Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

research includes in-depth case studies of three programs that seek to educateengineers as liberal learners: the engineering program at Harvey Mudd College (“HMC” Page 24.1374.2hereafter), a liberal arts college for engineers, scientists, and mathematicians; the PickerEngineering Program (“Picker” hereafter) at Smith College, the only ABET accreditedengineering program in a women’s liberal arts college; and the program of Design, Innovation,and Society (“DIS” hereafter) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a program that blendsengineering, arts, and critical social studies in design learning.Data for the dissertation research project was collected

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Hansberry, Northeastern University; Jennifer Love, Northeastern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

1. Table of Contents from Engineering Graphics by F.E. Giesecke et al.6 1 The Graphic Language and Design 13 Threads, Fasteners and Springs 2 Introduction to CAD 14 Design and Working Drawings 3 Instrument Drawing, Freehand Sketching and 15 Reproduction and Control of Drawings Lettering Techniques 16 Axonometric Projection 4 Geometric Constructions 17 Oblique Projection 5 Sketching and Shape Descriptions 18 Perspective 6 Multiview Projection 19 Points, Lines and Planes 7 Sectional Views 20 Parallelism and Perpendicularity 8 Auxiliary Views

Conference Session

Merging Disciplines: Practice and Benefits

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Lynn Jensen Worden, University of Delaware; Jennifer Gallo-Fox

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

surveys were administered prior to and after this one semester course and focused on: (1)a priori knowledge and experience of the other group’s subject area; (2) effect ofinterdisciplinary project on interest in other group’s subject area; and (3) perceptions of othergroup’s profession and/or their skills. Survey results showed that neither ME nor ECE students had a prior exposure to theother discipline. After completing the course, ME students perceived that they knew more aboutchild development, play, and the design of children’s toys, and ECE students reported they betterunderstood the types of engineering disciplines. Interesting, ECE students less positively ratedtheir ME counterparts post versus pre-course in the following areas

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Biomaterials is an upper-level undergraduate course cross-listed withmechanical and bio- engineering. Enrollment is about 50 students with a near even gender split.In addition to weekly, case-based lectures, there is a required professional development lab. Inthe lab, students identified their learning styles with Felder’s online assessment tool.2 Learningstyles are discussed explicitly and incorporated into lectures, exams, assignments, and a team-based project. For the final course project, teams of about four students were assigned so that allmajors, learning styles, and genders were represented in each team. The final project included anoral presentation, a written report, and an outreach teaching activity at a local children’s sciencemuseum. The

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

since 2000, where he has been teaching in the areas of electronics and biomedical systems engineering, including design courses. He has conducted research, with publications, in biomedical engineering in the areas of biomechanics, bioelectricity, and biomedical imaging, since 1992. Other research interests include renewable energy, optical fiber communications, and project-based multidisciplinary education.Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor LOUTFALLAH GEORGES CHEDID, Ph.D., Ed.M. Wentworth Institute of Technology Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Department Boston, MA 02115 USA Email: chedidl@wit.edu Telephone: 617 989 4158

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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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

diversity, quality, and rigorthe characteristics necessary to serve a 21st-century nation and world. Capstone projects arewidely acknowledged as important components in engineering, engineering technology, design,and business undergraduate education.2,6,15Much has been written on the topic, particularly on capstone courses in engineering.6, 17 Someresearchers have focused on capstone programming and structure.13, 17, 18 Others haveemphasized multidisciplinary collaborations.10, 19, 20 A smaller amount of research has addressedthe assessment of student knowledge patterns in multidisciplinary environments.4, 21, 22 However,little research has examined the role of faculty and their beliefs on the success factors, as well as,time commitments for

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rebecca Marie Reck, Kettering University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Michael A. Gennert is Professor of Robotics Engineering, CS, and ECE at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he leads the WPI Humanoid Robotics Laboratory and was Founding Director of the Robotics Engineering Program. He has worked at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the University of California Riverside, PAR Technology Corporation, and General Electric. He received the S.B. in CS, S.B. in EE, and S.M. in EECS in 1980 and the Sc.D. in EECS in 1987 from MIT. Dr. Gennert’s research interests include robotics, computer vision, and image processing, with ongoing projects in humanoid robotics, robot navigation and guidance, biomedical image processing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Waidley, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Jason Bittner, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

transportation system is such a complex one, the planning,design, construction and operation of such a system requires a vast number of skilledprofessionals working together towards a common goal of an efficient transportation system that Page 13.188.2moves people and goods safely and effectively.These professionals come from a number of different backgrounds. Planners determine needthrough collection of data, detailed analysis, and communication with the public and politiciansto begin the project development process. Engineers design and oversee the construction andoperation of the infrastructure. Environmentalists provide input during the NEPA process

