Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John J. Marshall PhD, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #5697Learning Outcomes from an Art-Engineering Co-curricular CourseProf. John J. Marshall PhD, University of Michigan John Marshall’s research focuses on: design methods; tangible interaction; and cross-disciplinary collabo- ration. He has a collaborative approach to designing, making and teaching that recognizes the boundaries of the problem being addressed, not the artificial boundaries of traditionally-defined disciplinary practice. Marshall is an Assistant Professor at the Stamps School of Art & Design and an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

on student ability development and career paths. An undergraduatesurvey was distributed to freshmen and again to seniors. Students were also asked to report theirlevel of confidence in their engineering, science, professional and integrative disciplinaryabilities used in complex problem solving as well as career plans at each point in time. Inaddition, seniors were asked about their participation in global initiative activities includinginitiative choice, type of activities, length of participation, and motivations for choice. Thosewho engaged in exploration of a global initiative area reported higher self-efficacy forintegrative disciplinary and professional ability factors than non-explorers. Significantdifferences were also noted for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Lynn Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan L. Hotle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurie Anne Garrow, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, she has used a variety of evaluation methods, ranging from multi-level evaluation plans designed to assess pro- gram impact to monitoring plans designed to facilitate program improvement. Dr. Alemdar’s leadership evaluation work includes serving as lead evaluator on NASA’s electronic Professional Development Net- work (ePDN), a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. She also serves as the lead evaluator on several NSF funded Noyce Scholarship programs. She has direct experience leading evaluation of STEM programs and has contributed to evaluations of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jorge R. Lara, Texas A&M University; Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University; Mark H. Weichold, Texas A&M University; Patrick Linke, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

), called for a Decade of Education for sustainabledevelopment from 2005 to 2015 [1]. This worldwide reflection is creating a new engineeringeducation culture. Engineering educators are observing significant shifts in societal expectationsof the engineering profession to help address immediate and longer-term sustainable developmentchallenges. According to the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO),engineering plays a significant role in planning and building projects that preserve naturalresources, are cost-efficient, and support human and natural environments [2]. The NationalAcademy of Engineering formulated in 2004 its vision of the engineer of 2020 [3]. This reportoutlines a number of aspirational goals where it sees the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Paul Kuban, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

need is for graduates with the ability to crossmultidisciplinary boundaries and work with both electrical and mechanical systems, such asrobotics and sophisticated factory lines. Because the BSE program was developed in such a wayas to allow for variation in a student's program of study, a combination of elective courses, fromboth the electrical and mechanical areas of interest, was outlined and presented to the USI facultyand EAB for consideration in 2008. This mixture of electrical and mechanical studies, nowcommonly referred to as Mechatronics, was well-received by both the faculty and the EAB, andseveral students have already initiated this plan of study.Review of Other Mechatronics ProgramsMechatronics is relatively new field, with the

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard W. Freeman, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richard J. Hartnett P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

include turning a 2-wheel drivevehicle into all wheel drive and silent (no engine) drivability. The current project plan is todesign and build a full-scale prototype system. Major system components include energycapture, energy storage and energy delivery as well as braking and acceleration control systemsand a rudimentary anti-lock brake system.Cadets from Civil and Mechanical Engineering are collaborating as a capstone team with twoElectrical Engineering cadets who are collaborating with them via a directed study. The amountof collaboration required for this grant is a major departure from past years. In this pilot, thereare three Faculty Advisors, representing the three majors and a senior faculty membersupervising the entire project. Issues

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University; P. Ruby Mawasha, Wright State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

theory, and engineering graduates spendtheir time planning, while technology programs focus on application and technology graduatesspend their time making plans work9. An interdisciplinary collaboration of engineering andtechnology students on research and design projects answers some of the challenges in this “flat-world”. Based on this background and the significance of interdisciplinary projects, the RFID-AD platform is designed to update the engineering and technology programs. Additionally, thisplatform is in accordance with the National Academy of Engineers recommendation that,“Engineering schools should introduce the interdisciplinary learning in the undergraduateenvironment, rather than having it as an exclusive feature of the graduate

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

b.1 Observe good laboratory safety procedures have an ability to b.2 Formulates an experimental plan of data gathering conduct experiments, as b.3 Carefully documents data collected well as to analyze and b.4 Develops and implements logical experimental procedures3b interpret data related to b.5 Selects appropriate equipment and instruments to perform manufacturing the experiment processes, materials b.6 Is able to operate instrumentation and process equipment evaluation, and manufacturing systems.2. Why do engineers need education in statistics?Study of statistics creates in an engineer the ability for

