AC 2011-899: ROLES IN THE DESIGN PROCESS: A SURVEY OF ENGI-NEERING AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN EDUCATORSWilliam Besser, University of St. Thomas William Besser is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, MN with degrees in Mechan- ical Engineering and Business Management. His academic interests include design, design processes and design thinking, multidisciplinary collaboration, consumer behavior and organizational behavior. William is currently working as a product design engineer for a medical device company.AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, and co- director of the UST Center for Pre-Collegiate
AC 2011-1976: ORIENTING ENGINEERING EDUCATION TOWARDS IN-NOVATION, ENTREPRENEURISM AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS:THE CASE OF THE MIT PORTUGAL PROGRAMSebastian M Pfotenhauer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sebastian Pfotenhauer is a post-doctoral researcher with the MIT-Portugal Program and the MIT Tech- nology & Policy Program. His research focus is on the interrelation of national higher education and innovation systems, the role international university collaborations as an innovation strategy for catching- up countries, and the integration of science, education, and innovation policies. Sebastian holds an M.Sc. in Technology & Policy and a PhD in Physics. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the violin
: Critically reviewing and identifying knowledge gaps in SV&V courseware Assisting in developing course modules Delivering expert lecture sessions to undergraduate students at partner universities when requested Delivering training programs to industry practitioners Assessing student learning2.2 Academic Partners – Formation and RoleThe author’s institute is collaborating with two categories of academic partners: DevelopmentAcademic Partners and Implementation Academic Partners. These academic partners offer oneor more bachelor degrees in the following areas: Software Engineering, Computer Science,Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. These partners also share a strong desire tostrengthen their programs
when transitioning from academia to industry or government. In particular,recent alumni emphasized an opportunity for graduate programs to enhance how they helpgraduate students develop professional skills such as collaboration and communication.IntroductionThe skills an engineer needs to be successful in the workforce are rapidly changing. Duderstadt(2010) noted over a decade ago how the requirements of the 21st century engineer consist ofsomeone being technically advanced, globally aware, and culturally adaptive. Engineeringeducation curricula need to adapt to this rapidly changing world that is full of new designs andtechnologies. Large restructuring initiatives are needed to reshape engineering curricula torespond to growing demands in all
design as one of his project assignments over the years, including industrial designaspects. However, through a collaborative effort, the project had to be modified to reflect the newaim. Thus, student groups were asked to design a product (possibly a fastener, a light fixture, or aconstruction toy) with 4-6 components based on the idea of biomimicking climbing plants. Thedesign was expected to have an obvious art component via use of industrial design, also includingaesthetics, colors, or movements. Students followed the steps of the product development processwith additional assignments being interjected into the regular project workflow. These assignmentsincluded a “Business Thesis Template” a document that defines the business idea or the
Paper ID #42854WIP: Rewriting Capstone: The Unexpected Solution to Our Assessment ProblemDr. Janice Mej´ıa, Northwestern University Dr. Mej´ıa is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences. She also teaches in the Design Thinking and Communication (DTC), Masters in Engineering Management (MEM), and College Prep programs. Her research interests focus on mixed methods research in engineering education, curriculum assessment and development, and engineering identity. Prior to teaching at Northwestern, she worked in for-profit and non-profit sectors to optimize
connectivity acrossthe value chain, improving efficiency, quality, sustainability, customer experience and costreduction. Although Industry 4.0 implementation is progressing rapidly, engineering education,including IE, has lagged in updating curricula to align with these developments. Simultaneously,Industry 5.0 is emerging, emphasizing deeper collaboration between humans and machines, withAI playing a pivotal role beyond automation and data analysis which are the core aspects ofIndustry 4.0.Within these transformations, generative AI, a subset of machine learning, has gained significantattention due to its rapid advancement, accessibility, and potential to reshape thinking, learningand problem solving. Generative AI is also at the forefront of
