Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Massie Chance, University College London and TU Dublin; Mike Mimirinis, Anglia Ruskin University; Ines Direito, University College London; John E. Mitchell, University College London; Emanuela Tilley, University College London

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Architectural Engineering

Engineering and Technology, a member of the IEEE Photonics, Communications, and Education Societies and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Mrs. Emanuela Tilley, University College London c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019How architecture and engineering students conceptualize design creation:Report of a pilot studyAuthors: Shannon Chance, Mike Miminiris, Inês Direto, Emanuela Tilley, John MitchellKeywords: epistemic cognition; phenomenography; pilot study; design creation; knowledgegeneration; student experienceAbstract This study uses phenomenographic research methodologies to identify qualitatively different ways engineering and architecture students conceptualize design creation; it

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

author is confident that the course isconverging on the proper balance of theory and application. The students and instructor areslowly becoming more proficient at achieving the course goals. It is believed that students arenot only gaining an appreciation for the state of the art but also having fun. They developed arealistic perspective of the mobile robot‟s capabilities, open areas of research and the importanceof multidisciplinary teamwork. Lastly, three robotics certificate students completed the courseand graduated in 2009. Two of them went on to careers in controls, robotics and automation andone went on to graduate study in robotics. The feedback from two of these students indicatedthat this course was helpful and relevant to their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Peter Nelson, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Shanon Reckinger, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Jeremiah Abiade; Renata Revelo, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Anthony E. Felder, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Didem Ozevin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Paper ID #38295An Integrated Program for Recruitment, Retention, andGraduation of Academically Talented Low-IncomeEngineering Students: Lessons Learned and Progress ReportRezvan Nazempour (Graduate Research Assisstant)Houshang Darabi (Director of Undergraduate Studies) Dr. Houshang Darabi is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Darabi’s research focuses on the use of Big Data, process mining, data mining, Operations Research, high performance computing, and visualization in improving educational

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal Nepal, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Amarnath Banerjee, Texas A&M University; Glen Miller

-report of exposure to ethical and responsible research in highschool, high school experience, and demographic attributes. The survey questions related toengineering and science issues test were adopted from a prior study by Borenstein, Drake Kirkman,and Swan [13]. These questions were already validated by the original authors of the paper.Questions on ethical and professional behavior were developed through consultation with anumber of studies, including Canney & Bielefeldt’s Ethical Professional ResponsibilityAssessment [14] and Howland et al. [15], as well as a number of other validated studies not specificto engineering. The items are intended to measure five constructs (motivation, honesty,collaboration, career-life alignment, and self

Conference Session

Global Roles and Societal Responsibilities of Engineers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lichao Ma, Tsinghua University; Xiaofeng Tang, Tsinghua University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

early career engineers. In particular, risk awareness resulted fromperceptions of crisis triggers the needs of career resilience; internal and external resources ofsupport help boost resilience; and positive adaption signals the completion of resilience for earlycareer engineers. This study extends understandings of resilience for early career engineers inbroader cultural contexts. The paper also discusses implications of the research findings foruniversities to create a more congenial environment for the development of career resilience andsuccessful transition of engineering graduates to the workplace.Keywords: career resilience; early career engineers; career adaption1. IntroductionFor early career engineers, the transition from university

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Ravi G. Mukkilmarudhur; Homayun K. Navaz; Brenda S. Henderson

Session 1602 Bringing Research and New Technology into the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Course in Computational Fluid Dynamics Homayun K. Navaz, Brenda S. Henderson, and Ravi G. Mukkilmarudhur Kettering UniversityAbstractAs technology advances in the industries which graduating engineers wish to enter, technology inthe undergraduate curriculum must also advance. A course in computational fluid dynamics wasrecently developed which meets the challenge of bringing advanced topics to undergraduatestudents. This paper addresses techniques used to enable undergraduates to enter the work forcewith the ability to solve and

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island; Walter von Reinhart, University of Rhode Island; Erin Papa, University of Rhode Island

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Invited - Student Development

insteadworked as research assistants at the Technische Universität Braunschweig. The overwhelmingmajority of respondents (93.7%) completed a six-month professional internship abroad; morethan four fifths (82.9%) spent a semester studying at the TU Braunschweig, and more than threequarters (76.6%) completed both a semester abroad and a professional internship.The overall satisfaction of IEP graduates with their international experiences was very high, yetIEP graduates seemed to value their internship slightly more than their study-abroad experience:Only one participant indicated that he would probably not want to repeat his internshipexperience; two participants stated that they would probably not want to repeat their studyabroad, and two participants

Conference Session

CPDD Session 2 - Professional Development - Where Are We Going?

