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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tahira N Reid, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #20114Research Initiation: Transformative Approaches to Teaching User-CenteredDesignDr. Tahira N Reid, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Tahira N. Reid is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Pur- due University and is the director of the Research in Engineering and Interdisciplinary Design (REID) Lab. Her research interests include: developing methods to enhance the design process and that support the decision-making of engineers and designers in the design process. Prior to Purdue, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Mechanical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Gannon, Montana State University; Ryan Anderson, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

funded projects relating to engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Research Initiation: Effectively Integrating Sustainability within an Engineering Program: Executive SummaryAbstract: This poster describes initial research into effectively integrating sustainability withinengineering programs as well as efforts to build engineering education research (EER) capacity.Initial research focused on potential barriers to and opportunities for integration. This included asurvey of engineering faculty and administrator attitudes toward integrating sustainability withinengineering, as well as their attitudes toward engineering education research conducted

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Institutionalizing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; John A. Barton PE, Texas A&M University System; James R. Hallmark, Texas A&M University System; Billy C. Hamilton, The Texas A&M University System

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Administration.Hamilton is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of PublicAffairs. He was recognized as the first recipient of the LBJ School’s Distinguished Alumni Award in1987. Hamilton is married and has three children. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 RELLIS: A Transformational Initiative for Collaborative Education and ResearchAbstractThe Texas A&M University System is transforming a 2,000-acre tract into a premier research,technology development, and education center. When completed, the campus will have five focalareas: an academic campus, a historic campus, a full-scale testing site, secure industrylaboratories, and joint

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SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Stirgus; Morteza Nagahi, Mississippi State University; Junfeng Ma, Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Deborah K. Eakin, Mississippi State University

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Systems Engineering

. from Pennsylvania State University and a B.S.I.E. from Kansas State University. She joined the Industrial and Systems Engineering faculty at Mississippi State University in August 2006, where she currently serves as Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator. Dr. Strawder- man’s research interests center around human factors and ergonomics. She is registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi and an active member of IISE, SWE, and ASEE.Dr. Deborah K. Eakin, Mississippi State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Determinants of Systems Thinking in College Engineering Students: Research Initiation

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2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System; Karen Buck, M.Ed., The Blinn College District; Nancy Shankle Jordan, RELLIS Academic Alliance in The Texas A&M University System; Mary Hensley, The Blinn College District

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Two-Year College

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 RELLIS: The Transformational Initiative for Collaborative Education and Research RealizedAbstractIn May 2016, the Texas A&M University System announced an initiative to transform a 2,000-acre tract owned by the System into a premier, high-tech research, technology development andeducation center, which is called the RELLIS Campus. The collaborative nature of the RELLISCampus offers unparalleled opportunities for students. Through the RELLIS Academic Alliance,the cornerstone of the educational programs, the System’s 10 regional universities, its agencies,and Blinn College District are collaborating on the campus to provide relevant academic

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, OU Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Van Horne, University of Delaware; Angela E. Arndt, Tech Literacy Services

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #41146Board 372: Research Initiation: Facilitating Knowledge Transfer within EngineeringCurriculaDr. Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware Alexander De Rosa is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Delaware. He gained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2015, where he worked on experimental combustion research applied to gas turbine engines, and his M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London in 2010. Alex’s current research focuses on the transfer of learning between various courses and contexts and the professional

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Research

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Felder; David Ollis

if they were followed through to completion. Some of the pairshave in fact continued their conversations and several proposals are expected to emerge.This paper briefly outlines the content of the orientation workshop, describes the structure andoperation of the project formulation exercise, summarizes the proposed projects, and recounts theparticipants’ reactions to the exercise.Introduction: Orienting New Faculty MembersRobert Boice 1 has found that most new faculty members take 4–5 years to become as effective inteaching and productive in research as they are capable of becoming. This result is notsurprising considering how little the higher education community does to orient its initiates to thechallenges that come with their new jobs

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Van Dyken, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Patrick Gerard, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #12104Persistence in Engineering: Does Initial Mathematics Course Matter?Mrs. Jennifer Van Dyken, Clemson University Jennifer Van Dyken is a lecturer in the Mathematical Sciences Department and a graduate student in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University. She has a B.A. degree from Southwestern University in Mathematics and a M.S. degree from Clemson University in Mathematical Sciences.Dr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Lamb P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Werner Zorman, Harvey Mudd College; Alicia M. Kinoshita, San Diego State University; Natalie Mladenov, San Diego State University

