Conference Session

Using IT to Enhance Design Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tord Dennis; Robert Fulton

testing.Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) enables manufacturers to directly utilize information generatedby designers to manufacture parts. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ties all of these innovationstogether tracking mountains of data, enabling distributed multidisciplinary teams to share information inreal-time over the Internet. In 2002 Georgia Tech and PTC of Needham, MA founded the PLMCenter of Excellence at Georgia Tech to explore the concepts of fostering and teaching multidisciplinaryDistributed Collaborative Product Development (DCPD) in an academic curriculum. With several pilotprograms securely under our belts, we embarked upon a “Grand Experiment” involving students frommultiple schools and many disciplines collaborating virtually to

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

AC 2008-1999: INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS FROM NEW CONSTRUCTIONENGINEERS AND MANAGERS: CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENTGouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 13.741.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Industry Expectations from New Construction Engineers and Managers: Curriculum Improvement Gouranga C. Banik, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor School of Architecture, Civil Engineering Technology & Construction Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA

Collection

2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

Authors

Wei Xie; Jared Auclair; Jinxiang Pei

recognized curriculum based • Use the model-based DoE to on our theory and practice improve the production approach to training. efficiency of viral vectors. • Draw on expert faculty across • Provide in person, hands-on, the colleges (engineering, experiment training in viral computer science). vector manufacturing. To accelerate the adoption of Viral A trained and certified workforce BENEFITS Vector Manufacturing we can will be able to effectively educate the

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fazil Najafi

pertinent to humanities and general science.The third and fourth year focuses on the core IE courses ranging from design,manufacturing, operations research, quality control, and information systems.The curriculum lacks strength in the areas of operations research and system engineeringhowever it is strong in manufacturing. Furthermore, the curriculum offered by thedepartment constitutes a preset pattern of courses, which applies to all students and they Page 9.725.2 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education”do

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

adequatechanges are being made to improve program quality. Figure 4 also shows comparison inevaluation by all constituencies included in the assessment. Figure 4: Evaluation results for Program Educational Objectives comparison chartThe NSF CCLI phase I and II projects have facilitated the integration of Internet-basedtechnology education in E-quality for manufacturing at Drexel and delivery ofappropriately designed courses in the engineering technology curriculum, which enablesstudents of diverse educational backgrounds to enter the workforce. The findings fromthe project’s external evaluator in 2009 confirm a successful completion of an integratede-laboratory and courses with various tools. The experiments explored the use of Web-based maintenance

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, engineering-related activities and to bring his research into the classroom.Dr. Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los AngelesProf. Eun-Young KangDr. Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles Page 25.801.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Integrating Power Engineering into Middle and High School Math Curriculums Mark Abbott, Jorge Reyes, Jianyu Dong, Nancy Warter-Perez, Eun-Young Kang, Ethan B. Lipton, Huiping GuoAbstract Electricity is the most popular form of energy because it can be transported with ease athigh efficiencies and sensible cost. It is

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee P.E., Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; N.M. A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

“openend” design problem often from industry for them to solve. Using the above method to infuseinnovation into the undergraduate experience will help prepare them for the challenges they willface in their careers as technology constantly changes. It is the authors hope that you may find acourse or courses in you institution to try this new methodology as described above.References1. Richter, D. C., “The use of Self-Directed Laboratory Experimental Learning in the Undergraduate Curriculum”, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2005.2. Olds, Barbara and Ronald Miller, “The Effect of a First-Year Integrated Engineering Curriculum on Graduation Rates and Student Satisfaction: A

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

. Page 14.764.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Professional Topics and Engineering Constraints Across the CurriculumAbstractMost of us do not learn a skill the first time we try something. Same is true forengineering knowledge and attitudes. Therefore, developing engineering knowledge,skills, and attitudes cannot be relegated to single coverage within the curriculum. Topicsmust be introduced and wrestled with early in the curriculum, sustained throughadditional application during intermediate years, and engrained through integratedapplication during senior design. The concepts of globalization, public policy, andleadership and engineering constraints such as sustainability and ethics

