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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce E Dunne, Grand Valley State University; Paul Keenlance, Grand Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #22530Drones and Satellites: Identifying Interdisciplinary Capstone Projects withOther Departments at Your Own UniversityDr. Bruce E Dunne, Grand Valley State University Bruce E. Dunne received the B.S.E.E. (with honors) and M.S. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985 and 1988, respectively, both in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, in 2003. In the Fall of 2003, he joined the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, Grand Val- ley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, where

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University; Randi Shedlosky-Shoemaker, York College of Pennsylvania; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #21735Effects of Service-Learning Projects on Capstone Student MotivationDr. Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania Jason Forsyth is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at York College of Penn- sylvania. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech in May 2015. His major research interests are in wearable and pervasive computing. His work focuses on developing novel prototype tools and techniques for interdisciplinary teams.Dr. Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University Mark M. Budnik is Paul H. Brandt Professor of Engineering at Valparaiso University. Prior to joining the faculty at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #14879Cross-disciplinary Teamwork During an Undergraduate Student Project: Re-sults to DateRachel K. Anderson, Clemson University Rachel Anderson is a doctoral candidate in Engineering and Science Education and the research assistant for Clemson University’s Creative Inquiry program. Her research interests include cross-disciplinary undergraduate teams. Rachel received a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a B.S. in Physics from Baldwin-Wallace University.Dr. Julie P Martin, Clemson University Julie P. Martin is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University; Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AssociatesThe first success measure is that we have so many projects involved. It is obvious that ourengineers value the industry/university relationship in many areas. This is not a small measure.It takes time to oversee effort like this from a development standpoint and university perspective.Our combined teams feel so strongly of the value of Senior Projects, CO-OPs and joint learningopportunity that all are placed at high value. In an environment where competition andtechnology leadership are on everyone’s minds, the ABET requirements of the colleges ofengineering make a case of long term benefits of great value to all parties.Just about all our engineering departments want more projects submitted to the MEDITECprogram. That is the test of value

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Sustainability and Environmental Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia; Farhad Omar, University of Virginia; Alexander Hydrogen Martin, University of Virginia; James Durand, University of Virginia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2008-733: RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR LEARNING BARGEP. Paxton Marshall, University of VirginiaFarhad Omar, University of VirginiaAlexander Hydrogen Martin, University of VirginiaJames Durand, University of Virginia Page 13.1035.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Renewable Energy for Learning BargeTM American Society for Engineering Education 2008 Annual ConferenceIntroduction Learning BargeTM is joint project of the schools of architecture and engineering atthe University of Virginia to design and build an energy self-sufficient floating classroomthat offers an interactive, hands-on learning experience focused on ecological restoration

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Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; Frank DeRego, Purdue University; Silvia Mah, University of California-San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-1936: FACILITATING MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN ASERVICE-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTGregory Bucks, Purdue University GREGORY W. BUCKS is a PhD student in the department of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his BSEE from the Pennsylvania State University and his MSECE from Purdue University. He is currently the head teaching assistant for the EPICS Program at Purdue University.William Oakes, Purdue University WILLIAM C. OAKES is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Purdue University and the Interim-Director of the EPICS Program. He is a co-recipient of the 2005 National Academy of Engineering’s Bernard M. Gordon Prize and the 2004 NSPE

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Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brian Thomas, Trine University; Andrea Mitofsky, Trine University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; John Eiler

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

24.122.114. J. E. Froyd, P. C. Wankat, K. A. Smith, Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education, Proc. of the IEEE 100, 1344-1360, 2012.5. Y. Wong, K. Siu, A Model of Creative Design Process for Fostering Creativity of Students in Design Education, Intl. J. Technology & Design Education, 2012. 22(4): p. 437-450.6. N. Anderson, Design Thinking: Employing an Effective Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Framework to Foster Creativity and Innovation in Rural and Remote Education, Australian & International J. Rural Education, 2012. 22(2): p. 43-52.7. B. Blair, Elastic Minds? Is the Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Curriculum Equipping our Students for the Future: A Case Study, Art, Design &