-navarro/Dr. R. Keith Stanfill P.E., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Keith Stanfill, P.E., is responsible for shaping the role of student design and innovation projects in the Tickle College of Engineering, managing college resources and facilities for design projects, organizing college-wide design showcase events, and serving as the outward-looking face of student design and project work for the college’s external partners. He runs an Interdisciplinary Senior Design course sequence where business and engineering students collaborate to develop solutions for industrial clients. He oversees the college’s makerspace, the Kao Innovation and Collaboration Studio. Prior, he spent 19 years with the
outcomes of increasing student confidence forentering the construction industry, perceived value of collaboration and teamwork, among others.Over 94% of students agreed that the course approach elevated their understanding of the subjectstaught throughout the course.IntroductionAvailability of a skilled workforce is central to the nation’s ability to ensure that our aginginfrastructure is in a good state of repair, and to meet the myriad challenges of the increasinglycomplex, interconnected, and multi-objective nature of construction projects. Shortage of suchskilled workers is one of the primary risks to the construction industry [1, 2]. While technicalcompetency in relevant Civil Engineering theories is important in preparing construction
, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, USA. She joined Pur- due University Northwest in 1994 after three years of industrial experience. Dr. Zhou has more than 38 years of experience in the areas of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), combustion, energy, multiphase reacting flows, and air pollution control. She is on the cutting edge in the integration of computer simu- lation and virtual reality visualization for solving real world problems. Dr. Zhou has conducted a large number of funded research projects totaling over $25 million and collaborated with many experts from over 140 organizations including academia, K-12 schools, national laboratories, and various industries (e.g
data, combining the power of the Jevois Smart Machine Visioncamera. This data can be used by any autonomous robot to reach to the object of interest or for anyuser to find an object location. This project was embarked as a collaborative effort between theundergraduate students and a graduate student at Drexel University. Technical issues, collaborativeefforts, and student learning outcomes in the execution of this project are discussed in the paper.Introduction This paper discusses an educational effort that incorporates vision-based object trackingconcept for students to perform simple industrial robotic automation in robotics and mechatronicslaboratory course at Drexel University. This project engages students in the implementation
job applicants andcurrent employees in industry do not have the adequate specialized technical skills and adequateinterpersonal skills. There needs to be a strong collaboration and industrial engagement in orderto develop innovative solutions to educate and train engineers at all levels with sufficient skills tobe employable in industry. Although we see many challenges, we also have many opportunitiesto prepare engineering students for today’s workforce. Instructional strategies and methods canbe applied in the classroom to enhance critical skills needed by industry. Soft skills and hardskills should be integrated to create a well-rounded engineering graduate. Further research isneeded to study mechanisms to increase academic and industry
Consortium (GWEC) wireless curriculum modules. These modules,designed through a collaborative effort of academia and industry and totaling 46 modulesat present, are revised regularly to maintain currency. Furthermore, industry membersprovide instructional tools to GWEC academic affiliates. This paper describes therevision and enhancement process of wireless technology lecture/laboratory courses byincorporating existing GWEC modules and industry tools at DeVry University, Dupagecampus. Page 8.146.1 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American
communication-systems course sequence to create aninnovative senior-year experience. Our newly established Undergraduate CommunicationSystems Laboratory, sponsored by NSF, parallels the industry work setting of practicing wirelesssystem design engineers. In this paper, we describe the innovative aspects of this project.BackgroundEngineering education has been widely criticized for turning out graduates who are poorlyprepared to enter industry. ABET has called for more design content in engineering curricula. 1ASEE has made extensive recommendations for curricular improvements. 2 Among other actionitems, the ASEE report, Engineering Education for a Changing World, calls for acceleratedcurricular change to incorporate team skills, collaborative learning
uses of energy. They can also minimizeenvironmental stress by reducing carbon dioxide emissions and shifting to cleaner sources ofenergy. Comprehensive energy assessments are typically the first step in identifying the bestenergy efficiency measures to implement, but can either be costly or inaccessible. The U.S.Department of Energy facilitates an initiative to not only address these challenges for small-to-medium sized manufacturing facilities, but to also train the next generation of engineers inuniversities throughout the nation for careers in the energy industry. Through the IndustrialAssessment Centers (IACs) program, university students and engineering faculty collaborate withlocal manufacturers to conduct objective energy assessments
