Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lyn Brodie, University of Southern Queensland; Lesley Jolly, Strategic Partnerships; Caroline Crosthwaite, University of Queensland; Lydia Kavanaugh, University of Queensland

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Invited - Student Development

and assessment. She is the 2013 president for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE).Lesley Jolly, Strategic Partnerships My original work as an anthropologist was with Australian indigenous peoples but in 1996 I was ap- proached to undertake an ethnography of the first-year engineering class at the University of Queensland with a view to understanding the gender dynamics there. Since then my association with engineers and engineering has grown to dominate my research life. I have continued to pursue my contact with en- gineers through a variety of research projects, the supervision of PhD students in engineering problems that have social dimensions and by establishing and leading the new

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Nutter

Virtual Simulation Curriculum Integration Paul Nutter Ohio Northern University Department of Technological StudiesAbstractManufacturing simulation is being used extensively to model, analyze, and optimize complexmanufacturing operations by many major corporations, including Boeing, Lockheed-Martin,Daimler-Chrysler and Toyota. Companies are utilizing these advanced 3D digital manufacturingtools as a component of their product life-cycle management. In many cases a simulation ismandatory prior to any significant new operation, project or process implementation.Manufacturing technologists and engineers will

Conference Session

Systems Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Widmann

, the students work in teams to solve open ended designprojects. Two projects are given during the quarter. For the first project, the studentswork in teams of three to develop and build a mechanical system to accomplish a simpletask. During the second, a “paper” design of a more complex system is completed. Thesecond project is accomplished by dividing the task into subsystems which are designedby teams of four. Each team of four is then required to select a representative to insuresuccessful integration of the final system with other teams. Team formation is based onthe student’s problem solving preferences in a manner devised by Prof. Douglas Wilde ofStanford University. This paper will examine the success of this team forming strategynot

Conference Session

The Modern ChE Laboratory

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Brazel

experimental parameters needed to meet a specific objective, and (5) collecting and analyzing data to compare to theory.Methods Incorporating team-based laboratory experiments into an existing course required a focuson the fundamental concepts being covered and developing projects that emphasized both theoryand applications. Since some class time is used for the projects, each of the topics was selectedso that its place in the curriculum could be presented directly by the students. After selectingappropriate projects, funding was secured to provide equipment and supplies, and generalexperimental procedures were developed (and tested by undergraduate laboratory assistants priorto the course offering). The projects were

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Proulx Denis; Martin Brouillette; Jean Nicolas; Charron François

aimed at educating engineers beyond knowledge transfer through the development of student know-how and know-how-to-be (i.e., attitudes). This is achieved via four major program thrusts, which are: integrating knowledge, learning in an engineering context, promoting technical and personal achievement and increasing student responsibilities. As salient programmatic features, this curriculum incorporates, among others: design from day 1, a closely integrated sequence of courses within a semester and from one semester to the next, engineering integration semester projects and a large-scale capstone design activity. In addition to presenting a broad overview of this curriculum, the paper focuses on the first semester

Conference Session

Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and the coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership Development at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. She has over twenty five years of experience in industry and STEM education. Prior to her current position, Ms. Parry was the project director of RAMP-UP, an NSF and GE funded project focused on increasing math achievement in K-12 through the use of collaboration between undergraduate and graduate STEM students and classroom teachers. She is an active member of ASEE, NCTM, NSTA and ITEEA. Ms. Parry is currently the chair elect of the ASEE K-12 and Precollege Division and a member of the Triangle Coalition Board of Directors.Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University Jerome Lavelle is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W. Villachica, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee, Boise State University; Linda Huglin, Boise State University; Drew Borresen, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees

University of Northern Colorado.Donald Plumlee, Boise State University Dr. Plumlee is certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Idaho. He has spent the last ten years es- tablishing the Ceramic MEMS laboratory at Boise State University. Dr. Plumlee is involved in numerous projects developing micro-electro-mechanical devices in LTCC including an Ion Mobility Spectrometer and microfluidic/chemical micro-propulsion devices funded by NASA. Prior to arriving at Boise State University, Dr. Plumlee worked for Lockheed Martin Astronautics as a Mechanical Designer on struc- tural airframe components for several aerospace vehicles. He developed and improved manufacturing processes for the Atlas/Centaur rocket program

