the structure is developed, the programming process will become very simple. The wholeprogram is illustrated in Figure 3. Page 25.1432.4 Figure 3. VBA code based on the modular structure in Figure 2.3. A case study to implement the MPSThe MPS has not only been used in the programming course at the sophomore level, but alsobeen implemented in a graduate level course, MFG 596 Plant Design and Materials HandlingSystems. This course introduces the design of industrial facilities with the emphasis onmanufacturing engineering and materials handling (including systematic layout planning, activityrelationship chart, materials handling
I .— - Session 1639 ..-. — -.. . Lessons from Teaching a Cost Management Course via Interactive Television Kim LaScola Needy University of Pittsburgh Abstract Interactive television (ITV) is being used at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering toincrease the number of course offerings available to its graduate students located at branch
Spanish curriculum. She has developed specialized Spanish courses designed for engineers, as well as interdisciplinary courses that connect engineering to other fields of study. In her research she is equally versatile: her scholarship covers a wide range of topics relating to international education, languages across the curriculum, applied linguistics, materials development and literary and cultural studies.Dr. Sigrid – Berka, University of Rhode Island Dr. Sigrid Berka is the Executive Director of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the Univer- sity of Rhode Island, and also the Director of the German and the Chinese IEP, responsible for building academic programs with exchange partners abroad, internship
the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, with more than 30 years design, construction, and industry-focused research experience. His current research focuses on two core strands: the innovative planning, design, and construction of healthcare infrastructure and faculties; and the planning, design, and assessment of sustainable urban environments. Current research projects include Open Planning for Operationally Ready Acute Healthcare Estate - A Multiple Factor Scenario- based Framework; Strategic Asset Management and the Integration of Contestable Health and Social Care Service and Estates Design; Nurturing an Evidence-based Learning Environment, which supports the Innovative
Paper ID #29604Deploying a Network Management Overlay for Education Video Conferenc-ingServicesCiprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University Dr. Ciprian Popoviciu has over 22 years of experience working in various technical and leadership roles in the IT industry. He founded and led Nephos6, the first company to enable OpenStack for IPv6 and deployit in production. Prior to starting Nephos6 he managed the architecture team of Cisco’s Engineering Infrastructure Services organization where he defined the strategy and led the execution of the internal DC consolidation and transition to cloud. For the past 17 years Ciprian
Paper ID #38360Active Participation of Industry in a Community-Engaged Design ProgramAndrew Pierce, Purdue University, West Lafayette Andrew Pierce is the Assistant Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University.Dr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental aRobin D. Terwilliger, Purdue University, West LafayetteJorge Martinez, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Paper ID #11155Factors influence data management model selections: IT Expert testimoniesDr. Gholam Ali Shaykhian, - Gholam Shaykhian has received a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Systems from University of Central Florida and a second M.S. degree in Operations Research from the same university and has earned a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests include knowledge management, data mining, object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, software safety, genetic and optimization algorithms and data mining. Dr. Shaykhian is a professional member of the
the Course CurriculumDevelopment (CCD) program. The lab engages the student actively in the learning process and provideopportunities for critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity in a controlled real-world environment. Considering the fact that in a service-oriented network environment, all network management andsecurity functions require supervisor privilege, the cost-effective prototype network introduced in this paper notonly demonstrates how different network protocols and components are integrated into a heterogeneousnetwork, it also provides an ideal experimental environment for network management and security probleminvestigation. Many undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Computer Science
within civil engineering, addresses thecomplexities of modern projects through a combination of technical, managerial, andorganizational skills. It refers to various tasks, from planning, coordinating, and budgeting tocontrolling and monitoring construction projects through the project lifecycle. The constructionindustry is evolving rapidly due to urbanization, technological advancements, and increasedproject complexity, leading to a significant demand for effective management practices. Thistrend is evident in the growing number of academic programs and student enrollments in CMthat are aligned with the industry’s demand. According to the recent US Bureau of LaborStatistics report, the “employment of construction managers is projected to grow 9
, analysis, and management functions. His most challenging task was the responsibility for the Thermal Mission Analysis of the Lunar Module from Project Apollo.Miss Alyssa Marie D’Apice, New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering Alyssa D’Apice is a third year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Bio-molecular engineering at the New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering in Brooklyn, New York. She is one of four head teaching assistants for the Introduction to Engineering and Design course where she manages over 100 student workers, making sure that the course moves seamlessly. While on campus, Alyssa has participated in varsity basketball, volleyball, and softball and
