Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2009-358: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE MODEL PROJECTEMPHASIZING ELEMENTS FROM ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING,MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, AND SCIENCE MAJORSMaher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Page 14.66.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009A Multidisciplinary Collaborative Model Project Emphasizing Elements from Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Science Majors Matt Rubin1, Tyson Fish, Luke Thomas, Maher Rizkalla, and Hasan Akay2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at IUPUI 1. Business Development Manager Indiana University

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

back to when we all started writing our first scene performances, everyone was stuck sitting in their groups and trying to systematically plan out the script and staging in their heads rather than getting up and trying it. It’s something that we aren’t taught a lot of in engineering. I can’t count how many times I’ve had a group report to write and we’ve sat there deliberating on how exactly we want to write it, when it would have been much easier to just start writing what ever comes to mind, and then editing later. I think that free “artistic” style of thinking (not saying that artists aren’t systematic in what they do) is something we can all learn from.6.2 Representations of Science and Technology in the Popular

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

shedesigned advertisements for a local art school, edited a magazine to present scientific research topublic audience in more interactive styles, and co-founded the aeronautics club at Smith. Someof her classmates chose to expand their horizon by travelling to different parts of the world. P1spent a semester in an exchange program studying architecture in Denmark; she also made afield trip to Nepal with her teammates, gathering information for their Design Clinic project. P4pursued a minor in Portuguese. While she was studying in an exchange program in Brazil, anindependent study course attracted her to social sciences, after which she made her mind toswitch to engineering arts.When H4 first came to HMC, he didn’t have a good understanding of what a

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

prepares the student for the fluid and global market of today. Students are alsoprepared for multidisciplinary communication. The EC2000 mandate that students be able towork effectively on multidisciplinary teams has generated active curricular research, and ledpreeminent universities such as Purdue University to create courses to build interdisciplinaryconnections in the students’ minds.2By nature, graphics is a pictorial language that should be universally understood, transcendingwritten language and the engineering disciplines. The introductory design graphics course is theideal course to introduce the multidisciplinary concept of engineering. As evidenced in thispaper, there is a significant trend in graphics courses to teach only a portion of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Tech.

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

firmlyanchored in the public mind and has weathered recommendations for transformation towardsmarket and societal-oriented knowledge. This is understandable since engineering grew out ofthe enlightement notions of scientific practices which were linear and underpinned by a set ofmethods with the belief that each problem solved ameliorates the human condition becausethere is one less problem to solve.Yet changes in engineering are necessary since engineering is not a scientific discipline. It isdifferent from science because of it is multi-disciplinary and like artit explains rather thanstates meanings. It owes as much to a critical theory which takes place at hidden coercions ofconcrete contradictions in the established worldview16. Green17 observes

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First-year Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jaclyn L. Cunitz, University of Colorado Boulder; Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado-Boulder

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

curious in different fields and want to diversify andculture their minds.” Another 63% of students mentioned positive personality traits associatedwith GE+ students, such as “fun,” “inviting,” “passionate,” “outgoing,” “friendly,” or even “alittle less ‘gloomy’ than the other engineering majors. We aren’t as focused on the engineeringsalary and are more focused on the people around us.”Just over 20% of the students mentioned the flexible GE+ curriculum in their descriptions, andover 97% of the comments were positive towards the GE+ major and people, indicatingsubstantial GE+ pride, which was also demonstrated in the following focus groups.Student responses for the third text-response question regarding student recommendations for theGE+ program

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

Paper ID #13871A Comprehensive College-Centered Engineering Undergraduate ResearchProgramDr. Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of TechnologyDr. Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of TechnologyProf. Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of TechnologyProf. Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology Paul Anderson is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of combined industrial and aca- demic experience related to water resources. At the Illinois Institute of Technology for more than 20 years, he teaches courses in water chemistry, ground water contamination, chemical transport in the envi- ronment, and industrial

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Initiatives

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #18958Different Lab Formats in Introduction to Engineering CourseDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

