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Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E. White, CAU-SES; S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

scenarios that are already underway to those that currently do not exist. 1. Tuition free to students – more for those who have true interest in the subject matter and can demonstrate a reason to be enrolled in such a program through their state- ment of purpose, e.g., retirees lifelong learners, and young people just starting out 2. Tuition free to students – Leading to credible certification of completion a. No student payback b. Students payback later 3. Tuition free to students – Leading to degree a. No student payback b. Students payback later 4. Not tuition free to students – Leading to credible certification of completion

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Mark A. Palmer P.E., Kettering University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

categorized into three categories with four to seven specifictypes of technology included for each category:(1) Seating and Room Layout a. Lecture style seating arrangement b. Group tables arrangement c. Pods or node chairs d. Web-based learning – partial face-to-face e. Web-based learning – completely online(2) Boards & Projection Page 23.541.2 a. Chalkboards b. White boards c. Computer projection w/ instructor notes d. Document Camera(3) Video and Lecture Capture. a. Mobile computing: handhelds, Smartphones, tablet PCs, laptops, + b. Fixed Lab Computing c. Video capture

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Valeria Quevedo, Universidad de Piura; Dante Arturo Guerrero, Universidad de Piura; Martin Palma, Universidad de Piura; Susana Vegas, Universidad de Piura

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Engineering Management

Descriptive statistics by student Student distribution by cumulative performance grade-point average 28.89% 35.56% 40.00% 22.22% B+ A- A A+ 11.11% 20.00% 2.22% 2% 0.00% 14% 33% 51% Performance of students (1: max., 0: min.)Figure 2. Descriptive statistics of students’ characteristicsFurthermore, data from the

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard L Marcellus, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

: 0.01 b. Calculate the probability that a wax block will either crumble away OR melt too fast when it is put to use. c. You have been told that a particular wax block was not Usable, but not the reason that it was unusable. Calculate the (conditional) probability that the wax block melted too fast (given that it was unusable). d. Calculate the following three probabilities: the probability that a wax block will Page 23.93.6 crumble away given that it was made by shift one, the probability that a wax block will melt too fast given that it was made by

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin W. Kile, Quinnipiac University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

was a surprise to theauthor on his first co-op. Employers have expressed a concern over the lack of clarity,confidence, and sometimes professionalism shown by new hires. Through discussions withpracticing engineers, it has become clear that for some engineers the informal oral presentationof information is a common occurrence in day to day activities. Some examples include (a)informing operators of new procedures after emergency modifications or changes to machinesand operating procedures (b) giving supervisors a quick explanation of current project status and(c) being brought into a meeting to give the engineering perspective.Preparing students for these “you got a minute” moments is often not addressed in theundergraduate curriculum. Either

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saylisse Davila, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Viviana I. Cesani, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #7538Measuring intercultural sensitivity: A case study of the REU program atUPRMDr. Saylisse Davila, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Dr. D´avila research interests includes the application and development of data mining methods in the early detection of anomalies. She is currently working on the development of a variety of methods in- volving feature selection and pseudo-permutation tests in the early detection of disease outbreaks. Her current work also targets high-dimensional approaches to characterize anomalies with applications to public health surveillance and statistical process control. Other

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Connie Gomez, Galveston College; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #6509To Be Green Or Not To Be Green? Ethical Tools for Sustainability Engineer-ingDr. Connie Gomez, Galveston College Dr. Gomez received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked in the areas of Computer Aided Tissue Engineering and Sustainability at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is currently a member of Galveston College, developing a new Engineering Program.Dr. Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El PasoDr. Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ted Eschenbach, University of Alaska Anchorage; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport; Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Jani M Pallis, University of Bridgeport

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Engineering Management

Qualitative 2/3 Qualitative Quantitative Course (N=28) (N=10) (N=18) Average (N=56) A: They are the reason I will 3.6% 10.0% 5.6% 5.4% successfully complete this class B: They were helpful in my 75.0% 80.0% 94.4% 82.1% learning C: Neutral 21.4% 0% 0% 10.7% D: Using fewer would have 0% 10.0% 0% 1.8% been better E: They were a waste of time 0% 0% 0

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Julie Phelps, Missouri S&T, Educational Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #5847Electronic Flashcards as a Tool to Improve Exam ReadinessDr. Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology Susan L. Murray is a professor of engineering management and systems engineering at Missouri Univer- sity of Science and Technology. Dr. Murray received her B.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. Her M.S. is also in industrial engineering from the University of Texas-Arlington. She is a professional engineer in Texas. Her research and teaching interests include human systems in- tegration, productivity improvement, human performance, safety, project

