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Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jazmin Jurkiewicz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Rachel Rosenbaum, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

comprehensive definition of it. The model provides a comprehensive overview of educationalenvironments and considers not only the internal factors that influence a particular curriculum orprogram, but also several external stakeholders that have an impact on them. This model has beenused previously in research about courses, degree programs, college and even institutions as awhole [9]–[15]. The academic plan model recognizes the importance of multiple internal andexternal key stakeholders and their roles influence decision-making processes. Figure 1 providesan overview of the academic plan model.The academic plan model provided a better understanding of how to holistically approach ourevaluation and provided input on the way we developed our focus

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo; Erin Jobidon, University of Waterloo; Andrea Prier, University of Waterloo; Taghi Khaniyev, University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Jason Andrew Grove, The University of Waterloo; Samar Mohamed, University of Waterloo; Stephanie Joan Johnson M.Ed, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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includes a series of five courses8.1.2 Description of workshop seriesAt the University of Waterloo, students have limited opportunities for acquiring formal trainingin working and communicating in teams. As part of the curriculum, students participate in aminimum of five four-month co-operative (co-op) work terms in industry. While on co-op,students may choose to take an elective professional development course on teamwork; however,we have found that actual student enrollment in this course has been very limited. Duringacademic terms, students have the option of enrolling in a student leadership program15 (thatencompasses teamwork skills), but, again, only a small portion of engineering students choose todo so. For a majority of students, a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Jacob Allen Novosad, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Huan Phan-Van, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

American Robotics Symposium, Oct 2006, pp. 187–192. [3] A. Gilmore, “Design elements of a mobile robotics course based on student feedback,” in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, no. 10.18260/p.23798. Seattle, Washington: ASEE Conferences, June 2015, https://peer.asee.org/23798. [4] A. Minaie and R. Sanati-Mehrizy, “An international study of robotics courses in the computer science/engineering curriculum,” in 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition. Chicago, Illinois: ASEE Conferences, June 2006, https://peer.asee.org/942. [5] R. Alba-Flores and F. Rios-Gutierrez, “Control systems design course with a focus for applications in mobile robotics,” in 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, Georgia: ASEE

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob T Allenstein, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University; Peter Rogers, The Ohio State University; Clifford A Whitfield, Ohio State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

both the engineering design process andfrom the results of the project that the students follow.When soliciting company sponsors, the objectives of the Multidisciplinary Engineering CapstoneProgram must be clearly stated to ensure the program’s success. The focus of the program is todevelop a student’s skills to be a successful professional in the engineering field. Expectationsfor students, faculty advisors, and company sponsors are communicated to all participants.Students are screened prior registering for the course through the submission of a professionalresume and an interviewed to discuss the program and expectations. The screening process helpsunderstand the students’ integrity and motivation and will help increase the success of

Conference Session

Sustainability and Environmental Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Elif Kongar, University of Bridgeport

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

; Exhibition.49. Alford, E. and T. Ward. 1999. Integrating ethics into the freshman curriculum: an interdisciplinary approach. Session 2561. 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exhibition.50. Marshall, J. and J. Marshall. 2003. Integrating ethics education into the engineering curriculum. Session 1675. 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exhibition.51. Davis, M. 1992. Integrating ethics into technical courses: IIT’s experiment in its second year. 1992 ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, p. 64-68.52. Leone, D. and B. Isaacs. 2001. Combining engineering design with professional ethics using an integrated learning block. Session 2525. 2001 American Society

Conference Session

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #25117Communicating the Value of a Transdisciplinary Degree: Comparing andContrasting Perceptions Across Student GroupsDr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Bosman is an Assistant Professor in Technology Leadership and Innovation and the Program Co- ordinator for Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology. Her STEM education research interests include entrepreneurial mindset, renewable energy, competency-based learning, self-regulated learning, transdis- ciplinary education, civic engagement, and faculty professional development. She spent the first part of her career working as a manufacturing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ann-Perry Witmer P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; José G. Andino Martínez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Olivia C. Coiado, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jessica Marie Mingee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Flavia Andrade, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Tim Pollack-Lagushenko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

opportunities for students at the undergraduate level toconnect STEM and the global [2]. However, we want to create environments that transcendSTEM and put STEAM at the forefront of an integral, necessary education that nurtures thesensibility to learn from local and global partners.References[1] D.E. Goldberg, & M. Somerville. A whole new engineer. The coming revolution in Engineering Education. Douglas MI: Threejoy, 2014.[2] N. Saienko, Y. Olizko, & M. Arshad. Development of Tasks with Art Elements for Teaching Engineers in English for Specific Purposes Classroom. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 14(23), 4-16. Kassel, Germany: International Journal of Emerging Technology in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dugan Um, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Jesus Jimenez, Texas State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

an REU Site project because potentialapplications are exciting and research topics encompass a variety of disciplines, making theresearch naturally interdisciplinary. Key areas of research in which students can participateinclude mechanics, micro sensor/actuator design, electronics/control system design, designoptimization, and advanced micro-manufacturing. The integration of such research activity willresult in development of new technologies for automatic microassembly systems. A polymerbased electro-active grippers have been utilized for micro-parts gripping and assemblyoperations. An infrared vision system, as a position sensor, identifies and calculates the preciselocation and orientation of a microcomponent before manipulating it to

