.Ed., The University of Texas at Arlington; James Hovey

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conduct the DACE process,employing sustainable building design software tools as computer models for the experiments. Inthis paper, we propose and illustrate the DACE process as a training framework for noviceresearchers who are brand new to research. The DACE process provides a general set of researchtools, consisting of four steps: (1) Calibration of the computer model(s) for the application ofinterest, (2) Design of experiments to organize a set of computer model input parameter settings,(3) Execution of the computer model(s) to generate performance metric outputs, (4) Analysis ofthe input and output data. For sustainable building design, the performance metric outputsrepresent dimensions related to the pillars of sustainability: people

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey Kiassat, PhD, MBA, PE, Quinnipiac University

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supportsustainability-focused projects. The evolution of the IE curriculum at QU reflects a commitmentto producing engineers equipped to address the complex challenges of a sustainable future.IntroductionThis work-in-progress manuscript discusses ongoing efforts to integrate a strong focus onsustainability and societal impact into the Industrial Engineering (IE) program within the Schoolof Computing and Engineering (SCE) at Quinnipiac University (QU).QU, a private institution located in the northeastern United States, boasts a comprehensiveacademic structure encompassing nine distinct units, including SCE. Notably, sustainabilityfeatures prominently in QU's strategic plan [1][2]. A dedicated sustainability committee drivesvarious campus-wide initiatives, and

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Aming'a Omwando, Simpson University; Bhavana Kotla, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs; Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Ashutosh Khandha, University of Delaware

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course and became more engaged with the projects they were involved in. These resultsalso showed that employing an interdisciplinary approach to teaching an introductory CADmodeling course can have a positive impact on the students’ learning experience.1 IntroductionModern manufacturing processes, computer-aided design and modeling tools are increasinglyintegrated to provide features that enhance productivity in manufacturing and design. CADmodeling and design software applications are becoming increasingly necessary within industry,academia and even among freelance designers involved in creating new products and processes.Traditional instructional approaches in CAD and computer aided engineering (CAE) relatedcourses provide fundamental

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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students at the epicenter of their learning journey[1][2]. PBL's roots can be traced back to the mid-20th century with the ideas of educationalphilosopher John Dewey. Dewey advocated for learning through experience and hands-onactivities, emphasizing the importance of connecting classroom knowledge to real-worldapplications [3]. In the 21st century, PBL has become increasingly integrated into educationalreform efforts globally. The emphasis on 21st-century skills such as critical thinking,communication, collaboration, and creativity has fueled the adoption of PBL as an effectivemethodology to develop these competencies [4]. The widespread availability and use oftechnology in education has further facilitated the implementation of [5]. Digital

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Wilcox, University of Southern California; Yufan Fei; Jihao LI, University of Southern California; Junqiang Wang; Junmeng Xu, University of Southern California

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: • Generating datasets that contain desired statistical patterns and relationships as specified in a high-level series of commands. • Randomizing the datasets so that each student can receive unique datasets for assessment purposes. • Integrating with a commercial grading platform to manage the distribution, collection, and automatic grading of individualized assessments.For purposes of this discussion, we use the matrix notation of James, et. al. to describe ourdatasets [1] with 𝑛 observations and 𝑝 predictor variables: • An 𝑛 × 𝑝 “predictor matrix” 𝑿 where each column is an 𝑛 × 1 individual predictor vector 𝑿𝟏, 𝑿𝟐, …, 𝑿𝒑, where 𝑿𝒊 = [𝑥1𝑖 , 𝑥2𝑖 , … , 𝑥𝑛𝑖 ]𝑇 with 𝑥𝑖𝑗 representing the

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arunkumar Pennathur, The University of Texas at El Paso; Priyadarshini Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Emily Blosser, University of Louisiana Lafayette; Nicholas A Bowman, University of Iowa

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in the Public Policy Center, and director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education at the University of Iowa. His research uses a social psychological lens to explore key issues in higher education, including student success, diversity and equity, admissions, rankings, and quantitative research methodology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Systems Engineering Initiative for Student Success (SEISS) Framework for Transforming Organizational Designs Arunkumar Pennathur1*, Priyadarshini Pennathur1, Emily Blosser2, Nicholas Bowman3 1 Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kingsley A. Reeves Jr., University of South Florida; Ana Carolina Leo, University of South Florida; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Julia Machele Brisbane, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natalia Torres Banks

