Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Molly M. Gribb P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Adel Nasiri, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, while “business topics” are very much in demand, it is not obvious how to integrate this into existing undergraduate engineering curricula. Finally, as new courses are developed, unintended impacts on potential transfer credits across institutions may occur. • Students will need to be exposed to concepts that are outside of the traditional curriculum. This can lead to resistance to these new ideas – i.e., “I went into X so I wouldn’t need to learn Y.” Additionally, cross-disciplinary courses also pose challenges because any classroom will have an especially wide range of backgrounds and prior knowledge. • Faculty who tend to stay within the “silos” of their disciplines were also seen as a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vy-Linh Gale, New York University; Victoria Bill, New York University; Jessica Si

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #26845Work in Progress: Multidisciplinary, Vertically Integrated Projects Courseon 3-D Printed Biomedical DevicesMs. Vy-Linh Gale, New York University Vy-Linh Gale is an undergraduate in her junior year studying Biotechnology with a minor in Computer Science, and is expected to graduate with her BS in 2020 and MS in Biotechnology in 2021.Prof. Victoria Bill, New York University Victoria Bill is the MakerSpace Lab Manager and an adjunct professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She studied electrical engineering and received her B.S. from the Ohio State University and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Festus Ogbaisi, Jacksonville University; Martins Slaboh, Jacksonville University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University; Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

careers.References[1] A. K. Ellis, C. J. Stuen, “The Interdisciplinary Curriculum”, Eye On Education. pp. 174, Larchmont, NY, 1998.[2] K. Lake, “Integrated Curriculum”, School Improvement Research Series VIII. Northwest Regional EducationalLaboratory, 1994.[3] R.W. Hendricks, L.J. Guido, J.R. Heflin, S. Sarin, “An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Microelectronics”,Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2011.[4] Capt. Trevor D McLaughlin, “Support for Interdisciplinary Engineering Education Through Application ofIndustry-Focused Case Studies”, 121st ASEE annual conference and exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18, 2014.[5] A. J. Muscat, E. L. Allen, E. D. H. Green, and L. S. Vanasupa

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

the fundamental principles of technical writing and use a project-based learning model. Much of the general education requirements for engineering students atthe institution occurs in the first two years. Engineering curricula are increasingly moving towardan earlier introduction of engineering content for entering students. Eli Fromm of DrexelUniversity was one of the earliest curriculum innovators to introduce engineering activities earlyin the curriculum, integrating faculty across campus [2]. Similarly, a team consisting of facultymembers from across this institution developed a Technical Writing Course to promotecommunication. However, the faculty discovered an opportunity to develop and assessleadership and teamwork skills in the same

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

documented various aspects of the program over its first 9 years. The purpose of thispaper is to describe the current state of the integrated teaching and learning strategies that theprogram uses to facilitate engineering design learning with an entrepreneurial mindset in a PBLmodel.Awareness of the IRE program has increased recently with the program being recognized as theABET 2017 Innovation award winner and in the top ten emerging leaders in engineeringeducation in the “Global state of the art in engineering education” report by Dr. Ruth Grahamreleased in 2018 [1].Purpose of researchThe purpose of this paper is to describe how the Iron Range Engineering (IRE) program leadsstudent engineers to ”become the engineer they want to be” by working with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Goldschneider, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

-employment experience hason students can help engineering education researchers (EER) understand the role that diverseteams, particularly in the capstone environment, can have for engineering students in thedevelopment of their collaborative abilities.In the long term, this study seeks to better understand how the social norms that are present ininterdisciplinary teams influence the development of effective collaborative behaviors. Thesebehaviors can be considered as belonging to a larger grouping of skills, sometimes called “meta-competencies,” that have become an increasingly important part of what employers look for fromengineering graduates [11]. However, this paper will focus directly on the curriculum design ofan interdisciplinary capstone

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Principia College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

following purposes: ● To engage undergraduate students in the research process ● To demonstrate how what they are studying, and learning can be put to practical use ● To teach the students the value of their chosen field and how it benefits society ● To evaluate the structural integrity of Maybeck Chapel, an historically significant structure that has been a campus focal point for 85 yearsThe work was performed by four undergraduate students representing each of the majorengineering disciplines. One was a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, and the otherthree were juniors: one in civil engineering, one in mechanical, and one in combinedarchitectural and industrial, but leaning toward industrial. The project team was

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Park, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Ananda Mani Paudel, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

equipment and materials that are driving advanced manufacturing in the U.S. andaround the world, in both the additive and subtractive manufacturing areas, lies at the heart of theprogram.In addition to a focus on technical skills development, the new program emphasizes soft skills, such ascritical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership and communication, which represent skills thatare in high demand by the industry partners of the program. In addition, cyber risk and manufacturingdata protection issues are integrated into the curriculum in order to expose AMS degree students tosystem vulnerabilities on the manufacturing side.In an exciting time of cloud computing, rapid developments in additive manufacturing, robotics and theIndustrial