Conference Session

Promoting Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R Underwood, Messiah College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

suggested by a noted entrepreneur and author.6By 2010/11, developments by engineering students in the engineering project curriculum had ledto WERCware 2.0. This version consisted of an audio headset on which a stabilized camera wasalso mounted, both connected to a portable, pocket-sized FitPC. Previously separate client-sideelements were now integrated, allowing the use of Wi-Fi from the FitPC as the wireless link, tosupport a Skype connection in both directions between client and coach. During these years, thefaculty team was expanded to include a business faculty and another engineering faculty withprior experience managing larger budgets. Two attempts were made by the expanded team tosecure a Federal grant through the Institute of Educational

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Gusmao Brissi, Purdue University; Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Mariana Watanabe, Purdue University

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) industry has become morecomplex, requiring changes in both design and construction processes [1]. Three new processesare carrying out an important role to manage this increasing complexity: building informationmodeling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD), and lean construction (LC) [1], [2], [3]. Inaddition to BIM, IPD and LC, sustainable construction has been drawing much attention fromthe AEC industry due to the growing concerns on climate change, the depletion of the earth’sresources, and the widespread pollution [4].It is important to emphasize that sustainable construction, BIM, IPD and LC are processes thatrequire effective collaboration among team members and a holistic design approach to guaranteethe construction of buildings with

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Yang-Tse Cheng, University of Kentucky; Donald G. Colliver P.E., University of Kentucky; Aaron Cramer, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky; John George Groppo Jr., University of Kentucky; Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Stephen M. Lipka, University of Kentucky; Jim Neathery, Unversity of Kentucky; Johne M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Vijay Singh, University of Kentucky; Joseph Sottile, University of Kentucky; Timothy R.B. Taylor P.E., University of Kentucky; Rodney Andrews, University of Kentucky

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requirements with course work requiredfor a graduate degree in each of the participating engineering majors. The curriculum has a totalof four required courses; students then can choose one or more additional electives:  EGR 540* Electric Power Economics and Public Policy: This course provides an introduction to the theories and industry practices related to power economics and power public policy. Topics studied include: U.S. power markets, electric utility business regulation, electric utility environmental regulation, public policy theory, political science theory, development of new electric generation facilities, utility business operation, engineering influence on public policy, and engineering economic

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Thomas Hellmuth, LeTourneau University; Roger Gonzalez, LeTourneau University; Stephen Ayers, LeTourneau University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

must demonstrate that their students attain…an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.”1 This requirement can be met in a numberof ways, including a structured simulated experience or by an actual capstone project thatrequires the involvement of several disciplines.Our university offers a bachelor of science degree in engineering (general engineering) withconcentrations in biomedical (BME), computer (CE), electrical (EE), mechanical (ME), andmaterials joining engineering (MJE). Much of the curriculum is interdisciplinary. All engineerstake core courses including Statics, Dynamics, Circuits, Mechatronics, and Thermodynamics.Design projects have been included in several of these courses. In parallel, the Department ofEngineering

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Cohen, Lafayette College; Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

sports projectiles. She is the co-author of an innovative textbook integrating solid and fluid mechanics for undergraduates.Dr. Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College Dr. Kristen Sanford Bernhardt is Chair of the Engineering Studies Program and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College. Her expertise is in sustainable civil infras- tructure management and transportation systems. She teaches a variety of courses including sustainability of built systems, transportation systems, transportation planning, civil infrastructure management, and Lafayette’s introductory first year engineering course. Dr. Sanford Bernhardt serves on the American Society of Civil Engineers

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wankat, Purdue University; Kamyar Haghighi, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

programs. Since opportunities for student choice in courses increased motivation3, it isprobable that choice in curriculum will also increase motivation. In spring 2009, 2/3 of thestudents in IDE 301 had transferred into IDES/MDE from another program at the university.Some of these students, particularly those who developed broad interests3, would probably nothave stayed in engineering. Because adding a few students to an existing lecture course hasalmost no additional cost, the major costs are for the two core courses required for the MDEprogram, for the academic advisor, and for the program director – who also teaches in theprogram. By retaining students, these two programs earn much more in tuition than they cost

