Paper ID #38218Value Methodology & Frugal Engineering: New frontiers in an engineeringcurriculum?Dr. Bopaya Bidanda, University of PittsburghGajanan Hegde ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Are Value Methodology & Frugal Engineering new frontiers in a collaborativeengineering and business curriculum?Bopaya Bidanda Gajanan G. HegdeErnest Roth Professor of Industrial Engineering Associate ProfessorUniversity of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Businessbidanda@pitt.edu University of Pittsburgh
tools like Gen AI may be useful. Recent research investigated the effectiveness of using Gen AIin learning [60], [61], [62]. An extension to the TDCR module is proposed in the following section to provide details on theintegration of a Gen AI tool to assist students with their project work. The goal of the Gen AI tools is toprovide guidance on project planning, task assignment, team dynamics and aid with conflict resolution. Itis important to note that the TDCR module that is described in the previous section is a stand-alonemodule that is effective in achieving its purpose. The Gen AI tool aims to provide additional support toboth the instructor and student as will be discussed in the following section.4. Integrating Gen AI in Curriculum
, Simulation, Qual- ity, Six Sigma, Operations Research, Simulation, and Application of System Thinking. For more than 25 years, he has given training courses in different companies and training courses for teachers in topics related to statistics and Six Sigma methodology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Integrating companies and higher education in the teaching-learning process of Lean Thinking using Challenge-based LearningAbstractManufacturing companies constantly search for graduates who know more about LeanManufacturing to reduce waste and improve productivity. This paper presents a modelthat integrates teaching Lean Thinking in higher education within an organization’s fa-cility
projects as he focused on toy design and theirindustrial design aspects. Even with these efforts, the authors saw a lack in incorporatingentrepreneurial mindset (EM) into the instructor’s curriculum along with art concepts. In addition,the instructor always wanted introduce bio-inspired design through open-ended design anddevelopment exercises in his “Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering” course. Thus, an effortto incorporate EM, art, and bio-inspired design via a semester-long product development projectwas envisioned within a collaborative and interactive environment facilitated by a PurdueUniversity Polytechnic faculty member with support from the KEEN Institute. The lessons learnedfrom the first design and development cycle will be used
IEcourses for four consecutive semesters (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022) by creating a set of hands-onlearning experiments and using affordable equipment to actively engage the students in "thoughactive demonstration with the hands-on engagement learning platform." The inclusion of theECP concept in the two IE undergraduate courses was done to show better how scientifictheories like the theories of thermodynamics and Hooke's law are applied in actual situations.According to Cox's research [5], a standard set of tools is frequently utilized in an undergraduateengineering curriculum to give students practical experiences with basic machine sciencetheories that serve as the foundation for automation and robotics. Theories presented in class areintegrated
integrating the EM, Bio, and STEAM? What studentperceptions result from participating in entrepreneurially-minded engineering coursework? Toanswer these questions, this study reviews the literature on the current approaches that provideexperiential learning to students in an engineering curriculum and presents a case study ofcurriculum intervention that promotes an interdisciplinary experiential learning approach inteaching a computer aid design and modeling class.2 Literature ReviewHigher education plays a key role in the development of human capital in any economy.Engineering schools prepare graduates with the technical skills they need to address the challengesfacing the world. However, technical skills alone do not adequately prepare these
learning experience.This research answers the following two questions to improve student learning: (1) Whichinteractions or tasks within the virtual lab consume the most time? (2) What segments posesignificant challenges for participants to navigate or comprehend? This study uses informationfrom how people look around in VR to create assistive instructions with AI. These instructionswill help with steps that are hard to find in VR or activities that are difficult to complete in VR.This sophisticated analysis and AI mix is a big step for 3D printing lessons in VR.The paper explores an innovative educational component integrated into a course project at theauthors’ university. They focused on teaching students about 3D printing process parameters
program. In addition, the center has workshops about the inclusiveclassroom, covering how to create an inclusive classroom: how to develop practices thatinclude academic belonging, and how to guide discussions about this sensitive topic. InBrazil, these inclusive programs are necessary because public universities work with a quotesprogram, and several issues should be included in industrial engineering courses. This isbecause some students need help to afford to visit some industries because they are from low-income families. Then, professors should rethink how they structure classes to integrate thesestudents.Additionally, it is important to point out that, during the pandemic, to improve the teachingand learning process, the demands of the
.1365-2729.2012.00489.x[8] E. Murman, H. McManus, and A. Weigel, “The LAI Lean Academy Experience: IntroductoryLean Curriculum,” Journal of Enterprise Transformation, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 205-225, 2014.[9] LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.[10] H. L. McManus and E. Rebentisch, “Experiences in Simulation-Based Education inEngineering Processes,” 38th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Saratoga Springs,NY, Oct. 2008.[11] H. McManus, “Lean Education and Training for Health Care,” in IIE Engineering Lean SixSigma Conference, Orlando, FL, Sept. 2014.[12] A. J. Benedict, H. McManus, et al., “Integrating a LEGO Simulation into a Lean-Six SigmaBelt Training,” in Healthcare Systems Process Improvement
experience. Areas of expertise include performance improvement and reengineering initiatives, systems analysis, and Project Management. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering and a MBA from the University of Miami. Nina also has a DBA in Information Technology from Nova Southeastern University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Putting the Project Back in Project Management CoursesIntroduction:The skills of Project Management are an essential skill for the engineer of today. Consequently,many engineering programs across the country offer Project Management courses as part of theirengineering curriculum. In redesigning the project management course at the University ofMiami, we