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Wilson, University of Kentucky; Tracy Carter, Northeastern University; Amy Karlsson; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith, University of Michigan; Samira Azarin; Chris Barr, University of Michigan

engineering from Purdue University. Research focus areas include laboratory courses, process safety, and chemical engineering pedagogy.Joanne Beckwith Joanne Beckwith is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Toledo in 2013, her M.S.E. from the University of Michigan in 2017, and her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Michigan in 2021. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work-in-progress: Identifying unit operations laboratory curriculum needsAbstractA

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

on the design and manufacturing process from requirements and concepts to assembly and production. As a student who was unable to work in an internship or co-op position, this is a valuable substitute.”Another student pointed out that:“It is not often a student can participate in solving a real-world engineering problem. I am verygrateful to be able to work alongside a field experienced advisor and learn new ideas/concepts from teammates. I have learned technical skills with various components, software, hardware, and research, while also learning the importance of good communication. I feel working with this team has provided valuable skills that have improved me as a young engineer.”Another student added

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik N. Dunmire, College of Marin; Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Kate A. Disney, Mission College, Santa Clara

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

time totransfer, and discouraging students from pursuing engineering degrees. Additionally, the recentbudget crisis has forced many community colleges to cancel low-enrollment classes and high-cost programs including those in engineering. This paper addresses the factors that have led tothe gradual erosion of the lower-division core curriculum and the effects that these curriculumchanges have had on community college engineering programs. It also explores the implicationson the future of the engineering education system, and discusses ongoing attempts to address thisgrowing educational crisis.IntroductionThe California Community College system has grown to be the largest system of highereducation in the world, with 112 colleges serving close

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Wayne M. Johnson, University of Georgia; Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

published 16 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 28 papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and given 12 technical presentations on various topics including: additive manufacturing, mechatronics, biomechan- ics, and engineering education. He currently teaches the Engineered Systems In Society, Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice, and Capstone Design I and II courses.Dr. Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University Dr. Priya T. Goeser is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus in Savannah. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Her current research interests ©American Society

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing for the Future Through Projects and Research

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janis P. Terpenny, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine M. Harmonosky, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Amine Lehtihet, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Vittal Prabhu, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andris Freivalds, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elena M. Joshi, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jose A. Ventura, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #23689Product-based Learning: Bundling Goods and Services for an IntegratedContext-rich Industrial Engineering CurriculumDr. Janis P. Terpenny, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Janis Terpenny is the Peter and Angela Dal Pezzo Department Chair and Head of the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State. She is also director of the Center for e-Design, an NSF industry/university cooperative research center (I/UCRC). She is a Fellow of IISE and of ASME, and a member of ASEE, INFORMS, Alpha Pi Mu, and Tau Beta Pi. She serves as an associate editor for the

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

International

, Louisville, KY.[11] Glyer-Culver, B. (2003). A Survey of Former Business Studies (General Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate). Summary Findings of Respondents District-Wide. Sacramento, CA: Los Rios Community College, Office of Institutional Research.[12] Kirsch, I., H. Braun, K. Yamamoto & A. Sum. (2007). America’s Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing Our Nation’s Future. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Services.[13] Koh, M. H. & R. M. Branch. (2004, Oct.). Online Learning Environments: A Report of an Instructional Design Case Event. Chicago: Association for Educational Communications and Technology.[14] Lee, K. (2007). Online Collaborative Case Study Learning. Journal of College Reading

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11691Multi-Course Problem-based Learning Module spanning across the Juniorand Senior Mechanical Engineering Curriculum: Mechatronics, Fluid Me-chanic, and Heat TransferDr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University James A. Mynderse, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. His research interests include mechatronics, dynamic systems, and control with applications to piezoelectric actuators, hysteresis, and perception. He serves as the faculty advisor for the LTU Baja SAE team.Dr. Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological

Conference Session

ETD - ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Kelley, The Ohio State University; Camryn Reitz, The Ohio State University; Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University

Paper ID #36617The Impact of the Industrial Advisory Board on theGovernance of Engineering Technology ProgramsKathryn Kelley (Executive Director) Kathryn Kelley serves as executive director of the Ohio Manufacturing Institute at The Ohio State University. She has more than 20 years' experience in program leadership and strategic communications at industry-oriented higher education, economic development and statewide technology organizations. She collaborates with state and national partners to develop regional and national public policy to support manufacturing innovation, advocate for small- and medium-sized

