Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Batill

integrate other disciplines or concerns in the design process simulations, themanner in which those disciplines are included depends upon many factors including the faculty Page 7.175.1experiences, time, facilities and financial resources. It is well recognized that the engineering Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2002, American Society for Engineering Educationdesign process is a complex, multidisciplinary, collaborative activity and providing students withthat perspective is an important learning objective.For the past 5 years at Notre

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University; Jason Morphew, Purdue University; Michele W. McColgan, Siena College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Paper ID #42493Embodied Learning with Gesture Representation in an Immersive TechnologyEnvironment in STEM EducationMr. Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University I am a Graduate Research Assistant, and Lynn Fellow pursuing an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Engineering Education majoring in Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) at Purdue University, West Lafayette IN. I earned a Bachelor of Education in TVET Industrial Technology – Electrical from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Systems from the Western Illinois University. I am a Certified Manufacturing

Conference Session

FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, SUSAN FREEMAN, and BEVERLY JAEGER are members of; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

design tradeoffs, such as the realization that having a greater load-bearing capability will result in a higher cost due to the larger amount of materials required,which would thereby lower the cost criterion score. The traditional Tower of Straws activity istypically introduced, designed, constructed, and finished within a single class period. This shortamount of time is insufficient for students on a team to thoroughly perform many of the aspectsof engineering design being emphasized in our curriculum, such as the examination of alternatesolutions, performing an analysis to decide upon the best solution, and providing documentationof the specifications of their chosen design. This is the case in the first of the two times theTower activity is

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

to the best possible combinationof manufacturing topics. A comparison of previous course content with the content areas of thefour pillars, in the context of the rest of the program course requirements, helped to identifyopportunities for improvements. This paper will describe the evaluation process and presentconclusions regarding proposed changes in course content. The analysis resulted in a new courseplan which will be implemented in the spring 2013 semester. This work also clarified where inthe curriculum, outside of the manufacturing course, students learn skills that are aligned withthe four pillars. The four pillars structure proved to be an accessible yet detailed standard thatfacilitated a better balancing of topics in the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Holloway, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

interpretation of the net currentJ = j d 2 Ω is then an easy exercise, as is the interpretation of the MCNP F1 tally |nˆ · j| d 2 Ω d 2 r. The angular flux ψ(r, Ω) ˆ can be presented as the magnitude of the angular current, and in thisregard it can be interpreted as rate of flow across a surface that is perpendicular to Ω. ˆ But thereis no value in emphasizing this. It confuses flux with flow across a surface, a connection thathas little utility. The scalar flux φ = 4π ψ d 2 Ω is introduced as a definition, as is the net currentJ, and the point that neither can be generally computed from the other is made. In other words,once direction information is integrated away, the connection between current-like and flux-likequantities is broken. The

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Paniz Hazaveh; Aleksandr Sergeyev; Nathir Rawashdeh

revolution, a.k.a. Industry 4.0, composing anappropriate Mechatronics curriculum becomes a challenge and an opportunity. This paper studieshow Mechatronics education can address the future needs of industry, while building on aspecific university’s strengths and industry links. We have also analyzed the new undergraduateMechatronics program at Michigan Technological University (MTU) and compared its contentto other US and German universities.IntroductionWe live in an exciting time where digital technology and the impact of computers andtechnology in human life has been surprising. Computers are listening, talking and evenvacuuming for us. Computers are changing the way we live and work. Every company in theUnited states and across the globe is

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, Virginia Tech; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

in constructswithin motivation for first year students during the revision of a first year curriculum. Results of thesurveys can be applied in foundational courses to reveal critical information about students’ motivation,attitudes, and beliefs about engineering and their intention to completing an engineering degree.Although the motivational constructs did not present statistically significant differences between the twoversions of the course, our identification of differences in motivational constructs between the beginningand the end of the semester in both courses replicates findings from prior studies that indicate thatstudents’ motivation decreases over the first year in an engineering program. The finding that the moremature offering

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Maria Nandadevi Cortes-Rodriguez, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Miguel Alfonso Nino, Virginia Polytechnic and State University

Tagged Topics

Faculty Development

graduate school’s professional development curriculum requiredsome investigation. Unlike having a program with courses within a department or college, TheGraduate School at UMBC wanted to develop seminars that would be in line with strategic Page 20.31.2directions of various STEM professional organizations. We know that globalization is not asingular concept, it involves economic integration, transmission of knowledge, cultural stability,the transference of policies across borders, among others. We decided that our programs shouldfocus on transmission and transfer of knowledge, and “transnational and transculturalintegration” of human activities