a typical classroom assignment. The company also benefits by receiving a design orproduct that is at the highest quality possible.The last major advantage for students in this type of academic/industry collaboration is theability to include this experience in their professional resume. An assignment like this showspotential employers that the student has experience beyond simple classwork and has knowledgerequired to complete major projects. With a steadily growing number of engineering graduates,students require something that will set them apart from their peers. Due to this experience,students have familiarity in a topic that is in constant need in the engineering field. Therefore,depending on the collaborating company, students may be
like critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and flexibility [3] [10]. PjBL enhances project management expertise, nurtures critical thinking, and collaboration skills, which are required of engineering professionals as highlighted by De Los Ríos et al. [11]. Integration of CAD/CAE tools within PjBL environments effectively helped improve design and analytical competency of the students, making them employment ready, as demonstrated by Berselli et al. [12]. Martinez et al. [14] explored the viability of PjBL in creating cooperation among heterogenous teams to solve industrial problems. Frank et al. [15] and Savage et al. [16] stressed the importance of integrating computer tools and simulation intoPjBL systems for learners to better
Paper ID #34224Building a Student-to-Workforce Pipeline for 21st Century Cloud IndustryCareersDr. Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College Dr. Elodie Billionniere is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Miami Dade College (MDC). She has helped MDC secure over $3 million in federal funding the past three years for STEM and emerging technology education programs as well as a collaborative high tech learning hub, Cloud Computing Center, with the aim of providing further opportunities to minoritized populations to meet workforce needs. With industry partners, she has been instrumental in the
ExpectationsAbstractThis work-in-progress paper presents an ongoing evidence-based practice implementingintegrative professional communication activities derived from an investigation of professionalcommunication expectations of industry co-curricular partners. Contemporary pedagogicalapproaches, such as problem-based learning and entrepreneurially minded learning, have as acentral focus the desire to expose students to authentic experiences which integrate technicalknowledge with workplace skills connected to professionalism, communication, collaboration,and leadership. This approach can conflict with traditional engineering curricula where theinstruction of technical skills are frequently separated or deemed more important than “softskills” instruction in
AC 2011-1503: WHY INDUSTRY SAYS THAT ENGINEERING GRADU-ATES HAVE POOR COMMUNICATION SKILLS: WHAT THE LITERA-TURE SAYSJeffrey A. Donnell, Georgia Institute of Technology Jeffrey Donnell coordinates the Frank K. Webb Program in Professional Communication at Georgia Tech’s George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical EngineeringBetsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is an associate professor in industrial and manufacturing engineering at Western Michigan University, where she teaches and coordinates the capstone design project sequence. She also teaches first-year engineering, manufacturing for sustainability, and graduate-level project management courses.Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University
in the Global Context: A Comparative Study of the Semiconductor Engineering Curriculum in the US and Taiwan”, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2024). DOI: 10.18260/1-2-- 47866.8. S. Suteerawattananon, D. Prasertsom, J. Benjanarasut, B. Janthong, W. Kaewnet and C. Suwanasri, “Semiconductor Synergy Capacity Building: Enhancing Laboratory Hands- On Excellence through University-Industry Collaboration”, 9th International STEM Education Conference (iSTEM-Ed), pp. 1-6 (2024). DOI: 10.1109/iSTEM- Ed62750.2024.10663092.9. S. Das, “Development of a Low-cost, Portable, and Programmable Solar Module to Facilitate Hands-on Experiments and Improve Student Learning” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2016). DOI: 10.18260/p
Paper ID #39593Development of Lean Six Sigma Competencies through Guided LearningSequencesDr. Gibr´an Sayeg-S´anchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) Dr. Gibr´an Sayeg-S´anchez is professor – consultant in the Science Department in Tecnologico de Mon- terrey, Puebla campus. He studied a PhD in Financial Science in EGADE Business School (2016), a MSc in Industrial Engineering in Tecnologico de Monterrey (2011), and a BEng in Industrial and Systems En- gineering in Tecnologico de Monterrey (2006). Dr. Sayeg-S´anchez has more than 11 years of experience in teaching statistics, mathematics, and operations research; and more
