perspectives and strengths, making is a mutuallybeneficial collaboration. Bellingham Technical College provides expertise and facilities foreffective and innovative technological education. Western Washington University participationfosters academic rigor and provides undergraduate research opportunities at the techniciantraining level. Linking the two academic institutions with industry, the Pacific Northwest Centerof Excellence for Clean Energy is a nationally recognized institution that provides strategiccoordination for the energy industry’s skilled workforce. Together these three partners haveworked closely with the renewable energy industry to ensure the program meets current industrydemands.1.0 Introduction & RationaleAccording to the US
Institutions within differing similar resources pooling brings a unique industries with different resources to obtain a goal set of resources but complementary skills that would be more that benefitsthat link their capabilities difficult to acquire alone. overall goals. to create value for ultimate users. Source: Kanter, Rosabeth Moss. 1994. “Collaborative Advantage: The Art of Alliances.” Harvard Business Review
alreadybegun to change the way engineers work. In the automotive industry, these challenges havebeen most severe in the areas of supply chain integration, organizational culture shift, andcommunication. More and more newly hired engineers in the automotive/manufacturingindustry are required to work in global team projects. In addition to the basics of engineering,the engineer of the future will need to have a thorough understanding of the extended network ofentities that form the supply chain, need to be adept in dealing with individuals from diversecultural backgrounds, and will need to stay abreast of the latest collaborative technologyavailable. In this paper, we present a model for teaching engineering courses through whichstudents experience
productivity,has also been the focus of discussion. The H-index is often discussed both for its ability toindicate productivity and serve as a point of comparison between an institution’s departmentsor individual researchers [4], [5], [6]. While its importance in assessing research units isrecognized, there is broad agreement that the metric could be refined to better reflect thecomplexities of research impact. Alongside the analysis of scholarly metadata, significant attention has also been givento institutional collaboration. Collaboration among researchers, universities, industries, andinstitutions can influence productivity, with its effectiveness shaped by factors like partnershiptype, proximity, and academic discipline [7], [8]. For example, a
technology in their future careers,enabling them to understand IoT concepts, such as sensor networks, data analytics, connectivity Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 345protocols, and cybersecurity. Secondly, the learning model incorporates hands-on experiencesthrough project-based learning. Students will engage in IoT projects that involve designing andprototyping connected systems, developing sensor networks, and utilizing data analyticstechniques to extract insights. Furthermore, this learning model encourages
for traditional and technology-oriented engineering students in the advancegraduate studies [1-3]. Figure 1 depicts the current structure of the MS degree in Mechatronics atMichigan Tech. As figure reveals, students from the community colleges participating inarticulation agreements with Michigan Tech’s Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)program can enter MS degree in Mechatronics upon completion of two years study and earningBachelor of Science (BS) degree in EET. Also, the degree has been designed to fit theinternational students and students from the other universities. Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for Engineering
mechatronics technology into existing MET’s and CET’sassociate degrees programs. Later, faculty members from Electrical Engineering Technology(EET) department joined the group. The hands-on mechatronic (robotic) design projects createdby the faculty members have opened up a new frontier for the students to engage in mechatronicdesign activities and through which to develop new ideas and new devices/products while in Proceedings of the 2018 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2018 American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 416college. Many students won prices in numerous college level robotic
EWI Public Private Partnership March 15, 2010 Chris Conrardy Chief Technology OfficerTopics EWI Overview Founding and transition from I/UCRC Ongoing university collaboration Ongoing private/public partnership examples EWI Overview EWI Overview EWI Overview Independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation Most extensive materials joining expertise and capabilities in US 140 staff; 132,000 sq. ft. facility; >$25M in Capital Equipment > $25M annual revenue Member based > 200 member companies; thousands of plant locations Industry Advisory Board identifies needs and research
EWI Public Private Partnership March 15, 2010 Chris Conrardy Chief Technology OfficerTopics EWI Overview Founding and transition from I/UCRC Ongoing university collaboration Ongoing private/public partnership examples EWI Overview EWI Overview EWI Overview Independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation Most extensive materials joining expertise and capabilities in US 140 staff; 132,000 sq. ft. facility; >$25M in Capital Equipment > $25M annual revenue Member based > 200 member companies; thousands of plant locations Industry Advisory Board identifies needs and research
become the norm. The lines ofdemarcation are also becoming blurred in a lot of job descriptions. Engineers need, in additionto their discipline of study, a reasonable understanding of various other engineering disciplines.Job candidates that have these skills are in short supply and the competition to hire them is verystrong. Many jobs go unfilled for months for the lack of qualified people. Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2019, American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 525The American Society for Quality (ASQ) conducts the Manufacturing Outlook Survey
regional partners working with the National Center forTelecommunications Technologies (NCTT), the project will serve as the focal point for regionaldissemination of this curricula and training to regional business and industry. In addition toNCTT, strategic partnerships have been established to achieve the objectives of this project,which include:• Develop and disseminate a state-of-the-art wireless communications program reflective of regional industry need;• Support NCTT in establishing a nationwide telecommunications education program; • Develop collaborations with regional high school, 2-year and 4-year colleges and business and industry; • Provide professional development for regional collaborating institutions