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

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

satisfaction, diversity,and learning31.Course contentDeveloping the course content involved keeping both aspects of our mission in mind: teachingengineering design as a way of knowing, a broadly relevant method for problem discovery,definition and solution; and also developing students’ professional preparation. The vocabularyof design used in the course was drawn from the IDEO/Stanford d.school version of the designprocess (Figure 1), and from the textbook developed at Harvey Mudd College32.Figure 1. Engineering design process, adapted from Stanford d.schoolCourse topics included: an introduction to the design process; case studies such as the evolutionof bridge design and the way the properties of available engineering materials informs the formand

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University; Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1411: ”THE ENGINEER AS LEADER” COURSE DESIGN ANDASSESSMENTDr. Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State UniversityLawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University Lawrence E. Whitman is the Director of Engineering Education for the College of Engineering and an Associate Professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University. His Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Arlington is in Industrial Engineering. He also has 10 years experience in the aerospace industry. His research interests are in enterprise engineering, engineering education and lean manufacturing.Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University Zulma Toro-Ramos serves as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

can do that, a child can do that" (Prof. N.-E) Engineering education: More "It's probably only about 20%, the deep technical knowledge, and the than "intellectual" skills rest is kind of being able to make it happen" (Prof. B.-E)Perception of the What for? "higher-order skills, I think, is one of those areas of connectivityintegration because successful engineer and successful artists have to employ critical thinking, they have to identify problems or re-identify problems and questions, they have to be open-minded to solutions

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shanette A. Go; E. Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

social, cultural, and politicalcontext of technological solutions.4,7,8,12The NAE released a two-part report in 2004 and 2005 that answered the question ―What will orshould engineering be like in 2020?‖7,8 The NAE envisioned engineering graduates who wouldnot only be leaders in their fields, but also be strong communicators, business managers,collaborative team workers, and life-long learners who would be able to understand engineeringproblems in the social, economical, political, and global contexts.8With these characteristics in mind, the NAE suggested several changes that could be made to thecurrent engineering curriculum to better prepare graduates for the present and future needs ofsociety. In particular, the NAE recommended students not

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

estate development companies in Brazil. Her research in- terests include team work and collaboration in construction, effective communication in spatial problem solving, and design - field team interaction.Mr. Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Mark Shaurette has a MS in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in Technology from Purdue University. He is currently an associate professor at Purdue University, was a 2012 Fulbright Scholar in Ireland, and has work experience that includes 30+ years of senior construction management practice as well as work as a research engineer for the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation. He is active in research

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Tsunghsueh Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Esther N. Ofulue

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

defined in its mission statement. With an enrollment of over 1750 engineeringstudents, the engineering college is one of the largest undergraduate-only engineering programsin the United States.The engineering college has a long-standing reputation for excellent teaching, small class sizes,and extensive faculty-student contact and laboratory experiences. The vision of our College ofEngineering, Mathematics, and Science is to be “recognized as a leader in undergraduate …education in engineering, mathematics and science.” The College is further committed to“encourag(ing) departments to investigate opportunities for new programs which meet the needsof a changing society.”With this in mind, the fields of microsystems and nanotechnology were seen as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Principia College

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

differentbackgrounds and engineering pursuits, their instructor/advisor, and the AI consultant mentionedearlier. Being a former Principia student herself, the AI consultant was able to mind-meld withthe students throughout the project, giving them insights on both a professional and student level.A strong bond of respect and understanding was forged among the entire team which contributedsignificantly to the research and the educational processes. Described below are some of theinsights gained from both the teaching and learning aspects of this project. ● The instructor was impressed by the ease and speed with which the students learned the technological aspects and capabilities of the drones used for photographing the Maybeck Chapel. This was also

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

sustainabilitystrategies and participating in a network of like-minded sustainability peers. A sustainable futuredemands a leader not just immersed in the sustainability issues but also be able to articulate a Page 26.826.3new paradigm that addresses sustainability not in silos but as systems based and have interrelatedfocus.Putting it all together using Learning LabsOne learning structure to help integrate sustainability, leadership and engineering in onecohesive student experience is the use of Learning Labs. Learning Labs are a two part hands oncollaborative learning experience designed for students to apply theories, models and processesinto practice and