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

State University, the closest and largest publicfour-year university available to them. Since Hispanics comprised 43.9% of Cañada College’sstudent population that year, these transfer numbers are very low;. Clearly, much needs to bedone at Cañada College to improve the persistence and transfer rates of Hispanic and otherminority students.San Francisco State University (SFSU), the collaborator in the project is a large, regional,comprehensive university, part of the California State University System. In fall 2007, 30,125students enrolled at SFSU: 24,376 undergraduates and 5,749 graduate students. Students pursue113 undergraduate majors, 96 master’s degree programs, 27 credential programs, and 34undergraduate and graduate certificate

Conference Session

Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jody T. Hoesly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Anne C. Glorioso, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-577: DARK, DIM AND DARINGJody T Hoesly, University of Wisconsin, Madison Jody Hoesly, is the Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian at the University of Wisconsin - Madison’s Wendt Library. Jody has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an engineer in the machine tool, recreational vehicle, and electrical contracting industries. In 2008, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin -Madison with an M.A. in Library and Information Studies. She is also a certified K-12 teacher-librarian, technology teacher, and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) instructor. Jody joined Wendt Commons in April 2009 where she manages the collection budget and serves as a reference, instruction, and liaison

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Walthea V. Yarbrough; Sarah J. Rajala; Richard L. Porter; Hugh Fuller; Laura Bottomley; Mary Clare Robbins

course is the problem-solving laboratory facilitated by undergraduate studentassistants. The laboratory component is strongly linked with the lecture and has a device-dissection component as well as a project design competition. Incorporation of a meaningfulhands-on experience for all students presented a considerable challenge. Facilitation of thelaboratory is discussed and the device-dissection component is described in another paper 8.Students’ attitudes about engineering and the entire first year experience were assessed usingthe Pittsburgh Freshman Engineering Attitudes Survey © (PFEAS) 9,10,11. Page 4.349.1II. Course DesignBased upon lessons

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Francois Michaud; Mario Lucas; Gerard Lachiver; Andre' Clavet; Jean-Marie Dirand; Noel Boutin; Philippe Mabilleau; Jacques Descoteaux

Session 2220 Using ROBUS in Electrical and Computer Engineering Education François Michaud, Mario Lucas, Gérard Lachiver, André Clavet, Jean-Marie Dirand, Noël Boutin, Philippe Mabilleau, Jacques Descôteaux Université de Sherbrooke (Québec Canada)AbstractROBUS (ROBot University of Sherbrooke) is an autonomous mobile robot designed to facilitateinterdisciplinary engineering design in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Engineering(CE). Its primary purpose is to serve as an integrated platform for a project called INGÉNIUSthat introduces electrical and computer engineering simultaneously to a large group

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of automation, control, and automated system integration. Page 23.1040.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Research Experiences for Undergraduate Engineering StudentsAbstractNational surveys in 2011 and 2012 showed a continuous decline in the number of U.S. studentswho move on to attend graduate school. In addition, there is a shortage of highly educatedskilled workers in the manufacturing sector. The paper will describe program activities, studentresearch projects, outcomes, and lessons learned

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Michael Venuto, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

the backlog of USinfrastructure projects [6]. Yet, its success depends on having a skilled workforce to design,build, and maintain critical infrastructure. The Bureau of Labor Statistics denoted CivilEngineering will grow at 6% between 2023 and 2033. This is faster than the 4% average of alloccupations [11]. In February 2024, 51% percent of engineering firms continued to turn downwork due to workforce shortages [1]. This suggests that Industry needs a skilled and readyworkforce. As one interviewer clearly responded that their firm is “looking for recent graduatesto hit the ground running.” The gap between industry requirements and student preparation impacts companies'productivity. Despite significant work to prepare students to enter

Conference Session

Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #46514The Influence on Engineering Industry Career Paths of Specific UndergraduateStudent Experiences and ActivitiesD’andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., University of Toronto D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto within the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP). Prior to that she worked for many years as an engineer and project manager in the Oil & Gas industry. She is originally from Nassau, Bahamas, and completed her B.Eng in Chemical Engineering at McGill University and her MASc. from the Centre for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Kusa, Duke University; Siobhan Oca, Duke University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

robotics curriculum toprepare students for the many robotics industry positions and research careers that utilize thismiddleware [5]. Learning ROS can at times be non-intuitive and overwhelming for students[1].Limited online resources exist to help students learn ROS asynchronously[6], and none havestudied how students perceived self-efficacy in tackling future robotics project challenges.Asynchronous tutorials help students learn material that would take too much time to step throughin class, enhancing the principles taught. They can help students troubleshoot specific issues theyrun into, allow students to go at their own pace, and allow flexibility in how students approachdifferent challenges. In this Introduction to Robotics course, over three