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey Payne, University of Florida; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida; Lorelie Imperial; Chang-Yu Wu, University of Florida; Philip J. Brucat, University of Florida; Maria Korolev, University of Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

with a Design-Based Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum In- and Out-of-SequenceChANgE Chem is a curriculum reform model which was created to address the retention ofengineering students taking general chemistry in their first two years as undergraduates [1],[2].Currently, we are using this model to develop a curriculum of laboratory activities called DesignChallenges (Figure 1), which translates the chemistry concepts into contextualized problems andmethods unique to the way engineering students are expected to learn, think and collaborate(Table 1). This new curriculum is designed to maintain student motivation for an engineeringmajor by helping them to better understand the profession and practice [3].Figure 1. Concept design for a

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

educational policies. They must develop problem-solving skillsand resilience to effectively handle challenges and setbacks.Practicing ethics is of paramount importance in higher education. Academic leaders have a dutyto model ethical behavior. They need to demonstrate integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior inall interactions. They should set a strong example for educators to follow. They must promotediversity and inclusion and create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and allindividuals are treated with respect and fairness. 5. Self-Reflection:Continuous self-reflection is critical for success for an academic leader. Effective leaders need toregularly reflect on their leadership style and effectiveness. The key is to be open

Conference Session

ERM: Conceptualizations of Engineering and Engineering Education

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Amy Bilton; Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto

to specializein for their final two years. While the study findings may not apply directly to other engineeringprograms, we expect that some of the curriculum factors we identify as influential for lifelonglearning may be of interest to a broader array of institutions, educators, and researchers aiming tosupport the development of lifelong learning competencies in engineering graduates.2.0 Literature ReviewThis literature review provides a high-level introduction to the concept of lifelong learning andpresents a framework for assessing long-term learner outcomes of curriculum experiences.Additional literature is incorporated when discussing the interview findings in Section 5.2.1 Lifelong LearningThis research aims to contribute to an

Conference Session

Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua D. Carl, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Amii LaPointe, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cindy Miller, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Elizabeth Taylor, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #42881Cross-functional, Multi-organizational STEM Camp Partnership: TeachingTechnology and Human-Centered Design in a Project-Based Curriculum (Other,Diversity)Dr. Joshua D. Carl, Milwaukee School of Engineering Joshua Carl is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2005, and attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University where he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2016. He primarily teaches courses in embedded systems, programming, and digital systems.Ms. Amii LaPointe

Conference Session

Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Amy Bilton

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Engineering Education, 2023 Identifying curriculum factors that facilitate lifelong learning in alumni career trajectories: Stage 2 of a sequential mixed-methods studyAbstractThis research paper presents results from the second stage of a sequential mixed-methods studyexploring the impact of undergraduate curriculum on lifelong learning orientations in the contextof varying alumni career trajectories. Lifelong learning mindsets and skillsets are essential forgraduates of engineering programs as they grapple with an array of sociotechnical challenges andunpredictable career paths.Previously, we used interview findings, in combination with a literature review, to develop aconceptual framework and alumni survey that address several related

Conference Session

Course Transformation in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohamed Khaled Elshazly, University of Toronto; Hamid S. Timorabadi, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

modelling of electrochemical energy storage devices.Dr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and test engineer as well as a consultant to industry. His research interests include the application of digital signal processing in power systems. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020WIP: Exploring Pedagogical Alternatives for Incorporating Simulations in an Introductory Power Electronics CourseAbstractIn Fall 2018, we developed LabSim, a set of circuit simulators for a

Conference Session

The Best of First-year Programs Division

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin D. Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew B. James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs

programs more relevant andengaging for our students, this is something that did not emerge from our data. Hence, weconsider we would like to explore this phenomenon better in the future.References[1] J. E. Froyd and G. J. Rogers, “Evolution and evaluation of an integrated, first-year curriculum,” in Proceedings Frontiers in Education 1997 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change, 1997, vol. 2, pp. 1107–1113.[2] C. E. Brawner, X. Chen, M. W. Ohland, and M. K. Orr, “The effect of matriculation practices and first-year engineering courses on engineering major selection,” in 2013 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2013, pp. 1217–1223, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2013.6685023.[3] H. V. Chang, Autoethnography as

