Conference Session

PCEE Instructional Showcases

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Grace Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

STEM Educational Outreach programs. Alisha has a B.S. in Mathematics from Voorhees College and a M.A. in Instructional Systems Development from UMBC. She has her Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics for Grades 7 – 12 with an Administrator I Supervisor and Assistant Principal Endorsement. She previously worked at Baltimore City Public Schools in the Office of Enrollment, Choice, and Transfers and taught math at Digital Harbor High School. She also coordinated the summer program for Baltimore Freedom Schools and was the Director of the K-12 Programs at the Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) managing several NSF grants there.Prof. Michael L Falk, The

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University; Tamer Breakah, Ball State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

&2 Ball State University, 3Mississippi State UniversityAbstractThis study investigates the integration of NACE Career Readiness Competencies into aconstruction management curriculum and its effectiveness in fostering students' professionalgrowth. Using a survey-based approach, changes in students' self-perceived competencies wereassessed across nine Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and eight NACE competencies beforeand after completing a junior-level course. The results revealed significant improvements in allCLOs, as demonstrated by the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test, with Critical Thinking exhibiting thehighest perceived growth and large effect sizes across all outcomes. A Friedman test indicatedsignificant variability in perceived

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Engineer registration possess both a BSCEdegree and 30 credits of post-graduate study, effective 2015. The demise of C.E. Technologywas feared to be just around the corner because graduates from such programs would no longerhave the opportunity to seek registration as Professional Engineers. Currently, graduates withcivil engineering technology degrees from 4-year institutions can eventually become registeredprofessional civil engineers in about 40 states. Many students in our local area choose thetechnology path in higher education because the instruction they receive is viewed as morepractical and ‘hands-on’. However, because there is only one professional level recognized forcivil engineers, that of a registered Professional Engineer, CET

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-1978: THE STEM OUTREACH INITIATIVE AT ROBERT MORRISUNIVERSITYWinston Erevelles, Robert Morris University Winston F. Erevelles is a Professor of Engineering and the Dean of the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science at Robert Morris University. He was also the founding Director of the PRIME coalition – a partnership delivering innovative manufacturing education and career development in Southwest Pennsylvania. Dr. Erevelles was responsible for the design and implementation of the RMU Learning Factory and has raised over $4 million at Robert Morris University (over $6 million in total funding to date) in external funding in the form of grants, gifts, and contracts from

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #15989Conceptualizing Student Identity Development through Self-Directed Learn-ing Opportunities in the First Year of an Engineering ProgramDr. Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Nick Tatar, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Instructor of Education: Dr. Tatar received his PhD from the University of New Hampshire where he focused on student learning and student motivation dur- ing the high school to college transition. He initiated and developed a first-year seminar course at Olin College, a course that focuses on working in teams, diversity, and self-directed learning. He enjoys collab

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazleena Badurdeen, University of Kentucky; John R. Baker, University of Kentucky; Keith E. Rouch, University of Kentucky; Christine F. Goble, University of Kentucky; Gerry M. Swan II, University of Kentucky; Adam Brown, University of Kentucky; I. S. Jawahir, University of Kentucky

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #12662Development of an Online Master’s Degree Program in Manufacturing Sys-tems EngineeringDr. Fazleena Badurdeen, University of Kentucky Fazleena Badurdeen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and also affiliated to the In- stitute for Sustainable Manufacturing at University of Kentucky where she leads the Sustainable Manu- facturing Systems and Supply Chains Research Group. She is also the Director for Graduate Studies in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, a multidisciplinary program in the College of Engineering. With backgrounds in Engineering and Business, Dr. Badurdeen is particularly

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #29012Graduate Program Review and Lessons LearnedDr. Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University. He holds a joint appointment as an As- sociate Professor of Engineering and Engineering Technology and as a Graduate Faculty member of the Graduate Studies. Dr. Uddin is active in research and scholarship. He has been awarded grants from National Science Foundation, Tennessee Department of Transportation, DENSO and ASEE (ETD mini- grants) and

