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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology; John M. Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2011-2669: FOSTERING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGHINTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS AND GRADUATE CAPSTONE PROJECTSDavid R Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology Associate Professor and Chair, Systems Engineering Programs at the Air Force Institute of Technology.John M Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology John Colombi, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering, Faculty Scholar-in-Residence for the Air Force Center for Systems Engineering and Chair of the Operational Technology Program at the Air Force Institute of Technology. He teaches and leads sponsored research in systems engineering, human systems integration, architectural analysis and enterprise/ software services. Retiring after 21

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong Wang, University of Illinois, Chicago; Lin Li, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Systems Engineering

Topics in the Design of Experiments Course for Industrial and Systems Engineering StudentsAbstractAs a branch of engineering, industrial and systems engineering (ISE) deals with the design andmanagement of complex processes or systems. It is an interdisciplinary field that involves theanalysis and optimization of the way of integrating various resources such as people, finance,information, equipment, energy, and materials. Statistics show that ISE graduates are popular injob markets and many of them end up in the high-end consulting and management positions. Thesuccess of the ISE graduates in job markets is due largely to their wide and rapidly evolvingknowledge base. Design of experiments (DOE) is a

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radu F. Babiceanu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #13857Engineering Project Management Graduate Education in Integrated Soft-ware and Systems Engineering EnvironmentsDr. Radu F. Babiceanu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Radu Babiceanu is an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineer- ing from the University of Toledo, and a B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. His research

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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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

Paper ID #9699Implementing Problem-Based Learning in a Senior/Graduate MechatronicsCourseDr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological UniversityDr. Jeffrey N. Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 24.708.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Implementing Problem-Based Learning in a Senior/Graduate Mechatronics CourseIntroductionActive learning requires students to discuss issues or work problems in the classroom, rather thanlistening passively to a lecture. If students

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education Research

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lin Li, University of Illinois at Chicago; Yong Wang, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Systems Engineering

, fault diagnosis and prognosis, and their applications in sustainable manufacturing and renewable energy systems. Page 23.855.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 20132013-6825: Learning Performance Analysis of Engineering Graduate Studentsfrom Two Differently Ranked Universities Using Course OutcomesLin Li, University of Illinois at Chicago Lin Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago. He received the B.E. degree in mechanical engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2001, and the

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, University of Rhode Island; Colleen Grinham; manbir sodhi, University of Rhode Island

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #7955Systems Engineering Educators WorkshopDr. Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, University of Rhode Island Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. Her interests include lean manufacturing, health- care, and transportation systems.Ms. Colleen Grinham Colleen Grinham is a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering at the University of Rhode Island. Her interests include renewable energy resources for developing countries.Dr. manbir sodhi, University of Rhode Island

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Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditya Akundi, RIMES, University of Texas at El Paso; Eric D Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

educational objectives which encourage ourgraduates to apply program outcomes to: • assume leadership responsibilities in their field, • innovate new products, services, and systems, • discover new knowledge and develop new tools, • earn professional recognition and be valued for their skills, and • collaborate and generate benefits for their community, profession, and society.Chapter 2 of the GRCSE describes the objectives students should attain three to fiveyears after graduation.SACS Educational Objectives for the MSSE ProgramThe Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the IMSE Department and MSSEProgram describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few yearsafter graduation. They define our uniqueness, given our

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Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

member of ASEE, IEEE, NDIA, and IN- COSE and Past Chair of the ASEE Systems Engineering Division. Squires received the Stevens Institute of Technology Provost’s Online Teaching Excellence Award in 2007; the General Dynamics Technical Achievement in Safety Award in 2002; the Lockheed Martin Outstanding Team Award in 1998; and mul- tiple technical awards from IBM from 1986 to 1993. Her research interests include engineering education, distance education, workforce competency development, and systems thinking.Dr. Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia Tim Ferris holds B.E. (hons.), Adelaide, BTh, Flinders, BLittHons, Deakin, GradCertEd, QUT, Ph.D., South Australia. He has worked at the University of

