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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Human-Centered Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Craft, University of Washington; Alexander Pagano, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Hadi Ali, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Georges Y. Ayoub; Sebastian Dziallas, University of the Pacific; Taylor Parks, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

programs.Creating a Robust Community of Practice (CoP): Collaboration lies at the heart of advancingHCE. A well-connected CoP can unite educators, researchers, industry professionals, andpolicymakers to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary approaches, and address commonchallenges. We advocate for the establishment of such a community to drive collective learningand growth in the field.Engaging Stakeholders: Academia, industry, and policymakers play crucial roles in shaping thefuture of HCE. By highlighting the value of HCE in addressing contemporary challenges—suchas sustainability, equity, and technological innovation—we call on stakeholders to activelyparticipate in its development. Engagement can include funding research initiatives

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Project Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jose Taha-Tijerina, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Aditya Akundi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

), recognized trainer and resource person in the fields of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics and Automation, Machine vision, Additive Manufacturing, ISO 9000 and Lean Six Sigma. He is also a certified trainer for FANUC Collaborative Robotics. Other areas of interest include Microsystems, MEMS, Nano manufacturing, artificial intelligence, mechatronics, machine vision, remote manufacturing and Robotics and automation, Renewable Energy, Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Engineering Technology Education. He has published several research articles, in these areas, in various national & international conferences and journals. He has also conducted several workshops and seminars on the above topics. In

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Priyadarshini Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Brian Boswell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #44150Board 127: Work in Progress: Strategizing the Integration of VR and AR inSTEM Education: Aligning Educational, Organizational, and TechnologicalStrategiesDr. Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Amir Momenipour, PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering, is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with interests and expertise in teaching human factors, user experience, and work analysis and design. Dr. Momenipour is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.Dr. Priyadarshini

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Attracting Young MINDs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michele Auzenne; Jeanne Garland; J. Phillip King; Ricardo Jacquez

-supported opportunities, and 3) year-round advising support on career opportunities. This paper focuses on the challenges we faced indeveloping and maintaining the META program and presents the positive outcomes, such asstrengthened industry and community college relationships, engaging student activities, studentinternships, and the increase of students entering SMET fields, particularly civil engineering.The paper reflects plans for sustainability by further collaborations with our community collegeand industry partners.IntroductionRepresenting a joint effort of New Mexico State University, Santa Fe Community College(SFCC), Luna Community College (Luna CC), and five regional civil engineering industrypartners, the Minority Engineering Transfer

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sadegh Davari, University of Houston, Clear Lake; Nathanial David Wiggins, San Jacinto College; Krishani Abeysekera, University of Houston, Clear Lake; Sharon P Hall, University of Houston, Clear Lake

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer/Systems Administrator for the School of Science and Engineering at UHCL. She is also the Program Chair of the Information Technology program. Her research interests include Computer Forensics, Security and Graphics.Prof. Sharon P Hall, University of Houston, Clear Lake c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Bridges to STEM Careers: Hands-on Students ActivitiesAbstractThe Bridges to STEM Careers (BSC) project is funded by the NSF STEP program. The project isa collaborative effort between a university and three community college campuses. The maingoals of the project are to increase attainment of STEM associate and baccalaureate degrees, aswell as to

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Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

sophisticated activities with whichmost engineering educators have had little or no experience.”[13]A few studies[6, 14, 15] have investigated ways to assess ABET outcomes through cooperative-based education. As previously mentioned, one study identified workplace competencies andwas able to link them to ABET 3(a-k) outcomes[6]. Another study[14] examined program efficacyof two internship programs based on the following three criteria: 1) student performanceoutcomes based on ABET criteria, 2) number of student participants and industry partners, and3) industry-university collaboration. A comprehensive survey was developed based on 5-pointLikert rating scale. The surveys were delivered to industry constituents by email and were alsoavailable in an

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Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyunjoo Kim, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Construction

traditional building design and construction process is beingrecognized. Building information modeling offers the promise of a common informationrepository for all project participants. In order to fully utilize the technology in theconstruction industry, this paper identified a need for developing a new educationalapproach in increasing productivity and collaboration in the Architectural, Engineering,Construction and Facilities Management (A/E/C & FM) industry. With BIM as a digitalrepresentation of information developed and associated with all the building components,this paper describes how to utilize the data stored in a BIM with an example of energyanalysis and modeling and illustrates how to utilize the information stored in BIM.Keywords

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Building Bridges with Community Colleges

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Newman; Jon Weihmeir, Arizona State University; John Robertson, Arizona State University; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