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessie Stickgold-Sarah, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, no. 3, pp. 497–510, 2008.19. A. Gross, J. Harmon, and M. Reidy, Communicating science: The scientific article from the 17th century to thepresent. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2002.20. J. Fahnestock, “Rhetoric of science: Enriching the discipline,” Technical Communication Quarterly, vol. 14, no.3, pp. 277–286, Summer 2005.21. J. Swales, “On models of applied discourse analysis” in Research and Practice in Professional Discourse, C.Candlin, Ed. Hong Kong: City University of Hong Kong Press, 2002.22. L. Flowerdew, “An integration of corpus-based and genre-based approaches to text analysis in EAP/ESP:countering criticisms against corpus-based methodologies,” English for Specific Purposes, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 321–332, 2005.23. C. R

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zeran Zhu, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Ujjal K. Bhowmik, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Yue Wang, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Zuofu Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2009 and 2011, all in Electri- cal Engineering. She is currently a Teaching Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois ECE as a faculty, she worked at IBM Systems Group in Poughkeepsie, NY in z Systems Firmware Development. Her current interests include recruitment and retention of under-represented students in STEM, integrative training for graduate teaching assistants, and curriculum innovation for introductory computing courses. American

Conference Session

Engineering Empowered Communities: Place-Based Community Engaged Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University; Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

, we sought to identity engineering teachers in rural schools to teachthe curriculum we developed. However, teacher attrition became a problem. Over time, two “digitalliteracy coaches” at the school – one who was a prior history teacher and another who was a priorcareer and technical education teacher – became the primary engineering design course teachers ateach school. As they taught the engineering curriculum as an elective course, they also bothcontinued to serve their schools as digital literacy coaches.Data Collection and AnalysisFocus groups were conducted with student participants (n=8) and served as an opportunity for us toschedule conversations with multiple participants at one time in order to not take up too muchinstructional time

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Rafiqul Islam

’ 3rd Edition, Delmar Publishing, pp 293-2988. Muriel Medard, Douglas Marquis etc., ‘ Security Issues in all-optical networks’ IEEE Network, May/June 1997, pp 42-48.9. R Islam, ‘Curriculum Development of an Advanced Communications Course by Sharing Properly Wireless and Wireline Systems in Electronics Engineering Technology Program’ Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition on June 20-23, 1999, at Charlotte, NC, USA.10. M. W. Beranek, E. Y. Chan, H. E. Hager, Q. N. Lee, ‘Status of Optoelectronics Module Packaging for Avionics/ Aerospace Applications’ LEOS 98 Advanced Program for annual Meeting, Dec. 1-4, 1998, p 65.11. Keith Wilson and Michael Enoch, ‘Optical

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Kenny Feister, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qin Zhu, Purdue University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #9937Leadership in Multidisciplinary Project Teams: Investigating the emergentnature of leadership in an engineering education contextMegan Kenny Feister, Purdue University Megan K. Feister is a doctoral candidate in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue Uni- versity. Her research focuses on organizational identity and socialization, team communication, ethical reasoning development and assessment, and innovation and design. Megan holds a B.A. in communica- tion from Saint Louis University and a M.A. in Organizational Communication from the University of Cincinnati.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue

Conference Session

Increasing Enrollment in IE/IET Programs Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Freeman

Industrial Engineering LIVE! Classroom Lab Activities used in an Introductory IE Course and in Recruiting Freshmen Dr. Susan F. Freeman College Of Engineering, Northeastern UniversityAbstractIntroduction to Industrial Engineering Courses provide an overview of IE history and commonmethods that are used by Industrial Engineers to analyze systems and design efficient processes.A series of active labs are integrated into a traditional course where the students are introduced toconcepts, apply solution techniques for those concepts with class and homework problems

Conference Session

BME Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Harris; David Gatchell; Robert Linsenmeier

Biomedical Engineering with continued growth expected1,2. A concomitantneed that has materialized with this increase is the development of a common curriculum of keyconcepts with which all biomedical engineers (BMEs) should be familiar as well as an “identity”that will aid industry in the hiring of undergraduate biomedical engineers2,3,4. As of now, manyindustrial representatives are hesitant to hire undergraduate BMEs because of uncertainty in abiomedical engineer’s training as well as a perceived lack of expertise in any particular area ofengineering2,4. BMEs also face the daunting task of convincing future employers that they arejust as capable as their peers trained in other more established and “better defined” engineeringdisciplines2,4. These