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Engineering Leadership Development

, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at San Diego State University. She received her PhD and MS degrees from University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Mladenov is the Director of the Water Innovation and Reuse Lab at SDSU and leads projects on decentralized water reuse systems and water quality in pristine and polluted environments. She is also a founding member of the Area of Excellence, ”Blue Gold: Mitigat- ing the Effects of Water Scarcity,” an interdisciplinary and collaborative group conducting research and educational activities on topics relevant to water scarce regions of the world. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 FACULTY, STUDENT, AND PRACTITIONER INITIAL

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Educational Research Initiatives at NSF

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Theo Brower; Meredith Knight; Chris Rogers

Undergraduate Research Teaming Engineers with Non-Engineers Theo Brower, Meredith Knight, Chris Rogers Tufts University AbstractAt Tufts University we have been experimenting with multidisciplinary teams of studentsto solve robotic problems. In particular, we have included a number of non-engineers inthe team. Engineers are often very good at designing a solution to a problem but oftenfall short in the area of human interface and in communication. We have teamed themwith human factors majors and child development majors in an effort to bringengineering into the non-engineering disciplines and to teach engineers how people think,how people

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WORKSHOP II: Wired for Connection, Not Perfection: Embracing Imperfection in the Engineering Space

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Audrey Gilfillan, Applied Wellness Initiatives; Alison West, Applied Wellness Initiatives

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49833Workshop: Wired for Connection, Not Perfection: Embracing Imperfectionin the Engineering SpaceAudrey Gilfillan, Applied Wellness Initiatives Audrey earned her master’s in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Audrey has experience in a broad range of professional disciplines including psychotherapy, career counseling, academic coaching, consulting, training, and supervision. In this work, she has developed a specialty in supporting engineers and their mental health while they continue to pursue their professional goals. Building on her therapeutic skills for engineers, Audrey

Collection

2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Julia Apple-Smith; Dave Holger; Shannon Miner

universities and industry in 14 countries around the world over thepast three years. These cross-departmental teams of three to five faculty are lead by a facultymember. Prior to departure, the team creates goals which reflect the College’s mission to growand expand international partnerships and opportunities for our faculty and students.As noted in the attached IMPACT “Key Initiatives Criteria,” faculty are encouraged to incorporatethe following into their international visits: - Research Opportunities - Course Credit Compatibility - Faculty & Students Exchanges - Industry Visits - Investigation of Large Group Programs - Experiencing the CultureThe following are examples of the results from

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Cameron Hungler P.Eng.; Kimia Moozeh, Queen's University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

interdisciplinary research andeducation by creating institutions and hubs [7], [8]. These new initiatives have been supported bystudents, politicians and federal research granting agencies who want to see moreinterdisciplinary research, innovation, and educational programs across traditional disciplinarylines [9]. However, there is a wide spectrum regarding the level of success for theseinterdisciplinary initiatives. The goal of this study was to gain insight from experts who havebeen involved with the development, implementation, and operation of interdisciplinaryinitiatives. The focus was the examination of key factors for success and the development of amodel which can be used to improve the outcomes for existing initiatives and assist in theplanning

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs: Look Ahead

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Yaakov Varol; William Sparkman; Walt Johnson; Nancy LaTourrette; Jesse Adams; Jeffrey LaCombe; Gary Norris; Ellen Jacobson; Norma Velasquez-Bryant; John Kleppe; Pamela Cantrell; Eric Wang; Ted Batchman

. AssessmentEight of the nine ESWI grantees agreed to participate in a cross-institutional evaluation planbased on a set of research questions developed at the Assessment Subcommittee planningmeetings. The purpose of such an evaluation would be to determine how well the collection ofprojects fulfilled the Hewlett Foundation’s goals and objectives for the Engineering Schools ofthe West Initiative (ESWI). This will be done through the collection and analysis of baselinedata compared with end of project data.The evaluation plan proposed for this project is adapted from several sources [7-9], whichincludes criteria for utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy. The project evaluation will

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students for Success

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia LaCourse; Barrett Rock

wordprocessing programs, it is no longer necessary or advisable. It’s estimated that the writingprocess (including revisions) takes one third of the total time allocated to obtaining the degree. 15If writing is left until the end, would-be graduates are faced with the overwhelming task ofanalyzing and synthesizing literature and research data, and organizing all into a clear andcoherent package. They also chance missing vital information if their literature search is rushed.Although stipulating the need for initiating the graduate into the thesis process early, a similarcourse should be offered in curriculum with an undergraduate thesis requirement.Course/Seminar New graduate students need orientation to program demands and expectations

