Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

math foundation for their science andengineering careers. A summary of courses impacted, samples of the math learning modules, andstudent feedback are discussed.BackgroundMathematics serves as the foundation of all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) programs. However, the weak mathematical knowledge base and prolongedpreparation for mathematics readiness force many STEM students to either drop out or turn awayfrom their STEM tracks. Many students have to repeat some of the required mathematics coursesseveral times in order to pass them, especially for those admitted with relatively low SAT scores.This has serious and negative impact on the enrollment in the STEM programs and hurts theoverall graduation rate. The problem is

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johnnie Lynn Hancock, Agilent Technologies

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2914: EVALUATING OSCILLOSCOPE SAMPLE RATES VS. SAM-PLING FIDELITYJohnnie Lynn Hancock, Agilent Technologies About the Author Johnnie Hancock is a Product Manager at Agilent Technologies Digital Test Division. He began his career with Hewlett-Packard in 1979 as an embedded hardware designer, and holds a patent for digital oscillo- scope amplifier calibration. Johnnie is currently responsible for worldwide application support activities that promote Agilent’s digitizing oscilloscopes and he regularly speaks at technical conferences world- wide. Johnnie graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in electrical engineering. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his four

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Ellen Gerdemann, Oregon State University; Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Materials Engineering, and (3) Air and Weather and WindToys. When curriculum is chosen or created, a team of veteran and early-career teachers arerecruited to pilot the new lessons. The STEM curriculum coordinator meets with pilotingteachers to introduce the lessons and materials kits in an after-school mini-training. The pilotingteachers try out the lessons in their classrooms and then a debriefing meeting is scheduled.Feedback from piloters is used to revise the curriculum and the materials kits. A second group ofpiloters try out the revisions before the district purchases and assembles multiple copies of thenew materials kits with teacher's guides. The new kits are stored in the central materials centerfor distribution and restocking. Finally

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sowmya Narayanan, VIT University; Muniratnam Adithan, VIT University, Vellore; Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

International

. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary, integrated, project-based, learning within abroad based curriculum framework: Collaboration – the ability to work in teams Critical thinking – taking on complex problems Oral communications – presenting Written communications – writing Technology – use information and communication technology(ICT) in education Learn about careers – through internships Citizenship – take on civic and global issues and involving in community service learningShift from Teaching to Learning Paradigm “A paradigm is like the rules of a game. One of the functions of the rules is to define theplaying field and

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2011-1384: FIRST LOOK AT A VIDEO GAME FOR TEACHING DY-NAMICSBrianno Coller, Northern Illinois University Brianno Coller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical engineering. He started his research career ap- plying fairly deep mathematical ideas to gain insight into how complex physical and engineering systems work. His work was theoretical and somewhat abstract. Since then, his research has evolved toward studying a different type of complex system: how students learn and become excited about engineering. In this endeavor, Dr. Coller is mostly a ”nuts & bolts” practitioner, an engineer, and an experimentalist

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University; Prashant N. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey S. Borovetz, University of Pittsburgh; Sarah K. Pixley, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine; Partha Roy, University of Pittsburgh; Jangannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

slightly staggered startand end dates), identification of a weekly time slot convenient to all campuses, scheduling of atelevideo-enabled classroom with archiving capability and the cost of staffing such a facility,travel schedules of lead and guest instructors with active research careers outside the classroom,and the difference in exposure level to certain background information, such as biologyfundamentals, among some students. The challenges were successfully overcome and the modelpopular enough that a third trans-ERC course, led by a researcher (Dr. Yeoheung Yun) fromNCAT, was successfully offered in the Fall 2010 semester. Assessment results for that course areawaited. As an epilogue, the success of these course added impetus to the

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; Wesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

strong belief that chemical engineering is an appropriatemajor for those interested in careers involving sustainability. Page 22.294.9Project ChallengesInvolving high school students into undergraduate research labs presents a special set ofchallenges. Safety is the first priority with anyone working in a laboratory, so a speciallaboratory safety training session was conducted with the high school students and their parentsso everyone would be aware of any specific hazards and all laboratory rules and procedures. Inaddition, it has been important to coordinate with high school administrators and faculty toensure that they are aware of all

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

”Educate Tanzania” of which she is president and CEO. Page 22.315.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Certificate/Concentration in Engineering for P-12 EducatorsThe engineering community has called for the integration of engineering content into the P-12curriculum. However, universities have been slow to offer engineering content courses andprograms designed for students preparing for careers in education. While a number ofworkshops and summer academies exist, their focus is often on specific engineering activities forthe classroom. As P-12 teachers tend to lack confidence in their