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Portia Elise Lenczowski, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Aaron Lalley P.E., Southeast Technical College

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Active Experimentation.Prototyping, progressing through conceptual, functional, and production stages, provides apractical mechanism for engaging students in iterative design. Prior studies, such as Larson et al.[3], have demonstrated the potential of project-based learning to develop adaptive expertise inupper-division courses, but limited evidence exists for first-year contexts.Methods/Assessment: The study takes place in a first-year “Design for Manufacturing” coursethat emphasizes hands-on learning. Students work in teams to identify design problems, developconcepts, and fabricate prototypes using tools such as 3D printers, CNC/manual mills, andwelding equipment. A taxonomy of prototypes guides the process: 1. Conceptual Prototypes: Low

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hank D Voss, Taylor University; Jeff F Dailey; William A Bauson, Taylor University; Bill Chapman, Taylor University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #13398Nano-satellites and HARP for Student Learning and ResearchDr. Hank D Voss, Taylor University Dr. Hank D. Voss, Taylor University Dr. Hank D. Voss received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois in 1977. He then worked for Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratories prior to coming to Taylor University in 1994. He is currently a Professor of Engineering and Physics at Taylor University. Some of the courses that he regularly has taught include Principles of Engineering, Intro to Electronics, Statics, Advanced Electronics, Jr. Engineering Projects, FE Review, Control Systems

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

4.3 Code core linear algebra concepts in MATLAB with autograder incorporated 12 4.3.1 Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.4 Establish application projects in MATLAB Grader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Assessment 15 5.1 Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5.2 Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Conclusion and Future Plan 187 Acknowledgements

Conference Session

Manufacturing Workforce Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; josiah e blocus, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

the drone body and aprocedure for embedding the electric wiring was developed. This integration required severaldesign modifications, which were implemented and prototyped. We believe that this modulardrone development project design and mentorship guided by the principles of experientiallearning and empowered by AM has increased the efficacy of students and helped them developseveral skills that are valuable to the future engineering work force including team skills,leadership, time-management, life-long and interdisciplinary learning, and entrepreneurshipmindset. Through a survey and focus group approach, the findings of an independent evaluatorconfirm those benefits to the students participating in the project.1. IntroductionAdditive

Conference Session

Social Justice and the Curriculum: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Terri Dunbar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ruth Yow, Georgia Institute of Technology

transformed into design, when diverse design teams learn and interact with the peers atthe conceptual design stage. In STEM fields such as engineering, encouraging inclusivity amongundergraduate students from different economic, social, or racial and ethnic backgrounds canproduce greater learning gains. This paper presents various ongoing interventions on diverseteam formation, Sustainable Design Goals (SDG) -focused team projects in a freshman engineer-ing course (i) to identify the individual or personal characteristics that a student brings to an educa- tional setting and their influence on students’ learning (ii) to study the role of diverse teams on pedagogical and psychological aspects on team interaction

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session - Online and Remote Learning Communities

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Regina Ruane Ph.D., Temple University

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Manufacturing

mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University Michael Mauk is Assistant Professor in Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program.Regina Ruane Ph.D., Temple University

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Semmens, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #17322Inventing the Precedence Diagram as Preparation for Future LearningMr. Robert Semmens, Stanford University Rob Semmens should soon be a graduate of the doctoral program in Learning Sciences and Technology Design program in Stanford’s School of Education. His current research interests include the development and assessment of training techniques relevant to spatial thinking. Previously Rob worked on projects for the Army Research Institute and the Asymmetric Warfare Group. He developed instructional approaches to improve Army training, and conducted analysis of the contribution of technology to learning. Rob