Conference Session

Sustainability

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Alexander T. Dale, Engineers for a Sustainable World

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

, andconversations within the research team upon conclusion of the course.Concept MapsConcept maps are used in these courses to meet the first learning objective. Concept mappinghelps students meta-cognitively arrange their understanding of a complex web of ideas. Thishigher level form of thinking is a habit of mind essential to engineers, and as such, it is importantto help students develop this meta-cognitive capacity within the classroom. Concept maps wereused within both pilot courses at two universities during the Fall 2013 school semester. Eachcourse asked students to develop their own concept maps depicting their understanding ofsustainability. Students developed their concept maps once at the beginning of the semester and asecond time at the end

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

listen toothers with an open mind) and Q21 (work on collaborative projects as a team).In addition to the survey questions, participants were asked to respond to five prompts(Q31) about various outcomes of the project. In response to the prompts, one studentsaid: “collaborating with different people from different technical backgrounds is thebiggest advantage of the program in giving students the ability to learn from peoplewith different perspectives and gain a wider view of engineering”. Another studentwrote: “gaining valuable teamwork and management skills in a setting where themain objective was shared by many”.Effective Communication: To evaluate development with respect to effectivecommunication, participants were asked to rate their growth

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Kander, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

be asked to transcend traditional engineering design inorder to participate in the design of sustainable societies. With that image in mind, the Centerfor Sustainable Engineering defines “sustainable engineering” as “engineering for humandevelopment that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needs.” (17)With these thoughts in mind, and a defined focus on sustainability and engineering design in ournew curriculum, we defined the “sustainable design process” in our curriculum to be theintegration of four distinct elements into teaching the engineering design process. Theseelements are the: technical requirements, economic requirements, environmental requirements,and social

Conference Session

Sustainability & Environmental Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Quinn, University of Limerick; William Gaughran, University of Limerick

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-1928: CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABILITY CULTURE IN IRISHSECOND LEVEL SCHOOLSSonya Quinn, University of Limerick Sonya Quinn graduated with first class honours from the University of Limerick in 2005 in Technology Education. She is currently a researcher in environmental sustainability in the University of Limerick undertaking a Masters by research in the area of sustainability and second level schools in Ireland. Sonya is also a tutor in the Explore Engineering Summer Camp, which is run as an introduction to engineering programme in the University of Limerick and is a consultant tutor in the technology learning centre.William Gaughran, University of Limerick Dr Bill Gaughran is a Senior

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University; Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

program is electrical systems. This topic complements otherengineering courses focused on applied physical sciences and plays a significant role in anengineering student’s academic career.In general, circuits and electrical systems are good models for the study of energy systems andthe applied math required to analyze and design circuits and systems are invaluable to anengineer, specifically a general engineer. With the concept of “systems” in mind, this articledescribes the planning, rationale, development, and delivery an electrical engineering course inthe ECU general engineering program. It provides a brief review of peer programs and outlinesseveral observations from the first experience and presents opportunities and suggestions

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

Paper ID #22849Preparation of the Professional Engineer: Outcomes from 20 Years of a Mul-tidisciplinary and Cross-sectoral Capstone CourseDr. Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz Tela Favaloro received a B.S. degree in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is currently working to further the development and dissemination of alter- native energy technology; as a project manager and researcher with the Center for Information Technology and Research in the Interest of Society. Her background is in the development of characterization tech- niques and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

did not know what to expect in terms of thisparticular project relating to education—however, I was open minded and prepared to engagemyself in whatever the project encompassed. The major reasons why I applied for this researchproject were because of my strong interest in interdisciplinary work, my desire to learn aboutnew things, and because I wanted to gain experience in more ‘hands-on’ research, in contrast tothe more theoretical and abstract type of work that I had done in the past.”Q2. Confidence in Success.A2. “When I first began this project, I was a bit nervous about mylack of knowledge in engineering preventing me from bringing anything valuable to the table.Not only was I ignorant in many engineering principles (such as Dynamics

