Paper ID #13184Facilitating successful global research among Engineering and Technologyscholars: The case study of agricultural supply chainDr. Shweta Chopra, Iowa State University Dr. Shweta Chopra is currently an assistant professor in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering De- partment at Iowa State University. She has Ph.D. in Industrial Technology from Technology Leadership and Innovation Department at Purdue University, Masters of Material Science and Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and Bachelors in Polymer Engineering from Pune University. Her re- search areas are lean manufacturing for small and
ways. Raspberry Pi (RPi) devicesrepresent an ideal hardware/software framework that embodies all these technologies through itssimple architecture, small form factor (that minimizes the volume and footprint of a desktopcomputer), and ability to integrate various sensors and actuators that network together and connectto the Cloud. Therefore, one of the strategies of Computer Science Department, to enhance depthof learning concepts, has been to infuse Raspberry Pi (RPi) in computer science courses. RPi hasbeen incorporated since 2017 in targeted courses, notably, Computer Organization & AssemblyLanguage, Computer Architecture, Database Management Design & Implementation, Unix/LinuxProgramming, Internet Programming, and Senior Project. An
manufacturing in required BMEcourses.) CAD is taught at 18 universities in three credit hour courses, also mainly in the first orsecond year, and in these cases it is usually in a course that includes aspects of design or othercomputer tools. Of the nine universities that mention a particular CAD program, eight useSolidworks, and one uses Autocad. Microcontrollers. Programming of microcontrollers (e.g. Arduinos) for sensing, control,or actuation of devices is an identifiable requirement at only nine universities. At five of these,they are required in first year courses. The term “embedded computing” was very rare in BMErequired courses, and the term mechatronics, which mechanical engineers often use to refer tothis topic, never appeared
participated in the survey. Table 1 shows the distribution ofrespondent industries.Advertising 1 Hospitality, Food and Beverage 2Business Services 5 Manufacturing 1Construction 1 Oil and Gas Refineries 5Consulting Services 7 Retail Trade 1Education Services 8 Transportation, Communications, and 4 UtilitiesFinance, Insurance and Real Estate 7 Wholesale Trade 1Government Services 9 Other
is professor and Director in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Austin, masters degree from Penn State, and PhD from Georgia Tech, all in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Stone combines 9 years of industry experience at General Electric with his 22 years teaching in Engineering to pursue his interests in Lean Six Sigma and outdoor gear design and testing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE): Second Year ProgressThe NSF S-STEM-funded program titled Fostering Leaders in Technology
given.Improvements should be based on the major lessons from the learning sciences, for example thatthat assessment should be well integrated into the learning process [2]. Perhaps the greatestopportunity that computer technology can exploit is associated with offering studentsindividualized and timely help and feedback, which is known to produce improved learningoutcomes [3-5]. In traditional courses, the delay in feedback on homework can frustrate studentswho are attempting homework when help is unavailable, and can also leave students unawarethat they have serious deficiencies until exam time. By contrast, on-line materials can let studentssee immediately that progress is insufficient and point to additional learning resources.Traditionally, instructors
light, fast and strong off-road vehicle and compete in an international race.The competition includes a design report, budget report, technical inspection and several racingevents including acceleration, maneuverability, and durability. In other words the designedvehicle is well tested for nearly all aspects of design.Since the project is mechanical in nature, a team of mechanical and manufacturing majorstudents were selected. The project was divided into three main phases: design, build and testingas shown in Figure 3.Figure 3: The layout of the Mini Baja capstone projectVehicle design: During the design phase (first semester), the team was divided into two sub-teams with a faculty advisor and a faculty member acting as customer for each sub
smartphones many of us carry in our pocket. Over the course of a single day we can comeinto some form of digital contact with hundreds of people from around the world. This type ofinformation access and communication was unimaginable just a century ago.Preparing for this advancing world requires arming students with the technical literacy and anengineering-minded outlook to handle the continuous innovations they will face4. It has beennoted in recent years that we are not doing this to the extent necessary to meet demand. Students,in general, are not being prepared to tackle problems requiring integrated approaches: theproblems they’re presented with do not expose them to the real-world issues they’ll face,teamwork in problem solving is rarely
Strategies for Success in a Neuroinclusive Large Mechanics of Materials ClassAbstractThe Mechanics of Materials course is a core offering at the University of Connecticut, catering tostudents majoring in civil, mechanical, manufacturing, and biomedical engineering. Delivered ina flipped classroom format, students engage with video materials that cover the theory outside ofclass. In class, students focus on developing problem-solving skills, exploring real-lifeapplications of mechanics concepts, and participating in multiple active learning activities. In2020, the course underwent a redesign to align with inclusive teaching standards, aimed atproviding support to neurodivergent students.For the Spring 2023 semester, the course
ofteam effectiveness theory suggested the importance of shared mental models for understandingthe effectiveness of design teams [4]. Borrego and team lean on an earlier definition fromCannon-Bowers and team [4] that shared mental models are shared “knowledge structures thatenable a team to form accurate explanations and expectation of the task, to coordinate theiractions, and to adapt their behavior to demands of the task and other team members" [4]. Thedegree to which a team shares mental models tends to impact team success [5] [11] [12] [13][14] and is especially important for interdisciplinary teams [4].MethodsContext & SampleThis exploratory study was conducted with a university-industry collaboration at the Universityof Illinois at
