Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Clarke, Applied Innovation Alliance; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

University of Toledo, and Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Bangladesh Institute of© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Technology, Khulna. He has published journal and conference papers. Dr Ali has done research projects with Delphi Automotive System, GE Medical Systems, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC), National/Panasonic Electronics, and Rockwell Automation. His research interests include manufacturing systems modeling, simulation and optimization, intelligent scheduling and planning, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, e-manufacturing, and lean manufacturing. He is member of IIE, INFORMS, SME

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Edwin Bartlett, East Orthopedics

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

available to the students, from manufacturing process monitoring, buildingelectricity conservation, to bus schedule efficiency examination, electrical system integration, andmedical instrument design. While the capstone project ideas were first initiated by the faculty coordinatorand external clients, the students had the opportunity to select their preferred project topic. Four studentswere assigned to a project that was designed to develop a system that can help to train medical studentswith orthopedic injection. The training system should be able to indicate whether the needle is at theproper location (joint cavity).The project required students to go through the entire design process over a period of two semesters. Thestudent formulated the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Patricia Ryaby Backer, San Jose State University; Elena Klaw, Ph.D., San Jose State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

issues. The requirements forthe Green Engineering minor are shown in Table 1. Page 22.1283.3 Table 1: Curriculum for San José State University’s Green Engineering minor. Engr 102: Renewable Energy Engineering   Elective from approved list of engineering courses (such as Solar Energy, Wind  Power, Lean Manufacturing, Hazardous Materials)  Elective from approved list of environmental and policy courses (such as  Environmental Policy, Energy and the Environment)  Engr 103: Life Cycle EngineeringA cornerstone class of the Green Engineering

Collection

2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Jeffrey S. Bates; Taylor D. Sparks

studentlearning methods include behavioral perspectives, specifically integration as mentioned above,teaching methods, and active learning; psychological perspectives, including studentinvolvement and participation; psychosocial, where students consider the social context of theirengagement; and holistic perspectives, which is constructive and based on student needs4-7.One of the methods of student engagement is through the use of innovation and creativity.Researchers have determined that students improve in engineering knowledge throughparticipation in innovation and problem solving, more specifically through rigorous, hands-oninstruction8. This method improves motivation and self-regulation, which play a crucial role insuccess in science and

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

in an Undergraduate Engineering Course: A Case Study,” World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003, pp. 233-236. Page 13.752.127. Integrated Circuit True RMS-to-DC Converter, Analog Devices, Norwood, MA, 2006.8. Application Note AN013.1-Everything You Always Want to Know About the ICL8038, Intersil Inc., 1999.9. Measurements Manual, National Instruments Corp, July 2000 Ed.10. Elizabeth, L. Haslam, “A Leaning Model that Develops Students’ Active Learning and Reflective Practices,” IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997, pp. 116-120

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Serne, Central Washington University; David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

methods such as Construction Management at Risk, Design/Build,Lean Construction, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) now account for most constructioncontracts.1 However, the use of these increasingly collaborative project delivery systems does notensure collaboration. For example, although Lean Construction proponents frequently employthe principles of IPD, success does not occur on every project. The reasons for failures areconsiderable, but one commonly cited cause is the inability of the construction managers, onthese projects, to manage conflict in a cooperative manner or adjust their mindsets to operatewithin a collaborative framework. Although individuals with strong records of success onprevious projects are often selected to manage

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hansika Sirikumara, Marian University

preliminary results, the students valued theactive learning activities implemented during the teaching/leaning process. I believe that activeleaning environment is essential for successfully achieve the teaching goals as well as it isbeneficial for students’ development and society at largeReferences 1. Saxena, A.N., 2009. Invention of integrated circuits: untold important facts. World Scientific. 2. Zhao, B., 1998, October. Advanced interconnect systems for ULSI technology. In 1998 5th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology. Proceedings (Cat. No. 98EX105) (pp. 43-46). IEEE. 3. Schaper, L., Burkett, S., Gordon, M., Cai, L., Liu, Y., Jampana, G. and Abhulimen, I.U., 2007, May. Integrated

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2024 CIEC

Authors

Sabah Abro; Ken Cook

discrete rather than integrated abilities of students.The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BSMMET)program have used different set of student outcomes. These 11 outcomes align up not only to thefive ETAC students outcomes, but also to the American Society of Mechanical Engineering(ASME) criteria and the criteria of the Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME).The accreditation of the BSMMET program requires that both professional association criteria to bemet since the program title includes both, the mechanical and the manufacturing.Student Outcome 11 of the BSMMET reads: “Apply written, oral and graphical communication,demonstrating an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature, and

Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lammi, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

understand and interpret systems and engineeringdesign themes and findings. Through the qualitative analysis, it was shown that the students demonstrated thinking interms of systems. The results imply that systems thinking can be part of a high schoolengineering curriculum. The students considered and explored multiple interconnected variablesthat were technical as well as non-technical in nature. The students showed further systemsthinking by optimizing their design through balancing trade-offs of non-linear interconnectedvariables. Sketching played an integral part in the students’ design process as it was used togenerate, develop, and communicate their designs. Although many of the students recognizedtheir own lack of drawing abilities

Conference Session

Sustainability & Environmental Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Richter, Virginia Tech; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

- 15 A. Life Cycle Analysis Framework B. Life Cycle methods and software C. Inventory Analysis D. Impact Assessment E. Data location and integrity F. Sensitivity Analysis G. LCA interpretation H. LCA Weighting I. LCA Limitations J. Life Cycle Cost Analysis As time allows K. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing As time allows L. Project Presentations*Note - this outline is a general roadmap of the topics that we plan to cover in this course. The actual pathtaken and time spent on these topics will vary as we work our way through them

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge Dorribo Camba; Angshuman Mazumdar, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

future barriers to digital transformation in manufacturing: A review,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, vol. 60, pp. 936-948, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2021.03.006.[2] K. J. Del Re, S. Yun, E. J. Kozikowski, T. Fuerst, and J. D. Camba, “Integrating a Product Life-Cycle Management System into a Freshman Level Classroom Environment,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2019, Tampa, Florida. 10.18260/1-2—32981.[3] J. M. Otey, P. Company, M. Contero, and J. D. Camba, “A Review of the Design Intent Concept in the Context of CAD Model Quality Metrics,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2014, Indianapolis, Indiana. 10.18260/1-2—19992.[4] J.D. Camba, A. Cosin, and M. Contero, “An

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric B. Dano, George Washington University; Joost R. Santos, The George Washington University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

. The 4-step ADM was also described at a high level with its importanceto developing robust systems discussed with the students.EMSE 2801 Fundamentals of Systems EngineeringThe EMSE 2801 course consists of nine lectures which cover the Agile Systems Vee in a step-by-step manner, and a lean manufacturing and production simulation which takes 3 class sessions.Like the EMSE 1001 approach, the nine EMSE 2801 lectures are paired with correspondingchallenges that must be performed using a VEX Robot [22]. The challenges match each lecturetopic (ConOps, architecture, requirements, design, integration & test and verification/validation).The students write up their findings for each prosses step with their robot, and then submit a finalreport with

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division 3: Teaching and Learning in Engineering Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Scott Abney, East Carolina University; Mark Angolia, East Carolina University; Natalie Aman, East Carolina University

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Engineering Management

, lean manufac- turing, blockchain and ERP system integration in curriculum.Dr. Mark Angolia, East Carolina University Mark G. Angolia is an Associate Professor of Industrial Distribution and Logistics in the College of Engi- neering and Technology at East Carolina University. Entering academia after 20 years in the automotive supply chain, his research interests include ERP systems, technology management applications for distri- bution and logistics, and higher education pedagogy. He holds a PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State University, a Master of Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, professional certifications of CPIM and CSCP from ASCM, and a PMP from PMI.Natalie Aman, East Carolina

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arun Srinivasa, Texas A&M University; Andreas Polycarpou, Texas A&M University; Emma Edoga, Texas A&M University; Mindy Bergman; M Cynthia Hipwell, Texas A&M University; David Seets, Texas A&M University

Engineering(MEEN) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) where faculty form communities of practice (or soft wiredteams) to engage in proactive iterative innovation and sharing in all aspects of academia, includingteaching. Our vision is to evolve the departmental culture from relatively independent and siloed individualsto a bottom-up team structure where the faculty embrace and extend the iterative build-test-learn-share-modify method of the maker culture [2] that was formalized by the Lean Startup [3] approach. The core ofthis approach is the build-test-learn-share feedback loop [4] with an expectation that pedagogical changeswill be continuous and based on the notion of a minimum viable product [5] and the measurement of studentlearning outcomes. A