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

projects like this one, the coordinator needs to have a team of students thatnot only have the engineering discipline background but also have the initiative to meet the manychallenges that will inevitably occur.The automotive industry sponsor felt it was a large success, both for the students and for thecompany. “The students were able to practice their studies in a real world application. When thestudents are challenged to explore new ‘outside of the box’ ideas they help us keep a freshperspective and an open mind. It’s great for the industry and great for the students as well.They used CFD software to design and countermeasure their virtual model. They were then ableto collaborate with our company to turn the virtual model into a working wind

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History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-1117: INTEGRATION OF JOURNAL CLUB IDEOLOGY INTO ANANOTECHNOLOGY COURSESmitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Smitesh Bakrania is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his PhD from University of Michigan in 2008 and his BS from Union College in 2003. His research interests include combustion synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications. Page 15.782.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integration of Journal Club Ideology into a Nanotechnology CourseNanotechnology is bound to dramatically impact how we use materials in all aspects ofengineering

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History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Moira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Paul Peercy, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Darryl G. Thelen, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Daniel Klingenberg, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy Wendt, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in the areas of pedagogy and consensus building. We are increasingly bringing educational experts into the college for special seminars and presentations. We seek to better leverage the educational innovation activities that occur broadly across our campus. • Engage colleagues in manner that is pre-emptive in managing conflict and change reluctance. • Re-communicate the vision of the EB2 initiative. • Recommit to working toward better measurement, documentation and communication of progress. • With the long-term in mind, continue to move forward with consistent goals and messages.SummaryDespite an increasing number of studies calling for major changes to engineering education

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

studentsfrom majors other than engineering. Page 22.65.13References 1. Bransford, J., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking. 2000. How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2. McKenna, A.F., B. Yalvac, and G.J. Light. 2009. The role of collaborative reflection on shaping engineering faculty teaching approaches. Journal of Engineering Education 98(1): 17-26. 3. Ohland, M. W. Sheppard, S. D., Lichtenstein, G., Eirs, O., Chacra, D., & Layton, R. A. (2008). Persistence, engagement, and migration in engineering programs, Journal of Engineering Education 97 (3), 259-278. 4

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Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Gretchen Anne Hazard, James Madison University; Matthew Swain, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10331Understanding How Students’ Value the Behaviors of Individuals in Engi-neering TeamsDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. The research interests of Dr. Nagel focus on engineering design and engineering design education, and in particular

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Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Antonio Riofrio, Western New England University; Steven G Northrup, Western New England University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #7659Teaching Undergraduate Introductory Course to Mechatronics in the Me-chanical Engineering Curriculum Using ArduinoDr. Jose Antonio Riofrio, Western New England University Jos´e A Riofr´ıo received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from Elizabethtown College in 2003, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and 2008, respectively. At Vanderbilt, Jos´e focused his research in controls, mechatronics and mechanical design. After obtaining his Ph.D., Jos´e worked in the Fluid Power industry designing servo-pneumatic control systems for various motion-control applications

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Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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

Capstone Design & Project Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-2697: EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENTING THE INTERDISCIPLINARYSENIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE: A CASE STUDY AND CONCLUSIONSMatthew Green, LeTourneau University Dr. Matthew G. Green is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at LeTourneau University, Longview. His objective is to practice and promote engineering as a serving profession, with special recognition of opportunities to improve the quality of life in developing countries. Topics include the design of affordable transportation, training engineers to design for marginalized populations, needs assessment in frontier design environments, assistive devices for persons with disabilities, and remote power generation. Contact: MatthewGreen

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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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

AC 2007-2761: BEYOND THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCETerrance Boult, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Dr. Boult is the El Pomar Endowed Professor of Innovation and Security at U.Colorado at Colorado Springs. Before joining UCCS in 2003, he was an endowed professor and founding chairman of Lehigh University's Computer Science and Engineering Department. He received his BS in Applied Math (1983) MS in CS (1984) and Ph.D. in Computer CS (1986) all from Columbia University. He then spent 8 years on Faculty of the Columbia CS Department. Dr. Boult is the driving force behind UCCS's new Bachelor of Innovation™ family of degrees. He as won multiple teaching, IEEE service, research and