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

Paper ID #14884Development of a Low-cost Automotive Communications Network Course forEE and ME StudentsDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include communication systems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, automative networks, and engi- neering education. Dr. Oliveira is member of the ASEE

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.S. Krishnamoorthi, Bradley University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

statement was made almost 30 years ago and is probably true even today as, forexample, the Japanese cars still stand out in quality and are sought by consumers who buy for qualityand reliability.Dr. Walter Shewhart, considered the father of modern statistical quality control, said (Shewhart1939): ”The long-range contribution of statistics to quality control depends not so much on getting alot of highly trained statisticians into industry as it does in creating a statistically minded generationof physicists, chemists, engineers and others who will in any way have a hand in developing anddirecting the productive processes of tomorrow.”Dr. W. Edwards Deming, the quality guru who taught the Japanese how to make quality products,realized the need for

Conference Session

Edifying Engineering Education through Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep B. Deshpande, University of Louisville and President, Six Sigma and Advanced Controls, Inc.

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

yourselfthinking bad, that's mindfulness", means conscious approaches to reining in the R, Tcomponents are necessary but not sufficient. The sufficiency condition is reached withmeditation which the Cubs appear to have understood. Josh Lifrak even stated as thoughhe had read the referenced works, "better humans make better players" which in thelanguage of the scientific framework translates into, "better humans make better students,better engineers, better business leaders, better medical doctors, better political leaders,and so on", and a rise in internal excellence is the pathway to realize these objectives.Another interesting example involves a speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Indiaon aura (light-energy) and meditation [31]. He also spoke on

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

traditional mode oflecture where the information passes from the notes of the instructor to the notes of the students- without passing through the mind of either one - continues as “the norm”.The purpose of this paper is to renew the call for deployment of better and more effectiveinstructional strategies in the classrooms of the Arab Gulf States, stressing on cooperativelearning practices as a viable alternative to the traditional (low-interaction lecture-based)environment that has gripped the engineering education of Region’s institution for decades. Thepaper sheds light on: theoretical roots, research support, current practices, and suggestions forredesigning classes-if need be- to stimulate interaction and help break the traditional

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo; Mehrnaz Mostafapour, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Andrea Prier, University of Waterloo; Erin Jobidon, University of Waterloo; Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo; Eugene Li, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

been cases when instructors have agreedto integrate a module into a course, only to change their mind a short time beforeimplementation, causing frustration for the team members involved. In this regard, the supportfrom other team members has been crucial in helping the team brainstorm alternative solutionsand maintaining a positive attitude when faced with obstacles.Engineering students do not generally place a strong value on teamwork skills (Nguyen, 1998).The prevailing wisdom among students is that prior team experiences – on sports teams, forexample – have provided ample training to perform effectively in teams. While these are nodoubt of significant relevance, the high complexities of engineering projects require engineers towork

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. This includes two years, as a postdoctoral research fellow in chemical engineering at the National Center for Scientific Research in France (C.N.R.S.), and more than nine years teaching physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physical science, astronomy, biology, and earth science at several colleges and universities throughout the USA. He worked as a high-voltage R&D engineer at Thomson Consumer Electronics, Lancaster, PA from 1998 to 2000, and as a consultant in biomedi- cal imaging (PET). He has been a full-time faculty in electronics and electromechanical engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology since 2000, where he has been teaching in the areas of electronics and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

this paper, we present findings from two instantiations of a newly designed graduate course incivil/environmental engineering that integrates the arts and humanities. The objective of ourcourse is to develop engineers who are more reflective than traditionally trained engineers andare thereby better able to: (a) understand and address the complexities of modern real-worldchallenges, (b) make better ethical decisions, and (c) serve the public not only with technicalengineering skills but with mindfulness of and sensitivity to the complex social, cultural, andenvironmental contexts their work. Thus far, results have been encouraging from both oursurveys (reported here) and our analyses of student interviews and writing samples (reportedelsewhere