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; John A Nastasi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology; Peter L. Russell, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

SECompetency Areas of DoD known as SPDRE-SE/PSE7, which means Systems Planning,Research, Development and Engineering (SPRDE) – Systems Engineering (SE) and ProgramSystems Engineer (PSE) and shown in Appendix A. This was developed for the defenseacquisition community and is one of a number of such competency models that have beendeveloped in the SE domain. They are used for workforce development and education. The SECapstone project goals listed below have the numbers of relevant competencies from AppendixA noted: Identify the needs and objectives of key stakeholders including the operational and life-cycle context, and how these shape and set the scope for the development program (2, 4, 5). Demonstrate recognition that the value of a system

Conference Session

Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

) Develop a plan of action, along with identifying potential consequences (“Plan” phase) (5) Implement the plan (“Implement” or Prototype phase) (6) Verify that the solution is working, with no unintended adverse consequences, and update as needed (“Improve” phase which may link back to the Ask, Imagine, or Plan phases) (7) Document solution to inform/train users [suggest adding a “Tell” phase for sharing results following self- or group-reflection]Additionally, the methodology for analyzing thinking proposed by Paul and Elder29 is used atthe foundational level of the capstone course, specifically with regard to the students’ finalproduct report and presentation guidelines. These eight “Elements of Thought” are

Conference Session

Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armand Joseph Chaput, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics University of Texas at Austin

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

down selected teams integrate into the selected team orteams. As a consequence the teams get larger which requires that student team leadershipdevelop good task planning and management skills. A fall-out of the approach is to simplifyclass administration and grading. Second semester lectures focus on more advanced design andanalysis topics required to support over twenty (20) technically rigorous milestone reviews.Student teams are responsible for task planning required to prepare for and satisfy milestonereview entry criteria. The instructional staff role is to evaluate whether entry criteria arecompliant and exit criteria satisfied (a minimum grade of 7 for every criterion on a 0-10 ratingscale).Our 2nd semester A&D development model

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Ortegon, Universidad Icesi

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

reference.The records and deliverables associated with the progress of the project collected through ashared Google drive as well as personal observation during the competition period were used ascomplementary sources for the current analysis and discussion. Figure 3. Sample of the survey used to assess the learning experience of students in the SD competitionResults and DiscussionThe results of the surveys are presented according to the three phases considered in the analysis:beginning (the design and planning phase of the project), middle (development phase of theproject), and end (final phase of the project and contest week). The survey response rates were 5students, 27 students, and 22 students for 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

/CAM software. These courses included Intro to CAD, Advanced CAD, CAD/CAM Applications, Engineering Design Using Solid Modeling, and Parametric Graphics Design. She also taught Descriptive Geometry, Manu- facturing Simulation (ProModel), Process Automation & Robotics, Production Planning & Process Con- trol, Statics & Strength of Materials, and Machine Design. As a Project Director, she managed several departmental projects funded by the institution’s Research, Scholarship and Professional Growth Com- mittee, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Utah Science Technology and Research initiative, and/or the Utah Center for Aeronautical Innovation & Design. She wrote proposals, acquired and managed

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti P.E., University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Commission “Software Development is totally different now than what it used to be. The best job candidate needs to bring a background in computer science and data analysis, with an understanding of business requirements.” – Charles Morgan, CEO/Chairman, First Orion, and former Chairman / CEO /Co-Founder of Acxiom Corp. This bold plan utilizes the development of the science of data analytics to cut across the areas of opportunity for economic improvement in Arkansas.” [13] – Arkansas Science Advisory CommitteeIn addition, in numerous interviews with senior executives for major companies, mid-sizedcompanies, and start-ups by the College of Engineering, the Walton College of Business, and theFulbright College of Arts & Sciences

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

interconnected community of faculty, students, industry partners, alums and athletes who are dedicated to applying their technical expertise to advance the state-of-the-art in sports.Dr. Amitava ”Babi” Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Amitava ”Babi” Mitra is Executive Director, New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET), MIT. He was the founder-Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, BML Munjal University, Gur- gaon, India and the founder-President and Vice-Chancellor, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India. Mitra is passionate about evangelizing and implementing an educational vision that he believes in; he enjoys formulating, designing and planning its implementation, and then taking it through to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, Methodist University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