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-3033: APPLICATION OF JAVA TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIALREAL-TIME SYSTEMSDr. Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona Page 25.194.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Application of Java Technology in Industrial Real-Time SystemsIndustrial automation is currently characterized by a number of trends induced by the currentmarket situation. The main trends are the pursuit of high flexibility, good scalability, highrobustness of automation systems, and the integration of new technologies in all fields and levelsof automation. Of special interest is the integration of technologies into the control area.In this context

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Schubert

Session 2478 SubSea MudLift Drilling: from JIP to the Classroom Jerome J. Schubert, Ph.D. PE Texas A&M UniversityAbstractAs the worlds proven oil reserves continue to be depleted through consumption by theindustrialized nations, oil and gas producing companies must continue to explore for newpetroleum deposits. Although there is production in the GOM in water as deep as 5000 feet, someof the most promising deposits may be in water depths in the 6000 to 10,000 foot range. Currentdrilling technology will not allow exploration in these

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Naomi Groza, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

Paper ID #44284Assessing Chemical Engineering Students’ Perspectives on Data Science andIts Integration in the Academic Curriculum: Implications for Industry ReadinessDr. Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago Betul Bilgin is a Clinical Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering (CHE) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).Naomi Groza, The University of Illinois at Chicago ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessing Chemical Engineering Students' Perspectives on Data Science and Its Integration in the Academic Curriculum: Implications for Industry

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 8: The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the Computing Identity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students who Work

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Taylor Y. Johnson is a graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Sandra Courter; Ruthie Lyle; Ranil Wickramasinghe; Lisa Schaefer; Kevin Nickels; Jodi Reeves; David Noyce; Annie Pearce

University/Polytechnic UniversityAbstractIn July 1998, more than 40 graduate students, recent Ph.D.s, and new faculty from around thenation converged at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering to participatein the Engineering Education Scholars Program (EESP). EESP consisted of presentations bynationally and locally recognized speakers, workshops to help attendees bridge the gap betweenpedagogical theory and teaching practice, and activities to develop course objectives, outcomes,activities, and assessments. This paper highlights how some Scholars have already started toimplement new teaching strategies gained from EESP in the areas of group problem-solving andadjusting teaching styles to fit a diverse student audience

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Mone Smith, University of Texas at Austin; Earl W. Huff Jr., University of Texas at Austin; Hansika Murugu, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #49250The Shift Towards Inclusion and Accessibility: The Impact of Inclusive Designon UX Career PreparationMs. Taylor Mone Smith, University of Texas at Austin Taylor M Smith is a PhD student in the School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin.Dr. Earl W. Huff Jr., University of Texas at AustinHansika Murugu, University of Maryland, College Park Hansika Murugu is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction at the College of Information at University of Maryland, College Park. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Shift Towards

Conference Session

Curricular Transformation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Seda McKIlligan, Iowa State University; Steven Joseph Abramsky, Iowa State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #23132How Engineering Educators Use Heuristics When Redesigning an Under-graduate Embedded Systems CourseDr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University Nicholas D. Fila is a postdoctoral research associate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Industrial Design at Iowa State University. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. His current research interests include innovation, empathy, design thinking, and instructional design heuristics.Dr. Seda

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division: Approaches to Ethics Education (Part 1)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth McDonald, United States Military Academy

Paper ID #36603Virtue in Engineering Ethics EducationKenneth McDonald Dr. Kenneth McDonald is a Professor of Engineering Management, Department of Systems Engineering, West Point. His academic focus is on capacity development, planning, and consequence management. He also studies engineering ethics and how it applies in today’s complex world. Dr. McDonald has authored and co-authored over 50 technical publications to include book chapters and refereed publications on infrastructure, capacity development, geotechnical engineering, engineering management, value modeling and ethics. He is also co-author of the recently

Conference Session

ECE Division Technical Session 2: Long-Term Institutional Outcome Evaluations and Capstone Innovations