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

. The originaloffering was cohort-based and it employed a weekend format; meeting from Friday throughSunday. The cohort met three times a semester, twice in the summer semester, for a total of fivesemesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall and Spring). After 22 months, all members of the initialcohort format graduated in the May 2000 graduation ceremony. Because of its non-traditionalapproach, the state’s authorization included the establishment of a different fee structure thannormal on-campus classes which resulted in a program cost that was higher than traditional on-campus equivalent programs.The Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) wasapproved by Purdue University under the College of Technology as an

Conference Session

Fostering Transformational Change in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College; Katerina Ziotopoulou, Virginia Tech; Suresh Immanuel P.E., University of Evansville; Dennis J. Fallon, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #14990A Multi-Institutional Study of Pre- and Post-Course Knowledge Surveys inUndergraduate Geotechnical Engineering CoursesDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat, The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests are in Engineering Education and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. He previously taught at Bucknell University and Arizona State University.Prof. James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College Dr. James

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Janet Beagle

to students and faculty mentors at minorityserving institutions (MSIs) is important for introducing and preparing URM engineers forgraduate study [2]. This previous work also highlighted the importance of on-going community-building, versus a one-time visitation style event, to sustain interest and preparation for graduatestudy. In response, the newly developed GradTrack program, which is currently being piloted ata large public research university in the Midwest, aims to build an inclusive and supportivecommunity of both undergraduate and graduate URM engineers who are excited about GraduateEducation.GradTrack is a year-long program that provides a unique approach to traditional mentoring byconnecting 4-6 URM undergraduate students from

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

David H. Plantz; William M Simpson Jr. P.E.

. Tobetter prepare graduates for their future role as engineers and Coast Guard Officers, the coursehas been evolving to incorporate material science case studies from the Coast Guard and otheroutside sources. This paper focuses on strategies for incorporating various case studies into thecourse to help cadets appreciate the importance of material science issues in the Coast Guard andin other venues. The course is normally taken in the sophomore year at USCGA, providing anexcellent opportunity to get students interested in real world engineering issues early on in theireducation. By engaging Coast Guard engineers with current and recent field experience,numerous case studies are being developed that cover a wide range of material scienceapplications

Conference Session

Imagining Others, Defining Self Through Consideration of Ethical and Social Implications

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Louis S. Nadelson, Colorado Mesa University; Jana Bouwma-Gearhart; Katherine L. Youmans, Utah State University; Sarah Lanci, Colorado Mesa University; Adam Lenz, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

manufacturing-focused courses. Sarah’s research interests include aspects of project-based learning and enhancing 21st century skills in undergraduate engineering students.Dr. Adam Lenz, Oregon State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploring students’ and instructors’ perceptions of engineering: case studies of professionally-focused and career exploration courses Work in ProgressAbstractPrevious work developed a working definition of engineering professional identity (EPI), definedas the degree of internalization of the norms, behaviors, language, values, and practices ofengineering. This EPI

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Estridge Schneider, Colorado School of Mines; Amy Charlotte Martin P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Terri S. Hogue, Colorado School of Mines

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #21873Evaluation of Research Experience or Teachers (RET) Program Effectivenessas STEM Professional DevelopmentMrs. Katie Estridge Schneider, Colorado School of Mines Katie Schneider is graduate student studying hydrology at Colorado School of Mines (CSM). Prior to grad school, Katie taught high school science and math in the North Carolina public school system. As she works towards a master’s degree in hydrology, she also serves as the Education Outreach Assistant for the Center for a Sustainable WE2ST, at CSM.Amy Charlotte Martin P.E., Colorado School of MinesDr. Terri S. Hogue, Colorado School of Mines

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and Industry

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University; Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Jessica Resig

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Manufacturing

for Excellence in Research, and Outstand- ing Academic Achievement in Graduate Studies. He was recently named 40 Under 40: Class of 2019 by the Erie Reader. His projects and achievements have been recognized by U.S. Senators and Represen- tatives. Aqlan is a member of ASEE, ASQ, SME, and IEOM. He is also a senior member of IISE and has served as president of IISE Logistics and Supply Chain Division, co-founder of IISE Modeling and Simulation Division, director of IISE Young Professionals Group, founder and faculty advisor of IISE Behrend Chapter, faculty chair of IISE Northeast Conference, and track chair in IISE Annual Conference. He currently serves as IISE Vice President of Student Development and holds a seat

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Larry Milliken, Drexel University; Lloyd Ackert, Drexel University; Eleanor J. Goldberg, Drexel University Library