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mazyar Aram, California State University Northridge; Ileana Costea, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #7668Development of a minor in Sustainable Manufacturing for ManufacturingSystems Engineering programMr. Mazyar Aram, California State University Northridge Mazyar Aram is the director of Environmental Affairs Committee (EAC) at the Associated Students Inc. at California State University Northridge (CSUN). EAC pursues the ultimate goal of Zero Waste campus through implementing green projects on campus. Currently Mazyar is the project manager of two green projects, Smart Parking (developing a technology for students to navigate them to vacant parking spots in parking structures in order to minimize the cruising

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunchen Huang, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; John M. Usher P.E., Mississippi State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #6000A New Model for Mentoring Graduate Students: Teach Them How to TeachDr. Yunchen Huang, Mississippi State University Yunchen Huang just received his Ph.D. at Mississippi State University. His research focus is human factors engineering. He has engaged in both teaching and research related to human facotors in everyday lifeDr. Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State UniversityDr. John M. Usher P.E., Mississippi State University Dr. John M. Usher is a professor and Department Head of Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University. Dr. Usher’s research interests focus on systems simulation, modeling, and

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

positive outcomes shown in the literature that are particularlyrelevant to us are: a. Students retain what they have learned over a long period of time (Dochy et al.1). b. Students can generalize what they have learned to other areas in related fields (Patel et al10). c. Students are encouraged to be curious (Hmelo-Silver et al.5). d. Students gain more domain knowledge (Mergendoller et al.8). e. Students are encouraged to think simultaneously rather than sequentially and question prior learning (Gallow3).It is necessary to explain how these claimed benefits can result from using PBL. PBL forcesstudents to think on their own. Very importantly PBL helps them recognize that many conceptsin IE were

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Ann Layton, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Reed Willemain, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

.,gender, number of previous statistics courses). Later, final exam grades were added to thedataset. Each record was de-identified and given a random identification number based on thestudent’s current course (e.g., MAU04 or QC12). Since the experiments were embedded withina normal course format, student subjects are unlikely to have perceived an extraordinary stress,which in any case should be less than that of a conventional course requirement (e.g., classassignments), particularly since performance on these exercises was not used in a calculation ofthe course grade. The experimental stimulus selected was the Web Visitors exercise (SeeAppendices A and B). It was chosen because of its relative simplicity, open-endedness, andcompatibility with the

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John P. Mullen, New Mexico State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

to the publisher and gets four new copies for the coming month. On the average,how many copies of Fantastic Fireflies will Sam sell per month? a) Four copies b) Between three and four copies c) Three copies d) Fewer than three copiesTypically, very few, if any, students initially select the right answer (d). Students are guided tothe correct answer through an interactive discussion. Two arguments I often follow up with are:Argument 1: A characteristic of the Poisson distribution is that the demand in any month can beany non-negative integer value, so in some months the demand will be greater than four copies.However, Sam can sell no more than four, so in those months, the number Sam sells will be lessthan the demand and that

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG)

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

growing need to accommodate non-traditional students who have full-time jobs, part-time jobs, perhaps older than your traditionalcollege student, with life-changing events such as getting married, starting a career, or starting afamily, spawned our need to make course delivery changes. Theorist Malcolm Knowles 1discussed andragogical learning theory and how institutions who teach adults can adapt theirteaching habits within the learning environment. Knowles' concept of andragogy has beenwidely adopted by educators from various disciplines around the world. Andragogy is basedupon six assumptions: (a) self-directedness, (b) need to know, (c) use of experience in learning,(d) readiness to learn, (e) orientation to learning, and (f) internal

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas H Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

, marital status, number of children, parents’ educationalachievement and enrollment information.Table 2 contains the evaluation of the group performance. The enrolled students were dividedinto three groups because gauge R&R studies require at least two operators to be conducted.Student performance was evaluated as Exceptional (A-level), Effective (B-level), Acceptable (C-level) and Unsatisfactory (D-F level). In general, the student performance was unsatisfactory.Only one group performed a gauge R&R study using the steel rule at an acceptable level. Theanalyses of gauge R&R studies using the caliper and micrometer were unsatisfactory for everygroup. All groups made the same mistake when gathering data for the gauge R&R studies

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nora Honken, University of Louisville

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Engineering Management

] Stichter, M. (2007). The skill model of virtue. Philosophy in the Contemporary World, 14(2), 39-49.[13] Mead, J. & Gray, S. A Cognitive approach to identifying measureable milestones for programming skill acquisition http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~mead/ITiCSE-2006/WG-proposal.pdf accessed December 1, 2011.[14] Dreyfus, H & Dreyfus S. (2004). The ethical implications of the Five-Stage Skill-Acquisition Model. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 24(3), 251-264.[15] Carraccio, C., Benson, B., Nixon, L., & Derstine, P. (2008). From educational bench to the clinical bedside: Translating the Dreyfus development model to the learning of clinical skills. Academic Medicine, 83, 761- 767.[16] Batalden

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Philip Mayhorn, Univerisity of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Management