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University; James Jay Jaurez, National University; Nelson Altamirano, National University

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

includes application of AI for project management, sustainability and data center energy.Mr. James Jay Jaurez, National University Dr. Jaurez is a dedicated Academic Program Director and Associate Professor in Information Technology Management at National University where he has served since 2004. Dr. Jaurez is also a FIRST Robotics Head Coach since 2014 and leads outreach in robotiNelson Altamirano, National University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Application of Data Analysis and Visualization Tools for US Renewable SolarEnergy Generation, its Sustainability Benefits, and Teaching In Engineering Curriculum Ben D Radhakrishnan, M.Tech., M.S

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Angela Marie Jones, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

– Platteville where he teaches courses in structural design and structural mechanics. He earned his BS from North Carolina State University and his MS and PhD degrees from the University of Texas at Austin where he performed research on precast, segmental concrete bridge behavior and on anchorage of headed reinforcement. His current interests are in engineering education curriculum reform, learning analytics, and methods for improving student retention. Page 24.1393.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Work in Progress: Using Outcomes-Based Assessment in an

Conference Session

New Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

2006-663: IMPLEMENTING A SOCIETAL CONTEXT, AN APPRECIATION FORLIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES INTO ANENGINEERING MANAGEMENT COURSEKim Needy, University of Pittsburgh Kim LaScola Needy is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Wichita State University. Prior to her academic appointment, she accumulated nine years of industrial experience while working at PPG Industries and The Boeing Company. Her research interests include engineering management, engineering economic analysis, and integrated resource

Conference Session

TC2K Issues and Experiences

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Hartin; Henry Kraebber; Nancy Denton

in tune with departmentalplans, curricula, courses, degree objectives and desired student learning outcomes. The existing foundation for the department’s education processes included a departmentalstrategic plan that defines the department’s core values, beliefs, mission, and vision. Corelearning objectives were developed and approved for all major courses. A well-defined faculty-driven curriculum design and review processes has been in place for many years. Facultymembers are conducting assessment and attempting to improve their courses and the degreeprogram through continuous improvement documentation. This documentation is an important

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Eugenia Fernandez

Session 3120 An Evaluation of Student Performance in an Introductory Programming Course with and without the Quantitative Analysis Prerequisite: A Piece of the Assessment Process Eugenia Fernandez Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIntroductionPrerequisites are standard in any curriculum and serve as a measure of course preparedness. Thesequencing of course prerequisites provides structure to a curriculum. ABET accreditationevaluation criteria require sequences of courses using a

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

System CourseIntroduction Technology innovation moves at an exponential rate making it extremely difficult forengineering curriculum to educate students on all current developments. All over the nationinstructors are given a limited set of time to cover a wide variety of topics while ensuring thenext generation of professional engineers1-3. This constraint forces instructors to a disciplinebased education, sacrifices hands on experience and student engagement for textbook basednotes and passive student learning3-5. Although students are trained in a professional engineeringdiscipline, they lack the full understanding of the broader role that fundamental engineeringprinciples play in other sectors of industry3, 6. As a direct result

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1014: AWAKENING INTEREST AND IMPROVING EMPLOYABILITY:A CURRICULUM THAT IMPROVES THE PARTICIPATION AND SUCCESS OFWOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCEYvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine Yvonne Ng, M.S.M.E, teaches computer science and engineering for non-majors at the College of St. Catherine. Educated as a mechanical and aerospace engineer, she worked in industry as an automation design engineer and contract programmer. She made computer science a more appealing topic for her all-women undergraduate student body by presenting this technically valuable course in a more comprehensive manner. She is currently the coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Women, Science and Technology where she

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Pezeshki

as an ensemble of “softer” skills, such asnegotiation techniques, familiarity with foreign languages, and comfort with informalcommunication skills.Some of the largest obstacles for redesigning the current engineering curriculum lay inacademic culture. One of the largest is faculty’s anathema toward learning new softwaretools as they are released, successfully integrating them into the curriculum, andeducating students in the skills required to use them, as well as emphasize the notion ofcreative use. Faculty by and large assume teaching students software is a waste of time—something the students can learn by discovery—instead of understanding that such toolscan enhance students’ understanding of physical system behavior, a necessary