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Charles J Camarda, NASA

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

” logic and persist after years ofinvestment and countless new programs. 8 Similar trends are widely reported by research centers,professional societies, and consultants among others. 4,9,10The world is intertwined with the advancing of distributive business processes, i.e., additivemanufacturing, big data, massive multiplayer online role playing (MMORPG) technology, andsocial networking all converging and accelerating the skill gap between engineering educationand the workforce. This disruptive landscape presents a significant challenge to future workforceand advanced manufacturing leadership in the United States. This skills gap manifests itself inthe unfamiliarity that recent hires often face when working on projects where they are required

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C.S. Chen, Miami University; Steven Elliott, Miami University, Department of Economics; Mark Boardman, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

mostcredible data to guide energy investment and policy. Its vision is analyzing, speeding and Page 22.192.3smoothing the transition to sustainable energy worldwide. In doing so, it recognizes that it mustbring together the decisions made by policy makers, energy companies, investors and lawmakersworldwide, building project teams from all disciplines and all countries. This is the kind ofmodel we are aiming to replicate in our course.At Miami University a group of faculty from across the institution began to meet to consideramultidisciplinary energy studies program. The goal was to create an interdisciplinary major inenergy studies that exposed the

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

AC 2011-2658: EXTROVERT: EXPERIENCE WITH CROSS-DISCIPLINARYLEARNINGNarayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace EngineeringBrian German, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 22.694.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 EXTROVERT: Experience with Cross-Disciplinary Learning ABSTRACTThe EXTROVERT project builds resources to enable engineers to solve problems cuttingacross disciplines. The theme is to enable development of advanced concepts. The approach isto enable learners to gain confidence with the process

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

comprisedof a three year curriculum that fosters a learning environment in which electrical, computer and systemsengineering students collaborate to engage in the designing, prototyping and testing of engineeringprojects. At the end of the curriculum, students of both majors will have developed a unique skillsetwhich allows for them to effectively solve the real world engineering challenges faced in industry.Specifically, fourth year systems engineering graduates will have the ability to work on technology-oriented projects while electrical and computer engineering graduates with have the ability to integratedomain-specific technical designs into larger systems.During the spring semester of 2012, a pilot study was conducted at the Sunapee State

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Academic Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kylie Goodell King, University of Maryland, College Park; Jessica Macklin, University of Maryland, College Park; Amanda Yard, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #14932Impact of Class Size on Student Success in a Multidisciplinary Honors Pro-gramMrs. Kylie Goodell King, University of Maryland, College Park Kylie King is Program Director of the Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams (QUEST) Honors Pro- gram. She has worked with the program since 2010 and currently teaches courses on defining and complet- ing innovation and consulting projects. She is also involved in QUEST’s learning outcomes assessment process. Kylie has a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University and a M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU.Dr. Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington Professor of Learning Sciences & Human DevelopmentDr. Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University Dr. Montfort is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Motivating and Engaging Faculty in Cultural and Curricular Transformation of a Multidisciplinary Engineering School1. IntroductionIn an NSF-funded IUSE:RED

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

-II modes of operation f. OBD-II PIDs 3. CAN bus communication 7. Introduction to other vehicular buses a. CAN broadcasting a. CAN open b. CAN arbitration b. CAN FD c. CAN error conditions c. LIN d. CAN bus controllers d. FlexRay e. CAN data exchanging e. MOST f. CAN bus timing 4. CAN bus development tools a. Hardware development tools b. Software development toolsTable 1. Course schedule divided in 7 modules.Recommended text for this course includes:1. D. Ibrahim, Controller Area Network Projects

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saviniano Samuel Perez, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #14189Grand Challenges in Sustainability: Learning & Integration from Engineer-ing ContextsMr. Saviniano Samuel Perez, Arizona State University- Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives Sam’s work as an Instructional designer centers on creating engineering and technical science based online learning courses for sustainability professionals and adult learners. He engages learners to ”think in new boxes” through inquiry based learning labs and solutions oriented projects at the ASU School of Sustainability- Executive Master for Sustainability Leadership. He has 12 years teaching experience in the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering and Business