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gang Zheng, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; Horst Hohberger, University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; Chengbin Ma, University of Michigan–Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; Pradeep Ray, University of Michigan Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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operator theory, as well as academic integrity in international engineering education.Prof. Chengbin Ma, University of Michigan–Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute Professor Chengbin Ma received the B.S. degree in industrial automation from East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China, in 1997, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engi- neering from The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 2001 and 2004, respectively. From 2004 to 2006, he was an R&D Researcher with the Servo Motor Laboratory, FANUC Limited, Japan. Between 2006 and 2008, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engi- neering, University of California, Davis, USA. He

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

needs, aging infrastructure, the impacts ofclimate change, and managing emerging technologies for human health, manufacturing andmaintaining environmental integrity, the study of engineering disasters and the nature of risk incomplex systems (and their broader societal and ethical context) will be an educationalnecessity.1For engineering, science and technology students in particular, the study of engineering disastersin their broadest context is critical. On one level, it is obviously necessary to learn from ourmistakes. But just as, if not more importantly, it is the broader context of failure – failureunderstood through the lens of the “open system” – which must be understood, especially in anincreasing complex engineered world. A key need

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tracy N Schierenbeck, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Linda McCloskey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

professional staff at the Archer Center for StudentLeadership Development, the two 1-credit experiences (Professional Development I—PD-1and Professional Development III—PD-3, respectively) have become an indispensable part ofthe engineering educational experience of our students. A third part of this experience(Professional Development II—PD-2) is taught independently by faculty from the School ofHumanities and Social Sciences. Development began in the mid 1990s, and starting with theClass of 2001, these courses have been taken by all engineering students. The present paperdescribes our experiences in developing this experience and incorporating it into the curriculum,the assessment process that has been used to redesign the curricular content on a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqulyn Baughman, Iowa State University; Gretchen A. Mosher, Iowa State University; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University ; Tejas Dhadphale Ph.D., Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, 19Engineering graduates are expected to work in team-based projects.30, 31 Multidisciplinarycapstone courses provide a unique opportunity for students to work with their peers from otherdisciplines, mirroring the experiences they will confront in the workplace.32Definitions in the literature exist for terms such as multidisciplinary, cross-disciplinary,transdisciplinary, and interdisciplinary; 21, 3 Lattuca, Knight, and Bergom34 define“Multidisciplinary” as an effort to bring together the tools, viewpoints and understandings oftwo or more disciplines to explain or solve a problem while separating the thoughts of eachdiscipline. This differs from an interdisciplinary approach, which integrates knowledge frommultiple disciplines, with the goal of

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huanmei Wu, IUPUI

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

.Interaction between academic engineering programs and industrial partners showed that capstonecourses can create useful business products, produce corporate-ready students, and provideexperience for faculty in future curriculum development13.However, there are little efforts in designing interdisciplinary courses or projects to promoteundergraduate students in engineering in research. Integrating the multidisciplinarytechnologies, informatics, and the corresponding real-life applications is an important stimulatingapproach to promote the interests in research of undergraduates in engineering. This paper willintroduce a project based approach based on multidisciplinary undergraduate research projects.Student learning is enhanced and the research

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology; John M. Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2011-2669: FOSTERING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGHINTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS AND GRADUATE CAPSTONE PROJECTSDavid R Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology Associate Professor and Chair, Systems Engineering Programs at the Air Force Institute of Technology.John M Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology John Colombi, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering, Faculty Scholar-in-Residence for the Air Force Center for Systems Engineering and Chair of the Operational Technology Program at the Air Force Institute of Technology. He teaches and leads sponsored research in systems engineering, human systems integration, architectural analysis and enterprise/ software services. Retiring after 21

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anette "Peko" Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amitava "Babi" Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

research has made giant strides in the past twenty years or so and it isclear that “a robust research base is required to inform future engineering practice”4. Yet we seefew applications of this in creating innovative curricula and approaches to teaching and learning.University teaching is probably the only profession where novice practitioners, i.e., new facultywith fresh PhD’s are expected to start off as experts without any kind of systematic training.Rapid advances have been made in the “science of learning” and taking an evidence-basedapproach to college teaching can help create more effective teachers5. Yet faculty are rarelytrained on how to deal with changes in curricular approach and curriculum or when newpedagogy is introduced.The

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University; Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University; Megumi Usui Leatherbury, Weber State University; Kelly A. Harward, Weber State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

). Page 25.959.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Multidisciplinary Mobile Elemental Power Plant (MEPP) ProjectAbstract: In the College of Applied Science and Technology (COAST), we offer instructionwithin our Engineering Technology curriculum on the various forms of alternative energy.In promoting an active learning environment and accommodating the various learningmethods of our students, we are in need of engaging, hands-on tools for lecture andsupplemental labs on renewable energy. To address this need, a multidisciplinary team offaculty members and students from the Engineering Technology programs in the college areparticipating in a collaborative research project involving cogeneration of