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
practiced and developed throughout the curriculum. There are some methods reported in the literature that illustrate effective integration ofprofessional skills in technical courses. However, more study is necessary to evaluate instructiontechniques for professional skills in technical courses. Much of the evidence on effectiveness issecondary evidence. Active learning techniques is one instructional method that shows promise as an excellentmeans for professional skill instruction. More effort is necessary to fully develop this methodand integrate it in the engineering curriculum. In addition, for effective instruction, engineering faculty should receive additional trainingin professional skills, or efforts should be made to
implementing acceptablesolutions; (2) to make connections from many information resources to intersect ideas,particularly by using structured methods for generating concept designs for their ideas onsustainable products and services; and (3) to develop product designs that create environmental,economic, and social value. Student teams completed a design project incorporating these newlearning materials. This paper provides an outline of the various lecture modules in the coursewith a brief description of the module contents. The paper also illustrates the integration of lifecycle analyses, entrepreneurial-minded learning principles [3], and structured product designmethods with an example student-generated project in the course.A brief overview of
29, 2024.[9] J. D. Ford and L. A. Riley, "Integrating communication and engineering education: A look at curricula, courses, and support systems," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 92, (4), pp. 325-328, 2003, https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2003.tb00776.x.[10] S. Manuel-Dupont, “Writing-across-the-curriculum in an engineering program” Journal of Engineering Education, vol., no. 85, pp. 35–40. 1996, https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168- 9830.1996.tb00205.x.[11] P. L. Hirsch, Shwom, B. L., Yarnoff, C., Anderson, J. C., Kelso, D. M., Olson, G. B., & Colgate, J. E. “Engineering design and communication: The case for interdisciplinary collaboration,” International Journal of Engineering Education
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
in a college, we will generate views of the organization that integrate both structuralresources, needs and constraints on capacity, and grassroots efforts, resources, needs andconstraints on capacity. The social and the technical subsystems in an organization areinterdependent – that is, one does not have a purpose without the other, so both will need to beexamined and designed jointly.To this end, we present the Systems Engineering Initiative for Student Success (SEISS)framework we are developing for enabling educational organizations to scan, evaluate andtransform their operations to achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in studentrecruitment, retention, and graduation. Our SEISS framework which views a college or a
acompetency-based training model. According to a report published by the United NationsEducational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization [8], and a study by Erasmus andKnowledge Alliance, a new balance in the curriculum is required to develop the technical andbehavioral competencies required for engineers to work in the labor market and improve theiremployability [4], [9]. An important challenge of this training model is monitoring and evaluating students'competence development throughout the program, which requires the development of robustassessment methods [4], [9], [10]. One of the most commonly used approaches for assessingthe competencies of undergraduate students is unfolding these competencies in learningoutcomes, which are smaller
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
shift in pedagogical practices among industrial engineering educators, ultimatelyempowering the next generation of industrial engineers to drive innovation and progress in theindustry.IntroductionCuriosity is a primary motivator of learning, invention, and innovation. Curiosity is essential inengineering education for fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skillsrequired to face 21st-century issues [1], [2], [3]. Lindholm [4] posited strongly that modernity isfundamentally rooted in curiosity, which serves as a catalyst for knowledge acquisition, freshperspectives, and creative thinking in both individuals and groups. In the opinion of Pluck andJohnson [5], curiosity is an aspect of intrinsic motivation with great
Paper ID #38763Impacting engineering students’ academic trajectories through a learningoutcomes enhancement cycleMrs. Javiera Espinoza, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso Javiera Espinoza von Bischhoffshausen is a lecturer and curriculum design specialist in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso (PUCV). She has an M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan (2020). In addition, she has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from PUCV, Chile (2012). Her research interests include engineering education, particularly curricular design, quality
Paper ID #42750Board 129: Preparing Engineering Students for Designing and Managing theFuture of Work and Work SystemsDr. Priyadarshini Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Priyadarshini R. Pennathur is an associate professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering.Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur, The University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Pennathur is a Co-Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Industrial Engineering, and the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering
drastic, however, students in this course are challenged to explore understanding inventoryand supply chain models in an abstract manner. Integrating their knowledge built within thecourse, students are asked to write about a concept, model, topic, or issue pertaining todeterministic and stochastic inventory modeling.Creative Writing Assignments. The first poem-writing assignment required students to create an“I am” poem about themselves. This assignment allowed students to experiment and gain someexperience with the specific poetic form on a topic that is personal and well known to them. Thisassignment is due in the second week of the course to encourage creative thinking early on. Thesecond poem-writing assignment required students to create an
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