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Filip Cuckov, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Wayne Bynoe, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James McCusker, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Paper ID #36817Quantifying Compliance of Computer Engineering Curriculawith IEEE and ACM GuidelinesFilip Cuckov Dr. Filip Čučkov is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). His expertise is in designing embedded computing architectures for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and developing technologies and engineering solutions for robotics, automated systems, and human-in-the-loop CPS. He is passionate about engineering education and integrating students into his research program. Dr. Čučkov is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Best Diversity Paper

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian Kennedy, Clemson University; Cora Allard-Keese, Clemson University; Joshua Alper, Clemson University; Jennie LaMonte, Clemson University; Aubrey Baldwin, Clemson University

communities both prepare these students for research experiences (develops theirresearch skills) and how to navigate the application process for research opportunities. This training isparticularly important for students whose networks may not provide this navigational capital, such asfirst-generation college students and students from historically underrepresented minorities (Espinosa2011; Bangera and Brownell 2014).A scan of institutional websites revealed that many institutions provide pre-research and research skillsdevelopment as individual seminars that focus on a specific skill (such as finding research articles) or onapplying to particular research opportunities (such as Research Experience for Undergraduates programsfunded by the National

Conference Session

ERM: Identity Impacts (Identity Part 2)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Yang, Stanford University; Joseph D Towles, Swarthmore College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Sara Atwood, Elizabethtown College

Paper ID #36858Internships’ Impact on Recognition for First-Generationand/or Low-Income StudentsJerry Austin Yang (Student) Jerry A. Yang (he/him/his) is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at Stanford University pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a MA in Education. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in LGBTQ+/Sexualities Studies. Jerry is currently researching novel two-dimensional materials for conventional and quantum computing applications. In addition, Jerry’s research interestsinclude diversity, equity, and

Conference Session

Design Methodologies 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Meagan Flus, University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #29218Improving engineering students’ need finding abilities; a work in progressMeagan Flus, University of Waterloo Meagan Flus is a MASc student in the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo. Her current research area is engineering design education with specific interest in design cognition. Her future work will focus on the intersection of data and design.Mr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Bob Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-2749: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR MANUFACTURINGENGINEERINGDanny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout DANNY J. BEE is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering since 1995 and the former Program Director for Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has design/manufacturing experience in the aerospace and computer industries. In addition, he worked as a Quality Specialist in the Janesville/Beloit, WI region at Blackhawk Technical College. He is currently a Ph.D. student in

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1413: SENIOR PROJECT COURSE ENHANCEMENTJohn Irwin, Michigan Tech University Page 12.1271.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Senior Project Course Sequence EnhancementAbstractCurriculum changes implemented to enhance the Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) BS degree curriculum have brought about distinct differences in the methodologyof teaching the Senior Design Project course sequence. The previous course sequencerequired a senior project course that spanned two semesters for the undergraduatestudent. The students sought out an advisor who offers a choice of senior projectproblem statements that most often require a team of 3 or 4 students to

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Wittig, City College of the City University of New York

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Environmental Engineering

involved in the chapter are inpursuit of undergraduate degrees in Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering, but there arealso a handful of students pursuing degrees in Economics, Public Health, Spanish, andCommunications. The student chapter is advised by a professionally licensed EnvironmentalEngineer and faculty in the Civil Engineering (CE) Department at the CUNY City College ofNew York (CCNY). The chapter also receives guidance from a licensed Structural Engineer andCE faculty, and from a practicing licensed Environmental Engineer.Our first project is nearing completion. In this project, we are developing a potable water supplyto serve over 350 people, distributed across several valleys in a mountainous region in Honduras.Even by Honduran

Conference Session

Critical Thinking and Creative Arts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Genereux, Kansas State University, Salina; Elena Mangione-Lora, University of Notre Dame

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Liberal Education

AC 2009-2124: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING WITH VIDEO PROJECTSBill Genereux, Kansas State University, SalinaElena Mangione-Lora, University of Notre Dame Page 14.572.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Enhancing Student Learning with Video ProjectsAbstractThis paper will explore the use of digital video as a teaching tool in college courses. Two verydifferent courses of potential interest to engineering educators are cited as examples. The first isa foreign language course offered at the University of Notre Dame which uses video technologyto encourage students to write, produce, and star in original Spanish language "telenovelas" orday-time dramas