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University; Trevor Harding, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University; Benjamin Redekop, Kettering University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

2006-1575: CREATING A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COURSE WITH INDUSTRIALINPUTTerri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University Terri Lynch-Caris, Ph.D., P.E., is Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Kettering University. She serves as the Co-PI for the NSF project titled “Development of a Course in Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing for Undergraduates” and will team-teach the course once developed. Her areas of interest in teaching and research include ergonomics, statistics, and work design. She also serves as the treasurer for the Industrial Engineering Division of ASEE. Terri Lynch-Caris can be reached by email at tlynch@kettering.edu or by phone at 810

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines; Ravel F. Ammerman, Colorado School of Mines; William Hoff, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

possible that ahybrid course could lead to more efficient delivery of courses, and more efficient utilization ofcampus resources such as rooms and faculty. Of course, this is offset by the time and effort todevelop online course materials. Online course materials can be highly sophisticated and cantake many hours to develop. This may be one of the biggest barriers to developing hybridcourses. Due to the limited scope of this project we did not have the time or funds to developmuch in terms of new online course materials. Therefore, we kept the initial experiment simpleas described below, and concentrated on evaluation.A budget of $5000 was provided for this project. One thousand was spent on equipmentincluding video camera, microphone, and a

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hisham Hegab P.E., Louisiana Tech University; James D Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

18 Mathematics and Basic Sciences 39 General Education 30The engineering fundamentals courses consist of a project-driven freshman engineeringcurriculum taken by all engineering majors at Louisiana Tech University as well as fundamentalcore courses in statics and strengths of materials, electrical circuits, thermodynamics,engineering materials, electronics, and measurement and instrumentation. These engineeringcourses range from two to three semester credit hours and are sophomore to junior level courseswithin the curriculum.The microsystems and nanosystems engineering courses are engineering courses that provide thestudents a greater depth of knowledge within this

Conference Session

Robotics Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lance Schacterle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

WPI graduate, it will be possible to get a better sense of their professional success.The third measure, program assessment, is well underway, as discussed in the next section.3. Assessment ProcessThe assessment process is motivated top-down in an effort to improve upon the program’ssuccess in meeting its objectives. The goal is to continuously improve the quality of educationwhile keeping the overall curriculum on trajectory.3.1. Continuous Improvement ProcessThe continuous improvement process forms feedback loops that include objectives, faculty,courses and projects, students, and student work as shown in the figures below. RBEFigure 2. Curricular revision flow.The Accreditation Coordinating Committee

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Monique Jethwani, Columbia School of Social Work; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

from MIT. Dr. Gennert’s research interests include robotics, computer vision, and image processing, with ongoing projects in humanoid robotics, robot navigation and guidance, biomedical image processing, and stereo and motion vision. He led WPI teams in the DARPA Robotics Challenge and NASA Space Robotics Challenge and is author or co-author of over 100 papers. His research has been supported by DARPA, NASA, NIH, NSF, and industry. He is a member of Sigma Xi, and a senior member of IEEE and ACM.Dr. Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Nima Lotfi received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran, in 2006, his M.S. degree in electrical engineering

Conference Session

Engineering in Societal Context

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

projects with real world applications1 or the development and use of an overallumbrella of challenges to which engineering faculty can design lectures, course modules,or entire courses.2 A variety of examples exist for the use of public health as an authenticlearning opportunity for students of engineering.3, 4, 5 A similar approach to integratepractice into the classroom has been attempted in parallel within the field of nursing. Forexample, Alexander and co-workers reported on the use of waterborne disease caseinvestigation as a tool for simulating public health nursing practice.6 As described byAlexander and co-workers, the project offered a total of 157 undergraduate nursingstudents in a public health nursing course a chance to learn the

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Wendy Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Hyun Joo Kwon, Purdue University; Bill Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); David Barbarash, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and delivery methods, such as Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).3In collaborative construction approaches, stakeholders must work together more and earlier inthe process in order to produce holistic solutions for complex buildings.4 Correspondingly,academic programs have tried to provide students from AEC disciplines with the skills needed tosupport this collaborative environment.Following this trend toward collaboration in the industry, there have been efforts to bringtogether the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) disciplines within the academicenvironment through undergraduate interdisciplinary courses, such as courses at MississippiState University, or experiences and programs, such as the ones at