, and students to the new site and has rapidly evolved as thecornerstone of ASU East. Several new laboratories, including the MicroelectronicsTeaching Factory, have been constructed to accommodate the technology degreeprograms offered within the College of Technology and Applies Sciences.Microelectronics Teaching Factory: Background, Rationale, and BenefitsArizona continues to rank as one of the leading states in the number of workers employedin the semiconductor manufacturing industry. To meet these demands, semiconductorcompanies nationally and locally have launched an aggressive campaign to attractstudents into programs that prepare them for the future workforce. As a result, localsemiconductor companies have sought to collaborate with the

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Recruiting/Retention--Lower Division

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Wood

general educationcourses for engineering technology curricula to incorporate the best models from educational Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationresearch. The SC ATE problem-based learning (PBL) model4 is an interdisciplinary, problem-based series of courses that integrate mathematics, physics, communications, and engineeringtechnology instruction around industry-related problems. Curriculum materials developedinclude an interdisciplinary scope and sequence, workplace scenarios, integrated competencies,and collaborative learning activities. The SC ATE model includes a one-semester (mathematics

Conference Session

Design Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Scientist at Modern Industries, Pittsburgh (2003 2004) and Assistant Manager (Metallurgy Group), Engineering Research Center, Telco, India (1985 1993). He has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences including a 2007 Best Paper Award by the Manufacturing Division of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), three review papers and three book chapters. He has participated in numerous national and in- ternational conferences. He is a member of ASM International, TMS, ACerS, AIST, ASEE, IMEA, and a registered Chartered Professional Engineer. Dr. Manohar’s research interests include mathematical and computer modeling of materials behavior, thermomechanical processing of steels and other

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Ron Bailey; Richard DeBlasio; David Freeman; Rommel Simpson; Devdas Pai

year; sometimes, even later.In this paper, the authors describe a novel collaborative effort between freshmen students andmore-experienced students (sophomore, senior and graduate students), in developing anexperiment of relevance to industry and commerce. The experienced students collaborated indeveloping the test apparatus and test procedures. Then they mentored the freshmen inconducting the test, collecting data, analyzing the results and generating recommendations.The objective of this experiment was to measure the greatest height from which aluminumbeverage cans may be dropped without appreciable damage to the can structure. The project wasdivided into different tasks, and the tasks distributed to three classes in various

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Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, Connecticut College of Technology and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, FLATE

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Two Year College Division

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011IMPACT OF REGIONAL CENTERS FOR NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING Page 22.8.2IntroductionThrough funding from the National Science Foundation, this paper will present the promisingpractices that two Advanced Technology Manufacturing Centers have implemented in order tocreate and strengthen their manufacturing programs. Although the two Centers are located indifferent parts of the U.S., the authors of this paper have collaborated on a number of initiativesthat have increased enrollments in manufacturing programs and in the process, addressedworkforce needs for manufacturing engineers and technicians. This paper will address theimpact of two National Science

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Sana Nawaz, Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne; Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

exhibited effectively to make it count. LEED Accredited Professionals cantangibly bolster the efforts towards comprehending the idea of GREEN building industry inparticular and render their valuable services towards the community at large.This research enlightens us on implementation of the courses required for LEED Accreditation inthe curriculum of students at graduate level. This will provide students with an opportunity andplatform to prepare for LEED Accreditation Exam alongside their formal university graduation.The research includes the implementation of LEED in the curriculum of Bachelors of Science inConstruction Engineering Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayneand the results of two surveys conducted to ascertain

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University; Diana Voss, Stony Brook University; Urszula Zalewski, Stony Brook University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Center ensures that students have access to industryprofessionals and community partners, which provides a level of professional engagement thatdoes not typically occur in traditional STEM coursework. The effort can be easily replicable atother universities. A long history of strong industry relationships also means that the feedbackloops are stronger, leading to improved projects for the students, and reciprocal impacts oncommunity initiatives.LimitationsA limitation of the project is the challenge of gathering post-graduate outcomes. To address this,long-term plans include implementation of more targeted alumni outreach strategies,maintenance of updated contact information, leveraging social media, and collaborations withalumni career services

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; John Gambatese, Oregon State University

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Construction Engineering

communication skills. In addition, due to the changing workforce make-up it is important for individuals to start learning and speaking Spanish. Survey participants also expressed that there is increasing need for practicing professionals to accumulate credentials. Relationships with stakeholders When it came to relationships with other construction stakeholders, participants stated that there seems to be improved collaboration between contractors and subcontractors for S&H matters. They also commented that industry participants are taking S&H more seriously, with owners and larger contractors making a positive impact. New Obligations Some new obligations include the need to address