Advancement Program.Dr. Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Jameel Ahmed is Associate Professor and Interim Head of the Department of Applied Biology and Biomedical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyProf. James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology James Hanson is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where his teaching emphasis is structural analysis and design. For the past three years, he has served as part of the Leadership Advancement Program by helping develop and administer the Leadership Academy, the Workshop Series, and other leadership development events.Samuel N. Peffers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Samuel Peffers
was a member of the 2016 Frontier of En-gineering Education of the NAE and was elected as member of the Connecticut Academy of Science andEngineering in 2020. He has partnered with over 100 industry professionals and executives in generatingand managing funding for UConn that exceeds $40M leading to joint R&D, technology, patents, and pro-fessional training programs. He manages a portfolio of over $7M in research projects, while his Institutemanages active research funding that totals over $30M. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Applying a Competency-Based Education Approach for Designing a Unique Interdisciplinary Graduate Program: A Case Study for a Systems
in which a teacher is present as well as to thevarious contemporary educational methods implemented primarily through the design ofeducational materials. It is also assumed that instructional theories in general must beneutral with regard to selecting educational objectives, although it is expected that someinstructional theories may be especially oriented toward certain objectives. Psychologistswould conduct basic research and accumulate a fund of knowledge about humanlearning. Perhaps educators would take this fund of knowledge and apply it in developingtheir educational programs. But a host of additional problems develop when there is notone psychology, but several. When there is not one theory of learning but many,particularly when the
Mass Communica- tions from the University of South Florida and her B.S. in Global Strategic Communications from FIU. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Virtual Interview Training: Perceptions and Performance using Digital Hiring ManagersAbstractInterviewing for a job can be an intimidating experience for students and recent graduates. Manyindividuals may feel unprepared for their first interview and uncertain about what they could beasked. Having confidence and strong interview skills is very important for professionaldevelopment and career attainment. In this work, we describe a web-based platform designed toprovide experiential learning and interview practice for
Multi-department Engineering and Engineering Technology Scholars Program C. A. Richardson, S. K. Gupta, M. L. Valentine, R. A. Merrill and V. J. Amuso Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper describes the objectives, strategies, assessment and evaluation, and special programfeatures of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) Multi-department Engineering andEngineering Technology (MEET) Scholars Program. This program began inDecember, 2004 and is designed to recruit, retain and graduate additional transfer students in ourselected engineering and engineering technology degree programs.The MEET Scholars Program represents a collaborative effort of five
Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) The effects of integrating knowledge management with E- Learning systems Thair Khdour Shaima Salem Computer Information Systems Department Amman College for Financial and Managerial Science Albalqa Applied University Albalqa Applied University Salt 19117 Jordan Amman Jordan khdour@bau.edu.jo shaima_mis@yahoo.com Abstract—since the
an important tool inreal world applications. Expanding the use of solid modeling in education beyond traditionalgraphics courses has the potential to increase student motivation and confidence, and to serve asthe foundation for teaching students valuable project management and design skills early in the Page 11.1140.7engineering curriculum.References1 Brannan, K.P. and Wankat, P.C., “Survey of First-Year Programs”, ASEE 2005 Annual Conference.2 “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs; Effective for Evaluations During the 2006-2007 Accreditation Cycle.” ABET, Inc., www.abet.org.3 Crockett, R., Koch, M., and Walsh, D., “A Freshman
Paper ID #34411Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Undergraduate Engineering LeadershipDevelopment Minor on GraduatesJohn D. Stevens, The Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Lang is the Associate Director of the Engineering Leadership Research Program at Penn State Uni- versity. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in Kinesiology with a focus on Biomechanics from Penn State University. Dr. Lang’s previous professional experiences and research interests range from mechanical engineering facilities
Paper ID #44297Empowering Future Construction Professionals by Integrating Artificial Intelligencein Construction-Management Education and Fostering Industry CollaborationMs. ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA P.E. , Florida International University Erika Rivera is a Licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus and two Master’s degrees one in Engineering Management and a Master in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. She is currently a Ph.D. Student in Florida International University, in Moss School of Construction
published over 20 articles. • At GE Corporate R&D center in Upstate NY, he was a senior staff engineer where he received many patents in Active noise control, Rotor crack diagnostics and Ad- vanced composite materials. He then transferred to GE Transportation Systems as manager of propulsion engineering where he was responsible for leading the design/development of the next generation loco- motive propulsion system. • At Cummins Engines in Columbus, IN, he was the executive director of applied mechanics, materials and current product engineering, where he had the responsibility of leading over 250 people world-wide. He also served as a program leader for the Cummins B/C series engine launches resulting in annual
Session 2793 A Student Design Program that Integrates Research, Education, and Community Service Robert F. Erlandson, Ph.D. Enabling Technologies Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202IntroductionThe Enabling Technologies Laboratory (ETL) has created a unique student design program thatnot only complements and integrates a student’s previous academic experiences, but alsonaturally integrates research, education, and community service into the student design activity.Developing such a program is