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

topics? We will also present an analysis of howthese topics are related to the overall philosophy of systems engineering.We also analyze the content of Master’s degree programs in systems engineering, primarily inthe US, that offer degrees with the word ―systems‖ in the title, focusing on the 25 largestprograms, which accounted for 64% of the graduates of such programs in 2010. The programshave much in common, but differ in their focus on different industries and on different tools.Some programs seem to have been designed to meet the needs of specific industries and even ofspecific companies. We use these findings to support conclusions about the nature of systemsengineering education and to make recommendations to industrial engineering

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Sadraey, Daniel Webster College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

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Systems Engineering

a significant role in theconfiguration design of these primary components.The traditional engineering education is structured to emphasize on mathematics, physical,sciences, and engineering sciences. The problem is the lack of sufficient concentration on designand creativity. The creative thinking and its attitudes is essential to design success. Creating a newdesign requires ability of creativity and overcoming its strong barriers. Many engineeringprofessors find it more difficult to teach design than to teach traditional engineering science-basedanalytical topics. Every undergraduate engineering curriculum has a design component, althoughthe extent and structure of that component may vary widely. Engineering design fundamentals arecommon

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Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles S. Wasson, Wasson Strategics, LLC

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

topics that contributeto the overall problem of program / project performance, in general. These topics aresummarized and elaborated below. • Systems Engineering issues • Emergence of Systems Engineering education • Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2012 - 2013 • Educating the Engineer of 2020 • Development of systems thinking skills in engineers. • Integration of Systems Engineering courses into capstone courses • Certification of Systems Engineers • Establishment of Systems Engineering standards • Assessment of organizational System Engineering capabilities • Systems Engineering competency models • Adequacy of project funding for Systems Engineering

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Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian Sauser, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian E. White, Complexity Are Us - Systems Engineering Strategies; Alex Gorod, Visiting Fellow, University of Adelaide; Vernon Ireland, University of Adelaide

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

management from Stevens Institute of Technology. Prior to his graduate studies, he held a research analyst position at Salomon Smith Barney. He is a former Robert Crooks Stanley Doctoral Fellow in engineering management at Stevens Institute of Technology, with research interests in the area of management of complex systems. He isthe founder of SystemicNet, LLC, in New York and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Adelaide inAustralia.Prof. Vernon Ireland, University of Adelaide Director of Project Management Page 25.191.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Application of Case Studies to Engineering

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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

educational content. This is certainlynot the case for the ‘Science of Sports’ science fair or ‘The Power to Hear’ designchallenge.In the “Science of Sports” each team works with two or three Raytheon engineers fromproject conception to the final competition. It is the students who choose the topic. Thechallenge for the engineers is to lead the students from concept through the design,fabrication, testing, and presentation phases while imparting real learning all whilekeeping it fun. To help ensure technical depth, engineers with post graduate degreesincluding many engineering fellows with doctorates are assigned as ‘technical advisors’who act in a consulting role.For the ‘Power-to-Hear’ competition the mentoring and advising is done by teachers

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; David H. Olwell, Naval Postgraduate School ; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Nicole A.C. Hutchison; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology; Stephanie Enck, Naval Postgraduate School

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Systems Engineering

these criteriamay complete preparatory material to offset gaps in education or experience. The recommendedbackground covers: • the equivalent of certain types of undergraduate degrees (for example: engineering, the natural sciences, mathematics, or computer science) • a certain level of practical experience in some aspect of systems engineering (for example: two years, includes general and domain specific), and • demonstration of the ability to effectively communicate technical information (for example: in the program’s language of instruction).Please note: Of the universities that responded to the GRCSE survey, 44% did not require workexperience as an entrance requirement for the systems engineering graduate

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy L.J. Ferris, School of Engineering, University of South Australia; Alice F. Squires, Washington State University; Fanny Camelia, University of South Australia

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Systems Engineering

education programs; and 2. The competency frameworks developed by employers and others to guide employment and staff development policies and practices. Page 26.985.3Engineering education in many countries is strongly linked to the accreditation process, in whichuniversity programs are examined by trained accreditors, appointed from outside the universityby the accreditation authority, to ensure that the program is designed to and does actually achievea range of criteria describing the achievements of graduates of the program by the time ofgraduation and for a defined post-graduation interval short enough to meaningfully relate to

