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Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricki Ingalls, Oklahoma State University; mario cornejo, Oklahoma State University; Chinnatat Methapatara, Oklahoma State University; Peerapol Sittivijan, Oklahoma State University; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Bryan Norman, University of Pittsburgh; Braden Hunsaker, University of Pittsburgh; Erin Claypool, University of Pittsburgh; Nuri Gokhan, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Mason, University of Arkansas

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the National Science Foundation Industry/UniversityCooperative Research Centers Program grant number IIP-0733386.References1. Needy, K., L., Ingalls, R. G., Mason, S., Hunsaker, B., Norman, B. A., Gokhan, N. M., Cornejo, M., “Design for Supply Chain – A Collaborative Research Project Between Institutions and Between Centers,” submitted to Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 2008.2. Gökhan, N. M., “Development of a Simultaneous Design for Supply Chain Process for the Optimization of the Product Design and Supply Chain Configuration Problem,” Ph.D. dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, December 2007.3. Ingalls, R.G., B.L. Foote and A. Krishnamoorthy. “Reducing the Bullwhip Effect in

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Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Tzu-Liang Tseng; Noe Vargas Hernandez; Samuel Riccillo, University of Texas at El Paso

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, Information Systems Research, Vol 9, 256-274. 9. DeSanctis, G. and Jackson, B. 1994. Coordination of information technology management: Team based structures and computer based communication systems, Journal of Management Information Systems, 10(4), 85-110. 10. DeSanctis, G. and Monge, P. 1999. Introduction to the Special Issue: Communication Processes for Virtual Organizations, Organization Science, 10(6), 693-703. 11. Drucker, P. 1988. The coming of a new organization, Harvard Business Review, Jan-Feb, 45-53. 12. Dubrowvski, V.J., Kiesler, S., Sethna, B.N. 1991. The equalization phenomenon: Status effects in computer mediated and face-to-face decision making groups, Human Computer Interaction, 6, 119-146

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Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arun Nambiar, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Dale Masel, Ohio University

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Stream Mapping. A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree 2. Which of the following best describes your opinion on the duration of the presentation? A. Too long B. Just about right C. Too short D. No comment 3. Tell us what you think about the activity that was done in class today. A. Enjoyed a lot B. Enjoyed a bit C. Didn’t really care D. A bit boring E. Wanted to get out of the class! F. Not applicable 4. The activity was effective in illustrating Value Stream Mapping. A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree F. Not applicable 5. Which of the following best describes your opinion on the duration of the activity

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Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Johnson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bryan Norman, University of Pittsburgh; Jean Fullerton, Elizabethtown College; Susan Pariseau, Merrimack College

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. and L. Sharp (Ed.), User-Friendly Handbook for Mixed Method Evaluations, NSF Directorate for Education and Human Resources, Division of Research, Evaluation, and Communication, 1997.(6) Hayes, R. and D. Upton, “Operations-Based Strategy”, California Management Review, 40(4), 1998, 8-25.(7) Hackett, G., N. E. Getz, J. M. Casas, I.A. Rocha-Singh, “Gender, Ethnicity, and Social Cognitive Factors Predicting the Academic Achievement of Students in Engineering”, Journal of Counseling Psychology, 39(4), 527-538, 1992.(8) Krathwohl, D. R., “A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy: An Overview”, Theory into Practice, 41(4), 212-218, 2002.(9) Leydens, J. A., B. M. Moskal, and M. J. Pavelich, “Qualitative Methods Used in the Assessment of Engineering

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Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh

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program.Some plan to take one of the technical electives now being offered that include a travelcomponent. Still others are planning a full semester abroad. There were admittedly a number ofstudents that have chosen to satisfy the requirement with the coursework (Option B in Figure 1).It is too early in the implementation process to observe any definitive impacts of the requirementon educational outcomes and in fact, it may take several years before we can show specific Page 13.711.6“lessons learned.” When our paper is presented at the conference in June, we hope to be able toprovide further results regarding whether selection of the IE department by

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Focus on IE Course Design and Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Cathy Hall, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; John Garner, East Carolina University

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degree. College Student Journal.10. Borkowski, J. G., Carr, M., Rellinger, L., & Pressley, M. (1990). Self-regulated cognition: Interdependence of megacognition, attributions, and self-esteem. In B. Jones & L. Idol (Eds.), Dimensions of thinking and cognitive instruction (pp. 53-92). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. Page 13.990.1011. Borkowski, J. G., Chan, L. K. S., & Muthukrishna, N. (2000). A process oriented model of metacognition: Links between motivation and executive functioning. In G. Schraw & J. Impara (Eds.), Issues in the measurement of metacognition (pp. 1-42). Lincoln, NE

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Focus on IE Course Design and Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Paul Griffin, Georgia Tech; Garlie Forehand, Georgia Tech

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needed by undergraduate engineering students. At Georgia Tech, she conducts and coordinates workplace interviews and teaches communication skills to undergraduates. Her research has been support by the Sloan Foundation and the National Science Foundation. She has published in IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication.Paul Griffin, Georgia Tech Dr. Paul Griffin is a professor in Georgia Tech’s Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He received B.A. and B.S. degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering from the University of Texas and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. Griffin's teaching interests are in production and logistics systems, and

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Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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areas? While the face of Americanmanufacturing continues to evolve, opportunities for IET and IE employment in theservice industries are on the upswing. Still, few newly-minted graduates seekemployment in the service industries. So, if the opportunities for service industryemployment are increasing, why aren’t more IETs and IEs seeking employment there?One reason may be that undergraduates may not have thought about seeking serviceindustry jobs. There may be a lack of awareness of how to apply their tools andtechniques outside of manufacturing. They may not be able to picture what a typicalworkday might be like. A review of textbooks, teaching materials, and courses shows alack of examples provided during their education. This lack of exposure