record of internships done in the area. As for theemployers, 84% respondents stated that they have manufacturing or related activities as theirprimary business, 63% employ up to 500 people (63.16%) and 36.84% employ between 1,001and 10,000 people (Figures 1 and 2). Proceedings of the 2023 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 475 Fig. 1. Region’s employers’ primary business. Fig. 2. Current employment by companies in the region.Proceedings of the 2023 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2023, American Society for
: • Formal events such as alumni mixers and career panels hosted by the CPE department.4. Advanced Skill Development Workshops: • Topics include internship-seeking resume building, technical interviews, and career planning, co-led by faculty and industry experts.Faculty and Departmental SupportThe success of this program depends on active collaboration between the CPE faculty anddepartment [3]: • Faculty Contributions: Faculty will oversee mentorship pairings, lead workshops, and serve as advisors. Their involvement ensures alignment with academic and career objectives [4]. • Departmental Roles: The CPE department will secure funding for activities, coordinate industry partnerships, and provide logistical support for field trips
notes, software, materials for on-linetesting/assessment, and collaboration with industry through team projects. In addition, the paperexamines the role of the virtual classroom in today’s classroom and its potential for future use.Assessment results and discussion on key questions related to the efficacy of web-basedmaterials in education in general are also included.I. IntroductionThe application of computer based learning as a supplement to classroom instruction is still inmany ways in its infancy. Many key questions have yet to be answered; such as is computer-aided learning a replacement for some classroom time, does it favor one type of learning styleover another, and how do developers effectively display concepts and ideas in ways that
settings.Additionally, it will illustrate the importance of collaboration between academic institutions andindustry stakeholders in fostering diversity and inclusivity. The findings aim to provideactionable insights for educators and administrators at higher education institutes designing DEI-focused activities and curricula, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable futurefor the construction industry.LITERATURE REVIEWThe construction industry has long faced criticism for its lack of diversity, with women andminority groups significantly underrepresented [2]. This disparity stems from factors such asimplicit biases, discriminatory hiring practices, and limited access to supportive networks andmentorship opportunities [3]. This lack of
Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, as well as Mechanical Engineering Laboratory courses. In addition, Dr. Ayala has had the opportunity to work for a number of engineering consulting companies, which have given him an important perspective and exposure to the industry. He has been directly involved American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #30936 in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries from the petroleum and natural gas industry to brewing and newspaper industries. Dr. Ayala has provided service to
fields for each faculty member. Studentsthen rank their top three topics of interest with a matching advising professor. These rankings areconsidered within a committee to give students the best opportunity to succeed and set them upwith a professor that can help them best achieve success in their topic. Once matched, studentsperform weeks of research to perform a literature review on their topic of interest. The literaturereview gives clarity to the student or student group of a problem within the topic that they canconsider a solution to. The last assignment and objective of the first semester in “CEMT 48900: Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022
. Therefore, our institution hostedan Internet of Things Curriculum Workshop in January 2019. The purpose of this workshop wasto support faculty members from across our state to work together, to collaboratively developand share IoT course modules to enhance educational outcomes for engineering and otherprograms state-wide. This workshop was designed to enable faculty to: (1) learn about the needfor curriculum directly from industry collaborators at a round-table discussion; (2) learn aboutexisting IoT curriculum development efforts at sister institutions; (3) begin the collaborativedevelopment of new course modules to enhance existing, and potentially new courses in a widerange of engineering and related disciplines. The modules are to be broadly
supervised 91 MS projects/theses, 38 doctoral dissertations and numerous undergraduate researchers. Dr. Agogino is engaged in a number of collaborative projects with industry. Prior to joining the fac- ulty at UC Berkeley, she worked in industry for Dow Chemical, General Electric and SRI International. Her research interests include: Community-based design; Sustainable engineering, Intelligent learning systems; information retrieval and data mining; multiobjective and strategic product design; nonlinear optimization; probabilistic modeling; intelligent control and manufacturing; sensor validation, fusion and diagnostics; wireless sensor networks; multimedia and computer-aided design; design databases; design theory
environmentsinstructors reported using, most chose their IDEs based on ease of access, beginner userfriendliness, and no cost for university students. A student’s attitude towards and perception ofprogramming greatly impacts their motivation to learn computer science [22]; therefore, it isimportant that these IDE preferences are noted in the development of any tools or resources forintroductory programming to ensure that students new to computing have accessible andwelcoming options. Furthermore, collaboration has become a significant aspect of programming,as several studies have found there are many benefits to collaborative programming in both theclassroom and in the programming industry [23]. Collaboration was encouraged, or at leastallowed, in the majority
