Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Blanchard, Florida Gulf Coast University; Nosa Egiebor, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Arizona State University; Lisa Zidek, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Chalmers Sechrist, Florida Gulf Coast University; Sam Hulbert, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Osborn, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Roger Williams University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

continuously pursue academic excellence, to practice and promoteenvironmental sustainability, to embrace diversity, to nurture community partnerships, to valuepublic service, to encourage civic responsibility, to cultivate habits of lifelong learning, and tokeep the advancement of knowledge and pursuit of truth as noble ideals at the heart of theuniversity’s purpose. Florida Gulf Coast University is guided by the principles given in Table 1(http://www.fgcu.edu/info/mission.asp), which were developed by the Founding Faculty of theuniversity. Some of the phrases given in Table 1, those in bold and underlined, reflect theFGCU’s principles that overlap with ABET accreditation requirements and assessment activitiesand were used to guide the development of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University; Changgong Zhou, Lawrence Technological University; Hsiao-Ping H. Moore, Lawrenece Technological University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

encountered already in their coursework.First, the students were made aware of the multidisciplinary nature of the nanotechnology whichwas reflected in the diverse group of faculty involved with the summer camp. Next, thepresentation discussed books, TV shows and movies where specific reference to nanotechnologywas made. Students were asked why most of the references in popular media were ominous innature and all students correctly reflected that the reason is because ‘nano’ is too small. Thisperception was juxtaposed with scientific and economic aspects of nanotechnology which areoverwhelmingly positive and optimistic.10 The students participated in an activity where theywere presented with various statements and asked to choose whether these

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First-year Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jaclyn L. Cunitz, University of Colorado Boulder; Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado-Boulder

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

+ program.Several definitions of learning community within academic settings exist. Gabelnick,MacGregor, Matthews and Smith choose a perspective on learning communities that relies oncurricular structures that link courses to aide students in deeper understanding and integration ofacademic material with five “core practices” for success: community, diversity, integration,active learning and reflection.3,4 According to Astin and Tinto, learning communities are definedby many factors of student involvement, including curricula, common interests and residentialproximity to build a sense of group identity that is cohesive and unique to the group.5,6 Tintoasserts that a multi-faceted approach to learning communities in higher education encouragesintegration of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches for Enhancing Non-technical Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

.4Approaches used to facilitate transfer of learning include the use of reflective writings,contextualization of learning experiences, and application of learning to real life.4 To make transferof learning explicit to students, instructors advise students to take courses in the appropriatesequence, emphasize in each course the material transferable to other courses, model transfer byinviting guest lecturers, develop students’ metacognitive skills, and reinforce concepts by usingthem often and in different contexts. However, regardless of the strategies used, transfer of learningdoes not occur automatically. Curriculum and course design should emphasize the connectionbetween courses to stimulate transfer.The primary strategy used at our institution to

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pringle, Vantage College, University of British Columbia; Gabriel Potvin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

which de-emphasizes subjectivity and emphasizes the “things” of experimental labssuch as equipment and processes, usually expressed as nouns and complex noun groups.Following the SFL framework, the teaching within the language enrichment course presentsappropriate language choices in relation to content (e.g., representing information from the lab ascomplex noun groups rather than verbs), organization (e.g., controlling the distribution of knownand new information across the paragraph to lead the reader through the processes described andimprove information flow), and interpersonal resources (e.g., hedging claims about experimentaldiscoveries in order to reflect the writer’s status as a novice academic researcher). Furtherinformation on

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

latest research results to create new,value-added products.Even in its formative years in the early 1900s, the role of the engineering profession was toharness scientific discoveries to create products that address the needs and desires of our society,and in doing so shape and improve our quality of life. Thus, in attempting to imagine whatengineering will be like, and what engineers will need to know, as we move more deeply into the21st century, we only need to reflect upon how our lives are changing, how society is beingstressed, and how recent scientific advances may relate to new product concepts that can address Page 12.347.2these

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth E. Anderson, University of Washington; Beth Kolko, University of Washington

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

project outputsmoving forward is in part a reflection of those difficulties.UltrasoundThe Ultrasound project was the result of one of the instructor’s conversations with a professor inRadiology who was training midwives in Uganda to use ultrasound technology. They werehaving some issues with the commercial portable ultrasounds (cost, difficulty of user interface,etc.), and so the problem posed to the students was: how can you make ultrasound more usableby midwives with limited training? And can you make it cheaper, too? In winter quarter therewere two CSE students and three HCI students on the team. In winter quarter, students surveyedSeattle-area midwives, created surveys to send to Ugandan midwives, investigated otherdeveloping world based