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Summers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anique Julienne Olivier-Mason, Brandeis University; Marina Dang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Diana M. Chien, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

of Research ethics, the MIT Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program (KTCP) course, and un- dergraduate genetics. She believes in the power of peer-coaching as a method of improving an entire community’s ability to communicate effectively.Dr. Marina Dang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Marina Dang holds a PhD in Chemistry from Brandeis University, where she also served as an instructor for the Science Posse Boot Camp program. She taught chemistry at Emmanuel College and later became a STEM curriculum developer for an educational startup. In 2014, she joined the MIT Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering to serve as its first Communication Lab manager. As the Communication Lab model spread to new

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Burns, Western Michigan University; Megan Hammond, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

hand calculations over the use of software, but we believe this approach to be a disservice to engineering students in an introductory course because it is in stark contrast to what they will encounter during their careers. A well-designed, relevant, and engaging curriculum will provide ample opportunities for rigorous exploration of the concepts. We believe that aligning the curriculum more closely with modern practices (i.e., emphasis on software, real data sets, etc.) and integrating oral and digital communication principles into this course represents a natural progression for an engineering statistics curriculum. Our goal in thisTable 3 – Redesign Roadmap SM19

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie M. Gillespie, Arizona State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jared Joseph Schoepf, Arizona State University; Joshua Loughman, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

potential benefitsand challenges of supporting multidiscipline teams in an academic curriculum. Whilemultidisciplinary project-based learning and multidisciplinary service-learning are not new ideas,rarely is the team composition considered in relation to the impacts to student learning andperception.This work examines the experiences of three multidisciplinary, sustainability focused teamsproviding solutions for use and education in communities considered food-deserts. The threeteam structures vary in degree of multidisciplinary composition, one of the EPICSdifferentiators. Students were asked to define multidisciplinary teams and then reflect on theirown team experiences and team compositions. Transcripts of focus group interviews with currentand

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Monique Jethwani; Vikram Kapila, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a DR K-12 research project, and an ITEST re- search project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and con- trol system technology. Under a Research Experience for Teachers Site, a DR K-12 project, and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six phil- anthropic foundations, he has conducted significant K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Paul Harvie, United States Military Academy; Tanya Thais Estes, United States Military Academy; Lisa Shay, United States Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #26585Know Your Role! Defining Faculty and External Stakeholder Roles in a Mul-tidisciplinary Capstone CourseDr. David Paul Harvie, United States Military Academy David Harvie is an active duty Army officer and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy. David has a Ph.D. in Com- puter Science from the University of Kansas, a M.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, and a B.S. in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy.Dr. Tanya Thais Estes, United States Military Academy Tanya Estes has a Ph.D

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kleio Avrithi P.E., Mercer University

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Studentsurveys conducted at two different institutions show why students select to become engineers andtheir preference for the different course components.Introduction “Introduction to Engineering” is a core course given to freshmen students of all engineeringdisciplines. The course aims to familiarize students with the engineering profession, the differentengineering disciplines, the design process for exploratory projects, the work in interdisciplinaryteams, the ethics and professional behavior, the lifelong learning, the written and oral presentationof technical concepts, and problem solving. As curriculum often changes, an online research wasconducted on the most current catalogs (2018-2019) of 182 higher education institutions offeringdegrees in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

introduc- tion to engineering course for the Global Freshman Academy. Her Ph.D. research focuses on multi-scale multiphase modeling and numerical analysis of coupled large viscoelastic deformation and fluid transport in swelling porous materials, but she is currently interested in various topics in the field of engineering education, such as innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation; innova- tions in non-traditional delivery methods, incorporation of the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the engineering curriculum and its impact.Dr. David Jacob Taylor, Arizona State UniversityMr. Ian Derk Mr. Ian Derk is an instructor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts and PhD student in com

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Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Purdue University, West Lafayette Robin S. Adams is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and holds a PhD in Education, an MS in Materials Science and Engineering, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She researches cross-disciplinarity ways of thinking, acting and being; design learning; and engineering education transformation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-In-Progress: “I’m Not Your Standard Student”: Examining the Rationales for Pursuing an Interdisciplinary Engineering EducationAbstractThis Work-in-Progress paper in the Multidisciplinary Engineering Division begins to explore howundergraduate students use program

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Aaron Snyder, Virginia Tech; Desen Sevi Özkan, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Thomas W. Staley, Virginia Tech; Stephen Biscotte, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Biscotte received a bachelor’s degree in biology from James Madison University. He received a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruc- tion: Educational Psychology, both from Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Teaching Across Boundaries: Examining the Institutional Process ofEstablishing Multidisciplinary CoursesAbstract: Many of the decisions educators make are under direct influence of institutionalstructure, notably those that seek to create multidisciplinary spaces for students. Somemultidisciplinary courses are developed in isolation even though they are intended to combineand integrate disciplines. This study seeks