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. The format hasan additional advantage of presenting the same compact message to the reader, especially if it isbeing read on a screen or tablet device. Student responses indicate that the project goals arebeing met.Problem statementComplaints about poor student writing skills have been rampant for generations. Effectivecommunication (in all its forms) has been identified by Wagner as one of the seven survivalskills for careers, college and citizenship in the 21st century 1. There is also ample evidencefrom field studies that higher-level communication skills such as the ability to elucidate conceptsthat span many business functions is an essential attribute for promotion to business decision-making roles 2. Of all the forms of communication

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Computability, Database systems, Computer Graphics, Artificial Page 22.363.3Intelligence, Numerical Analysis and DSP. This integrated unified approach provides a road mapin the form of curriculum that utilizes the same tools which industry is employing. This approachto curriculum bridges the gap that exists between the classroom practices and industrial practices.This unified approach would deliver students with career-bound knowledge essential for theindustry.Time line for a student in the Program Curriculum: • 2 years in the program Associate of Science degree. • 4 years in the program Bachelor degree with a Minor in Computer

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chia-Lin Ho, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

, influence their career and academic options, as wellas their persistence and success in their chosen majors 1.Self-efficacy and GenderGender differences in students’ beliefs about their computer/technology abilities have receivedmuch attention in education because they provide a potential interpretation of females’ lowparticipation in computer-related fields 9. Females tend to have less confidence in theircomputer-related skills than males, and this pattern has been found from elementary school 10 tocollege 11, 12. The gender inequity on computer-related self-efficacy can be attributed to differentsocialization experiences of females and males, and was found to be a reflection of gender biasedsocial expectations as expressed by parents 13. With an

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering University; Joseph Neal, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

helps me understand situations in myeveryday life.” (experts agree). Students’ rate of favorable responses is presented in Figure 2. Page 22.389.7Figure 1: A-D plot as in Ref. 3, including their published data. (Experts are college teachersinvolved in Workshop Physics; USIPOT is one of the US International Physics Olympiad Teams,and UMCP pre are students entering the University of Maryland calculus-based physics course.)DiscussionThe goals of the curriculum development project were ambitious in the context of a two hourweekly lab. By incorporating a recurring theme of crash safety and vehicle testing, the projectaimed to improve the perception of students that introductory physics is relevant to a career inengineering, in an area that

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

through case studies and examples. Smallenergy projects such as v-belt changes are calculated by the student to illustrate that smallindividual savings applied throughout the plant can have a sizable effect on overall energysavings.Basic Passive solar and green building design concepts are introduced as well as how to thinkgreen on product design and process improvements each of which can affect the energy footprint of the company.Resources that the student can use in his future career are presented including the “ModernIndustrial Assessments A Train Manual”7, EPA Guide to Industrial Assessments for PollutionPrevention and Energy Efficiency8, and Self Assessment Workbook for Small Manufacurers9.The following is a summary listing of the learning

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prawat Nagvajara, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering ; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

with mixed-signal systems O O O O O (digital and analog). 9. I design embedded systems with design O O O O O stages and debugging plan. 10. I am prepared for career in embedded O O O O O systems design. Page 22.437.11 Figure 10: Pre and Post Course Evaluation Questionnaires Pre-Course Evaluations 70 Percentage of Students 60

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heinz Schmidt-Walter, Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, College of Technology, West Lafayette; James L. Barnes, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

werestudying as a cohort and furthermore many lived off campus. Regardless of instructionaldifferences or the nature of the courses, the students overall specified that they were satisfiedwith their academic experience during the exchange and that it did not jeopardize theircompletion pace at their home institution.SummaryUniversities have to prepare the students for their career. This is more than learning expertknowledge. Communication skills, respect for other people, understanding of different waysof social life, just knowing not being the center of the world is also a part of learning. This isnot countable in examinations but nevertheless a big learning effort.International exchange lives from the involved individuals. Close contacts up to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

course. The course is an activity within abigger plan to develop undergraduate educational modules, and outreach activities, innanotechnology. The lab activities covered multiple aspects of nanotechnology to expose thestudents to as many parts as possible of the spectrum of nanotechnology. This was by-design toprovide the students with a practical background that will enable them to have more choices,should they decide to pursue a career in nanotechnology.Lab activities were assessed directly and indirectly to improve the following offering ofactivities. Achievements by students differed depending on the level of difficulty of the labtopic, but most students managed to grasp the material very well.In the next offering, an attempt will be made to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Plumlee, Boise State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