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

areunaccustomed to the visual pollution and background noise of wind farms. Figure 2 shows thenumber of Google references to “visual pollution and smokestacks” as a percentage of the totalnumber of reference to “visual pollution and wind turbines”.8 In addition, we cannot assume thatalternative and renewable energy technologies will not affect the environment. For example,nuclear waste disposal is a significant concern that still lacks a suitable political solution.Engineers today and in the future working on the energy grand challenge must design with thesedifferent societal impacts in mind, pointing to the need to provide both (a) multidisciplinaryeducation among engineering subdisciplines and (b) a traditional liberal arts context forengineering

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Physiology for Physiology for Engineering Courses Engineering Courses Engineers I Engineers II Junior Design Biomedical Systems Engineering Senior Design I Senior Design II Co-op Page 14.691.10The BMES Student Club:In the mind of the authors, it was considered that the establishment of a biomedical engineeringstudent club would be a helpful supplement to the formal curriculum

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Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarel Lavy, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

provider.Operations and Energy ManagementThe Director of Plant Operations Maintenance and Engineering Department acknowledged thatenergy management systems are lagging, compared to other best practice organizations.However, the department uses Energy Star® appliances throughout the laboratory installations,the office spaces, and the lavatories. There are plans, in the form of capital projects, whichinclude the acquisition of an automated Energy Management system. Costs are currently beingcalculated for the present Administration Wing building, since allocation plans intend to capturethis facility as a stand-alone profit center rather than a standard expense center.Workplace Design and Interior Space PlanningThe workplace is designed, keeping in mind the

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sebastian Dziallas, Fulbright University Vietnam; Naoko Ellis P.Eng., University of British Columbia; David Robert Bruce P.E., Fulbright University Vietnam

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

problem-solving, team-work, the ability to think in systems, empathy, and being adaptive and open-minded [3], [5]. These skillsets are not only complementary to an engineering education [6], [7],but are critical to graduates’ adaptability on the job market.In this paper, we present a case study of Fulbright University Vietnam, a new, private, non-profituniversity in Ho Chi Minh City. Fulbright is inspired by American liberal arts traditions andoffers a liberal arts, sciences, and engineering education with Bachelor degrees awarded afterfour years of study. It aims to prepare the next generation of engineers to work on global grandchallenges. Indeed, the goal of its undergraduate program is “to provide an outstandingeducational experience that

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Multidisciplinary First-year Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, [and] collaborative learning.”1 Faculty at FloridaGulf Coast University (FGCU) set out to improve their gateway course to the engineeringcurriculum, a one-credit hour course common across three of the four programs within the U. A.Whitaker College of Engineering, being mindful not only of including identified high impacteducational practices, but also incorporating the University’s upcoming 5-year QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP), which focuses on “improving student learning in relation to Writing,Critical Thinking, and Information Literacy.”b The result of these efforts is a course with anemphasis on the development of information literacy, teamwork, and communication skills,focusing on engineering innovations related to the Grand Challenges

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Multidisciplinary Capstone and Collaborative Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Stephanie Tharp, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the recently launched interdis- ciplinary medical product development course. She also serves as Director of the Freshman Engineering Success Program, and is actively involved in engineering outreach for global health. Miiri received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.Prof. Stephanie Tharp, University of Michigan Stephanie Tharp received a master of industrial design degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, and a bachelor of mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. From 2002 until 2014, she was Associate Professor, and Program Chair

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ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

“rewarded” with a week-long trip each year at spring break. Half of the faculty advocates accompany the second year students on the domestic trip and the other half of the faculty advocates accompany the third year students on the international trip. The value of the camaraderie that develops from these trips cannot be overstated. The faculty members, all from different departments within the college, get to know one another extraordinarily well. Interconnections between the various disciplines become much clearer in everyone’s minds and the nucleus for future collaborations between disciplines materializes.‚ On each trip, the faculty advocates are exposed to engineering managers, innovators and leaders, and learn first