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tyler Hartleb, University of Calgary; Haedong Kim, The Pennsylvania State University; Richard Zhao, University of Calgary; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Hui Yang

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

The University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering form The State University of New York at Binghamton.Prof. Hui Yang Dr. Hui Yang is a Professor in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Dr. Yang’s research interests focus on sensor-based modeling and analysis of comple ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exploring Magic Interactions for Collaboration in Virtual Reality Learning FactoryAbstractA hands-on curriculum that blends theory and practical skills is essential to teach manufacturing.An integral

Conference Session

Curriculum: Ideas/Concepts in Engineering Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kofi Nyamekye; Yildirim Omurtag

the manufacturing engineering students who in turn will work in the U.S. manufacturingcompanies that must compete in the new economy if the faculty members themselves do nothave clear idea about the needs of such companies to compete? Not only must our facultymembers be educators and researchers, but they must also be innovators in conductingfundamental and applied research, and converting that research into commercial applications.Through such efforts, the faculty themselves will become industrial practitioners who understandthe actual needs of the society and how they in turn can prepare the students for the new globaleconomy before they graduate. Recent emphasis by all the federal funding agencies, includingthe newly established Department

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department at The University of Texas at El Paso. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Computational Science Program. He has years of research experience in different projects in the field of image data mining, machine learning, deep learning, and computer simulation for industrial and healthcare applications. In addition, Dr. Rahman has taught various engineering courses in industrial and manufacturing engineering. His research area covers advanced quality technology, AI application in smart manufacturing, health care applications, computational intelligence/data analytics, and decision support systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Virtual Reality

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali R. Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

) at WentworthInstitute of Technology located in Boston, MA, is a cooperative education and projected-basedprogram in which all students conduct multiple group design projects, including the capstonedesign project. In the BMET program, there are 2 required and 1 optional semesters of industryexperience in the form of the coops. The BMET programs‟ technical course curriculum is listedin table 1. Some highlighted courses and the BMET program‟s special features are explainedhere. Table 1-The BMET program‟s technical curriculum Freshmen year MECH103 – MECH124 – MANF195 – MECH163 – Introduction to Mechanical Graphics Manufacturing

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Accredidation

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Esra Tekdal Yilmaz, Pennsylvania State University, Lehman

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International Forum

forthe quality of life and welfare of the society. However the skills listed above are highly correlatedwith the quality level of engineering education given. Country specific educational habits andopportunities affect the learning pattern of individuals enrolled in engineering programs andtherefore have impact on the career and future. In this study, possible improvement suggestionsfor the engineering education in Turkey will be given while comparing the teaching methods andconditions of two Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditedsurveying engineering education programs in Turkey and USA.1. IntroductionEngineering education in Turkey and USA are given with different number of total credits,curriculum, degree and

Conference Session

IE Technical Session I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Cudney, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Steven Michael Corns, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Jennifer A. Farris, Texas Tech University; Stephen Gent, South Dakota State University; Scott E. Grasman, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Industrial Engineering

area ofcompetence for many engineering undergraduate, as well as graduate, disciplines is theapplication of structured problem solving methods, e.g., lean, to improve the performance oforganizational processes.This virtual learning environment will enhance undergraduate engineering education by utilizingtechnology as a learning tool in lean, by fostering student development through active learning inthe classroom, and through projects based on current real-world challenges, thus improvingstudent learning, motivation, and retention. The paper highlights the learning modules to bedeveloped in the virtual learning environment. The long-term goal is to evaluate the impact ofthe curriculum changes on student learning, outreach, and industrial

Conference Session

COED: Cybersecurity Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud K. Quweider, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Liyu Zhang, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hansheng Lei

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

Education, Training, and Awareness in the Undergraduate Curriculum (CSETA) Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana. 10.18260/1-2--199646. Ahmad, A. (2016, June), Articulation of Certification for Manufacturing Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana. 10.18260/p.262787. https://www.comptia.org/about-us8. https://www.wireshark.org/9. https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer10. https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/2.2.x11. https://seedsecuritylabs.org/ Appendix: Partial Sample Lab Computer Networks LabName:Lab: HTTP-01You have one hour to complete the lab.You must complete the

