Paper ID #39854A Project-Based Approach to Integrated Business and EngineeringCurriculumProf. Alina Alexeenko, Campbell UniversityDr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental aDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Elec
Paper ID #38634Measuring Team Effectiveness in Construction Projects: Team Members’PerceptionsRebecca Kassa, University of Kansas PhD Student in the department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. Specializing in Construction Engineering and Management.Monica Perrin, Arizona State UniversityTolulope Ibilola Ogundare Ibilola Ogundare is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engi- neering at the University of Kansas. She specializes in construction engineering and management.Dr. Brian Lines, The University of KansasMr. Jake Smithwick, University of
Paper ID #37390Design of a Unique Industry-Oriented Project-Based Capstone Course forEngineering Technical ManagersDr. Wei Lu, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Lu is the Assistant Director of Curriculum in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on Higher Education, instruc- tional design, community engagement & service-learning, eLearning & distance learning technology, K-12 (STEM) Education, Communications, Marketing, and Social Economics. She has been involved in several projects that collaborate with non-profit organizations like
Paper ID #38590Board 98: Exploring the Relationship Between Team Personality and TeamDynamics in Construction Project Teams: A Literature ReviewRebecca Kassa, University of Kansas PhD Student in the department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. Specializing in Construction Engineering and Management.Tolulope Ibilola Ogundare, University of Kansas, Lawrence Ibilola Ogundare is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engi- neering at the University of Kansas. She specializes in construction engineering and management.Dr. Brian Lines, The University
Paper ID #41131Investigating the Industry Perceptions and Use of AI Tools in Project Management:Implications for Educating Future EngineersSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses
Paper ID #45795Integrating the role of the Product Manager into the Program Manager, SystemEngineer, and Project Manager Model for Optimizing Complex Product DevelopmentInitiatives.Dr. Paul Lu, USC Viterbi School of Engineering Dr. Paul Lu is Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Master of Engineering Management at the Daniel J. Epstein School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Viterbi School of Engineering at University of Southern California. He is also an iPodia Faculty Fellow 2024. Lu has been teaching as an adjunct since 1986. After 40 years of working in the Aerospace and held several leadership roles in Advance
Paper ID #49017Developing Critical Thinking in Engineering Management through AI-BasedScheduling Assignments: A Study of Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini and PMIInfinityDr. Nahid Vesali, The Citadel Dr. Nahid Vesali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. She joined the program in Aug 2020. She teaches project management, technical planning ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Developing Critical Thinking in Engineering Management through AI-Based Scheduling Assignments: A
students for engineering work after they graduate, especially as they become“innovators (who) seek out new solutions to problems facing our society” [2] many universitiesoffer experiential coursework, such as senior design (a required team-based capstone project),and extracurriculars (e.g., Baja SAE and Design, Build, Fly competition teams). These activitiesand courses provide the collaborative, hands-on, meaningful application of engineering learningthat students need. Explicit instruction in team citizenship, shared leadership, and projectmanagement as well as the other capabilities and knowledge needed by working engineers isusually beyond the scope of these courses and experiences, yet are critical to the completeengineer. To support
Paper ID #41770The Journey of Establishing and Operating an Innovation Center to NurtureFuture Engineering InnovatorsDr. Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong Dr. Chun Kit Chui serves as the Director of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Innovation Wing aims to unleash students’ creativity by entrusting them to spearhead ambitious innovation and technology projects that will shape the future. The iconic facility is located at the heart of the campus, offering 2400m2 of space with state-of-the-art resources and a supportive environment to enhance hands-on
insight, ethical leadership, and practical skillsessential for overseeing AI initiatives with confidence.The course serves as an elective for students from three different categories: • Students at NC State University’s Master’s in Engineering Management program • Working professionals earning an engineering master’s degree • Other graduate and honors undergraduate engineering students at NC StateAs AI increasingly reshapes industries from healthcare to finance to manufacturing, engineeringmanagers must rise to the challenge of leading AI-driven projects. This course equips future 2engineering leaders with the critical understanding
Paper ID #39295Online Engineering Management Master’s Program—Lessons LearnedDr. John T. Tester, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Tester has expertise in Engineering Design with interests in Engineering Management, rapid pro- totyping, manufacturing processes, biomechanics, and engineering education. Dr. Tester’s scholastic interests frequently integrate undergraduate engineering education with applied research projects. He has actively supported the SAE intercollegiate competition series for over 20 years as a faculty advisor, at two universities in two states.Dr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological
, an FCA project is mapped to engineering disciplines.The results of this paper are intended to bring to light integrative engineering pedagogy throughthe utilization of an FCA project in the classroom.Research MethodologyThis study analyzed and categorized existing research on facility engineering practice and facilityengineering education from 1993 to 2023 by conducting a search of literature. Limited researchexists associated with the topic matter, so an extended search of industry organizations andaffiliations that support facility engineering was conducted. Further search criteria includedarchitectural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,structural engineering, technology engineering of