careers should be agoal of project-based education, but may also be a hurdle towards effective teaching. In thisstudy, a group of engineering students were surveyed using a modified version of the “Need forCognition” study to evaluate engineering student attitudes towards using cognitive tools.[5] Theresults of this survey are presented in this paper along with several conclusions regarding theeffect of project-based curriculum on student attitudes. Page 22.234.2II. Class DescriptionThis study involves the investigation of a senior level mechanical engineering class ofapproximately 38 students. The students were not identified demographically, but

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Emin Yilmaz, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Craig Daughtry; Geoffrey Bland, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Wallops Flight Facility; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

students toaddress engineering challenges for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship hasbeen facilitated by continued support from Maryland Space Grant Consortium/NASA and UnitedStates Department of Agriculture (USDA). The faculty and staff from programs in NaturalSciences, Agriculture, Aviation Sciences, Engineering, and Technology have partneredeffectively in these multi-disciplinary undertakings. Active collaborations and campus visits ofscientists and engineers at the USDA and NASA have not only promoted project goals, but alsoopened pathways for career opportunities and professional development for participatingstudents and faculty respectively.1.0 INTRODUCTIONSustained support from Maryland Space Grant Consortium/ NASA and

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

prepare our students for careers in a wide range ofindustries.The Electrical Engineering Technology program has identified present needs for a new state-of-the-art robotics laboratory, that will support a “Robotics Automation” course and providestudents with training that meets industrial standards and provides state-of-the-art, hands-ontraining. Currently, the laboratory is equipped with two robotic stations and supports the classsize of 12 students. It is our goal to equip the laboratory with at least 6 robotic stations tocomfortably accommodate a class of 30 students. A single robotic station consists of a LR MateFANUC Robotics educational mini robot platform, shown in Figure 1, a single phase R-30iAMate controller, and a high-end computer

Conference Session

Rethinking PowerPoint and Other Acts of Communication

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April A. Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

withactual engineering projects to show students how intricately linked communication andteamwork skills are with engineering problem solving and design. Much emphasis is placed onsenior capstone courses, as this meets the immediate demand of preparing graduating seniors forthe non-technical aspects of their careers. In contrast, freshman classes receive less attention interms of their position to “set the tone” for the coupling of communication and engineering,likely because the demands placed on freshman engineering classes are already high. They serveas a recruitment tool, pique interest in engineering, expose students to the many and varied areasof concentration in the discipline, and perhaps, introduce students to engineering projects andbasic

Conference Session

Ethics in different disciplines

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig T. Evers P.E., Minnesota State University - Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

disasters and spectacular failures, many other less-dramatic studies were used in each class period. Many were taken from situations the author hasencountered in a 30-year career in industry. While most of these made no headlines, the ethicalissues and situations involved were more representative of what the students may encounter intheir own practice.TextbookThe book “Truth, Lies and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster”, by AllanMcDonald was selected for a long-term, in-depth analysis of one of the major disasters of ourtime, the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Mr. McDonald was the only person whoraised his voice to ensure that the truth of the disaster was known by the PresidentialCommission investigating it. His

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Chris Corti, Ph.D., Cisco Systems, Inc.; Matthew Robert Hawkes, Cisco

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

2011project. The students are gaining a lot of experience on software development, on IP telephonysystems, and on Agile project management. As engineering becomes a cross-disciplineapproach6, such skills will benefit the students in whichever career path they choose.References 1. H. Sullivan, ICT Futures Forum - Mentored College Program, www.batec.org/futuresforums/mentored college.pdf 2. K. Wilson, A. Goulart, and W. Zhan, A Voice over IP Initiative to Teach Undergraduate Engineering Students the Fundamentals of Computer Communications, in the Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference, Austin, TX, 2009. 3. L. Williams, E. M. Maximiliem, and M. Vouk, Test-Driven Development as a Defect-Reduction Practice, in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet ; Omer Farook, Purdue University; Jai P. agrawal, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