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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

marine), health care, manufacturing, and electrical power generation anddistribution are cyber-physical systems (CPS). These systems use integrations of computation,networking, and physical processes to provide key functionality and value. The effectivedevelopment of these systems often will depend on engineers skilled in cyber-physical systemsengineering—trained in the analysis, modeling, implementation and testing of systems in whichcollaborating computational elements control physical entities and real-time processing plays acritical role.In this paper, we describe an experiential program for graduate studies that provides engineerswith the critically important knowledge and skills needed for the design and development ofCyber-Physical

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Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armand Joseph Chaput, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics University of Texas at Austin

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

provided technical leadership for a number of advanced manned and unmanned air system programs. Responsibilities included assignments as Chief Engineer - F-35 Weight, Chief Engineer and Corporate Lead for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles. He also served as Chief En- gineer for the National AeroSpace Plane Program (NASP) and Manager of Advanced Design at General Dynamics Fort Worth. He is an AIAA Fellow and a former member of the USAF Scientific Advisory Board. His degrees are in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M. He is a FAA certificated flight instructor and an active instrument rated pilot. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 System Engineering Education for All Engineers

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed BOUGAA, CentraleSupelec and EISTI; Stefan Bornhofen, EISTI; Alain RIVIERE, SUPMECA; JEAN-CLAUDE TUCOULOU, AFIS ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE D'INGENIERIE SYSTEME

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Systems Engineering

author of several scientific publications, and his is interested in different topics that deal with education in general, with a focus on engineering education. He is currently focusing on studying the impact of technologies and international standards, on systems engineering education experiences.Dr. Stefan Bornhofen, EISTI Stefan Bornhofen was born in 1972. He studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Mainz, and received a PhD degree in computer science from the University Paris-Sud, Orsay in 2008. He fills a teaching and research position at the EISTI engineering school in Cergy near Paris, and is the head of the master’s program ”Visual Computing” specializing in computer graphics, computer

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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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

learning through professional practice experiences.Lessons learned in development of this program revolved around making sure that we providedenough rigor for ABET accreditation and still maintain a high degree of program flexibility, as istypical of many other types of degrees. As such, a delicate balance was achieved with themaximum number of hours in the program mandated by the State of Texas, the general educationcore mandated by the University, and still providing the needed Leadership EngineeringCoursework, Internship requirement, and flexible tracks in Business, Education, and TechnicalSpecialization. Of paramount importance is that all Leadership Engineering Courses will bestudent oriented problem/practice based learning with intrinsic

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan K Donohue, University of Virginia; Ali Bouabid, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Systems Engineering

, Richmond; and Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University, Blacksburg. At this time, only two schools in the Commonwealth – UVa andGeorge Mason – offer baccalaureate studies in systems engineering. Virginia Tech and ODUoffer graduate degrees in systems engineering.PVCC students are residents of an incorporated city and five surrounding counties; attendingUVa would allow them to remain in their communities. Figure 1 shows the general location ofPVCC and UVa. To support student transfer to these universities, engineering course offerings Page 23.545.3and sequences are deliberately set to provide a seamless transition to third year/junior

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Paul T Grogan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

emphasizes teamworkand communication skills and a takes broad perspective on engineering to integrate knowledgeacross multiple disciplines.5,6SE academic programs have traditionally focused on master's degrees and continuing educationprograms to meet industry and government needs.7 Undergraduate SE education is somewhatcontroversial because of the beliefs of some practitioners that engineers must develop expertisein a single domain before addressing systems topics.8 This perspective is linked to the currentmodel where a bachelor's degree in engineering signals an individual to be ready for theworkplace, in contrast to other professional degrees such as law, medicine, or business.9Broader calls for transformation in engineering education promote

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Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis P, Dunn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Naomi E. G. Stein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Louis Uniman, Steer Davies Gleave