Paper ID #42090The Evolution of Engineering Management Program Assessment: LessonsLearned in Digital DeliveryMajor Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy MAJ Sam Yoo is an Acquisition Officer (former Aviator, UH-60) and Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T, and a Master of Science in Engineering and Management from MIT. MAJ Yoo is a Project Management Professional and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. His research interests include
. The laboratories focus on three main areas:digital intelligent technology, digital intelligent organization, and digital intelligentinnovation, which primarily establish four research directions: “IntelligentTechnology and Decision-Making Methods”, “Digital Intelligence Technology andFuture Work Design”, “Organizational Change Driven by Digital IntelligenceTechnology”, and “Paths and Policies of Digital Intelligence Technology Innovation”.For an extended period, several research teams have been focusing on the domain of"Digital Intelligence Innovation and Management," conducting research andestablishing a solid research foundation. Subsequently, relying on the laboratory as aresearch platform, they have been awarded a number of major projects
argued that technical competence and leadership alone are not keys to project successoutcomes; team dynamics and personality composition are other indicators that synergisticallyaffect project outcomes. This paper explores the effective management of a large educationalSTEM program that includes multi-departmental projects by harmonizing team dynamics andpersonality strengths. In this study, the team members’ personalities were assessed using animpartial personality evaluation tool that employs the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).This study further examines the team’s dynamics under the spectrum of the members’perspectives, exploring how the team utilizes personality traits and team dynamics to effectivelyadminister a sizable STEM program
again.As the complexity and the need to speed up engineering tasks continue to grow, one cannotdiscount the benefits of AI integration. The presence of complex challenges and the need toefficiently execute engineering tasks, by optimizing multifaceted team assignments becomesapparent and inevitable. Traditional team assignment methods, which rely on experience,knowledge, static criteria, and human intuition, may not always be attuned to the sometimes-dynamic nature of modern engineering tasks. To this effect, AI offers an alternative to thischallenge. With real-time data, insights about complex engineering tasks, and employeequalities, AI tools may be able to streamline team assignments and workflow to enhanceengineering project overall
Paper ID #47631Digital Engineering: Leveraging AI to Improve Communication SkillsDr. Neil Littell, Ohio University Dr. W. Neil Littell is an Associate Professor at Ohio University within the Russ College of Engineering in the Department of Engineering Technology and Management. Dr. Littell created and is the current director of Ohio University’s Master of Science in Project Management degree. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Digital Engineering: Leveraging AI to Improve Communication SkillsAbstractEngineers must engage with
business coursework, has an employeradvisory board, teaches professional skills, and requires an internship. Research shows that whileengineering grads have technical expertise, they often lack the soft skills employers need, likecommunication, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Studies advocate incorporatinginterdisciplinary team projects, simulations, and emerging technologies into STEM curricula tosystematically build these skills [7]. Soft skills training also helps women transition into STEMcareers [8]. Comprehensive STEM education that develops leadership abilities alongsidetechnical competencies allows graduates to thrive in global corporations [9]. However, gaps insoft skills from education persist, pointing to a need for increased
and Multiple Regression, and fundamentals of Project Management.Findings will help determine whether instruction mode is a factor that impacts effectiveness ofstudent learning for various content and topics. We will use parametric and nonparametric testsof mean and validate their assumptions using tests for normality and homogeneity of variance asour tools for analysis to capture findings.Literature ReviewA survey of college instructors and administrators involved in online teaching showed thepopularity of online learning, rise of blended learning, and growing share of the women amongonline instructors [4]. Respondents expected growth of online and blended learning. Studentsuccess factors in online learning were associated with training to
opinions of online learning are well established, the fact thatthe students in the present study were all enrolled in the junior level industrial engineering classof Project Management and are providing their opinions about online graduate education inengineering management could illuminate a unique and specific perception. Thus, an eleven-question survey was constructed to improve the UARK MSEM program and was taken by sixty-eight engineering students to determine their preferences regarding engineering managementonline master’s degrees and certificates.MethodsDuring the sixteen-week fall 2024 semester, sixty-eight students in the junior level industrialengineering Project Management class completed the non-anonymous survey found in Figure 1
integrating generative AI intoeducational curriculums [8].1.3 Changing Nature of WorkThe transformative impact of generative AI extends beyond educational settings into the broaderlandscape of work where it is redefining industries by augmenting efficiency, innovation, anddecision-making processes. Generative AI’s capacity to automate complex tasks, generateinnovative solutions, and enhance predictive analytics will significantly shift the paradigm ofengineering projects and operations management [11]. Specific to engineering management,generative AI will likely revolutionize project planning and development by generating andevaluating multiple design and process simulations in a fraction of the time it takes throughtraditional methods. This