Conference Session

Robotics Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Beach, Western New England College; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gregory Fischer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and providing a forum where thestudents can meet with industry representatives to learn about needs and new problems; (3)generating increased support for science and engineering nationwide by raising awareness of theroles of science and engineering in technical progress; (4) creating a new forum for educatorsfrom many institutions to share their successful ideas for curricular and project content related toinnovative robotics applications, thus speeding the growth of this new and important field.1. IntroductionRobotics—the combination of sensing, computation and actuation in the real world—has longcaptured the interest of the American public. Today, the field is on the verge of rapid growth, as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Technology

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

their results directly to the greater public. Engineers’ clearcommunication with these audiences ensures continuity in critical operations during times ofcrisis. Today’s engineering graduate must master effective communication skills to fosterproductive team dynamics, propose persuasive projects, provide valuable status updates tomanagement, and affect change within his or her organization—all while video conferencing.VMC, an alternative to face-to-face communication that occurs over an information technologyplatform, is positioned to occupy a more central role in engineering curricula.Preliminary analysis of student performance traits over three semesters indicates that studentscan measurably improve their presentation skills and interactions

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

calculation that was a part of the lab.Visiting LecturesA series of engineering faculty visited the class and spoke, in English, about a favoritetopic. Students made vocabulary lists based on the lectures and wrote summaries of thesubstance of the lectures, in Spanish. Apart from the direct benefits to aims of the class,these lectures also gave the students an idea of the exciting work going on in variousengineering labs across the campus.Science, technology, society projectsAll students completed two science, technology, and society projects. Working in teamsof three and imitating the work in the “take-apart” lab, they studied an artifact of theHispanic world. Their task was to research and describe the historical significance andengineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Heun, Calvin College; Steven VanderLeest, Calvin College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

projected to grow by 57percent over the 2004 to 2030 period.”3 Primary energy sources are heavy pollutersCurrently, our primary energy sources are fossil fuels that produce significant pollutants. Whilewe continue to depend on these sources, we also are paying the price of environmental damageon a local and global scale. For example, global warming is widely attributed to increasedemissions of greenhouse gases associated with burning of fossil fuels. The chart in Figure 1shows the increase in worldwide carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption (asa percentage of levels in 1980)4. 170% Carbon Dioxide Emissions 160% Primary Energy Consumption 150% 140% 130% 120% 110

Conference Session

Multidisiplinary Student Research Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Roberto Cammino, Illinois Institute of Technology; Bonnie Haferkamp, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamshid Mohammadi, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

 Abstract: Undergraduate (UG) research is an important component of today’s engineeringeducation. Research experiences allow students to explore beyond the classroom by applyingconcepts towards scientific discovery and the development of products and technologies thatimpact society. The number of UG engineering students interested in participating in research isincreasing. However, UG research opportunities are often limited to students finding a project,laboratory, and mentor on their own. Therefore, only a handful of students typically benefit froma mentored UG research experience. In addition, students seeking UG research opportunities andprojects have little, if any, knowledge on how to conduct research. A well-structured, guided

Conference Session

Sustainability

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Joshua Pelkey, AirWatch; Michael Owen Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

, she has been involved in research projects to develop, refine, and apply innovative assessment tools for characterizing student knowledge of sustainability. Her ultimate goal is to use this assessment data to guide the design and evaluation of educational interventions to improve undergraduate sustainability education. In the area of bioprocessing, Dr. Watson has experience using bacteria and algae to convert waste materials into high-value products, such as biofuels.Joshua Pelkey, AirWatch Joshua Pelkey is currently a product manager at AirWatch in Atlanta, GA. He completed his MS in Elec- trical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech and his BS in Computer Engineering from Clemson University. He has

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lynal Albert, Tarleton State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

intotraditional engineering courses (3, 4, 7, 9-11). ABET requires all accredited engineeringprograms to incorporate sustainability primarily to fulfill outcome 4, “an ability to recognizeethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments,which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental,and societal contexts”(3, 4).Alternate approaches to incorporating sustainability in the engineering curriculum includeproviding problem based, service based and project based learning experiences. In problembased learning, a problem is presented to the students depicting real world scenarios andchallenges. The students solve the problem taking into account practical constraints