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Jacob Frederick Fuher, University of Michigan; Heydi L. Dominguez, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jeremiah Ogunbunmi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

is optimizing lean manufacturing in drug administration process. He is actively involved with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers.Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University In February 2021 Dr. Huang-Saad joined the Bioengineering faculty at Northeastern University and be- came the Director of Life Sciences and Engineering Programs at The Roux Institute (Portland, Maine). Dr. Huang-Saad has a fourteen- year history of bringing about organizational change in higher educa- tion, leveraging evidence-based practices at University of Michigan. She created the U-M BME graduate design program, co-founded the U-M College of Engineering Center for Entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Murray, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Elizabeth Cudney, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Katie Grantham Lough, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2009-551: WHAT NEW FACULTY NEED TO KNOWSusan Murray, Missouri University of Science and Technology Susan L. Murray is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Murray received her B.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. Her M.S. is also in industrial engineering from the University of Texas-Arlington. She is a professional engineer in Texas. Her research and teaching interests include human systems integration, productivity improvement, human performance, ergonomics, and engineering education. Prior to her academic position, she spent seven years working

Conference Session

Industry-Academia Collaborations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; Jim Subach, Arizona State University; John Magrane, Microchip Technology Inc.; Carol Popovich, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Continuing Professional Development

, currently operates his own business and technology consulting practice, and is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University.John Magrane, Microchip Technology Inc. John Magrane is the Technical Training Manager, America for Microchip Technology Inc. in which he manages live customer training programs thought the America. He has twenty-five years experience in the electronics field in positions that include hardware and software design, manufacturing and test management and field applications engineering management.Carol Popovich, Microchip Technology Inc. Carol Popovich has over 30 years experience in all aspects of business, including Operations Management, Budgeting, Sales, Marketing, and

Conference Session

Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Jessica Jenness, University of Central Florida; Jessica Steinberg, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida

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Industrial Engineering

2006-2654: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMSandra Furterer, University of Central Florida Sandra L. Furterer, Ph.D. is the Assistant Department Chair in the Industrial Engineering and Management Systems department in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Furterer’s research and teaching interests are change management related to application of Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma, as well as engineering education.Jessica Jenness, University of Central Florida Jessica Jenness is an IEMS Masters student in Quality Engineering at the University of Central Florida. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Statistics from UCF

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert M. McAllister; Matthew Sanders

followingpage.Where A-H stands for: A. Parents wanted me to attend B. Wanted to lean about careers in engineering C. Wanted to lean about careers in science D. Wanted to be away from home for summer E. Could not find a summer job F. Wanted to meet new and interesting people G. Wanted to prepare myself for college H. Wanted to enhance my awareness of professional career opportunity available in engineering and science Page 8.1211.5 Factors → A B C D E F G H Max 75.0% 73.0% 69.0% 18.0

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Roth

Session 2553 Improving Freshman Retention Through an Introduction to Engineering Design Course Ronald Roth Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing California State University, ChicoAbstractA freshman engineering design course at California State University, Chico is described. Theprimary motivation for creating the course was to encourage students to continue their study ofMechanical Engineering. The course appears to have significantly decreased the attrition ofMechanical Engineering majors. To date 79% of

Conference Session

Engineering Management Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

AC 2012-3294: AN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATIONOF HUMAN CAPITAL NEEDSDr. Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Craig G. Downing is the Interim Department Head of Engineering Management with responsibility for continuing and professional studies at Rose-Hulman of Institute of Technology. Prior to that, his teach- ings assignments focused on delivering graduate-level instruction in the pperational and quality aspects of engineering management. Downing has more than 15 years of experience providing instruction in the areas of manufacturing, management, and mathematics at the post-secondary level. Additionally, he has amassed 13 years of industrial experience, four years as a Process Engineer, and

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mechteld Veltman Hillsley, Penn State University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Stephanie Butler Velegol, Penn State University; Michael John Janik, Penn State University; Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

as well as the Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences department. PriorDr. Stephanie Butler Velegol, Penn State University Stephanie Butler Velegol is a Teaching Professor in Chemical Engineering at Penn State University. She pioneered the use of Flipped classes to increase active leaning in the classroom and works on water treatment.Michael John Janik, Penn State UniversityDr. Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University Jennifer Brown earned her PhD in Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University in 2023, and her Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in 2020. She is currently a postdoctoral scholar at the Engineering Education Transformations Institute at the University of Georgia

Conference Session

Lessons from Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Keith Stanfill

and 3 years with Carrier Corporation. As an engineerat Pratt & Whitney, he designed gas turbine hardware for fighter aircraft—most recently the Joint Strike Fighter. AtCarrier, he served as a key resource to the New Product Development Council Steering Committee, facilitatedDesign for X (DFx) workshops internationally, developed business process linkages between new productdevelopment and lean manufacturing, and developed and implemented manufacturing systems software. Hereceived his B.S., M.E., and Ph.D. in 1985, 1991 and 1995, respectively, all from the University of FloridaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering. His interests include technology transfer, product development,entrepreneurship, design education and DFx. He is a registered