., Okutsu, M., Ingold, D., Dominick, P. G., Reilly, R. R., Watson, W. R.and Gelosh, D., 2011. Investigating an innovative approach for developing systems engineering curriculum: thesystems engineering experience accelerator, AC 2011-1295, Proceedings of the American Society for EngineeringEducation Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.[3]Neill, C. J. and DeFranco, J. F., 2011. Improving team learning in system design, AC 2011-415, Proceedings ofthe American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.[4] Mozammel, A., Mapa l. B. and Scachitti, S., 2011. Application of lean sixsigma in healthcare, a guaduate leveldirected project experience, AC 2011-604, Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masud Salimian, Morgan State University; Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Avis L. Ransom, Morgan State University School of Engineering

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

allow students to become familiar with the terminology and concepts. It also includes developing lab modules for appropriate courses. An example of such an effort was conducted in the fall semester of 2012 in IEGR363: Manufacturing Processes, an IE core course. The course was conducted as a theme-based class having the theme, ‘efficient energy use in manufacturing’. The course also had a hands-on laboratory that included modules in energy auditing.Level 2: Development of interdisciplinary courses This would allow the skills needed for energy engineers to be gained. These courses are: a) Power and Energy use and auditing offered by electrical engineering department. b) Smart Building Technologies

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garth V Crosby, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Julie Dunston, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #8108The Development and Delivery of an Online Graduate Course: Lessons Learnedand Future DirectionDr. Garth V Crosby, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dr. Garth V. Crosby is an assistant professor in the Technology Department at Southern Illinois Univer- sity Carbondale. He obtained his MS and PhD degrees from Florida International University in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, respectively. Dr. Crosby’s primary interests of research are wire- less networks, wireless sensor networks, network security and active learning strategies for STEM. He has served as a reviewer for several

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Paul Sly, Iowa State University; Daniel P Bumblauskas, University of Missouri Harvard University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #7050Evaluation of Perceptual Changes in an Engineering Sales ProgramDr. David Paul Sly, Iowa State University Dr. Dave Sly is a Professor of Practice within the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering department. He is a registered Professional Engineer with B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial En- gineering, as well as an M.B.A. in Marketing from Iowa State University. In addition to teaching, Dr. Sly is president of Proplanner, an Industrial Engineering software company located in the ISU Research Park. For the past five years, Dr. Sly has worked extensively with business and academia on the

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #6598Educating the Professional Engineer of 2020:Dr. Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology Susan L. Murray is a professor of engineering management and systems engineering at Missouri Univer- sity of Science and Technology. Dr. Murray received her B.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. Her M.S. is also in industrial engineering from the University of Texas-Arlington. She is a professional engineer in Texas. Her research and teaching interests include human systems in- tegration, productivity improvement, human performance, safety, project management, and

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Kabirian, California State University Northridge; S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge; Ileana Costea, California State University, Northridge; Ahmad R Sarfaraz, California State University, Northridge; Mark Rajai, CSUN

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #7664Modifications of Engineering Management Program at California State Uni-versity NorthridgeAlireza Kabirian, California State University Northridge Alireza Kabirian is currently an assistant professor of Engineering management at California State Uni- versity Northridge. He obtained a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University in 2009. After graduation, he taught in the Business School of the University of Alaska Anchorage for two years before leaving the Last Frontier to join CSUN. His research areas are focused on Operations Research, Applied Statistics, and Engineering Education.Dr. S

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liana Bayatyan, Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY); S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #6637An understanding of psychology to enhance organizational strengthLiana Bayatyan, Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) Liana Bayatyan relocated to New York City from Yerevan, Armenia in 2000. Since 2006, Bayatyan has been pursuing interests in the field of psychology. Currently, Bayatyan is a research assistant at the Mangels Dynamic Learning Lab, City University of New York (CUNY) and an assistant cognitive therapist at the Center for Cognition and Communication.Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge S. Jimmy Gandhi is currently an assistant professor in the Manufacturing

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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La Tondra Murray, Duke University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #6855Developing Community for Distance Learners in an Engineering Manage-ment ProgramDr. La Tondra Murray, Duke University Dr. La Tondra Murray is currently the associate director of professional master’s programs and an adjunct professor of the Practice in the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She received a B.S. in Computer Science from Spelman College and a B.EE. in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She also holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #6263Comparing Study Abroad Interest between UniversitiesMr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Eric Specking serves as the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He directs the engineering recruitment office and most of the College of Engineering’s K-12 outreach programs.Dr. Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES) Kate Abel serves as the as the Director of the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management Pro- gram in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #5752Converting Point Estimates for Cost-Risk AnalysisDr. Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University Dr. Robert C. Creese is Professor of Industrial Engineering and Graduate Program Director in the Indus- trial and Management Systems Engineering Department in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineer- ing and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD degrees from the Pennsylvania State University(1963), the University of California-Berkeley(1964) and the Pennsyl- vania State University(1972). He is a life member of ASEE, AACE-International and AFS as well as a member of