ETD 465 Development of a Classroom Dedicated to Teaching Smart Manufacturing Principles Benjamin Gaston, University of South Carolina; Ramy Harik, Luis H. Alva, and Jesse Warren, Midlands Technical CollegeIntroductionLate in 2020, the University of South Carolina invited Midlands Technical College (MTC) to bepart of a collaborative SCRA grant proposal entitled “Enabling Factory to Factory (F2F)Networking for Future Manufacturing across South Carolina”. During this period, MTCadministration and faculty have developed familiarity with Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0,and its
belt monitoringsystems at the Tazewell County operation. Portions of the company’s research and developmentwill involve collaboration with the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) at thecollege.”Bruce Mutter, vice president of CART operations at BSC, said that “The College is lookingforward to collaborative efforts involving engineering students and faculty.” “We must workmore closely with industry,” Mutter said. “We will have to solve problems that make animmediate impact on the economic engine.”Hurd said that “The Company will start out small with about three employees and between eightto 10 students assisting with cooperative research. The company hopes to expand to 10 to 20employees in the near future.”Goals:Goals for
• meet industry’s needs • de-risk and streamline process development • train a growing workforce spanning the full supply chain• Regulatory advancement is streamlined• Enhanced process robustness is obtained• Major manufacturers work with suppliers to develop new technologies• Standardization of interfaces, assays, parts, and certifications is achieved• New methods, technologies, and best practices are A M E R I C A N I N N O VAT I O N AT W O R K achieved collaboratively with health authorities• Workforce creation matches industry
Education, 2019 Sustainable Design Experience: The Race to Zero CompetitionAbstractThe architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry has become more complex,requiring changes in both design and construction processes and demanding more collaborationamong all the stakeholders. Enhancing collaboration in the AEC industry highly depends onchanges in the education of AEC professionals to provide an educational venue for students toexperience collaborative learning and develop the required professional culture and skills. Byusing the Purdue Team’s experience in the 2018 RTZ competition as a case study, this paperprovides insight into the interdisciplinary collaboration experience of designing a zero-energybuilding (ZEB) and
between universities and firms.1These partnerships have become a prominent feature of our current global, knowledge-basedeconomy, and coincided with universities’ strategic efforts to internationalize by integratinginternational, intercultural or global dimensions into their curricula and programs 2,3 Thissynergistic relationship between corporations that desire to hire globally competent engineersand the universities who train them, has become essential to consider when developing studyabroad experiences for engineering students. While collaborations between universities andindustry can include research, development and industrial innovation, partnerships to supportteaching and learning activities are growing rapidly and have strong ties to
minimizes on-the-job-training and allows the workplace to maximize the productivity of newhires that have the necessary skills to integrate seamlessly and almost immediately into theirworkplace. The academia-to-industry skills gap in engineering has existed for many years,specifically in the areas of communication, collaboration, professionalism, project management,etc., which are collectively called professional skills [1], [2]. Professional skills in engineeringcan be defined as the skills needed to succeed in the engineering industry such as employabilityskills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, emotional intelligence skills, etc.The term “soft skills” was first referenced for engineering education in 1918 by Charles
Production from 1st - 19th June 2009.Drawing upon the experience from previous joint courses, this International Course was conductedwithin a new industrial growth area in the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia-IskandarDevelopment Region (IDR) - which encompasses an area about 3 times the size of neighbouringSingapore. This course served as one of the UTM’s elective courses for the postgraduate students aswell as a short course (one week) for the industrial participants. The following year, starting from 7 thof June until 25th of June 2010, UTM in collaboration with DTU conducted the course again for thesecond time in which it 40 students from both universities have participated. Last year, the samecourse was conducted in DTU from 20th of June
daily lives of families, and thus to some degree or another on parenting styles andfamily structures.Those born prior to the Baby Boomers, many being the parents of the boomers, are often referredto as “The Greatest Generation.” These are the men and women who fought and struggledthrough both world wars, the Great Depression, and the Spanish Flu pandemic.Following Gen X came Gen Y, often referred to as the Millennials, since they were enteringcollege and the workforce at about the turn of the century. It was not uncommon to hear Baby Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for Engineering Education
“Proceedings of the 2023 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright @2023, American Society for Engineering Education” ETD 445definition of plagiarism is also part of the assignment and then students are asked to list thepenalties if the codes of responsibilities and conduct are not followed.Also discussed in my freshman course are ethical behaviors that are captured online and that canreflect badly on the students. These are unruly actions, situations and language that are exhibitedon social media with an online presence. In the classroom, it is stressed to students that behaviorsreflect on them, family, school and
engineering which is tasked with developing immersive VR/AR content for engineering courses. An entrepreneur at heart, Dr. Fakhoury constantly seeks out new ideas that can improve lives. His leadership at the LAU Industrial Hub involves fostering innovation and collaboration between academia and industry, positioning the Hub as a center for research and development. In addition to his academic and entrepreneurial pursuits, he is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers, bringing his expertise in immersive technologies into the classroom to enhance student learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Bridging the Gap: Integrating Vertically Integrated Projects