Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University

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Systems Engineering

Systems Conference, IEEE Society, 2011, pp. 367-370.8. F. Squires, etal, “Investigating an Innovative Approach for Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum: The Systems Engineering Experience Accelerator”, ASEE Annual Conference, 2011.9. M.C. Brannon, T.A. Mazzuchi, “Introducing the Fundamentals of Systems Engineering to Freshman through Various Interactive Group Activities”, ASEE Annual Conference, 2014.10. S. G. Teng, “Embedding Systems Engineering Practices into Systems Engineering Classes”, ASEE Annual Conference, 2014.11. C.S. Wasson, “Systems Engineering Competency: The missing course in engineering education”, ASEE Annual Conference, 2012.12. M.D. Wilson, etal, “Entrepreneurship Education: Engineering a Pracademic

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chet Boncek Jr, Raytheon Company

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Systems Engineering

-education infrastructure.This paper will discuss two programs which have resulted from the collaboration betweenRaytheon Company –a leader in technology and innovation-- and the New EnglandPatriots – a world class sports organization. This seemingly unlikely partnership hasproven successful in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) education in the middle and high school age groups.The first program titled “Science-of-Sports” uses a science fair model and includes athird partner: the Boys & Girls Clubs of New England. The guidelines, operation andsuccess-enablers will be described for those who may be interested in trying this model.The second program is an engineering design challenge titled: “Power-to-Hear”. “Power

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Jeffrey N. Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Systems Engineering

necessary, concepts covered in the structured lab assignments are not sufficient toteach mechatronic system implementation. A half-semester project is therefore used to apply thelab-related concepts while focusing on integrated mechanical-electronic-software design.Students design an autonomous vehicle that operates within a predefined arena to accomplish thegiven task within a specified budget and timeline. Lab groups are merged or reassigned intolarger project teams of 3-4 students. At Purdue, the use of multiple lab sections allows projectteams to be formed with one lab group from each lab section, increasing contact time with thelab instructor. At Lawrence Tech, this is not feasible due to the smaller class size.Prior iterations of this course

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., The University of Texas at El Paso; Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Joseph A Ramos, The University of Texas at El Paso

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Systems Engineering

developed their skills through post-graduate leadership training(most typically in business schools via the MBA) or in industry settings (See, for example, theLockheed Martin Engineering Leadership Program, 2010).24Responding to the call for reforming engineering education, the F. W. Olin Foundationestablished Olin College in 2002 and incorporated an innovative curriculum in engineering foundin no other institution of higher learning. Its hands-on, interdisciplinary program aims tograduate innovative engineers who “recognize needs, design solutions, and engage in creativeenterprises for the good of the world.”25A 2011 report on its first graduating class indicated that of its 64 graduates, six started their ownbusinesses; 22 worked at 30 different

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Kathy L. Kasley P.E., Colorado Technical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

setting includes: simulate authentic practice, real-world projects, interim reports andmeetings, and keeping up with new and emerging technologies. Eighty respondents replied toexperience objectives. The experience objectives include the following topics: oral and writtencommunication skills; hands-on learning; student professional development; opportunities forcreativity and innovation; application of concepts learned in class; emphasis on justifyingdecisions; entrepreneurship; analysis and optimization; risk mitigation; open-endedness;sustainability; life-cycle costing; balancing challenge and fun; balancing and results.In the same 2015 study11, one of the categories for typical deliverables require ‘evidence of thedesign process’. Of the 328

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

] fostered anentrepreneurial mindset in “digital systems” class through a jigsaw-puzzle model. In each labassignment. They provide students with some components or puzzle pieces as well as the userguide of a digital system. The main EML objectives are to “stimulate students’ curiosity, instill afeeling of value creation in students, and encourage teamwork, collaboration, and connection.”Hoffman [22] introduced how they applied an entrepreneurial approach to a senior design course.In order to simulate the workplace, the entire design class functions as a startup companyaddressing an instructor generated problem for development of a new product. The University ofFlorida College of Engineering offers an entrepreneurship course which mimics the real

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Nemes, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Kirsten S. Hochstedt, Penn State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Robert M. Capuro, Pennslyvania State University; Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

design courses in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil and Environmental Engineering Departments, and in SEDTAPP. In 2001, she became director of the Problem-Based Learning in Entrepreneurship project (underwritten by the GE Fund), and in 2002 was named Director of the Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor. As of Fall 2009, the E-SHIP Minor has 204 graduates representing many majors: 60% are from engineering, 25% from business, 10% from Information Sciences and Technology, and 5% from other majors. She was awarded the 2005 Price Foundation Innovative Entrepreneurship Educators Award Stan- ford University REE Conference (Roundtable for Entrepreneurship Education) and 2006 ASEE Kauffman Outstanding Entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

construct, task interactivity can be used for problem-solving, and there (2014) [28] on thinking skill of an exists development in the analytical component of problem-solving individual across grades, which suggests that psychological theories of problem- solving skills can be transferred to complex problem-solving skills. Holt et al. Determination of the factors More student-centered classes can have greater improvement, and Education (2015) [29] contributed most to improve more research is needed for research alignment and assessment in the critical thinking skills