can be seen that modules that were developed for different subject areas can sharethe same methods or tools in data analytics. It is possible that teachers in different subject areascan collaborate and develop connecting modules to further engage students while leveragingresources and learning opportunities. We also examined related topics in the college curriculumand found a strong connection between the developed lesson plans and industrial engineeringcourses. As a future research direction, when we have multiple years of data from the program,we can draw a better inference on connections among different subject areas and classes, andpropose more detailed ideas on curriculum collaboration in data analytics for the K
Paper ID #37482Designing and Innovating Sustainable Products, Services and Systems:Infusing the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Undergraduate and GraduateIndustrial Engineering TrainingDr. Ana Cram, University of Texas at El PasoDr. Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. His research interests are in human factors engineering and engineering education.Dr. Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institution of Technology Amir Momenipour is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of
Paper ID #43463Methodology to implement project-based learning (PBL) within the contextof Operations Management.Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience in roles ranging from New Product Development to Process Control. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of
Paper ID #48249Assessing the Impact of the Use of Generative AI in Developing and UsingAssessment Grading Rubrics for Engineering CoursesDr. THOMAS AMING’A OMWANDO, Simpson University Dr. Thomas Omwando holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He is the Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering at Simpson University and his teaching interests are in statistical quality control, engineering/project management, engineering economy, capstone design and production and operations analysis. His research interests are in sustainable manufacturing, entrepreneurially minded learning
specialists by offering courses and professional certification inrobotics and automation. This, NSF sponsored, project introduces a new approach for IndustrialRobotics in electrical engineering technology (EET) programs at Michigan Tech and Bay de nocCommunity College. The curriculum and software developed by this collaboration of two- andfour-year institutions will match industry needs and provide a replicable model for programsaround the US. The project also addresses the need for certified robotic training centers (CRTCs)and provides curriculum and training opportunities for students from other institutions, industryrepresentatives, and displaced workers. Resources developed via this project will bedisseminated through a variety of means
research involving numeric simulation, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD)and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), as well as interactive simulator development using the Unity3D game engine. A cohort of 11 teachers participated during the summer of 2021 and includedteachers and instructors from Indiana and Illinois high school teachers and community colleges.Research projects involved industrial collaborations with local steel industry partners.The project kicked off with a 6-week in-person research experience hosted at the Center forInnovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) at Purdue University Northwest. Theteachers worked with faculty and research staff mentors and graduate students on researchprojects in the areas of blast
is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teaching practices in design education, the effects of differing design pedagogies on retention and motivation, the dynamics of cross-disciplinary collaboration in both academic and industry design environments, and gender and identity in engineering.Prof. Julie Dyke Ford, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Dr. Julie Ford is Professor of Technical Communication (housed in the Mechanical Engineering depart- ment) at New Mexico Tech where she coordinates and teaches
recruiting components from 2-year technical colleges and 4-year28 universities. Through strong collaboration with advanced manufacturing industries in Kentucky,29 we find an inventive way to engage with industry partners to bring hands-on and experiential30 learning projects to students in the Fujio Cho Department of Engineering Technology at the31 University of Kentucky. Based on extensive hands-on training, a new curriculum is designed to32 solve practical problems at its center to prepare the future workforce. Most importantly, a new33 curriculum supports not only disadvantaged student groups but also more diverse and34 underrepresented student groups than other programs in the Pigman College of Engineering35 (UK-COE).36 Demand