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Slowinski, M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Center; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

return to their programs andcenters for renewable energy technician education and begin to revisit how their programs mightincorporate this new knowledge.Recommendation #3: Find new and deeper ways to strengthen the collaboration betweeneducation, industry and trade unions so that these entities can shape technological educationprograms.Not unexpectedly, the accepted practice of industry involvement in the planning anddevelopment of all educational programs in Germany was another often mentioned element ofthe German educational system, especially within the “dual system” model of technicaleducation in which students attend formal schooling for 1-2 days a week and spend theremainder of the week on the job site. These are long-term formal

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Swearengen; Hakan Gürocak

Research (CESR). Thesemiconductor industry attracts particular focus because of WSUV’s proximity to the “SiliconForest” enterprise region. The Center will bring together the university, regional semiconductormanufacturers, and their manufacturing equipment suppliers in a cooperative venture to educateengineers for the regional industry and to perform collaborative research and development onsemiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. The Center is a key addition to the newManufacturing Engineering program because it will provide opportunity for faculty to conductresearch while teaching at the undergraduate level.Semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturers in Clark County and WSU College ofEngineering and Architecture faculty jointly

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Eckehard Doerry; Bridget Bero; David Hartman

Design4Practice ProgramTo address the challenges surrounding the teaching of real-world design skills, Northern ArizonaUniversity’s College of Engineering and Technology (CET) has developed a four-yearinterdisciplinary sequence of classes called Design4Practice (Hatfield, Collier et al. 1995;Collier, Hatfield et al. 1996; Howell, Harrington et al. 1996; Larson 1999). This practice-oriented engineering curriculum, crafted with extensive input from industry, is designed toprovide students with hands-on learning experiences and continuous practice of a broad set ofprofessional skills in order to better prepare them for careers as engineering practitioners.Unique features of the program include: • Cross-disciplinary collaboration in sequenced courses

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #42965Reflections of Undergraduate Engineering Students Completing a Cross-DisciplinaryRobotics Project with Preservice Teachers and Fifth Graders in an ElectromechanicalSystems CourseDr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa is an Associate Professor and director of the Collaborative Robotics and Adaptive Machines (CRAM) Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Old Dominion University. Dr. Kaipa received his BE (Hons.)Dr. Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University Dr. Jennifer Kidd is a Master Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old

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Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-55: DEVELOPING AN EXTENSION FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION:TESTING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS OF KEY PARTICIPANTSKenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno Page 15.381.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing an Extension for Engineering Education: Testing the Entrepreneurial Skills of Key ParticipantsAbstract The development of an engineering education extension in high desert of California is testingthe entrepreneurial skills of the key participants due to several factors exacerbated by the State’sbudget crisis. A unique approach to provide ABET accredited undergraduate engineeringeducation for the residents and the industry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kepner, Hillsborough Community College; Mel Cossette, Edmonds College

Paper ID #38341National Science Foundation ATE Grant Funding andMentoring OpportunitiesGreg Kepner (Principal Investigator) Greg Kepner serves as a Co-PI of the MNT-EC (Micro Nano Technology Education Center) and the PI for the ATE Collaborative Outreach and Engagement Project. He previously served as the PI of the NSF-ATE MPEC and Co-PI of OP-TEC (The National Center for Optics and Photonics). In 2019, he retired from Indian Hills Community College after 32 years where he has served as the Department Chair, Advanced Manufacturing Department, Industrial Technology Coordinator, and Robotics/Automation instructor. Greg

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Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Dawn Anita Hunter, The University of Texas, Austin; Efren Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

Region D Chair for the National Association for Multicultural Engineering Program Advo- cates (NAMEPA). Enrique graduated from the Cockrell School of Engineering with a Civil Engineering degree and pursued industry experience for seven years where he held positions such as Project Engineer, Lead University Recruiter, Logistics Engineer, Cost Engineer and Project Manager.Ms. Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin Tricia Berry, Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, is responsible for leading the efforts on recruitment and retention of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She concurrently serves as Director of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, connecting

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; James L. Wilson, Texas A&M University; Peter Seth Hamilton; Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University; Prasad N. Enjeti, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #15857Assessing Impact of Maker Space on Student LearningMs. Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University Magda Lagoudas, Executive Director for Industry and Nonprofit Partnerships, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University. Mrs. Lagoudas holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. She worked for the State of New York and industry before joining Texas A&M University in 1993. Since then, she developed and taught courses in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology. In 2001, she joined the Spacecraft Technology Center as an Assistant Director where she was