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Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Three Scaffolding Approaches to Foster a Tolerance for Ambiguity in an Undergraduate Engineering Statistics CourseSociety is becoming increasingly data driven. This is evidenced by the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics reports that indicate that the job outlook for occupations focused on data analysis isgrowing at an above-average rate [1]. This increased demand for a workforce with stronganalytical skills includes the engineering profession because of a corresponding growth in theamount of data surrounding the types of problems engineers are asked to address.Fourteen major challenges were outlined by the National Academy of Engineering in their area,that range from issues as pervasive

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana

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resources of the internal Six Sigma and quality improvementteams make it difficult to pursue many of the potential opportunities in existence. Thiscircumstance was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic when all hospital systems wereoverloaded beyond their intended capacity. As the only major healthcare facility within a 2 to 3-hour drive for a majority of tri-state residents, there were no other health care options to bediverted to.Literature ReviewDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant change to the types of visits toEmergency Departments at local hospitals across the United States, including an increase invisits associated with upper respiratory infections, shortness of breath and chest pain [1].However, there was also a significant

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Hammond, University of Indianapolis; Joan Martinez, University of Indianapolis; Joseph B. Herzog, University of Indianapolis

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alsopresented.Introduction of Problem and NeedThe benefits of project-based learning have been well established, especially in providingstudents opportunities to develop their independence, responsibility, and social skills [1]. This, inaddition to the push of the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) toinvolve students from multiple disciplines in solving complex engineering problems [2], haveresulted in the implementation of interdisciplinary team-based projects throughout engineeringcurricula.However, team-based project teaching can experience several instructional challenges,particularly when working with a large number of students and projects. Interdisciplinary teamformation can also impose difficulties as students vary in technical skills

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara C. Vick, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman P.E., Mississippi State University; Brian K. Smith, Mississippi State University

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, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students,change their major at least once while in university [1]. However, much of the research on thistopic focuses on the ‘why’ of major changes rather than the ‘where’ [2]–[5]. Such studies employframeworks like expectancy-value theory or social cognitive career theory to explain studentrational for changing majors, often highlighting the role elements like grade point average [6],salary expectations [7], or engineering identity [8] play in the decision-making process.Just as important as knowing why students change majors, however, is knowing what majorsstudents are leaving and entering. To this end, a historic dataset was used to examineundergraduate engineering student degree program changes. The following

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bopaya Bidanda, University of Pittsburgh; Gajanan Hegde

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mechanical andindustrial engineering programs provide coursework in Computer Aided Design or Finite ElementAnalysis. These tools are especially useful and applicable after a design is conceptualized and theprimary challenge is to develop a detailed design. In detailing stages of design thinking, the fivecommonly established steps [1,2] are to 1. Empathize, 2. Define, 3. Ideate, 4. Prototype, and 5. Test.Most work and papers on these topics focus on what needs to be done at each design stage. Wepropose a frugal engineering framework with a well-established Value Analysis technique as a core toteaching a structured methodology on how to transform a conceptual idea into a more detailed design.In order to prevent the

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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. Besides theelements mentioned above, students also had to complete an intellectual property (IP) assignment(of copyrights, trademarks, and patents where they studied each IP type, their applications, anddurations). They were also given information on the start-up incubators available in the region inaddition to the art standards from different educational levels. This study details the developmentprocess, also includes student feedback and the authors’ reflections for future improvements.1. Introduction1.1 Problem StatementIn this engineering department, students are exposed to product and tool design, and developmentin multiple courses including “Product and Tool Design” and “Rapid Prototyping and ReverseEngineering”. The “Rapid Prototyping and

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oladayo John Akinpelu; Oludayo Samuel Alamu, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Ayodeji B. Wemida; Mulugeta T Dugda, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University