EngineeringProgram at Methodist University has made it a priority to integrate writing throughout theengineering curriculum that exposes students to writing instruction each year. Althoughindividual course assignments are still used as the main avenue to practice writing, theimportance of writing for the discipline and connection between each course are stressedthroughout program. With the introduction of Methodist University’s new Quality EnhancementPlan (QEP) on writing, the Engineering Program plans to strengthen the integration of writtencommunication within the curriculum.Writing Across the CurriculumMethodist University embraces writing across the entire campus through several initiatives onwriting improvement and appreciation for students and faculty

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Durward Sobek, Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

test conducted in autumn of 2006, some usability input from faculty, and ourfuture plans for using the rubric.BackgroundA few years ago, the College of Engineering at MSU began offering a multi-disciplinarydesign opportunity for the senior design project. This program, the “No Walls” program,offered students a multi-disciplinary experience as a substitute for their discipline’scapstone course(s). No Walls project teams were composed of students from at least twodifferent programs in the college, including computer science. During the 2005-2006academic year, a group of faculty, led by the second author, conducted a study of how tomove forward with multi-disciplinary education in the college. The result of that study isthat we will be requiring

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Cyganski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Demetriou; Fred Looft; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bradley Miller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lance Schachterle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kenneth Stafford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yiming Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

WPI many entering students have recently expressed an interest in robotics. During theacademic year 2006/07, for example, over 130 visiting prospective students listed robotics eitheras a principal interest area or as their planned major on WPI Admissions Information forms. InFall 2005 and 2006, 96 and 101 freshmen, respectively, joined the WPI Robotics Team. One-third of them stated an interest in pursuing robotics for their senior project or academic major.43% had known of the WPI/FIRST/robotics connection before enrolling at WPI and 62% ofthese indicated that this knowledge was a strong positive reason for selecting WPI.3.0 Education in RoboticsOne may date the earliest robotics-related undergraduate curricula to the 1980’s where

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

their context, by adapting strategies we have employed.At this stage, formalizing our engineering project curriculum as authentic experiential learningrepresents a work in progress involving a pilot group of five engineering students who mustsatisfy the new ELI requirements by spring 2017 to graduate on schedule. Results of this pilotgroup help test our plan, providing feedback to inform us what adjustments we may need tomake, as we ramp up to the “full-on” implementation of 50+ students per year over the next twoyears. As available, this paper presents details of the ongoing pilot group results.Having introduced the case for experiential learning with its move from popularity towardmaturity in engineering education, and having described the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; David Jacob Taylor, Arizona State University; Ian Derk

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Individual and Team Performance Lab at Universityof Calgary. This assessment tool contains 81 Likert Scale questions about Team Dynamicscovering the following areas: strategy formulation & planning; role clarity; cooperative conflictmanagement; team monitoring & backup; goal progression; coordination; contribution equity;healthy, fact-driven conflict; lack of personal conflict; trust; constructive controversy;exploitative learning; and exploratory learning. The experimental group consisted of two sectionsof the cohered courses whereas the control group involved students enrolled in four sections ofthe traditional Introduction to Engineering course during the same semester. This assessment toolwas given to both groups three times during the

Conference Session

Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

twelve credit experience.Table 1- Course Objectives for the Summer Grand Challenge ProgramRH330 • Analyzing contexts, audiences, and genres to determine how they influence communication • Crafting documents to meet the demands and constraints of professional situations • Integrating all stages of the writing process, ethically and persuasively, to respond to technical contexts and audiences—from planning, researching and drafting to designing, revising and editing • Collaborating effectively within and across teams with overlapping interestsME497 • Provide strategies and practice for design development • Applying a systems approach

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radu F. Babiceanu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Daniel Rucker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Hussain M Al-Rizzo, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Seshadri Mohan, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

. • Provide better customer service to the passengers by providing better flight information displays with accurate information. • Develop management reports to track real time cost of enplaned passengers either by airline or by total for the airport. • Develop a runway utilization report by type of aircraft that uses the runway and frequency of use to better plan maintenance and predict the maintenance expenses.3.3. Technical Solution. In response to the LIT RFP and considering the identified limitationsand potential avenues for improvement of LIT airport operations, the solution proposed by thesystems engineering capstone design team is an automated system, called Automated AirportInformation Management System (AAIMS