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

problems related tolearning most frequently are not related to the complexity of the subject matter. Problemspertaining to learning may actually be a reflection on the level of cognitive process that isabsolutely essential to master the material at the appropriate level. In this presentation, theauthor outlines how he has successfully designed, created and implemented instructional andlearning modules that can probably help address certain important criteria specified byaccreditation agencies.Introduction Instructional Systems Design (ISD) was made popular by Walter Dick and Lou Careywhose famous quote is: “You can’t provide a solution until you know what the problem is.” Inother words, first and foremost, instructors should select a few

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

,deposited, or canceled), and unmet need. SEECS PIs, as mentioned in the recruitment section,send a handwritten note to those students who have not applied. This mailing takes places inearly march since the deadline for applications is March 30th. The selection of the cohort takesplace during the first two weeks of April. Awarded students are notified via email. Thesestudents are instructed to make a deposit as well as enroll in the seminar.5 DemographicsThrough these recruitment efforts, the cohorts have been filled with mostly regionally-basedstudents reflecting the demographics of the School of Engineering and Computer Science atGannon University. For the basic demographics of selected major, distance from the school,high school GPA, gender, and

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Tsunghsueh Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Esther N. Ofulue

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

delivering sub-microliter samples toelectronic MEMS devices. This combination will open MEMS to uses in agriculture, such as:real-time monitoring of the health of crops and herds; early pathogen detection; and tracking andidentification of agricultural products as they move from the farm to the consumer. viThe nanotechnology market, while not at the level yet of MEMS, is expected to surpass it in thenear future. This is reflected by the large investments by both government and industry. TheU.S. Federal Government, through the National Nanotechnology Initiative,vii provides $2.1billion toward nanoscale research in 2012.viii State governments have added hundreds ofmillions more,ix and have launched at least 25 statewide initiativesx in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Abdel-Mohti P.E., Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

total of six majors, has increased the number of multi-disciplinaryprojects to better reflect the environment in which most engineers will ultimately be employed.Involving students and advisors from multiple departments on the same project, though, oftenresulted in uncertainty from the varied course schedules and expectations.In the spring of 2016, the college faculty voted to create one college-wide capstone course toreplace the departmental courses. This course governs only the project-based portion of capstonedesign; each department still retains complementary senior-level lecture-based courses tailored toits discipline that cover project management and design process topics. The 2016-17 academicyear is the first offering for this new course

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louise Rosanna Manfredi, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the aerospace company at the time of this study wereinterviewed remotely (the researcher and participants are bi-coastally located), and the industrialdesign undergraduate was interviewed in person when they returned to school to resume study.The interview questions and methods were approved by the university Institutional ReviewBoard (ID 18-401). The interviews were conducted 4 months after the summer 2018 internshipprogram concluded.The questions asked were open by design, to encourage the interviewee to reflect on theirexperiences. The questions were categorized as follows: (1) educational background, academicpreparation, and role in the company, (2) communication channels on projects, and (3) thoughtson improvements that could be made to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Erik Peterson, University of Cincinnati

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Department ofMechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, and a student from theinternational exchange program. Thus, the enrollment in the course has grown beyond theinstructor’s original electrical engineering target audience to include multidisciplinaryparticipation.When the course was fist advertised in 2004, a large number of students expressed interest.However, since the initial offering, undergraduate student participation has declined while thegraduate participation increased slightly. In part, this is reflective of the declining trend inundergraduate enrolment in the electrical engineering program at University of Cincinnati.Another plausible reason is that the level of material presented in the course and the overallscope

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines; Michael Ewing, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Heidi Barker, Regis University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, the project investigators acted as content experts and constructed apreliminary set of assessment items. The external evaluator reviewed these items andprovided feedback for revision purposes based on the psychometric principles of validityand reliability. Paired t-tests were used to examine whether this measurement reflected astatistically significant difference in the participating teachers’ content knowledge frombeginning to end of the workshop.Second, a self-report survey was administered to teachers at the end of the summerworkshop. This instrument was developed by the institution as a common feedback formused across summer courses. Neither the investigators nor the evaluator influenced thequestions that were included on this survey. The

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dugan Um, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Jesus Jimenez, Texas State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Figure 4 (right): Pseudo-depth IR image of micro gear generated by 3-D vision teamThe principle of 3D visual sensing via monovision IPA is; /2 Ep • (dp) (1) 8where Ep is the reflected infrared light energy and dp is the distance to an object from the pixel, p.This relationship allows scanning the infrared energy of all pixels to obtain not only an accurategeometry of the object but also to capture the position and orientation of the object relative to thesensor9. By emitting the IR light and measuring the amount of the reflected

