Collection

2015 ERC

Authors

Frank W Gayle

  5   The  “Scale-­‐up”  Gap  or  Missing  Middle   Common  terms   The  “valley  of  death”   The  “missing  Bell  Labs”   The  “industrial  commons”  Basic  R&D   Commercializa3on   6   The  Ins3tute  Design  Crea3ng  the  space  for  Industry  &  Academia  to  collaborate   White  House  Report   NNMI  Framework  Design   January  2013   $70  –  120  M  one-­‐Ome  federal  funds  +  matching   7   Ins3tute  Major

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Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

] Jovanovic, V., Michaeli, J. G., Popescu, O, Moustafa, M. R., Tomovic, M., Verma, A., Lin, C. (2014), “Implementing Mechatronics Design Methodology in Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Design Projects at the Old Dominion University” ASEE National Conference 2014, June 15-18, Indianapolis, IN, 2014.[30] DeAgostino, T., Jovanovic, V., Thomas, M. B. (2014), “Simulating Real World Work Experience in Engineering Capstone Courses” ASEE National Conference 2014, Session: College Industry Partnership, June 16-18, Indianapolis, IN, 2014.[31] Purdue University (2015), GE to collaborate on advanced manufacturing to enable faster, efficient brilliant factories. Retrieved on March 10, 2015 from https://purdue.edu

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Loay Al-Zube, University of Mount Union

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

with the following: (A) detailed overview of the innovative globalengineering course offered by the author academic institution. (B) description of the design processused by the students to develop a water and flooding detection system for a client in the UAE. (C)Insights into the benefits and challenges of collaborating with engineering students from anotherculture. (D) Recommendations for executing a global engineering course successfully. This paperwill be of interest to engineering educators, researchers, and industry partners who are interestedin learning about innovative ways to teach global engineering and to prepare students for thechallenges of engineering in a globalized world.I. Course Vision, Objectives, Structure, and

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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Sidney Martin

progress in theeducation process can be made (Canole & Young, 2012). The partial removal of silos andbarriers in the exchange of information, if not completely removed, has occurred within theengineering technology field through collaborative efforts with industry partners. In programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), engineeringtechnology has been a leader in communication with industry and education partners. The Proceedings of the 2018 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2018, American Society for Engineering Educationcommunication and integration of engineering technology with the education and industrypartners result in engineering technology

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; L. James, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Dan Ewert

scholarship has begun to define EngineeringEducation 4.0 in terms of teaching Industry 4.0 concepts [e.g., 14, 15, 16] and/or as pedagogicaltechniques such as video-based internet accessible instruction [e.g., 17] and collaborative virtuallearning environments [e.g., 18]. While it is good that there is increasing recognition that themove to Industry 4.0 has reverberations on what and how we teach, it is concerning that thescholarship so far leans toward what we call the ‘Bundle of Tools’ view.Bundle of ToolsGathered from the research and lived experiences of the authors, Bundle of Tools is a perspectivethat sees specific technologies, content, or tools as the focus, rather than the system in whichthey live or the whole that is created when they

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Chastine, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG); Charles Richard Cole, Southern Polytechnic State University; Christopher Welty, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

this “gamifi-cation.”7The 1990s saw exponential growth of the computer game industry. Sony’s first home console,Playstation, debuted in 1994 and sold more than 100 million units over the next decade. A fourbillion dollar industry in 1990 grew to fifteen billion by 1996. In 2003, gaming was included inthe political arena. The Howard Dean presidential campaign commissioned the design of thefirst well-known U.S. presidential election video game. The game was titled “Howard Dean forIowa Game” by Persuasive Games. It helped to organize support for the Dean campaign byproviding a visualization of grassroots operations. It was estimated that the game was played100,000 times in the month preceding the election.8Establishment of Collaboration

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Andrew Grossfield

the origin on the “real” number line. The points to the left ofthe origin on the line were added with the inclusion of the minus ( – ) symbol. Multiplying anynumber on the horizontal positive axis by –1 reversed its direction. The new system togetherwith the irrational numbers included all the points from – ∞ to + ∞ on the 1-dimensional “real”number line. Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2019, American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 525To create a 2-dimensional complex plane a symbol is needed which on multiplication would liftpoints off