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lina Trigg, William Mason High School

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Systems Engineering

 way to improve their  7​products  to create a profit.​  The “new way” is a complex problem that can lead to further complex problems on the path to a solut​ ion​ . They  are ill­defined and have barely any components to work with. Industries hire engineers to solve these complex problems, but when they arrive they use books or enroll in classes to teach themselves techniques. This lack of knowledge appears to be signaling that something was missing from their education. If we look into the classroom setting, students are constantly answering close ended well­defined problems. This lack of complex problems lead to issues when they make the transition to the

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

energy systems, and these topics areaddressed in a future course in the curriculum.Baseline survey resultsDuring the fall 2018 semester a previously developed systems thinking skills survey (STSS) [16,17] was implemented as a pre- and post-test in the unmodified course in order to collect baselinedata. Participation in the survey was voluntary. The STSS was implemented usingSurveyMonkey® and the students that decided to participate completed the survey out of theclassroom. The pre-test was applied the first week of classes and 56 out of 58 students answeredthe survey. The post-test was applied the last week of classes and only 34 students completed thesurvey.The STSS [16, 17] has two sections. In the first section students use a Likert-scale to

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; John E. Weaver, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Luis Falliner, The University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

experiential education leading to systems thinkingdevelopment by using multidisciplinary teams assigned by professors to work on industry-ledprojects in the classroom that counts for a significant percentage of the final grade. It alsoexplains how industry is engaged through outside-class projects jointly supervised by industryleaders and professors; these inside and outside class room experiences become the primarymechanisms to develop the soft engineering skills required from engineering graduates. Whilewe encourage students and faculty internships with industry, we also schedule “industrypractitioners” for project reviews, seminars, workshops, and guest lecturers. Program objectivesand outcomes follow ABET guidelines and have been jointly defined

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C Smith, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

(www.umbc.edu/gradschool/programs/sys_eng.html)• University of Virginia (www.sys.virginia.edu/accelerated)• Virginia Tech (www.eng.ncr.vt.edu/ISE/Programs/isePrograms1.html)Typically, these programs offer courses at times and in places convenient to workingprofessionals pursuing an advanced degree while continuing to work full-time. Classroom-basedprograms typically offer courses in the late afternoon or evening or on weekends,accommodating work schedules and permitting students to take classes at their own pace. Insome cases, these classrooms are located at or near the employees’ place of employment or in aremote center affiliated with the school that offers the program. In some cases, classroom-basedprograms deliver content via televised lectures

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

Paper ID #11866Model-Based Control Systems with Intermittent Feedback: Conceptualiza-tion and Insights for the Teaching and Learning ProcessDr. Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College Dr. Tomas Estrada is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Elizabeth- town College, in Elizabethtown, PA. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica in 2002 and his M.S. and Ph.D. (both in Electrical Engineering) from the University of Notre Dame in 2005 and 2009, respectively. His research interests include control systems, engineering education, technology-related entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bungo Shiotani, University of Florida; Dante Augustus Buckley, University of Florida; Amy Elizabeth Bumbaco, University of Florida; Norman G. Fitz-Coy, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

careers. Dante is a consultant (former research assistant) for the Space Systems Group (SSG), a graduate research team advised by Professor Norman Fitz-Coy in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. SSG designed and developed a cube satellite mission known as SwampSat, which launched in 2013. SwampSat is a CubeSat for on-orbit demonstration of a compact three-axis attitude control system de- veloped at UF geared to affect rapid retargeting and precision pointing (R2P2) of pico-class (1 kg) and nano-class (<10 kg) spacecraft. Through Dante’s leadership, SSDC won the Annual Florida University Nano-SATellite (FUNSAT) design competition sponsored by the Florida Space Grant Consortium and Space

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises); Roberta S Cohen, Stevens Institute of Technology; Nicholas S Bowen, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems and Enterprises)

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Systems Engineering

. Each of these courses and the entireprogram were documented and then presented to the School and Institute’s Graduate CurriculumCommittees for review and approval.The first pilot of the program is seen as a “beta” release in which feedback from the students onstrengths and areas of improvement was solicited in class discussion at the end of each day ofinstruction. In addition, there were formal written evaluations at the end of each course.Instructors were encouraged to sit through all of the course classes in the pilot courses, but wererequired to attend the prior course reviews to ensure continuity between the courses andinstruction.The program and its course will be updated and improved based on this pilot feedback for a full-program