academic year, the EMprogram supported one to two students per year in the study-abroad program. This has increasedto four to five students per year in the 2022/23 academic year. With a fifty-five student EMcohort annually, this represents about 9% share of each junior year class.The SE123, Research Project in Systems Engineering/Engineering Management course is theenabling course in the EM program of study which creates opportunity for study-abroad researchwhen ET credit is assessed. Up to 3 ET hours can be approved by the program director based ona thorough review of complexity of engineering research problem, and application of appropriateengineering design given constraint considerations. This review and approval process isconsistent with the
Paper ID #41624Preparing Future Generations for Executive Leadership Roles in TechnicalOrganizationsMr. Richard (Rick) Warren Blank, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Richard W (Rick) Blank, B.A., B.S., M.S. Mr. Blank is a Lecturer in the Engineering for Professionals Master of Engineering Management Program at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. In this program he teaches Planning & Managing Projects; Finance, Contracts, & Compliance for Technical Professionals; Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations; and Executive Technical Leadership. He also holds an appointment as the
specific to theengineering consulting context.Engineering consulting has become an increasingly important sector for engineering graduates.In 2015, technical and engineering consulting services were projected to be the 6th fastestgrowing global industry for the period of 2014-2024 [10]. This follows a global trend in rapidgrowth of consulting in general, fueled by globalization, the externalization of work fromdownsizing of internal resources, and the intensification of knowledge-work [8], [11], [12].Today, globally, the engineering services market is a 1.6 trillion US dollar industry [13]. In theUnited States, engineering services alone generate an annual revenue of 360 billion US dollarsand employ approximately 1.3 million people [14]. In Canada
mastering the material in the program. By examining grade distributions and identifying patterns in performance, program administrators can identify areas where students may be struggling and make adjustments to the curriculum as needed. • Retention rates: Retention rates can provide an indication of how engaged and committed students are to the program. High retention rates suggest that students are satisfied with the program and are likely to continue on to graduation. • Research and project performance: In many engineering graduate programs, students are required to complete research projects or design projects. By evaluating the quality and originality of these projects, program
GISoperations given a specific data type. The third performance task for SO-1 relates to the use oftools in STEM. Accordingly, the indicator PI-1.3 may stipulate that students demonstrate thecorrect approach on data analysis and visualization (i.e., projection, scale, etc.) to produce thebest solution for the GIS problem. The descriptions for each performance level should use anaction verb, which is measurable, and clearly states the desired quality level. This example aimsto demonstrates that simply using LMS, without exploiting its capabilities on a rigorousassessment approach, does not in itself guarantee that analysis and evaluation of test scores leadto effective and comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes. LMS capabilities inconcert
undergraduate education is widelyrecognized, as the field has grappled with high attrition rates for decades. Now is a particularlyimportant time to invest in student support services. The U.S. Department of Labor, for example,projects that “STEM Occupations are projected to grow by 11% by 2031” [1]. Yet, data from theNational Center for Education Statistics have shown a 50% attrition rate for STEM majors [2].Much can and has been done to address the issue of student attrition, retention, recruitment, inengineering and in higher education in general. Underlying factors for attrition have beeninvestigated [3], [4], and specific success tools have been analyzed [5]. Drawing on this body ofresearch, each individual university must address the question
-year program variants, across participants of differentacademic backgrounds, and, eventually, between participants and non-participant comparisongroups. We expect to report on comparative longitudinal findings in future publications. The presentstudy, meanwhile, focuses on an initial alumni survey that was deployed to existing programgraduates across all graduation years for purposes of establishing a baseline alumni characterization.MethodsThe alumni survey conducted for this paper was hosted in Qualtrics XM online survey software.Since this survey is one component of the larger GEL longitudinal assessment, it is incorporatedinto the same Qualtrics project as all other survey components. We established one common surveylanding webpage to
learning. The outcomes-based approach requires ashift from a teacher centered pedagogical approach to a student-centered approach. Evenso, this slow adoption of active learning is apparent despite a dramatic increase in ourcapabilities and capacity to leverage instructional technologies, and that as project-baseddesign education has become common in engineering programs. Active learningpedagogies challenge the more traditional teacher-centered pedagogies such as lectures,which are the dominant form of delivery. This slow adoption is apparent notwithstandingthe large body of evidence demonstrating the efficacy of student-centered approaches.This resistance to active learning can also be noted in both engineering educators andengineering students
organizations as an opportunity to display moral virtues. This dimension -together with managing, business techniques and economics-, constitutes the foundation for having the leadership capacity to develop his institucional management activity. During his university career performs a close relationship related to the administration of human resources, budget, planning and development of academic and administrative projects, emphasizing the creation of a working environment for his officials to deliver the best of their capabilities. The teaching performance work has motivated his contribution to the community so that as too individual to achieve his own development. In this area, he responsible for carrying out educational