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Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4508: INTEGRATING ENGINEERING SYSTEMS RESEARCHAND UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION THROUGH A TERM-LENGTHCASE STUDYDr. Travis P, Dunn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Travis Dunn is a 2010 graduate of the MIT interdepartmental Ph.D. program in transportation. He is currently a Research Affiliate at MIT and a Partner in D’Artagnan Consulting, LLP.Prof. Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joseph M. Sussman is the JR East Professor (endowed by the East Japan Railway Company) in the Depart- ment of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Engineering Systems Division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he has served as a faculty member for 43 years. He is the au- thor of

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colin J. Neill, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to entering academia she worked in industry and government as a software and electronics engineer. Her research interests include problem solving in software and systems design, team learning, and project management. Page 22.838.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Improving Team Learning in Systems DesignAbstractA detailed statistical experiment to study the effect of the cognitive collaborative model (CCM

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Systems Engineering Education Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Agnes Galambosi, UNCC; Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #7761Online Teaching Best Practices: Faculty PreferencesDr. Agnes Galambosi, UNCC Agnes Galambosi earned her PhD in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She also holds two MS degrees: one in Systems Engineering from the University of Ari- zona in Tucson, one in Meteorology from Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary. She currently teaches at Systems Engineering and Engineering Management program at the University of North Car- olina at Charlotte. Her research interests include a wide range of topics from educational games in college teaching to engineering

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2011-579: HYBRID LESSONS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DE-SIGN: A STUDYCatherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines Catherine Skokan is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. She received her BSc, MSc, and PhD from the Colorado School of Mines in Geophysical Engineering and was the first woman to receive a graduate degree from that institution. Her educational research interests include multidisciplinary engineering, humanitarian engineering, and curriculum devel- opment and design. Page 22.790.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Systems Engineering Education Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Eisner, George Washington University

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Systems Engineering

ArchitectingWe have a quite interesting summary of the background of systems engineering in the academiccommunity15. In particular, Elliott Axelband examines both systems engineering as well as whathe calls “the professionalization of systems architecting”. In other words, he set the stage for amost serious exploration of systems architecting, starting with curricula in academia.As noted earlier in this paper, a first course in systems engineering was introduced into theauthor’s graduate education program more than twenty years ago. System architecting andsoftware engineering (not software architecting) were important parts of that curriculum. As thearchitecting of systems received more attention (e.g., DoDAF2), it was brought into that course.Meanwhile

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #32919Work in Progress: Cognitive Competencies Within Systems Thinking in theDesign of Biological SystemsMr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Ruben D. Lopez-Parra is a graduate research assistant at Purdue University pursuing a Ph.D. in Engi- neering Education. Previously, he worked as a Natural Science teacher in High School where he, as a scholarly teacher, constantly assessed his performance to design better learning environments that pro- mote students’ conceptual understanding. In 2015, Ruben earned an M.S in Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia where he

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

interested in the freshman engi- neering experience and student self-efficacy related to capstone courses. Bauer’s educational background centers around human factors and ergonomics, and she is particularly interested in issues that concern the safety and comfort of middle school students. Her research has also included topics such as design for the seeing impaired, backpack safety of college students, safety of pedestrians, and ergonomics of industrial tools.Dr. Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State UniversityDr. Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University Page 25.98.1 c American

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Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4293: INCORPORATING AND ASSESSING RISK ANALYSIS INUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING ECONOMY COURSESDr. Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida Joseph C. Hartman is professor and Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He received his B.S. in general engineering from Illinois and M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from Geor- gia Tech. His teaching and research interests are in economic decision analysis and applied operations research. He is currently Editor of the Engineering Economist and is author of the textbook Engineering Economy and the Decision-Making Process. Page 25.758.1

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Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Pitts Jr., Morgan State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

STEMeducation4. New government programs such as the National Robotics Initiative also highlight theneed for improvements in STEM education and the extent to which such improvements are tiedto the nation’s economic competitiveness in an increasingly technological, global economy5.At MSU, Robotics and Automation is taught in a course to provide an impetus for allowingstudents to learn the basic concepts of the organization and operation of microcomputer-basedmanipulators (i.e., robots)6. Various assignments and lab projects which consider topics such ascontrol systems planning, design and implementation planning, trajectory planning, andprogramming are key elements for the Industrial Engineering (IE) students in the course. Whileutilizing the Industrial