Collection

2013 Public Policy Colloquium

Authors

Sridhar Kota

Advanced Manufacturing- Challenges, Opportunities & Federal Initiatives“And when we make things here, we perfect that next idea.” - President Obama on “Launching Advanced Manufacturing Initiative on June 24 2011 Sridhar Kota Professor of Mechanical Engineering The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Former Assistant Director for Advanced Manufacturing, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy ASEE Engineering Dean Symposium, Washington DC, February 12, 2013 Creating Knowledge but Not WealthOSTP 2006U.S Trade deficit in AdvancedTechnology Products OUTPUT: - $100 Billion ATP

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah M. Brown, National Society of Black Engineers; Lauren D. Thomas, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

in nature, so immediate answers cannot be provided, but it is the hope that withintwo to three years those students who participated in TORCH programs will begin to enroll inengineering in college.There was opportunity to determine more immediate impact of the program on the mentors andvolunteers, which is the focus of this work. As most of the volunteers are college students inengineering at the time of becoming a mentor and influence on their goals could be moreimmediate. Initial expectations were that some mentors would begin to consider STEMeducation careers, may be more motivated in their own coursework by having a mentee, andpromote a greater sense of social responsibility for engineering students.Current Status and Research

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Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janel Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Trevor Harding

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-368: AN EXAMINATION OF STUDENT EXPERIENCES RELATED TOENGINEERING ETHICS: INITIAL FINDINGSJanel Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Janel Sutkus is Director of Institutional Research and Analysis at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her doctorate from the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan, and also holds degrees from Cornell College (BA in psychology and music) and the University of Iowa (MA in higher education administration). Prior to earning her Ph.D. she was a college administrator for 15 years at two small, private liberal arts colleges. While at the University of Michigan, she taught

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Anna Zilberberg; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sean Mcvay, James Madison Univeristy

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-5229: FACULTY SURVEY ON LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE:DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL FINDINGSDr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Olga Pierrakos is an Associate Professor and founding faculty member in the School of Engineering, which is graduating its inaugural class May 2012, at James Madison University. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in engineering science and mechanics, an M.S. in engineering mechanics, and a Ph.D. in biomedical en- gineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service (NSF EFELTS project), understanding engineering students through the lens of identity theory

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Innovative Teaching and Assessment Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

focused on workforce communication skills needed by practicing engineers. She has also co-taught Senior Design, Technical Communication, and Introduction to Statistics; coordinated activities in the Workforce Communication Lab and authored communication instruction for undergraduate engineers. Her research has been sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, NSF, the Engineering Information Foundation and other sources. Page 15.1021.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Refinement and Initial Testing of an Engineering Student Presentation Scoring

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Gannon, Montana Engineering Education Research Center; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Ryan Anderson, Montana Engineering Education Research Center

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #22125Research Initiation: Effectively Integrating Sustainability within an Engi-neering Program: Project AccomplishmentsDr. Paul Gannon, Montana Engineering Education Research Center Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Associate Director, Montana Engineering Education Research CenterDr. Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University Carolyn Plumb is the recently retired Director of Educational Innovation and Strategic Projects in the College of Engineering at Montana State University (MSU). Plumb has been involved in engineering education and program evaluation for over 25 years, and she continues to work on

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Centers, The MITRE Corporation; Michael A Balazs; Titilayo Ogunyale

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

education policy work and research in radar signal processing and communication systems. Jessica has additional interests in the areas of engineering education pedagogy, coding theory, physics-motivated machine learning, technology ethics, and computational social science.Michael A BalazsTitilayo Ogunyale ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ©2024 The MITRE Corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Approved for public release. Distribution unlimited 23-01425-03. Understanding Federal STEM Education InitiativesAbstractUnsurprisingly, the United States government actively recognizes the need to support initiatives inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Donna M. Schaeffer, Marymount University; Jillian Drake, Marymount University

problematic with many examples involvingparticipant’s actively being incentivized to participate in unethical behavior. Through theplacement of false information within a crowdsourced event, outcomes can be affected such asthe swaying of consumer behavior from targeted bad reviews, the rerouting of human trafficthrough the input of inaccurate traffic or geographic data to crowdsourced systems, throughprank activity to cause harm to others or changing other’s crowdsourcing competition entries toalter the outcome [25].1.4 Research Purpose As crowdsourced and open innovation initiatives are continuing to grow in popularity,scope and global reach, it is imperative to consider the ethical implications for both theparticipants, and those who are