#28352Dr. John J. Lesko, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Jack serves as the Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies in VT’s College of Engineering, Professor of Engineering Mechanics, and is a cofounder of PowerHub Systems. Through this startup experience, Jack has initiated problem based learning pilot programs enabled through interdisciplinary experiences, in engineering education and entrepreneurial training (e.g. The StartUp Class). Jack is also a Co-PI for the NSF I-Corps Mid Atlantic Regional Node (DC I-Corps) and is an instructor for both the Na- tional and Regional training programs guiding technical professionals through the Lean Startup approach. Jack serves on the Executive
writing in the discipline (WID) 2.This method of writing allows students to become accustomed to the style of writingassociated with their disciplines and immerses them in the professional dialogue of theirfield 2.Writing across the curriculum at its onset uses the approach that every teacher, instructoror professor should become aware and should introduce into his respective classroom andcurriculum, the requirement of student participation by writing 6.Writing across the curriculum is a theory of writing rested on the basis of deemingwriting as a revised process, not a consecutively manufactured product. Other theoreticalcomponents of writing across the curriculum can be summarized as follows: 1. An interdisciplinary dialogue on writing that
Safety System Analyst in the telecommunication industry. His research interests include human performance development/improvement, safety performance analysis, integration of safety principles into lean manufacturing, and development of effective online training modules. Dr. Nakayama holds a B.S. in Safety Management and M.S. in Industrial Management from University of Central Missouri and a Ph.D. in Technology Management, with specialization in Human Resource Development and Industrial Training from Indiana State University. Page 14.125.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009
, Supply Chain Optimization, Change Management, System Integration and LEAN Process Improvement (technical and business), Dr. Wickliff is passionate about Organizational Wellness and the Holistic Well- ness of individuals. She is also a professional Facilitator and Motivational Speaker. Dr. Wickliff earned a PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University where she com- bined Industrial & Systems Engineering with Organizational Development to conduct research in the area of talent management and organizational effectiveness. She also completed an executive MBA from the University of Texas-Dallas and a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston. She is founder of a nationally
, holds undergraduate degrees in chemical and environmental engineering and a doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engi- neering from Drexel University and Princeton University, respectively. His primary research interests include chemically reacting flows applied to energy conversion and air pollutant formation/destruction, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical device development. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Teaching Thermodynamic Properties of Water Without TearsA typical thermodynamics course begins with the familiar ideal gas law to determine the stateproperties. Water properties are introduced next. Considering students have already seen theideal gas law in
system was developed a few years ago and it presentsboth an economical and pedagogic solution for constraints in context with laboratory educa-tion [5]. The system has been successfully installed by several universities (and university al-liances) around the globe; e.g. the European PILAR federation (Platform Integration of La-boratories based on the Architecture of VISIR) [6].In the present study we used a system in class, which is physically located at the Universityof Deusto in Bilbao, Spain (see Fig. 1). The laboratory system itself is accessed through thewebsite of LabsLand, which is a startup company dedicated to developing remote labs andoffering access to the technology (see www.labsland.com). Here we will explain the VISIRsystem more in
and faculty member at West- ern Washington University. She spends her time teaching, developing and implementing innovative cur- riculum, and managing National Science Foundation grants. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineering students to think outside of the box, especially those that are walking along a non-traditional pathway.Mr. Dana Hickenbottom, Dana has worked in the solar industry for 5 years. He started his career at itek Energy, a domestic solar module manufacturer based in Bellingham, WA. During his time as Technical Support Manager he worked to ensure product functionality in the field, assisted with research and development, and provided technical training to customers
Paper ID #21885First Generation Engineering Student Mentoring Program: A Case Study ofa Large Engineering School in the U.S.Dr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University Dr. Bimal Nepal is Phillips’66 First Year Engineering Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor in the Industrial Distribution Program at Texas A&M University. His research interests include integration of supply chain management with new product development decisions, distributor service portfolio optimiza- tion, pricing optimization, supply chain risk analysis, lean and six sigma, and large scale optimization. He has authored 41 refereed articles in
Paper ID #18213Continuous Improvement of Teaching via Peer and Administrator ClassroomObservationDr. Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University Ekaterina Koromyslova, an Assistant Professor in Operations Management, has PhD in Economics and MS in Business Economics and Management. She has work experience in industry as an analyst-consultant of manufacturing enterprises and managerial work experience as the deputy head of a customer service department in STS Logistics, which is leading 3PL full service provider in the Russian and CIS logistics market.Dr. Teresa J.K. Hall, South Dakota State University Hall is
, University of Tennessee Kayla Arnsdorff is an undergraduate student studying Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Univer- sity of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has experience as an undergraduate research assistant and as an engi- neering co-op in the field of lean manufacturing. Her research interests include epistemic and metacog- nition of engineering students during problem solving, and she is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers both locally and nationally.Dr. Rachel McCord, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rachel McCord is a a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Divi- sion at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in