Conference Session

Edifying Engineering Education through Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hsiao-Wen Wang, National Cheng Kung University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the domain of engineering. Communication skills: The content of the report used clear logic and appropriate content. Creative thinking: The project demonstrates fluency of thought, representing a number of appropriate concepts (identical to those evaluated in the ATTA creativity test). Problem solving: The proposed idea is feasible (effective) as well as demonstrating flexibility in thought and approach, addressing problem detection, solution, and prevention aspects. Critical thinking: Demonstrating a depth of thought and reflection in solving problems and making decisions.Table 4. Project Performance RubricsItems Questions 1. The extent to which the core questions were clarified. 2

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

distanceinformation across the CAN bus. The ultrasonic distance sensor is connected to the transmittingnode. This node will send the distance of the obstacle from the sensor across the CAN bus to areceiving node, which will print the distance (in cm) on the serial monitor. Ultrasonic sensorsconsist of a transducer which is used to transmit the sound pulse and also to receive the echo thatis reflected. Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect the presence or absence of a target componentby using reflected and transmitted ultrasonic waves.Fig. 3: Simple configuration setup with the two nodes and the sensor.Experiment #5: Multi-node CAN network and message filteringObjectives: Students setup a CAN network with more than two CAN nodes. Many CANnetworks operate with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saviniano Samuel Perez, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

statement needs to incorporate the needs of theconstituents and the strategic plans of the city and state officials. Save your brainstorming map asthis will form part of your deliverable. Create a strategic sustainability vision statement (2 to 3sentences) that will reflect the needs of the City of Goodyear.Part B: 10 year strategic sustainability plan for transportation systemsUsing the vision statement your group has crafted, create a high-level 10 year strategic andsustainable transportation system feasibility plan for the City of Goodyear. You have a budget of$500,000 dollars to develop this feasibility plan. Be sure to address the functional areas outlinedin this link: http://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/city-manager-s-office/strategic-plan

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz; Zachary W Graham, University of California, Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

was always available whenever a break was neededfrom the main project or if an intern wanted to work on their soldering skills.Methodology: Assessment of Innovation as a ProcessWe assessed the overall impact of the internship as a learning intervention to supportmultidisciplinary group participation in innovation and individual learning achievements byapplying three different instruments: a) an exit survey focused on relationships betweenemergent group-dynamics and evidence of innovation-in-practice b) regular “audio-diary”journal entries recorded by participants in response to a weekly repeating prompt c) focus groupexit interviews that prompted participants to not only reflect on what they had gained from theexperience but challenged them

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Willietta Gibson, Bennett College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

full study includes quantitative and qualitative assessmentsin the form of surveys, focus groups with students, and evaluation of student work (lab reports ororal presentations) for quality and content by two external reviewers. Student learning styles(active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal and sequential/global) were also assessed usingthe Index of Learning Styles Survey (ILSS) by Felder and Solomon. Data was collected at threedifferent institutions: a public, land-grant minority serving institution, a private minority servingliberal arts college for women, and a private, predominantly white liberal arts college. A controlgroup of students experienced a traditional laboratory or seminar and an intervention groupexperienced case

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Vicki Stieha, Boise State University; Amy J. Moll, Boise State University; JoAnn S. Lighty, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, we found that the patterns by gender reflect themesidentified in the literature for major preferences by gender. Zafar, for example, found that collegeaged women favored degree programs emphasized social responsibility, a concern for people andthe environment [15].Table 2: Analysis of students’ academic standing in the year following their departure fromengineeringColumn1 Women Men Count % Count %Not enrolled 205 16% 1733 20%Good Standing ProbationRemoved or Reinstated 28 14% 286 17%Switched Non Stem 92 7

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

our solutions to those challenges..Identity – Mission and VisionAn important step in the program design process was the development of brand identity. Brandidentity is a reflection of a program's mission, vision, values and competitive position. It is amixture of attributes, tangible and intangible, which, if executed properly creates value andinfluence. It also can align internal decision-making and behavior in ways that are consistentwith the brand and, therefore, with the department's mission, vision, values and competitiveposition. The development of brand identity was a valuable mechanism for refining andclarifying the engineering team's collective vision for the program. A structured process1 resultedin the following values: Engaged