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

responsibility fordecisions and actions as the course progressed. In this paper we present the results of revisingthis supplemental evaluation and administering it to a new longitudinal student cohort ofbiomedical engineers during the 2007-2008 academic year. Correlational analysis of the studentresponses revealed three themes that appear to have a major role in shaping student attitudestoward the overall design experience: attitudes regarding the transition from student toprofessional; varied academic hardiness characteristics that would influence efforts and attitudestoward the completion of an open-ended senior design project; and perceived work efforts (byboth the individual and the team) and the quality of learning in senior design. Overall the

Conference Session

Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Monty, University of Akron; Alvaro A. Rodriguez, University of Akron; Zach Griffith

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

student learning via a project-based learningassignment on the corrosion of winter maintenance vehicles in the State of Ohio. The module’seducational objectives were to (1) increase knowledge among high school students about thefactors associated with corrosion, specifically vehicular corrosion, (2) increase studentunderstanding of engineering principles behind corrosion prevention and mitigation, and (3)engage students in multiple interactive, hands-on activities to reinforce their learning. Pre- andpost- assessments were administered to (1) determine if an engineering module would allowstudents to develop a more complex understanding of corrosion engineering problems and higherlevels of corrosion science knowledge, (2) assess whether students

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Design Teams

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; James A. Coller, University of Michigan; Stephanie Sheffield, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, California Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #24833Student Perceptions of Teamwork SupportDr. Robin Fowler, University of Michigan Robin Fowler is a lecturer in the Program in Technical Communication at the University of Michigan. She enjoys serving as a ”communication coach” to students throughout the curriculum, and she’s especially excited to work with first year and senior students, as well as engineering project teams, as they navigate the more open-ended communication decisions involved in describing the products of open-ended design scenarios.Dr. Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan Laura K. Alford is a Lecturer and Research Investigator at

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

ECE Concepts Aaron Carpenter carpentera1@wit.edu Department of Electrical Engineering & Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology Abstract Cybersecurity’s increasing relevance and applicability in the research and developmentcommunity and job market make it an attractive topic for both students and faculty. Thus, it isnecessary for institutions of higher learning to provide courses that prepare students for thebroad security-based design space. In addition to teaching students about critical securityconcepts, hardware-based cybersecurity projects and courses sit at the intersection of manyelectrical and computer

Conference Session

Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Bill, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Anne-Laure Fayard, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

space.The aim of the new makerspace was to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship by engagingstudents in both formal and informal multidisciplinary design projects. In the long term, the goalis to integrate the space into all levels of the engineering curriculum and encourage project-basedlearning. The university has a strong entrepreneurial center with ongoing programs as well asseveral incubators. The new space was designed to supplement the current innovation andentrepreneurship options available to students and student startups by providing prototypingequipment. A mixed method approach (a survey combined with ethnographic observations andinterviews) was used to analyze student use and perception of the new space. Of particularinterest was

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Engineering Analysis Statics) which is a project based learning activity designed specifically for promoting creativity, team-work, and presentation skills for undergraduate sophomore and junior students, as well as by exposing the students to the fascinating world of scientific/technological research based engineering. IDEAS is becoming the cornerstone event for the sophomore engineering students at UCF: from fall 2013 to fall 2017 approximately 2000 students have created, designed, presented, and defended around 600 projects and papers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Preparing the Engineering Student for Success with IDEAS: A Second Year Experiential

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gang Zheng, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; Horst Hohberger, University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; Chengbin Ma, University of Michigan–Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; Pradeep Ray, University of Michigan Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

of practicum courses in collaboration with the industry in China. He has been awarded Shanghai 1000-Telent Distinguished Professor status (2017). The CFE has launched a major initiative called the Technology Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development (TESD), the defining philosophy for several entrepreneurship projects for social development in the Belt and Road region. He has been the founder Director (2013-2016) of the WHO Collaborating Centre on eHealth at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)-Australia where he is an Honorary Professor in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine (SPHCM). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 From

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile; Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

multiplepedagogical innovations emerged (e.g., collaborative and active learning, project and problembased learning, and more technology in the classroom) and great amount of information wasexchanged among participants. However, the diffusion and adoption of these innovations wererare within participant institutions and those who did not participate.2 From there, a large seriesof studies tried to understand the main challenges associated to processes of change inengineering schools.Clark, Froyd, Merton, and Richardson (2004) focus on the perspective of those leading thechanges promoted by the Foundation Coalition.3 At an initial stage of the program, leaders’ andauthorities’ approaches to curricular innovation followed a product development process.3