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, theClassroom Observation Protocol for Undergraduate Students (COPUS) assesses active learningin Industrial Engineering courses, and quantitative and qualitative data on the significantcomponents of student achievement were gathered. Results obtained show that using ECP hasimproved students' awareness of material properties and increased their interest in learning aboutthe thermodynamics concept of heat transfer in connection to various solid materials.1. IntroductionAll STEM fields frequently use electronic devices to undertake scientific measurements; henceExperiment-Centric Pedagogy (ECP) is a successful STEM teaching method. Depending on thelearning environment and different teaching methods (instructor demonstration, cooperative andindependent

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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trajectories through a learning outcomes enhancement cycleIntroductionThe way quality is defined in higher education (HE) depends on whether the object ofassessment is outcomes or processes. For Harvey & Green [1], the notion of quality can beunderstood as exceptional (special, very high standard), as perfection (no-defects), as fitnessfor purpose (meets requirements, fulfills objectives), as value for money (efficiency), and astransformative (qualitative change). Furthermore, quality in HE is linked to regulatoryframeworks and monitoring processes [2]. In the last few decades, quality assurance in highereducation, particularly in engineering education, has gradually shifted its focus towardexternal accountability [3]. In the

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh L. McManus, Northeastern University; Erica Gralla

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effectiveness. The challenge is now to refinethe simulations so that the need for faculty facilitation is reduced, and the level of immersionincreased.IntroductionSimulations are somewhere between useful and necessary for teaching the behavior of complexsystems [1]. Simulations allow students to observe and manipulate systems, experience theiroften-non-intuitive behavior, and try out different approaches for affecting and/or improving thatbehavior. Integration of simulations into teaching allows theoretical lessons to be demonstratedand experienced by the students [2-4]. Giving the students a goal within a simulation can create a“game” which both motivates thinking and increases enjoyment and engagement [5, 6].Simulations are in fact widely used in

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Miriam Kanini Peter

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Managementundergraduate programs which successfully address the workforce requirements and needs. Theauthors outline recommendations for strategic changes in the programs/curricula for successfulfulfillment of the mission of higher education to prepare highly qualified graduates and toaddress the human resource development challenges.Keywords: Engineering Education, Professional Skills, Teamwork, Communication,Leadership, Ethics, Engineering Management IntroductionThe engineering workplace outlook has changed drastically worldwide in the last few decades as aresult of globalization and technological progress [1-3]. The fast pace of change poses challengingconditions for higher education institutions because it is

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Shengfan Zhang, University of Arkansas

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curriculum and propose how collegeprofessors and high school teachers can work together to strengthen education in data analyticsto better prepare students for the workforce needs.IntroductionJobs with “data” in the title are increasing in popularity with industry shifting to data drivenprocesses and decision-making enabled by new technology. Many universities across the UnitedStates are adding undergraduate and graduate degrees in data science or related fields to help fillthese job demands, but kindergarten to twelfth grade education system is not keeping up [1].Many schools focus on applications and resources, such as Microsoft Access and Excel. Theytend to omit the ideas and theories in their lesson plans [2].To help fix this problem, the

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elif Akcali, University of Florida; Saron Getachew Belay; Elayne Colón, University of Florida; Jade Williams

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curricula to make education more all-inclusive and effective is too important to ignore [1].To enhance imaginative and creative thinking skills of undergraduate students in industrial andsystems engineering, poetry-writing assignments were incorporated into a required upper-levelcourse that focused on the modeling and analysis of inventory and supply chain systems in alarge public university’s industrial and systems engineering curriculum [4]. An assessment ofstudent perceptions of these assignments revealed that poetry writing not only provided thestudents with an opportunity to practice their imaginative and creative thinking skills as expectedbut strengthened their conceptual understanding of the technical material as well [5]. To this end

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Visintainer Lerman; Italo Rodeghiero Neto, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Joana Siqueira de Souza, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul; Maria Auxiliadora Cannarozzo Tinoco, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul

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local industries in which alumniare the main means of engaging these partnerships, the development of unique competencymanagement that involves the entire university, and the need for innovation in the educationenvironment in engineering so that the university can be increasingly inserted in the contextof open innovation with a focus on attracting new students, economic and geographic growthand local social impact with a focus on community development.Keywords: International Benchmarking; Active Learning; Industrial Engineering. 1. IntroductionEngineering education in developed countries is a benchmark for all others [1]. In theseuniversities, different ways of teaching students are used to make learning more realistic andattractive. North