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Chappell, University of Alabama; Keith Woodbury, University of Alabama; Robert Taylor, University of Alabama

AC 2009-2297: EXCEL IN ME: PACKAGING ADD-INS AND PROVIDINGON-LINE HELPJoseph Chappell, University of AlabamaKeith Woodbury, University of AlabamaRobert Taylor, University of Alabama Page 14.601.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Excel in ME: Packaging Add-ins and Providing Online HelpAbstractMicrosoft Excel is a ubiquitous software tool that provides an excellent electronic format forengineering computation and organization of information. This paper reports on the second yearof an NSF CCLI Phase I project to implement a sequence of Excel modules for use in theThermal Mechanical Engineering Curriculum.Several modules were developed in the first year of

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-240: ETHICAL EXOTICA: SMALL, STICKY CASES FOR ANALYSISMarilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn A. Dyrud has taught in the Communication Department of Oregon Institute of Technology since 1983 and regularly teaches courses in technical and business writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics. She is active in ASEE as a member of the ETD Board and compiler of the annual “Engineering Technology Education Bibliography.” A past chair of the Pacific Northwest section, she is a regular presenter at annual conferences, a member of the executive committee of the Engineering Ethics Division, and a recent ASEE Fellow. She is also active in the Association for Business

Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Warnock, University of Georgia; Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #22042Development of Students’ Intercultural Knowledge and CompetenceDr. James Warnock, University of Georgia James Warnock is a Professor and founding Chair for the School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Georgia. He has been a big proponent of self-directed learning and active learning in his classes. James is also the Adjunct Director for training and instruction in the professional services department at ABET. In this role, he oversees the development, planning, production and imple- mentation of the ABET Program Assessment Workshops, IDEAL and the assessment webinar

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Its Impact on Faculty and Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hiro Iino, Iowa State University; Pinar Melek Celik, Iowa State University; Bryan Alan Lutz, Iowa State University

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #19778Applying Backward Design Principles to Online Continuing Education CourseDesign and Development for Working ProfessionalsMr. Hiro Iino, Iowa State University Hiro Iino is the Director of the Professional Development (PD) Program in Engineering-LAS Online Learning at Iowa State University. The program offers non-credit short courses to working engineers who are seeking just-in-time courses, continuing education units (CEU), and professional development hours (PDH). He has over eighteen years of experience working with faculty and industry experts to develop online education programs. Hiro received a B.S. in

Conference Session

Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Chase, University of San Diego; Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Leonard Perry, University of San Diego

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Industrial Engineering

2006-2152: LEAN THROUGHOUT THE IE CURRICULUMBradley Chase, University of San Diego Bradley Chase, PhD, MPH, CPE is Associate Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA. Dr. Chase is the author of several journal articles and book chapters on ergonomics and human factors. Dr. Chase also serves as a research scientist at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego and conducts research in work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), cognitive ergonomics, attention, and electrophysiological measures of stress and performance.Rick Olson, University of San Diego Rick T. Olson is an Associate Professor of Industrial and

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

-year engineering program development, effective assessment of engineering education, cooperative education, and transition to and from the engineering educational environment. Prof. Plouff has a Doctorate in Education from Eastern Michigan University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Michigan. Page 23.340.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Cooperative Education as the Catalyst for Effective and Efficient Assessment of ABET Student Learning Outcomes for an Engineering ProgramAbstractA comprehensive approach to industry

Conference Session

EM Skills and Concepts in the Real World

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Thompson

the methods to be employed maximize the objectives of the course.Student choice and student evaluation, while increasing the interest and motivation of thestudent, present potentially greater risks in attaining course objectives. For individual projects,there is the added problem of an unpredictably wide variety of choices. This paper reports theresults of progressively encouraging student participation in both of these areas.The paper is based upon over thirty years of teaching undergraduate and graduate field researchcourses.IntroductionThe focus of this paper is one of many teaching techniques, the use of field projects, and aparticular type of project, applying the methodology of field research to testing an a priorihypothesis concerning