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Patrick Lee Kirby, Drexel University (Eng.); Justin Bryan Gillander

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Page 23.1278.2experience is essential. Especially when the topic of interest involves heat transfer, fluiddynamics or both, it becomes very difficult for students to obtain a hands-on experience due tothe nature of the experimental apparatus. Incorporating the design component in undergraduateengineering education has been an immediate and pressing concern for educators, professionalsocieties, industrial employers and agencies concerned with national productivity andcompetitiveness. Student-led projects as required components of course curriculum addtremendous value to science and engineering education. The design experience develops thestudents’ lifelong learning skills, self-evaluations, self-discovery, and peer instruction in thedesign’s

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Miles Skinner; Sven Anders, University of Alberta; Pierre Mertiny, University of Alberta

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

excursionsproviding hands-on understanding, and (purple) interdisciplinary collaborative group work.The ABBY-Net summer school advantage and its innovation in the context of graduate trainingin engineering therefore lies in the highly integrative research experience. Learning of scientificcompetences from disciplines relevant to energy systems and transitions outside of the traditionalengineering curriculum in an intense yet relaxed learning environment with immediate access tofield experts, online and offline resources. This environment has been proven to challengeparticipants to give their best, while forming interdisciplinary network linkages and expandinghorizons in research and teaching. Akin to similar collaborative learning experiences [6] a highlevel

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Jack V. Matson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Darrell Velegol, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #9669A Multidisciplinary MOOC on Creativity, Innovation, and Change: Encour-aging Experimentation and Experiential Learning on a Grand ScaleDr. Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa Cruz; Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz; John F Vesecky, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

laboratory apparatus for advancement of novel electronic devices, in addition to curriculum development for inquiry-based learning and facilitation of interdisciplinary, student-led project design. She emphasizes engineering sustainable solutions from a holistic perspective, incorporating analysis of the full technological life cycle and socioeconomic impact.Dr. Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa CruzMr. Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz Stephen Petersen is currently Undergraduate Director and a Teaching Professor with the Electrical Engi- neering Department in the School of Engineering at UCSC. Prior to teaching full time, he practiced before the FCC as an independent Consulting

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian German, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in learning Page 22.694.3across disciplines. Beasley et al [10] considered detailed processes for curriculum design. Theylisted several integrative experiences that would bring together diverse parts of the curriculum inan engineering department. Carlson et al [11] viewed Design-Build-Test project cycles as anexcellent means of cross-disciplinary innovation and knowledge transfer. Kleppe [12] describes amultidisciplinary capstone design course for high school teachers, bringing together variousaspects of innovation and entrepreneurship. Kostoff [13] looked at developing processes forenhancing innovation, by transferring information and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Kaplan, California State University, Northridge; James Flynn, California State University, Northridge; Sharlene Katz P.E., California State University, Northridge

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

CSUN multidisciplinary senior design project in which engineering(computer, electrical, and mechanical) students teamed with computer science students to designand build a CubeSat capable of being launched and carrying out a research experiment. Therange of tasks required to complete this project make it ideal for a team from multiple Page 24.343.2departments.Since the uniqueness of the mission requires custom software, rather than an integration ofexisting software with an operating system and since previous papers have concentrated onprojects across engineering disciplines, this paper will focus on the computer science aspect ofthe CubeSat

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Hansberry, Northeastern University; Jennifer Love, Northeastern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

andelectrical disciplines. The knowledge of architectural graphics permits the engineering student tovisualize how the engineering disciplines relate to each other within the graphic framework.Consider the analogy of the design of a structure as if it were a puzzle of interlocking pieces. Ifthe student does not have a clear understanding of the shape where their particular componentwill fit, then the process of design will be filled with guesswork and inefficiencies.Strengthening the Multidisciplinary Experience in Engineering GraphicsA proposed curriculum for an introductory design graphics course that is broad based andintroduces the basics of the major engineering disciplines is presented in Table 2. The suggestedsemester course includes a minimum

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches for Enhancing Non-technical Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alistar Erickson-Ludwig, Drexel University ; Rosie Sullivan, Drexel University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

pairedwith an upperclassman peer mentor, and have the option to continue the program through theirsecond, third, and fourth years, during which time they participate in the leadership developmentaspect of the program. Through six to eight specialized courses integrated into the engineeringcurriculum, including a culminating service learning capstone course, students learn that theessence of mentorship, leadership and innovation lies in the ability to communicate effectivelyand to apply critical thinking and reasoned problem-solving skills to any situation to producetangible and measurable results.IntroductionThe engineering curriculum at many schools focuses heavily on technical skills development.Curriculums are limited to a specific number of