Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael J. Vinarcik P.E., University of Detroit Mercy

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Systems Engineering

the use of validation rules to support instruction (both stand-alonemodeling exercises and a larger, collaborative modeling project). Validation rules have provento be effective in reducing modeler errors when added incrementally in parallel with conceptsintroduced in class. The rules simplify grading (since the instructor can focus on value-addedcontent instead of semantic correctness). In addition, the rules conform to the Seven Keys toEffective Feedback proposed by Grant Wiggins: 1. Goal-Referenced (Error reduction/style conformance) 2. Tangible and Transparent (Rules clearly explain what is wrong) 3. Actionable (Error messages direct the modeler how to fix the issue) 4. User-Friendly (Private feedback that marks elements

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Engineering Disciplines Brian Aufderheide1, Otsebele E. Nare1 1 Hampton University, USAAbstractThis is a Work in Progress. Students are taught how to model, write, and solve engineeringequations as part of their typical curriculum. But what is not covered is how to meld theengineering design world with the economic domain needed to be successful in industry. Oneauthor has supervised over 35 industrial design projects, and through his experience found thatwhat industry values most is a detailed Financial Operational Model with clear design andeconomic parameters evaluated through sensitivity analysis. At Hampton University

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley James Schmid, University of Saskatchewan

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

the explanations and example problems used in the textbook.IntroductionEngineering programs in Canada and the United states have similar accreditation processes andcriteria [1], [2]. ABET accredits programs in the United States while the Canadian EngineeringAccreditation Board (CEAB) accredits programs in Canada. In each system, the ability of astudent to consider the constraints of economics and incorporate economics into engineeringdesigns, projects and considerations is a requirement. As such, engineering programs must offerEngineering Economics in their programs and often fulfill this requirement with a coursededicated to this topic though it could be fulfilled in other courses such as design courses.As part an internal improvement study

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sabin Gianelloni, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Systems Engineering

for future research. We aim to provide the foundation for futureresearch into the application of design thinking teaching and learning strategies into a mixedsystems design engineering curriculum.IntroductionTraditionally, systems thinking and design thinking have been looked at as separate concepts.However, Green, Gonzalez, Papalambros, and McGowan [1] recently proposed a more thoroughinvestigation between the concepts with the purpose of potentially applying well understoodcognitive science approaches from design thinking to better understand systems thinking. Greeneand her coauthors’ research focus on the applications of design thinking methods and researchinto the world of complex systems management education and development. In their

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Morteza Nagahi, Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Samaneh Davarzani, Mississippi State University; Mohammad Nagahisarchoghaei, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Simon R. Goerger, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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Systems Engineering

students'academic performance. This intent is to help educators, teachers, mentors, college authorities, andother involved parties to understand students' individual differences for a better training andguidance environment. Second, a closer look at the level of systemic thinking and PP ofengineering students would help to understand engineering students' skillset.Keywords: Systems thinking skills, proactive personality, academic performance, individualdifferences, engineering students, education.1. Introduction and research backgroundAcademic performance of college students, particularly those who are in a STEM engineeringprogram, continues to receive attention in the education literature. For performance efficacy ofstudents in academics, there exists a

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M. Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Clifford Whitcomb, Naval Postgraduate School

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Systems Engineering

in courses where product design and development is notthe primary focus.This paper presents the approach that was used to add selected ST and SE topics to an existingfreshman-level introduction to mechanical engineering course and discusses the results of a pilotimplementation.IntroductionThe complexity of the products and systems that engineers design, develop, operate, support, andretire from service has increased drastically over time [1]. In order to prepare mechanicalengineering graduates who can successfully participate in the different activities that occur overthe life cycle of a complex product or system, students need to be exposed to systems thinking(ST) and systems engineering (SE) concepts during their undergraduate