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Engineering Libraries

Milliken, MA., MLIS is Liaison Librarian for the Humanities and Social Sciences at Drexel Uni- versity. Prior to becoming a librarian, he earned a Masters Degree in Medieval Studies and was a doctoral student in Medieval European History. He is particularly interested in partnerships between librarians and historians, especially in digital humanities projects.Lloyd Ackert, Drexel University I am an assistant teaching professor in the Department of History & Politics, and specialize in the history of science. My research focuses on Russian and European ecology and microbiology in the 19th-20th century, and am writing two books: a biography of Sergei Winogradsky, and a history of the concept of the ’cycle of life.’ I

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #7

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Mustafa Akbas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Philip Craiger

after graduation:10. In 1-2 sentences, how did you first learn about the research program?11. I wanted to do research to: Yes No explore my interest in science gain hands-on experience in research clarify which field I wanted to study clarify whether graduate school would be a good choice for me clarify whether I wanted to pursue a science research career have a good intellectual challenge work more closely with a particular faculty member participate in a program with strong reputation get good letters of recommendation enhance my resume earn some money12. Are there any other reasons you chose to participate in this research:13. In 1-2 sentences, describe the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Franey, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Anthony Gregerson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael T. Braun, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Student

AC 2012-3397: PLAYING THE TA LOTTERY: A STUDY OF HOW TEACH-ING ASSISTANTS IMPACT GRADES IN ENGINEERING COURSESSean Franey, University of Wisconsin, Madison Sean Franey is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is currently working in the PHARM research group under Prof. Mikko Lipasti, joining in Sept. 2010. His research interests include improving the performance and efficiency of data movement in multi-node systems, specifically in the GPGPU realm. His path to UW, Madison, lead through four years on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in Norfolk, Va., receipt of a B.S. degree from Old Dominion University in computer engineering, and an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from UW

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth; Hongyan Liu, Colorado School of Mines; PS Dhanasekaran, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Materials

Paper ID #21359Integrating Experimental Studies into a Senior Level Course: Smart Materi-als and StructuresDr. Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth Dr. Ping Zhao is currently an Assistant Professor at Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineer- ing in University of Minnesota Duluth. Her research focuses on smart materials and devices, advanced materials and composites, and Micro/nanomechanics, etc.Dr. Hongyan Liu, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Hongyan Liu obtained her Ph. D degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University with a focus in structural engineering in August 2010. Her graduate

Conference Session

EMD Technical Session 2: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

STEMentrepreneurship (Jackson et al., 2021) are amplified in technology intensive and high-growth space of STEM innovation. Researchers, practitioners, academic scholars, andpolicy-makers have focused on training entrepreneurs of color in an inclusive way thatconsiders both similarities and the uniqueness of the individuals that may be interestedin a career as an entrepreneur. The National Science Foundation I-Corps is one suchtraining program. Established in 2012, the I-Corps program brings NSF-fundedresearchers and industry expert together in an entrepreneurship and innovation trainingcourse. The mission is that the training will lead to a growth in the translation of “deeptech” and the creation of entrepreneurial ventures. Most studies of women-owned

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye, Arizona State University; Claudia Elena Zapata, Arizona State University; Nasser Hamdan, Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics; Edward Kavazanjian Jr., Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #19103Complete Research Paper: Implementation of an Introductory Module onBiogeotechnics in a Freshman Engineering CourseDr. Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineer- ing, and many years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in various learning environments. She has taught technology integration and teacher training to undergraduate and graduate students at Ari- zona State University, students at the K-12 level locally and abroad, and various workshops and modules in business and industry. Dr. Larson

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Morales, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Industrial Engineering

university in Puerto Rico. Its image comes from being one ofthe best universities specialized in Engineering and Science in the Caribbean. Engineeringgraduates get very competitive job offers from the many pharmaceutical, bio-technology andelectronics companies in the island. Graduate school is also an option as all engineeringspecialties have well-established graduate programs and many prestigious engineering schools inthe continental US come to recruit students, offering full scholarships to the most qualifiedgraduates. Research wise, three fourths of its faculty has Ph.D. degrees from the most prestigiousAmerican and European engineering schools. In IE, this percentage jumps to 82%.The UPRM has a research-oriented culture that resonates in Puerto

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M.P. Sharma, University of Wyoming; Robert W. Peters, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Engineering Ethics