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Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Tovia, Philadelphia University; Muthu Govindaraj, Philadelphia University; David Brookstein, Philadelphia University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-1064: A NEW MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING EDUCATIONINITIATIVEFernando Tovia, Philadelphia University Dr. Fernando Tovia is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Engineering Programs at Philadelphia University. He joined the faculty of the School of Engineering and Textiles in 2004. He earned a B.S. from the University of the Americas (Mexico) in 1981 and an M.S. from Oklahoma State Univ. in 1987 (both in industrial engineering) and a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2004. He spent 20 years working in production planning, strategic planning and as an executive in the textile industry in Mexico. His research interests include supply chain

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Danielle Nicole Carter; Rafael E. Landaeta, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Student

Participatory Action Research Model that ultimatelyends with continual program enhancement. The structure of the initiative is not only based on the detailsof the schedule but also on the feedback of the participants. The lack of URMs in the college provokedan idea from personal experiences at other minority events. With the use of a systematic onlinedocument review of current weekend outreach programs, a plan of action was developed, and effectiveprogram designs were synthesized.Based on the systematic review of similar programs, the current plan is to implement a program inFebruary of 2020 that will target about 30 participants. Mentees will be able to connect with multipleorganizations such as the VEX robotics club, the National Society of Black

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2011-859: THE LAND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN INITIATIVERandel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech Dr. Randy Dymond is a professional engineer and an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Coordinator of the Land Development Design Initiative (LDDI) at Virginia Tech. After obtaining degrees from Bucknell and Penn State, Dr. Dymond has accumulated more than 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering instruction, research, consulting, and software de- velopment. He has taught at Penn State, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and has been at Virginia Tech for 12 years. Dr. Dymond has published more than 40 refereed journal articles and proceedings papers, and been the principal

Conference Session

MentorNet

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Jo Wellenstein, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Susannah Sandrin, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Karen Showers, Wisconsin Technical College System; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Jennifer Chou-Green, MentorNet; Carol Muller, MentorNet; Laurie Mayberry, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ann Bloor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Isla Yap, Maui Economic Development Board

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Women in Engineering

Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board Wilkins is Vice President of Maui Economic Development Board in Hawaii.Carol Muller, MentorNet Muller, PhD, is CEO and Founder of MentorNetJennifer Chou-Green, MentorNet Chou-Green is Director of Programs at MentorNet.Ann Bloor, Milwaukee School of Engineering Bloor is Director of Research Administration at MSOE.Laurie Mayberry, University of Wisconsin-Madison Mayberry is Assistant to the Provost University of Wisconsin-MadisonIsla Yap, Maui Economic Development Board Yap is Project Manager, Women in Technology Project Maui Economic Development Board. Page

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Engineering and Other Disciplines

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Boutell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Fisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2009-743: MERI: MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICSINITIATIVECarlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyMatthew Boutell, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologySteve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDavid Fisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 14.877.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 MERI: Multidisciplinary Educational Robotics InitiativeAbstractThis paper will describe the implementation of an innovative multidisciplinary roboticscertificate program at a small teaching institution in the Midwestern United States. TheMultidisciplinary Educational Robotics Initiative (MERI) is a product of a collaborative effortbetween

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Lori S. Cook; Lawrence S. Aft

the program’s initial structure so that it could be completed within three years.As such, the curriculum includes nine semester courses on the following topics: - Total Quality - Quality Cost and Supplier Evaluation - Quality Systems Design - Process Analysis - Statistical Quality Control - Advanced Statistical Methods - Inspection System Design - Training Methods - Research MethodsAll of the courses except for the research methods class are available on the Internet. In addition,a variety of courses are offered each term. The research methods course requires the studentphysically visit the campus for two weekend sessions with the MSQA faculty

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Maria Flores; Arthur Gerstenfeld

Session 2460 Engineering Education & International Management Initiatives Arthur Gerstenfeld, Maria F. Flores Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MassachusettsAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to describe a project, which has been in work for the past two years,which we believe, has several implications for education. This project has been partially fundedby the Department of Education, Business and International Education Division. While we allagree that the economic and technical world is smaller and closer every day, we do not agree onhow we should handle that in terms of educating