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4447: USING MINI-PROJECTS TO FOSTER STUDENT COL-LABORATION IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEProf. Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Richard S. Stansbury is an Associate Professor of computer engineering and computer science in the Department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. He teaches courses in artificial intelligence, data structures and algo- rithms, and the capstone senior design course. His research interests include unmanned aircraft, mobile robotics, and applied artificial intelligence.Dr. William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona BeachDr. Salamah

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Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Pakize S. Pulat, University of Oklahoma

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the implementation of this robotics project and uses student surveysand course evaluations to assess its effectiveness. Additionally, assessments of common multi-disciplinary course problems of class size and student level disparity are also performed. I. Introduction:One of the most challenging tasks in engineering education is teaching courses to students thatare outside their major area. Majors other than electrical and computer engineering (ECE) arenot typically motivated about circuit theory and many educators have tried to address thischallenge.1, 2 With this lack of motivation in mind, the College of Engineering (CoE) at theUniversity of Oklahoma (OU) developed a unique curriculum for teaching circuits and

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

writing it looks like the plan is to parallel an electricmotor/generator to the rear drive train, a combination battery/super capacitor will be used tostore energy during braking and release energy during acceleration. The aim is to increase fuelefficiency of the mail truck during its start-stop mail delivery cycle by 20% or more.The greatest challenges of the current project are administrative rather than technical – and thehackney phrase “herding cats” comes to mind. Four mechanical engineers have the project astheir fall-spring capstone project, two civil engineers are assigned only for their one semesterspring capstone, and two electrical engineers have joined in as a directed study for the springsemester. All three majors have different

Conference Session

Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hoo Kim P.E., LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer P.E., LeTourneau University; Laura Kathryn Neal, LeTourneau University; Kathleen Mays, LeTourneau University; Joon Wan Kim, LeTourneau University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #34236Engineering Capstone Senior Design Project as a Story-Building PlatfomDr. Hoo Kim P.E., LeTourneau University Hoo Kim, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from POSTECH, Pohang, South Korea, and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. His professional interests include teaching in the area of electromagnetics and RF, integration of faith and engineering, and entrepreneurship in engineering.Dr. Paul R. Leiffer P.E., LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer, Ph.D., P.E., is a

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Capstone Design & Project Courses

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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

AC 2007-1382: REDESIGNING A COLLEGE-WIDE MULTIDISCIPLINARYENGINEERING DESIGN PROGRAM AT RITWayne Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology WAYNE W. WALTER is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at RIT. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Wayne has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products Divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in New York State. He can be reached at wwweme@rit.edu.Jeffrey Webb, Rochester Institute of Technology JEFFREY B. WEBB is a Mechanical Engineer with the Engineering Modeling and Simulations group in the Southeast Division of Applied Research Associates. He

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, and design - field team interaction.Mariana Watanabe, Purdue University Mariana Watanabe is an undergraduate in Civil Engineering specializing in Architectural Engineering at Purdue University, main Campus. During her time at Purdue, she has done research in the Applied Energy Laboratory for the ”Biowall for Improved Indoor Air Quality” project, has participated as team captain in two DOE Net-Zero Energy Building Design Competitions (Race to Zero Competition), and was elected president of the ASHRAE Purdue Student Branch in 2017. Mariana’s interests span the fields of sustainable engineering, high performance buildings and STEM outreach for girls. c American Society for Engineering

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Mechatronics and Robotics I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Christopher Pannier, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Melissa Morris, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Xiaopeng Zhao, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering with electronicsand intelligent computer control in the design and manufacture of products and processes” [1].Robotics expands upon mechatronics with emphases on perception, action, and interaction ofrobots. As a discipline at the intersection of traditional engineering disciplines, “mechatronicsand robotics engineering” (MRE) is fast-growing and future-minded but suffers similar diversityand inclusion challenges as engineering broadly. This paper explores these challenges andidentifies unique opportunities inherent to MRE to 1) increase the participation of women andunderrepresented minorities (URM) in MRE, and 2) use MRE to increase the participation ofwomen and URM in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) broadly