Bruntland commission’s definition which defines it “as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs.” The concept and practice of sustainability has become very important in engineering profession. We conducted a project to determine and unravel the current state of integration of sustainability in engineering education at the colleges and universities across the nation. We conducted a survey and collected data from universities in US on teaching of the subject of sustainability in their curricula. We asked questions on what topics of sustainability were integrated in those courses. We also researched on identifying several key activities and indicators in this study. This paper

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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International

globalengineers requires a shift in paradigm in their formation.In 2006, Continental Corporation funded the first scientific global engineering study conductedby eight prestigious universities around the world2. The study resulted in four recommendations: (1) A key qualification of engineering graduates must be global competence; (2) Transnational mobility for engineering students, researchers, and professionals needs to become a priority; Page 14.296.2 (3) Global engineering excellence critically depends on a partnerships, especially those that link engineering education to professional practice; and (4) Research is urgently needed

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; April Tallant, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14533Perceptions and Applications of Honors Contracts in Developing an Under-graduate Engineering Research ExperienceDr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Harbin Institute of Tech- nology (China), and the M.S. degree in Applied Statistics and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. She is an assistant professor in engineering and technology at Western Car- olina University. Her research interests are statistical signal processing, diagnostics, and particle swarm optimization.Prof. Sudhir Kaul, Western

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Natalie Mladenov, San Diego State University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

and Nurturing Engineers and Scientists of the Future AbstractUndergraduate research experiences are known to increase student interest in research andinspire women and racial minority students to seek science, engineering and technology degrees,putting them on the path toward higher education. It has been suggested that engineeringexperiences or research projects in international locations, where students are exposed toenvironmental and sustainability issues connected to social welfare, may compel students to seekadvanced higher education opportunities in their later professional paths. In this study, weevaluated the impact of linking authentic research experiences to community development

Conference Session

Teaching Team Skills Through Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Shooter; Soundar Kumara; Robert Stone; Timothy Simpson; Janis Terpenny

experience wherestudents from each of the participating institutions worked collaboratively in support of theoverall research project. To enhance the students’ education, they spent several weeks in afocused experience at two of the universities with visits to the others. The intent was to broadentheir perspectives on the operations at different schools and promote interest in graduate schoolwhile learning about product platform planning. We describe the structure of the program alongwith the activities undertaken by the students. We also include an assessment of the program bythe students and plans for improving our future offering of this program.NomenclatureBOM Bill of MaterialsDSM Design Structure MatrixEBOM Enhanced Bill of

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

X. Qian; A. Jalloh; Zheng-Tao Deng; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

Process (PRP) into the Undergraduate Curriculum . The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, December 1995. 5. Manufacturing Education Plan: Phase I Report. “Industry Identifies Competency Gaps Among Newly Hired Engineering graduates. Published by the Society of Manufacturing engineers and the SME Education Foundation. 6. Engineeri Criteria 2000, Third Edition, Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, December 1997.ZENGTHAO DENGZ.T. Deng is Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University inHuntsville, AL. Dr. Deng has an extensive background and research experience in Computational Fluid

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Chronopoulou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Douglas M. King, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ehsan Salimi, University of Southern California

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

course. All innovations weredecided and developed in a collaborative environment, where a group of faculty members,lecturers, engineering education researchers and graduate students participated. All thedeveloped materials are very well documented and will be shared with new faculty membersteaching this course and joining the group, in order to guarantee continuous improvement andsustainability of the changes we made. Overall, this whole process strengthened the sense ofcommunity in the department and created an environment of support and collaboration whileengaging in implementing instructional innovation to improve our student outcomes includingcritical thinking.ConclusionTo summarize our goal in this project was to use team-based case studies

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

≠ Combine practical, hands-on biotechnology training with cutting-edge biotechnology research and teachingThis major will prepare students for: ≠ Graduate school or entry into a research laboratory ≠ Entry into the biotechnology industryTwo curriculum tracks, Bioprocessing and Bioinformatics were offered to give students theflexibility to tailor their degree based on their interests, educational background and career goals.These tracks, in combination with core courses, were intended to provide our students with abroad exposure to the field of biotechnology. The presence of the Texas Medical Center in thegreater Houston area and a growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry places thisprogram at the forefront of Biotechnology

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farhad Azadivar, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; Bradley Kramer, Kansas State University

graduates have been positivelyproven by several centers, the challenges in establishing, maintaining, successfully financing,and efficiently operating them have been great obstacles for other universities to follow.This paper is a compilation of observations from the authors regarding the challenges andrewards to set-up and operate a research/economic development center in a manner that enhancesthe education of engineering students. The authors have been actively involved in developingand operating the two centers that are operating successfully in two different universities, KansasState University and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Page