CourseThe pedagogy of the course is based on Outcome Based Education8, and utilizes the interactivemodel of learning9. All the students maintain an online portfolio of their work. The systemdesigned in the laboratory to perform a specific task is the core measurement as the learningoutcome of the course. The laboratory performance of the course is performed in teams oftwo/three students. This mode provides a platform for horizontal learning through active andengaged discourse and discussion. Students are empowered to charter their learning and feedtheir curiosity. These classroom practices and laboratory environment provides a challenging andinvigorating environment that prepares them for a lifelong learning process and career path.AssessmentThe

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, the need exists for students to further their engineeringbackground on different industrial processes from a design and operation viewpoint. Having astrong background on control systems coupled with an in depth knowledge of process operationshelps the students be better prepared to meet the needs of the large regional industry and thus bemore marketable in the current difficult business environment. Furthermore, they will be betterprepared for graduate studies, if this is the career path they choose. Page 22.30.2This paper is organized as follows. Section II describes the objectives of the new course. SectionIII discusses the teaching approach

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

growingis the need to address the educational requirements of the incumbent workforce, those peoplewho have chosen a technical career path who need additional education to remain effective andvibrant in their chosen professional. Universities are in a position to be part of the solution toaddress these national needs if programs and infrastructure can be put in place to enable this typeof education to take place in an effective, cost-efficient manner.References 1. Morabito, J., Sack, I., & Bhate, A. (1999). Organization Modeling: Innovative Architectures for the 21st Century. Upper Sadle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 2. Mortera-Gutierrez, F. (2006). Faculty best practices using blended learning in e-learning and face-to-face

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Simionescu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Gregory R. Reuter, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

presented her research at several conferences and has published her work in refereed journals. Mrs. Caruso was a classroom teacher of grades 7-12 for five years and is currently working to complete a Master of Science in Computer Science.Prof. Gregory R Reuter, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Greg Reuter has been a professor of Art at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi since 1978. Greg started his career as an artist in Hawaii where he went to graduate school and received an MFA in sculpture and ceramics from the University of Hawaii. He has shown nationally and internationally; his work is represented in numerous public and private art collections including the Art Museum of South Texas. Greg has

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin E. Bollo, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Carlos Estuardo Ventura, University of British Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

course offerings and46 elective course offerings. A total of 746 people have registered in the program,including 86 people who have registered in webcast courses. To date, four people havecompleted all of the requirements and received a Certificate in Structural Engineering.Consistent with the reasoning described previously for the demand for such a program ofstructural engineering courses, student enrolment has consisted of a mixture ofprofessionals looking to advance in their careers, those unemployed and looking tostrengthen their abilities and resume, and immigrants wanting to learn how to integrateinto the structural engineering profession in Canada

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar, Seattle University; Brandon Shuman, MS

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

courses into creating a solution, learn methods to integrate knowledgeobtained in college with future careers, provide service to personal and public life, demonstrateknowledge of contemporary issues, demonstrate knowledge of engineering ethics, demonstrate aneed for lifelong learning, and grasp the impact of engineering in society. The students generallyperform at or above our expectations on those outcomes.However, senior design projects have been known at our university and at other universities tohave project management problems. In the 23-year history of projects at our university, projectshave suffered unless an experienced student or advisor fills the role of project manager. Whilesome students overcome, others falter under misguidance or

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

). "Aligning Classroom Instruction with Workplace Skills: Equipping CTE Students with the Math Skills Necessary for Entry-Level Carpentry." Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 83(8), 34- 38.3. Hoyt, J.E. and C.T. Sorensen. (2001). "High School Preparation, Placement Testing, and College Remediation." Journal of Developmental Education, 25(2), 26-34.4. Pang, T. (2010). "Improve Math Education, Improve Student Retention." Chronicle of Higher Education, 56(19), A30.5. Worthington, M. and S.D. Jones. (2007). "Adult Perceptions of Their Abilities in Math." Exchange(174), 52-54.6. Hembree, R. (1990). "The Nature, Effects, and Relief of Mathematics Anxiety." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 21(1

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

developing these skills at the master’s level5-9, the literature does notadequately address the preparation of engineering doctoral students who pursue careers inindustry. This study will thereby assist in determining the knowledge, attributes and skills(KAS) industry desires in Ph.D.s in order to develop Ph.D. programs that include effectivestrategies to align student preparation with industry needs.MethodologyA survey was designed to determine the skills and the level of expertise needed by engineeringPh.D.s in industry. The survey was based upon a list of skills that were determined through areview of advertised job solicitations in industry, as described in Watson et al10. These jobsolicitations were for industry positions requiring a Ph.D. in