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge; Jennifer A Farris, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides Ph. D., Texas Tech University; Ahmad R Sarfaraz, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #11795The Development Process towards achieving a Framework for IncorporatingVirtual Teams into Projects in Engineering CoursesDr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi is an assistant professor at California State University, Northridge. His research interests and the courses he teaches includes Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,Sustainability as well as research in the field of Engineering Education. He has over 30 conference and journal publications and has brought in over $500K in research grants to The California State University

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

continuous improvement and manufacturing operations…. programming expertisein Python, R, MATLAB, or other Data Science specific language …. [and a] strongunderstanding and historical application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other IndustrialEngineering methodologies.” (11)However, it is worried that educational institutions are not ready to educate students for the 4 thIndustrial Revolution. David Pistrui is a clinical professor of Engineering at Detroit Mercy and achief researcher and academic liaison at Automation Alley. The 4th Industrial Revolution is notabout any of the new technologies in isolation, but about using them in tandem with the IoT.According to Pistrui, “It is the intersection of these [new] technologies [that is critical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

 Electronic Circuits  Integrated Control  Climate Control  Electronics Systems  CNC Programming Technology  Introduction to  Computer Integrated  Embedded Systems Digital Logic Manufacturing  Engineering  Introduction to  Computer Systems Communications Electric Circuits Design  Engineering  Introduction to  Construction Economy Electronic Circuits Communication  Engineering

Conference Session

Eco-Car Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn Midlam-Mohler,, Ohio State University ; Jason Linger, Ohio State University ; Jack Slavinski, Ohio State University ; Lisa Fiorentini, Ohio State University

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Eco-Car Poster Session

and is among thefollowing list of options for ME students: 1. BUSMHR 2500: Entrepreneurship 2. ENGR 4194: Survey of Engineering Law 3. ENGR 5680: Leading in Engineering Organizations 4. ENGR 5050: Introduction to Humanitarian Engineering 5. MECHENG 4194: New Product Introduction, Development, Design, and Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing 6. MECHENG 4194: An Introduction to Six Sigma Concepts 7. MECHENG 5194: Applied Project Management 8. MECHENG 5194: Innovative Leadership for the Global Leader 9. PUBAFRS 3000: Introduction to Public Policy Analysis 10. PUBAFRS 5600: Science, Engineering, and Public PolicyThis course integrates topics from systems engineering as well as project management into asingle cohesive

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

June Marshall, St. Joseph's College; John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2007-367: FOSTERING MORAL AUTONOMY OF FUTURE ENGINEERSTHROUGH ENGINEERING CLASSROOMSJune Marshall, St. Joseph's College JUNE MARSHALL received her doctorate from North Carolina State University and is a tenured faculty member at St. Joseph’s College in Maine. Her specialization is learning strategies focusing specifically in cooperative leaning and character education.John Marshall, University of Southern Maine JOHN MARSHALL received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Internship Coordinator for the University of Southern Maine’s Department of Technology. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Electronic Control Systems, and Automation

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Potter; Brian Knight; Antoine Ataya

by thousands of U.S.organizations to stay abreast of ever-increasing competition and to improve performance. Fortoday’s business environment, the Criteria help organizations respond to current challenges:openness and transparency in governance and ethics; the need to create value for customers andthe business; and the challenges of rapid innovation and capitalizing on their knowledge assets.Whether a business is small or large, is involved in service or manufacturing, or has one office ormultiple sites across the globe, the Criteria provide a valuable framework that helps a business toplan in an uncertain environment. The Criteria helps an organization to align resources andapproaches, such as ISO 9000, Lean Enterprise, Balanced Scorecard

Conference Session

WIP-ing Up Faculty Development!

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrea L Welker, Villanova University; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Craig G Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Douglas E. Melton, Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

optimizing efficiency of thermal-fluid systems.Dr. Craig G Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Craig Downing is Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning, Department Head and Professor of Engineer- ing Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His experience in post-secondary teaching encompasses courses in manufacturing, management, and mathematics. Downing brings more than two decades of industrial and educational experience/leadership to his current higher education work, now fo- cusing primarily on post-baccalaureate education, industrial-academic relationships, and entrepreneurism. Downing is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Professional Engineering Manager, and Fellow of the American Society