for Engineering Education, 2008 A Multidisciplinary Laboratory Course: Robotic Design and Programming with MindstormsAbstractThis work describes an introductory mechatronics/computer information systems laboratorycourse, Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms NXT, offered in Fall 2007. The course is designed toemploy discovery-based learning in a multidisciplinary environment using robots. A current,high-profile, engineering problem, DARPA Urban Challenge, was selected to motivate students.The challenge was modified to fit the LEGO Mindstorms robotic environment available for thecourse. A configurable route consisting of modular route segments was developed. Ourassessment metrics show exceeding of the learning
that motivate students to devote extra hours fortechnology study; thus leading students to successfully design products through managing a teamproject with little budget and scarce teaching resources.Workshop Objectives and General Description:The two-week camp was part of a larger program that includes research, education and outreach.Specifically, this program has multiple goals: 1) Train the students to use Inventor™ 3D CAD computer program to create engineering designs and teach them how to 3D print the designs using advanced 3D printers. 2) Improve students’ math skills 3) Introduce the students to applications of advanced manufacturing (AM) to enhance their interest in pursuing college degrees that would prepare them for
inengineering design. Lave and Wenger’s work with communities of practice and van Dijk’s multidisciplinarytheory of contexts as mental models provide the theoretical bases for comparing the mentalmodels of two groups of teachers to the mental models of design engineers (including thisengineer/researcher/educator). The first group of teachers teaches from textbook and/or kit-basedscience programs. The second group teaches at least one unit in an engineering-basedcurriculum. The design engineers include this engineer/researcher/educator as well asprofessional designers featured in a video. These elementary school teachers and thisengineer/researcher/educator observed a video of the design engineering process enacted byprofessionals, then answered
Program at the Architectural Association in London in 2014, Carroll has returned to his undergraduate alma mater where he is cur- rently an assistant professor at the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University. He is currently teaching undergraduate design studios and Computational Foundations. In addition to his teaching and researching, he also continues his private practice pursuing large public art commissions.Prof. John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University JOHN PHILLIPS, a registered engineer and associate professor of architectural engineering, practiced as a structural engineer for nine years before returning to his alma mater to teach at Oklahoma State University. He teaches undergraduate and
Management. In this role, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering by imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and nurturing the next generation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in Construction ManagementAbstract – Despite the growing demand for construction managers, African Americans remainsignificantly underrepresented in both construction management education and the workforce. In2022, only 225 African American students graduated from Construction Education Programs(CEPs), a stark contrast to the projected annual need for over 38,000 new
AC 2012-4754: HYBRID COURSE DESIGN: LEADING A NEW DIREC-TION IN LEARNING PROGRAMMING LANGUAGESDr. Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Lulu Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Freshman Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aero- nautical University, where she has taught since 2006. She received her B.S. degree in mechanical en- gineering from Harbin Engineering University (China), in 1999, and her Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from University of California, Riverside, in 2006. Before joining Embry-riddle, she worked in the consulting firm of Arup at its Los Angeles office as a Fire Engineer. Her research interests include pedagogy in engineering education and fire behavior
Paper ID #21572Fundamental: Optimizing a Teacher Professional Development Program forTeaching STEM with Robotics Through Design-based ResearchDr. S.M. Mizanoor Rahman, New York University Mizanoor Rahman received Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mie University at Tsu, Japan. He then worked as a research fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS), a researcher at Vrije University of Brussels (Belgium) and a postdoctoral associate at Clemson University, USA. He is currently working as a postdoctoral associate at the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Tandon School of Engineering, New York
phase is designed to assist program facultyin the preparation of institutional documents needed for approval of any DACUM-relatedchanges.Since 1998, Harrisburg Area Community College has used the DACUM analysis for more than 30programs, both career and transfer, in a variety of disciplines. The process lends itself to thedevelopment of new programs with input from local experts as well as from national societies andagencies. The DACUM phases have also been used effectively for existing programs, whereperiodic assessments are required by state, association, and college mandates. The collegecompleted DACUM analyses of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and ElectricalEngineering Technology two-year programs. There were similarities
chain process: “ integrating environmental thinking into supply that sustainability have positive effects on the social, environmentalchain management, including product design, material sourcing and and financial performance of the organization.selection, manufacturing process, delivery of the final product to thecustomers as well as end of life management of the product after itsuseful life” [10]. 2.4 Drivers of Supply Chain Sustainability The trend toward contributing sustainability into the supply chain2.3 Triple Bottom Line initiates is a