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Yash Ajay Garje, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Shauna N Adams, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Bruce Wellman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

) Mapping the Machine – Understanding Socio-Technical Systems Duration: 80 minutes Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify stakeholders in the semiconductor industry 2. Describe how the "ecosystem" of the industries interacts with one another. Standards: IDOE HS.IDL.3 Description: This unit introduces participants to the concept of socio-technical systems, bridging their understanding of both technical and social components in the design and development of everyday electronics. Participants are introduced to the elements of socio-technical systems —organizational, physical, cognitive, and practical. In teams participants conduct research on the socio-technical

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Developing an Interdisciplinary Master’s Program on Sustainability in Engineering and Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subhasis Ghoshal, McGill University; Jim A Nicell ing., McGill University; Yaoyao Zhao

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

across the Faculty.About a decade ago, the community of the Faculty of Engineering came together to express anurgent need to launch an interdisciplinary initiative for research and teaching in sustainability, asit related to engineering and design, with strong connections to many other disciplines andstakeholders. Ultimately, with the support of key benefactors, this led to the creation of TISED in2012, whose mission is to produce innovative engineering and design solutions for sustainabilityand to nurture the intellectual capacity necessary to do so. TISED is engaged in research, educationand outreach with particular focus on four themes: (1) sustainable industrial processes andmanufacturing, (2) renewable energy and energy efficiency; (3

Conference Session

Inclusive Leadership: A Panel Discussion

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Volpe, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Sara Valentina Rojas

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

attributes that canbe developed to enable leadership in students [5]. Data from this same study indicated the mostdesired leadership-enabling competencies in graduating engineering students were:communication skills, professionalism, critical thinking/problem-solving, self-awareness,ambition/drive, time management, management, ethics/responsibility, big-picture thinking,humility, teamwork/collaboration/networking, quality control, adaptability, computer skills,safety/risk management, assertiveness, people focus, legal knowledge, and economic principlesand trends [5]. While leadership-enabling competencies may vary by discipline, there is apressing need across all engineering industries for more graduating engineers to be prepared withstrong inter

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sang Hoo Oh, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

fundamental guideline for workers in how they should act andwhat they should be doing. Competency models are also important assessment tools because theyallow management could be informed on which professional characteristics are related tosuperior performance [17].MethodAs a basis for our analysis, we used three AM competency models: the Advanced ManufacturingCompetency Model [1]; the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge [18]; and theManufacturing Skills Certification System.Advanced Manufacturing Competency ModelIn 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) collaborated with the Employment and TrainingAdministration to develop the Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model [1]. The model wasdeveloped with industrial-organizational psychologists

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Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University; Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University; María de Jesús Torres, Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana

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Construction

businesses. Improving businessskills and hands-on learning in construction processes can result in significant benefits forresource-poor populations in terms of their everyday lives. Teaching students how to transformideas, relationships, and collaborative partnerships into action plans can result in new businessventures that can stimulate economic development as well as steer graduates away from crime,drugs and other acts of self-degradation. Careers in the construction industry can open doors toat-risk groups giving them hope and confidence in a better life.This paper explores the role of construction education and humanitarian organizationpartnerships as an agent for positive change in the resource-poor communities. Thesepartnerships have the

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ERM Technical Session: Equity & Accessibility in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, The University of Arizona; Gimantha N Perera, The University of Arizona; Ann Shivers-McNair, University of Arizona; Francesca Lopez; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

objectives and students’ interests. • Equip students with resources such as templates for designing interview questions and interview guide. • Encourage or require students to write reflective summaries or reports based on the dialogue(s). Where are professional dialogues applicable? Professional dialogues are particularly applicable in upper-level engineering courses that emphasize design, systems thinking, or interdisciplinary approaches. They are most impactful in project-based learning contexts such as capstone courses or collaborative design challenge, where understanding user needs, industry standards, and technological constraints is essential. Additionally, this strategy can support career exploration and professional

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University; Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

collaboration and creativity. By examining teams from multiple STEMresearch laboratories at an HBCU, this study highlights the critical role of such institutions inpromoting diversity and fostering innovation in engineering education. The findings suggest thatdiverse teams, supported by institutional resources and a collaborative environment, lead to morecreative problem-solving and higher innovation outcomes, providing valuable insights for bothacademic and industry settings to enhance team formation and innovation in STEM disciplines.Keywords: Diverse Teams, Engineering Innovation, Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs), Graduate Engineering Programs, Collaborative Problem-Solving,Creative Collaboration, STEM Research.1.0