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lina Wei, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering path selection in colleges and universities wasobtained, and content analysis technology was applied to analyze the data in a bid to verifythe theoretical model extract key factors in the construction of new engineering in collegesand universities eventually.Results Research shows that the path of discipline integration, the path of disciplinederivative, the path of Exogenously industry-led, and the path of Endogenouslydiscipline-driven have become the main paths for the construction of "new engineering" incolleges and universities. Moreover, the path of engineering innovation has also been fullyaffirmed by some universities. The nature of disciplines along with the types andcharacteristics of colleges and universities exerts an influence

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Kirk St.Amant, Louisiana Tech University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

, interdisciplinary REUs can help students understand how to transfer thesoft- and hard-skills they learn across other courses and experiences beyond the classroom.Achieving this objective is a matter of configuring REUs to help students see and applyconnections across different learning experiences within the REU context. This paper presents apilot study that assesses how an interdisciplinary summer REU program provided STEMstudents with professional development training. The objective of this experimental programwas to provide educational experiences that allowed participants to integrate soft and technicalskills in an overall biomedical engineering context

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

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

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Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

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

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

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

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breanna M. W. Bailey, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

for each student.In 2015-2016, the first experiment with multidisciplinary senior design was predicated on thesupposition that students would benefit from being enrolled in the senior design coursesequences appropriate to their majors. Therefore, the students participating in multidisciplinaryprojects did not enroll in a dedicated class but instead enrolled in the traditional sequences ofcourses (as shown in Table 1). The 2015-2016 cohort integrated students from multiple majorson an extra-curricular basis; students took on an additional design experience that supplementedtheir required course or worked with students enrolled in other classes. This effort met with asignificant lack of success and became a source of frustration for students

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashraf Ghaly P.E., Union College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

sustainability. At Drexel University [6], a graduate level programin peace engineering is dedicated to preventing and reducing violent conflict througheducation and research that integrates innovative technologies, approaches, and policieswith the studies and practices of peace builders. These programs serve an important nichein providing engineers with proper training to understand the global dimensions of theissues that impact peace in the world today.The fabric that makes up nations in this era of human history has significantly changedfrom what it used to be. Societies that are extremely homogeneous in terms of theirhuman composition are very few. The glue that keeps societies peaceful is much morethan absence of conflict or lack of tension

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Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta; Mehwish Butt, University of Alberta; Jason P. Carey, University of Alberta; Ahmed Jawad Qureshi, University of Alberta

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #25333Alumni Feedback and Reflections on Industrial Demands and Transdisci-plinary Engineering Design EducationMs. Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta Alyona Sharunova, BSc., is an Education Consultant at the Faculty of Engineering and a former Research Assistant at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. Her background is in Psychology, Design, and Educational Development. The scope of her work lies in Transdisciplinary Engi- neering Education, Design Processes, Teaching and Learning Methodologies, Cognitive and Educational Psychology, and Curriculum Design and Enhancement.Miss

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Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki Stieha, Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Amy J. Moll, Boise State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

integrating the variables that matter to them is a step thatwe can take to increase the number of women and underrepresented minority graduates inengineering. This paper shares an evaluative case study as we report findings from data gatheringtools guiding our continuous improvement process. The findings illuminate students’ perceptionsof their engineering design course and curriculum. We conclude by discussing the pedagogicaldecisions the teaching team is making as a result of listening to our students’ voices.IntroductionAccording to a 2012 report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science andTechnology, the U.S. needs approximately one million additional science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) college graduates in order to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anette Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Long Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Timothy Kassis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; William Dickson, General Motors; Amitava 'Babi' Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

threads are cross-departmental pathways of classes and projects inareas that address the “new machines and systems” of the future and that are likely to play a major partin impacting the world when the students graduate. By participating in the pilot, students will earn an SBdegree from the department they are majoring in and a NEET Certificate naming the thread, within theusual four-year duration. NEET has launched two additional pilot threads in Fall 2018: AdvancedMaterials Machines (covering materials science and engineering and mechanical engineering) and CleanEnergy Systems (covering nuclear science and engineering, civil and environmental engineering andmechanical engineering).The NEET approach and curriculum developed over more than nine

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Rachid Belmasrour, Southern University at New Orleans; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

emphasis in STEM-H related curriculum experiences at various colleges and universities across the U.S. Gwen’s work with NSF, USDOE, DOE, DOD, HRSA, and DOJ helps in providing the evaluative needs and expectations of federally funded grants with regard to accountability and compliance. In addition, she has served as a panel reviewer for NSF proposals for S-STEM and other EHR programs, GAANN, SIP, and EOC with the USDOE, and is currently an AQIP Reviewer and Peer Reviewer for the NCA Higher Learning Commission. As an administrator, Gwen has served Director of Assessment for 6 years and Executive Assistant to the President for one year at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She has also served as Assistant to the