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1518: INFUSING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AUTOMATIONEXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 12.892.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Technology and Engineering Education

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, Oct. 14, 2008. ”Teaching by strong interest through analogous Java Software,” 56th Annual TEAP Conference. Harrisburg, Penn., Nov. 6-7, 2008. ”G.S.Ohm: Electrical Innovation in Industry.” Poster presentation at National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 17, 2006. ”Societas crescit: Invention and Inno- vation through Team Teaching.” Panel presentation at National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 16, 2006. Major Collaborators: Prof. John R. Kallis (California University of Pa.) Graduate Advisor: Prof. Gary Stewardson (Utah State University). Military: U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colo. Unit Administrative Specialist (Dec. 1998-April 1999), duties: Created and

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary P. Langenfeld; David Wells

Valuation of Lifelong Learning”; Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration; American Society for Engineering Education; Palm Springs; February 1999 2. “Shareholder Scoreboard”; Wall Street Journal; February 25, 1999 3. Steve Prough; “Training is Part of Your Job”; Frontiers in Education; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Phoenix; November 1998 4. Gustav Olling; Remarks from the Conference Co-Chair; Manufacturing Education for Excellence in the Global Economy, 2nd International Conference on Education in Manufacturing; Society of Manufacturing Engineers; San Diego; October 1998 5. Manufacturing Education Plan, Phase I Report: Industry Identifies Competency Gaps Among Newly Hired Engineering

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Zenon Jan Pudlowski; Peter LePoer Darvall

learning processes and assess the effectiveness of teaching programs designed for developing technologies. ● Carry out research on equipment, textbooks, courseware and software utilised in engineering education and encourage further research in these areas. ● Collect information on advances in engineering education and develop modern techniques for the dissemination of this knowledge. ● Promote collaboration in the field of engineering education between institutions in developed and developing countries. ● Provide short courses and seminars on engineering education for academic staff, industrial management and community leaders and organise conferences on the advancement of engineering

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ganapathy Subramanian Natarajan, Texas Tech University; Chinweike I Eseonu, Texas Tech University; David A. Wyrick PE, PEM, Texas Tech University

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Engineering and Public Policy

), sustainability and technical policy, engineering education, and learning abroad for engineers. He has taught capstone design for mechanical engineering, industrial engi- neering, and engineering management programs, primarily in cooperation with external clients. At Texas Tech University, he developed a faculty-led course in International Engineering that has been offered in Nantes, France, and Lule, Sweden. Previous to the 2007, he was at the University of Minnesota Duluth, including 9 years as head of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He has also been a visiting professor at Lule University of Technology in Sweden. He has over 6 years of experience in the oil and gas and computer industries, and

Collection

2023 CIEC

Authors

Kim Gaines; Caleb Allen; Johnica Mitchell; Shirley Walker-Herrington

American students at Augusta Technical College. Goal: To improve the educational outcomes for African American students at ATC Objective/Measure Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 1. Increase to 2.0 the average GPA of first-time African American students in ATC 1a. Electrical and Computer Engineering 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 Technology (ECET) [Baseline: 1.6] Proceedings of the 2023 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Chunhua Cao, The University of Alabama; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

ranks among the lowest in innovation metrics.Bloomberg’s 2019 U.S. Innovation Index placed Arkansas 48th in the nation [3], and the ConsumerTechnology Association’s 2023 U.S. Innovation Scorecard ranked Arkansas in its lowestinnovation category [4]. Increasing the number of STEM innovators within the state foster thegrowth of technology-focused industries, thereby strengthening Arkansas’s economic vitality.Establishing a robust innovation ecosystem would benefit Arkansas’s citizens and its economy.To address this challenge, a University of Arkansas (UA) research team launched the NSF-fundedS-STEM program, Closing American’s Innovation Gap through Collaboration with Industry(INNOV). This program supports Pell Grant recipients in STEM by reducing

Conference Session

Faculty Development Works in Progress Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Peter Rumsey, Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

collaborations and industry partnerships, reducing facultyexposure to emerging trends and best practices in decarbonization. Faculty at these institutionsalso carry heavier teaching loads, leaving little time for course redesign, research engagement, orprofessional development in clean energy education [20]. These structural constraints underscorethe importance of targeted faculty training programs, collaborative networks, and dedicatedfunding opportunities to support sustainability education at MSIs. Without such support, facultymay struggle to introduce innovative pedagogies and sustainability-focused coursework, limitingstudent exposure to critical topics in building decarbonization [21]. Addressing these barriersthrough faculty development