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ebisa Wollega, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Melissa Braddock; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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data drives decision-making.The datasets used in this paper were not altered or transformed to fit the multiple linearregression model better. However, the insignificant features can become significant if a largerdataset is used, the number of features is increased or decreased, data transformation isperformed, and an AI model other than linear regression is used. However, to be aware of abalanced approach in courses that utilize AI algorithms is recommended.References[1] Kumar, V., & Minz, S. (2014). Feature selection: a literature review. SmartCR, 4(3), 211-229.[2] Li, J., Cheng, K., Wang, S., Morstatter, F., Trevino, R. P., Tang, J., & Liu, H. (2017). Featureselection: A data perspective. ACM computing surveys (CSUR), 50(6), 1-45.[3

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priyadarshini Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, The University of Texas at El Paso; Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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discussimplications of such courses for our engineering students in future work systems.1. IntroductionTo design future work and work systems, and to succeed as workers in future work systems, thenext generation of engineering professionals require not only the engineering fundamentals weteach today, but also an awareness and appreciation of future work systems. This includes anunderstanding of how future work and work systems will look like and function for workers,what knowledge and skills future workers will need, and how organizations can achievedifferentiation and competitive advantages by embedding innovation and entrepreneurship intowork systems. Research suggests that cultivating certain future-ready skills are crucial for bothfuture engineering

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jakia Sultana, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas, El Paso; Christopher Colaw, Lockheed Martin; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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gain profound insights into these tools, preparing them to excel as qualityengineers. This paper describes how the hands-on activities embedded within the Boot Campplay a pivotal role in shaping the students' learning experience. Pre- and post-surveys enable usto gauge knowledge growth and the confidence to apply quality engineering principles. In aconstantly evolving industrial landscape, this Quality Engineering Boot Camp could be an idealsetting to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as quality experts.1 IntroductionQuality engineering is integral to modern manufacturing and service industries, deeply rooted inthe foundations of industrial and manufacturing engineering [1]. Organizations must maintainhigh

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Parsley, University of Kentucky

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engineeringeducation by exploring the application of VR technology to support educating the nextgeneration of engineers.KeywordsVirtual Reality, Engineering Education, Continuous Improvement, Simulations, ImmersiveLearning, Problem Solving Skills, Critical ThinkingIntroductionContinuous improvement is a cornerstone of engineering practice [1], particularly inmanufacturing, where optimizing processes and enhancing quality are paramount. Continuousimprovement (CI) in engineering is defined as a method of identifying and implementing small,incremental changes in processes over time [2]. The CI methodology is desired withinmanufacturing organizations because it can lead to significant improvements in efficiency,quality, and sustainable cost reduction [3

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Nicolás Amado-Moranchel, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Andres Esteban Acero, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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, enjoyment, andimmersion. The proposed methodology offers educators and practitioners a valuable avenue forenriching Lean Manufacturing learning experiences, with implications for broader applications.Furthermore, the study suggests the potential extension of such VR environments to otherengineering courses, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful VR tool design in improvinglearning outcomes.KeywordsVirtual Reality, Higher Education, Educational Innovation, Lean ManufacturingIntroductionIt is foundational for Lean Manufacturing to sustain continuous improvement with workforcecooperation and involvement [1]. When Lean is referred to as an improvement toolkit, butleaving apart the human factor, it is not possible to achieve a sustainable growth of

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Katherine Scharfenberg, Northwestern University; Jill Hardin Wilson, Northwestern University

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. Preliminary results indicate that the addition of formative assessments havehelped students better communicate the problem and solution to a wider audience in their projectdeliverables. A revised instructional model is presented, along with future evaluation plans.IntroductionAs engineering students move into the workplace, their success depends on their technical skillsand ability to communicate. Studies have shown that based on their position within anorganization, engineers may spend up to fifty percent of their time writing [1]. While writing hasbeen presumed to be part of an engineer’s job, it has not always been considered a centralcomponent of the engineering profession [2], [3]. The role of writing in engineering has inspiredseveral studies