engineering disciplines. The plan is for three of the six collaboratinguniversities to host an enrichment opportunity over three consecutive summers that focus onentrepreneurial education themed to the unique attributes of the host city. The first summerenrichment program was hosted at Lawrence Tech University who partnered with The HenryFord in the Detroit metro area. The first camp was focused on exploring creativity, innovation,and ingenuity as it relates to the American experience and manufacturing. In addition to learningobjectives, a goal of the program is to demonstrate the curricular enhancement of engagingmultiple institutions in interdisciplinary problem solving and to inspire students by showing themthe history of innovation in technology
will require both time andresources and lean towards hiring experienced professionals to reduce both cost and time. In areport from Training magazine report in 2007, training turns out to be one of the costliestinvestments a company can make as companies spent an average of over $1,200 annually peremployee for 32 hours of training per year (in 2005) [1]. For some companies, especially thosenoted for their high turnover clearly training cannot be justified as training an employee at$1,500 per year of training can be a major expense if the company’s profit per employee is lessthan $1,500 [2]. To reduce costs Spark, (2018) suggests recruiting only the most skilledemployees, retaining them for as long as possible and using performance reviews to
entrepreneurial. We see this inlarge companies working to incentivize their engineers to contribute to product innovationthrough, for example, involvement in makerspaces, hackathons, and design sprints. We see it inuniversities in their offering stand-alone courses on product innovation and entrepreneurship fortheir engineering students, integrating innovative and entrepreneurial ideas into existingtechnical courses, and creating a variety of extra-curricular activities to put those ideas into play.At the same time, the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship are generally treated andexplored as distinct areas of research; as such, distinct and separate measures of an individual’sself-efficacy and associated behaviors have been developed.In this work
, and Estimation of Stochastic Pro- cesses.Mr. Dana Hickenbottom, Itek Energy/Western Solar Dana has worked in the solar industry for 5 years. He started his career at itek Energy, a domestic solar module manufacturer based in Bellingham, WA. During his time as Technical Support Manager he worked to ensure product functionality in the field, assisted with research and development, and provided technical training to customers. He has since moved on from itek Energy and is now working as a project manager at Western Solar Inc, a solar installation company in Bellingham, WA. His work involves system design, operations and maintenance support, customer and technical support, product research, and community outreach
innovative design solutions. This paper outlines the experiencesgained using the USPTO patent library to develop design solutions in the Introduction toEngineering Design with CAD course project. In this course, freshman and sophomoreengineering students use the patent library to develop an understanding of engineering conceptsand then apply these concepts to develop an integrated set of design components. Use of thepatent library allows students to make significant and rapid progress in understanding anddeveloping an integrated solution without having to have had all of the advanced engineeringcourses necessary to develop the components.Intr oductionOver 7.4 million U.S. patents have been issued since the first U.S. patent was issued on July
. Sociallyrelevant projects are seen as a good fit for the altruistic leanings of this generation of students 9,and some studies have found that female students in particular are more likely to selecthumanitarian engineering capstone projects 10.Our course is based on previous offerings of a computer science course at our university focusedon information and communication technologies for development (ICTD) 11. ICTD is emergingas an active area of research that showcases the connections between computing and the future ofbillions of citizens of our planet 12, 13. Similar projects currently exist in many computer sciencedepartments and emphasize the importance of collaboration with fields such as public health,education, agriculture, and business. Examples
more effective and efficient interpersonal andcollegial interactions.15-22 While the objective was design proficiency, the development ofprofessional skills to accomplish design is a necessity. The attributes considered in this pilotsurvey were drawn from a project development process: the ability to define the project,conceptualize, plan the project, work within and without a team environment, make decisions,formulate ideas, inform, persuade, inspire, estimate the risks, access the failure modes, validateand verify, design for X (e.g., assembly, manufacture, and environment), and deliver a qualityoutcome the meets or exceeds the sponsor or customer’s expectations.A manageable number of survey questions limited the inclusion of high number of
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Before joining USU, he had eleven years of working experience in engineering and construction. His research interests include computer simulation and animation, numerical modeling, cognition and metacognition, and multimedia learning.Prof. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University. He has taught a variety of engineering courses such as engineering dynamics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product
American Society for Engineering Education.Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology STEPHEN J. TRICAMO is professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering, and former dean of engineering and technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology.Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology HARVEY PALMER is dean of the Kate Gleason College of engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology.Mohammad Noori, California State Polytechnic University MOHAMMAD NOORI is dean of the college of engineering, California State Polytechnic University.Kathleen Gonzalez Landis, University of Arizona KATHLEEN GONZALEZ-LANDIS is executive director, master of engineering partnership-Arizona, a
American Society for Engineering Education.Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology STEPHEN J. TRICAMO is professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering, and former dean of engineering and technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology.Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology HARVEY PALMER is dean of the Kate Gleason College of engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology.Mohammad Noori, North Carolina State University MOHAMAD NOORI is dean of the college of engineering, California State Polytechnic University.Kathleen Gonzalez Landis, University of Arizona KATHLEEN GONZALEZ-LANDIS is executive director, master of engineering partnership-Arizona, and a director of