Conference Session

ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

under varying conditions, and calculating the performancemetrics of electromagnetic systems. These challenges, while achievable, require criticalthinking and problem-solving skills, helping bridge the gap between theoretical knowledgeand real-world applications. By participating in tasks that reflect industry scenarios, learnersdevelop both technical expertise and confidence in solving complex engineering problems.The integration of these active and collaborative learning techniques creates a comprehensiveand immersive educational experience. Through preparatory work, peer collaboration, andreal-world problem-solving, learners not only enhance their technical knowledge but alsodevelop essential soft skills, such as teamwork and effective

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Matthew, Engineering for One Planet; Cynthia Anderson, Alula Consulting; Cindy Cooper, The Lemelson Foundation; Surbhi Godsay Lipkin-Moore, Amplify Evaluation

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

development opportunities, and foster and support communities of practice or a fellows program to move the EOP initiative forward. 2. EOP leads public campaigns around sustainability and EOP initiative to foster cultural change. 3. Industry (or community organizations) and higher education institutions collaborate to change their 2023 ASEE National Conference culture/environment around sustainability. 4. Fund (or increase funding) to include support for sustainability-related projects, programs, courses, research, and/or assessment. 5. Modify the licensure process to more strongly emphasize sustainability and train students accordingly. 6. Connect student organizations with professional organizations and/or

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Race/Ethnicity

Paper ID #217862018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Special Session: Comprehensive Diversity Student Support Program Discus-sionDr. Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas Bryan Hill, native of Louisiana, earned a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Arkansas. Currently, Bryan is the Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and Diversity, Honors and International Programs at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering. He is also director of UAteach, a secondary math and science teacher

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Adam C. Lynch

encouraged. This mindset drives individuals to seek deeper understandingand innovative solutions. In the context of a manufacturing startup, curiosity promptsteams to investigate new technologies, processes, and market opportunities that can leadto competitive advantages. Connections emphasize the importance of building and leveraging relationshipsto enhance decision-making. By connecting with industry experts, peers, andstakeholders, decision-makers can gather diverse perspectives and insights that enrich thedecision-making process. For a manufacturing startup, this could mean collaborating withsuppliers, customers, and other industry players to gain valuable knowledge andresources. Creating Value focuses on delivering tangible

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

Paper ID #49690Systems Engineering Gap Analysis for Aerospace DigitizationPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Seth William Adams

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

UniversitySeth William Adams Page 23.459.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 EET Capstone Student Project: Multi-sensor Device to Monitor External Atmospheric Conditions and GPS Location for Evaluating Rust Potential on CoilsAbstractAs part of the continuous efforts in developing industry partnerships that will lead to priorityconsideration of graduates from The School of Technology ArcelorMittal, the world's leadingsteel company with operations in more than 60 countries, collaborated with The ElectricalEngineering Technology (EET) Program at Michigan

Conference Session

Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yubin Lee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Greg J Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Tori Constantine, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Deana M. Lucas, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

through five core elements: curriculum development, professional development, VA, out-of-school experiences, and a continuous improvement cycle. This collaborative effort—led by teachers,university faculty, industry partners, and graduate researchers—has developed, tested, and refinedcurriculum units designed to progressively introduce students to semiconductor concepts and skills.Professional development workshops have equipped teachers with strategies to deliver these unitseffectively. Out-of-school experiences, such as summer camps, have provided high school students withadvanced engineering learning opportunities related to semiconductors and microelectronics. Central to thisinitiative is VA, which ensures that foundational knowledge in early

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Veronica van Montfrans, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Gary R. Kirk, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Andrew L. Gillen, Virginia Tech; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Tech; Holly Larson Lesko; Tawni Paradise, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

project. The actual facilitation of the lessons and activitiesis designed to be a collaborative endeavor depending on the specific expertise of our teachers,industry partners, engineering educators, and researchers from our team. We have currentlycompleted our first year, with two sequential years left.Preliminary Research and FindingsThe questions driving the research aspect of the overall project are as follows: RQ 1: How do participants conceptualize engineering careers? How and why do such perceptions shift throughout the project? RQ 2: What elements of the targeted intervention affect student motivation towards engineering careers specifically with regard to developing competencies and ability beliefs