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing for the Future Through Projects and Research

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Potter, Iowa State University; Richard Stone, Iowa State University; Audrey Fyock, Iowa State University; Devna Fay Popejoy-Sheriff, Iowa State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

the Student Success and Services Program Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Undergraduate Research Program in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. She earned her M. Ed. in Higher Education from Iowa State University and has worked for the IMSE Department for more than 14 years. She has been recognized with multiple advising and learning community awards from the ISU community. Her interested are in student development, retention and success in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Implementing a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) into an IE

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; James Walker, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

as a hardware design engineer, from 1997- 2002, and by vLogix as chief hardware design engineer, from 2002-2004. Dr. Alaraje’s research interests focus on processor architecture, System-on- Chip design methodology, Field-Programmable Logic Array (FPGA) architecture and design methodol- ogy, Engineering Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Additionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum re- vision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

uncommonto see various academic institutions introducing de-sign and innovations early in the curriculum.4–10 Figure 1: The About Screen of MotionGenArce et al.11 emphasize preparing and educating engineers who can excel in a creativity- andinnovation-based economy. Almost concurrently, we have seen a renaissance of maker movement, hobby shops, and eco-nomically successful trends enabled by democratization of manufacturing tools (3D printers, lasercutters, and service bureaus), open-source software and hardware, and crowd-funding platforms.These trends have set up a perfect playground for engineering students to learn Engineering con-cepts and acquire valuable skills in a fun-filled, design-oriented context and eventually learn howto

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Siddharth Vyas, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Adrian A. Pollock, MISTRAS Group, Inc.

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Engineering Technology

Computer Engineering at Drexel, and is an author of several technical papers in the field of Engineering Technology Education.Siddharth VyasDr. Adrian A. Pollock, MISTRAS Group, Inc. Dr. Adrian Pollock has been a leader in the field of acoustic emission for 40 years. He has made his career as an employee of the top AE instrument manufacturers. His extensive work includes basic research, applications development, instrument development, education and training, and personnel qualification and certification. He is a recipient of the Gold Medal Award of the Acoustic Emission Working Group, the Tutorial Citation of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, and a 25 year service award from ASTM International. He has

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devi Kalla, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

curriculum road mapping workshops where all relevant stakeholders cantogether explore and chart us how to respond to the changing industrial landscape. Drawing fromtheses workshop outcomes, curricula will be developed in collaboration with all stakeholders tocreate a course material and hands-on labs that allow for manufacturing technology students togain an appropriate level of understanding of the essentials of each other’s programs. Theinfluence that industry 4.0 has on the industrial sector has been projected to the topic ofengineering education. Sakhapov et al, state that industry 4.0 has already started due to industrialchanges in IoT, integration of cyber physical systems (CPS) in manufacturing processes andapplication of neural networks. For

Conference Session

ETD - ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Fragoso-Diaz; Billy Gray, Tarleton State University

engineering curricula, 2) team-based engaged learning and research, 3) research-based, teaching practices (RBTPs), 4) collaborations between academia and industry, and 5)online/distance learning and telecommuting skills, and 6) the persistence of traditionallyunderrepresented students.”Minorities [5,13], women [11,12], curriculum related [7], undergraduate research [14], advisingpractices [9], demographics [5,13], etc., are just some of the research topics found in theliterature. However, review of literature is limited mostly to higher education in general with nofocus on engineering and ET. Further, not enough attention has been given to ET education andeven less attention in the literature has reported how student retention efforts compare

Conference Session

Multimedia Engineering Education: Distance & Service Learning, Web-based Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mahbub Uddin

ability to identify, analyze and solve problems to improve process, products and services provided by the industry. 4. Provide understanding of methodologies to implement Six Sigma. 5. Provide ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary to implement Six Sigma. The above educational objectives can be achieved through an introductory Six Sigma course. A tentative outline of an Introductory Six Sigma course is given below [1,2]: I. Six Sigma Background and Overview • Definition of Six Sigma • History of Six Sigma • Six Sigma measurement concepts • Introduction to Six Sigma methodology and