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glen Dudevoir, United States Air Force Academy; Andrew Laffely, United States Air Force Academy; Alan J. Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Once we finallyagreed on a schedule, a set of common products and what design reviews ought to look like, wehad to consider how to develop grades for individuals on the team that reflected more than justthe team success. Initially, some programs were reluctant to have their students evaluated bystudents in other majors (from other departments), but we eventually decided to continue thesame peer evaluation technique described above.We typically scheduled peer evaluations surrounding three events each semester. In the fall,students evaluated each other at the conclusion of requirements definition (system requirementsreview), after completion of a preliminary design (PDR) near the middle of the fall semester andat the completion of detailed

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

through the mass ofthe building. Also used in buildings are materials that absorb energy when the temperatureexceeds human comfort levels and expels energy when the temperature drops. This building usesconcrete to absorb and expel the heat. Concrete is used because of its ability to collect and holdenergy more efficiently than other materials such as metals. This is another way that the HVACsystem may be integrated into the architectural design of the building.This building also uses the same system that is used to allow for passive ventilation to allow fornatural lighting to enter and reflect in the building and atrium. The dual use of the system allowsfor savings in initial cost and ongoing costs through energy conservation. Visual comfort is

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colin J. Neill, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

and experiential learning1,2. Through peer interactionand collaboration student’s are able to synthesize and evaluate their ideas collectively3,4,5 and areforced to reflect upon and reason about their ideas at greater depth than when workingindividually6.In contrast, there are numerous studies that show the difficulty students experience working inteams. Student’s frequently cite that they have little influence and no control over their team-mates; they believe their grade will not reflect their contribution or competence; and thetransaction cost of scheduling meetings, and working collaboratively are not worth the rewards,of which they see few7. These bad team experiences can have a profound impact on thosestudents who are subsequently

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.S. Krishnamoorthi, Bradley University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

202 1 220 250 245 243 251 235 3 2 240 225 230 241 251 204Case 4: Blood all over the placeA huge consignment of castings, cylinder heads for automotive engines, was returned to a foundry bythe machine shop because of blisters found when the castings were machined. The returned castingswere stacked all over the floor in the plant, in the aisles and hall ways, and the night-shift inspectordescribed the scene as “blood all over the place,” reflecting the seriousness of the problem. Thecustomer’s machining and assembly operations needed the castings badly; the foundry could lose thecustomer if the problem

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering; James R. Kieselburg, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Margaret T. Dwyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Candela Marini, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Creativity is needed tofind paths of integration, as it is pointed out in the report released by the National Academies ofSciences, Engineering, and Medicine arguing for the integration of STEM with the arts and thehumanities [3].Lastly, as the social impact of technology and science becomes more pervasive and complex, theneed for a more integrated, post-disciplinary approach to their understanding grows in urgency.This paper is ultimately part of a larger conversation about the educational system at the collegelevel and the impact this model has on the conception and application of science and technologyin today’s world.1. Two Cultures: STEM, the Arts and the Humanities at an Engineering SchoolOur reflections are based on our experiences at a small

Conference Session

Teaching Problem Solving in a Multidisciplinary Context

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana C. El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rich Dionne, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Exter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

per meeting, and only after theyhad already started working on their final semester project. Observations were made at differenttimes on different days, allowing for the researcher to note any differences in activities across thefour hour session.3.3. Data analysisData analysis was performed in two phases. First, following the guidelines of provisionalcoding30 an initial coding scheme was developed, based on Jonassen9’s problem solvingstrategies. This scheme was used to code the observation notes.The second phase included comparing the third party observer’s reflections to those of theinstructor. Both observers reported their impressions individually in written form. The observersreviewed one another’s notes. Results were then analyzed by

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Pendley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph Homer Saleh, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, 2001) Challenger: Go for Launch (BBC documentary, 2001)Each case study is covered in one or two hours. The discussion of the accident is initiated by astudent, assigned to the particular case study at the beginning of the semester. Typical promptsinclude the following: how did the accident unfold (to make sure that the accident sequence isproperly understood by everyone)? What caused the accident? This question, which usuallymakes for a very lively and interesting discussion in class, invites a deep reflection of theconcept of causality in system accidents as well as the appreciation of the idea of chain ofinfluence and network of contributing factors to system accidents. What contributed to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa R. Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lois Calian Trautvetter, Northwestern University; Sarah L. Codd, Montana State University; David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carla M. Cortes, Northwestern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

of knowledge and ideas that are distinctive to different fields of study. I'm good at figuring out what experts in different fields have missed in explaining a problem or proposing a solution Reflective Behavior (alpha = .73) Do you agree or disagree?A I frequently stop to think about where I might be going wrong or right with a problem solution. I often step back and reflect on what I am thinking to determine whether I might be missing something. Page 22.1711.12 Teamwork Skills (alpha = .86) Please rate your ability to:A Work in teams of people with a variety of skills