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Andrew Louis Iorio, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport; Jill McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

payloads,including 4K imaging systems and dissolved oxygen probes, which enable high-resolution datacollection in fragile ecosystems. Collaborative field tests with marine researchers (planned for2026) will demonstrate the vehicle’s utility in benthic habitat mapping and pollution monitoring,addressing gaps identified in NOAA’s Deep Discoverer ROV applications [1].Industry professionals in underwater robotics will appreciate the cost-effective dual-use design,which retains the submarine’s pressure hull for potential manned missions while integratingmodern ROV components like fiber-optic tethers (1 Gbps bandwidth) [3] and LiFePO4 batterysystems [4]. The project’s Agile management approach—biweekly sprints tracked via Trelloboards, in-person

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Thomas Korman; Hal Johnston; Kay Gore

preparing graduates to enter the workforce withthe skills necessary to make immediate contributions. Further, industry reports that students’limited preparation often delays their making contributions to integration, collaboration,productivity, and accuracy, all of which are necessary in the engineering and constructionindustries. Project-based learning, combined with simulations and multidisciplinary learningopportunities, not only significantly enhances the ability of students to successfully enter the Proceedings of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2014, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Steve Liu, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

anexperimental capstone project organized to allow manufacturing and mechanical engineeringtechnology (MMET) students and computer science (CS) students to work together on a“dancing marionette.” The paper focuses on the learning experience of MMET students. InSection 2, the course objective, description, and the rationale for collaboration are presented.Section 3 describes the electromechanical system that was accomplished. Section 4 is theassessment of the developed system (product) and the collaboration process. A concludingremark is presented in Section 5.2. The Collaborative ProjectEngineering Technology Capstone ProjectsThe Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) program in theDepartment of Engineering Technology and Industrial

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

Carmen Cioc; Noela Haughton; Sorin Cioc

students to understand and master scientific principles, complex equations, anddesigning intricate systems. This requires the consistent examination of the effectiveness ofvarious aspects of the instructional experience, especially in undergraduate classrooms [1], [2].The work of these authors emphasized the benefits of collaborative learning and problem-basedlearning as core elements in promoting student engagement.In recent years, supporting skills, such as entrepreneurial thinking, ethics, communication, andcollaboration have increasingly been recognized as critical 21st century engineering skills that Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut; Christina Smith, University of Connecticut; Faiyhaa-Sydra Saulat, University of Connecticut

intelligence talent pipeline: Collaboration between historically blackdecision-making abilities. To counter this, educational insti- colleges and universities, industry, and government,” American Journaltutions should design AI-integrated curricula that encourage of STEM Education: Issues and Perspectives, vol. 6, pp. 80–93, 2025. [9] N. A. of Colleges and Employers, “Career readiness competencies,” https://www.naceweb.org/, 2025. [10] U. of Iowa, “Assessment and generative ai in higher education,” University of Iowa AI Research, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://cms.ahs.uic.edu/inside-ahs/wp- content/uploads/sites/12/2024/04

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilian Maria de Souza Almeida, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

most engineers may affect theircommunication performance in this industry.Table 1Communication Differences among the Four Industrial Segments Industrial Segment Communication High-Tech Automotive Aerospace Manufacturing AspectsGeneral Communication is Communication is Communication is Non-hierarchicalcommunication very technical more fast paced, very formal communicationfeatures people expect fast answersSpecific A good Global Collaborative

Conference Session

Grasping the "Concept"

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh V Shende, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

literature. Incollaborative learning method, students at various performance levels work together in smallgroups toward a common issue. Supporters of collaborative learning1 claim that the activeexchange of ideas within small groups generates increased levels of interest among theparticipants and promotes critical thinking abilities. It is also known that the cooperative teamsachieve higher levels of thought and retain information longer than students who workindividually. Collaborative learning gives students an opportunity to engage in discussion,identify knowledge gaps and seek new knowledge, and thus become critical thinkers.2As today’s global competitive economy relies on a complex industrial network that oftendemands engineering graduates with