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When University Met Industry

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Publication Date

March 12, 2023

Start Date

March 12, 2023

End Date

March 14, 2023

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 2

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Diversity and Professional Engineering Education Papers

Page Count

7

DOI

10.18260/1-2--45058

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https://peer.asee.org/45058

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Liling Huang George Mason University

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Liling Huang received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). She joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at GMU as an Associate Professor in 2017. She is a senior IEEE member and a principal consulting engineer for Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) and Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC). She was a certified professional electrical engineer in Taiwan. She worked for Taiwan Provincial Government before joining Virginia Tech to conduct research on Smart Energy Management Systems in High-Rise Buildings. During her industry career, she designed and procured the electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems for large commercial, residential and industrial buildings. She established the BS EE, BS CpE and MS EE Concentrations in Power Engineering at GMU. She supports energy-related projects and initiatives at GMU, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on research projects in the areas of smart grid, power system protection and cybersecurity, Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and grid modernization.

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Abstract

When University Met Industry

Abstract With rapidly evolving technologies, the academia – industry collaboration on education and research has never been more important. Traditionally, academic institutions educate industry professionals before they enter the workforce, and the industry provides funding for universities on research projects. However, the current one-way flow of education and research can be enhanced by creating a more diverse and interactive dynamic to comprehensively address the ongoing challenges faced by both parties. This paper discusses the importance and challenges of industry and academic collaborations as well as strategies for successful academia – industry partnerships based on the newly established power engineering program at George Mason University.

Huang, L., & Gardner, M. (2023, March), When University Met Industry Paper presented at ASEE Southeast Section Conference, Arlington, Virginia. 10.18260/1-2--45058

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