Conference Session

History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Blanchard, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University; Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diana Stoppiello, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, and education. collaborations.Olin used Invention 2000 to develop the entire institution from a blank slate.8, 9 “INVENTION 2000 is a blueprint for developing all academic and operational aspects of the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering from a clean slate. The plan outlines an intense two-year project intended to produce innovative educational processes for preparing the next generation of leaders in a technological society and institutional policies which will establish a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Intense efforts will be focused on (1) a comprehensive re-examination of engineering curricula and educational processes, (2) student life and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

or other catastrophes related to public health and safety.The testing is how the students' project will be used by the Chicago Fire Department.This model includes streets, buildings and other detailed information that will help theChicago Fire Department in planning interventions, considering various scenarios andcase studies.The model has been built in phases, with the overall design incorporating a sophisticated,computer-driven illumination scheme built within the model base, thus allowing themodel to be able to display animated scenarios of virtually any depth and focus, by meansof time-varying color and brightness. CAD Computer-generated images and laser-cuttingmethods have been the primary methods of design and construction for the

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeffrey Webb, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Slack, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

program include a two-quarter course sequence entitled“Multidisciplinary Senior Design (MSD) I&II,” which constitutes the “design-build” core of theprogram; and a third course entitled “Design Project Management (DPM),” which trains selectedstudents for project management roles in MSD I&II and facilitates early-stage planning anddevelopment of a project readiness package (PRP) for each project. The DPM course has beeninstrumental in reducing the startup time for design teams, but further discussion of redesignefforts in this paper will be limited to the MSD I&II courses. Below is a more detaileddescription of the courses. Page

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jessica Anne Rosewitz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #31532Work-in-Progress: Investigating student growth through amultidisciplinary qualifying project of an interactive ball wall displayto support Pre-K STEAM learning at a community early education and carecenterMs. Jessica Anne Rosewitz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jessica has been interested in engineering education since her undergraduate days. She participated in the NSF PIEE Project, designing and implementing engineering lesson plans in a local Worcester 2nd grade classroom. Now, each year she hosts a high school junior for a week, demonstrating what it’s like in a research laboratory. During the summer

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrance Boult, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Jeremy Haefner, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, students get multiple chances to experience that transformational change. A singleterm capstone course might provide this, but often it is more discouraging than encouragingbecause things don’t always go as the students plan, and there is not enough time for anotheriteration. Three years of teaming increase the chance of a base hit, instead of either striking outon the full swing or bunting because it is safe.1.3 Why teach innovation?There are several reasons why it is critical to teach the innovation process. First, innovation isabout applying ideas and knowledge to have a real impact in the societal unit. It is throughinnovation that engineering and business students can truly improve our health, welfare, andprosperity. Second, by producing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Objective 3: Provide a program of academic and student service support that achieves a 90% year-to-year retention rate for SEECS scholars. Objective 4: Provide scholars with academic and professional development that prepares Page 22.1274.3 them for graduate school and/or employment in a STEM field.The sections which follow present original plans for meeting the goals and objectives, discusshow the plans were implemented, indicate any modifications to the original plans, and outlinework which remains to be completed.2 Recruitment of FreshmanThe first cohort of scholars was targeted for the 2009 -2010 academic year. It was

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Durward Sobek, Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

collaboratively with our Multi-Disciplinary Advisory Committee, whichincluded a dozen faculty and professional staff from the college’s five engineering degreeprograms and one research center. This advisory committee also helped us develop andhone a set of “key attributes” for effective performance on a multi-disciplinary team. Thefinal set of key attributes selected is listed below: Interpersonal Communication Collaboration Understanding and Communicating Disciplinary Tradeoffs Empathy for Diverse Perspectives Planning and Organization Accountability and Reliability Common Goals and Shared Outcomes Conflict Management and Resolution Willingness to Learn Inclusive Decision MakingThese ten

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

is implemented. During the solution implementation phase, the problemsolver performs a variety of roles for implementing the idea including: directing, planning,organizing, and gaining support.Teamwork and the Creative ProcessTables 1 and 2 identify the major advantages and limitations of creative problem solving teamsover individual problem solving6.Table 1: Major advantages of creative problem solving teams • More information and knowledge available to solve problems • Generation of more ideas • Synergistic effects of problem solving teams • Different thinking skills available to solve problems • Greater likelihood for finding the best solution • Greater solution acceptance and commitment of the chosen solutionTable