Summary of innovations in electrical engineering curricula

Orr, John A.; Eisenstein, Bruce A.

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“…In 1994, the National Science Foundation (NSF) established various Engineering Education Coalitions, named ECSEL, GATEWAY, SUCCEED, SYNTHESIS [6], FOUNDATION COALITION [7], etc., for the purpose of initiating fundamental improvements in and creating innovative pedagogies for engineering education. Some of the topics addressed by these coalitions were: design across the curriculum, new curriculum models for the next century, developing an integrated curriculum, open-end problem solving using multidisciplinary skills, and the development of curriculum based on first principles.…”

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The future of electrical and computer engineering education

Berry

DiPiazza

Sauer³

2003

IEEE Trans. Educ.

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The authors will briefly describe how some of today's innovations and advancements might provide potential for improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of contemporary teaching methods. A model curriculum proposed in this paper merges the disciplines of mathematics, science, engineering, and computing. It also addresses the growing need for exposing aspiring engineers to the human, cultural, and professional aspects of their emerging careers.Index Terms-Electrical and computer engineering (ECE) curriculum, future of electrical and computer engineering education, undergraduate.

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The future of electrical and computer engineering education

Berry

DiPiazza

Sauer³

2003

IEEE Trans. Educ.

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“…In addition, there has been a shift toward increasing emphasis on engineering design [4] in the first [5][6][7], and senior years [8,9]. A gulf however exits between student experiences with engineering design in the first year and the capstone culminating experience because of little or no design experience in the sophomore and junior year [4].…”

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UIndy Engineering DesignSpine: Engineering Leadership Development through Interdisciplinary Teams and Early Exposure to Real Life Problems

Olawale¹,

Sánchez²,

Spicklemire³

2018

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The engineering challenges facing the world are very complex, and they require a new type of engineer who can work in interdisciplinary teams as well as multicultural teams to solve openended problems. Employers are looking for engineers who have not only technical competency but also systems (broad) and business mindsets. To develop these engineers, the R. B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) developed the DesignSpine. The DesignSpine framework makes it possible to create interdisciplinary teams of students who apply knowledge and principles of Six Sigma, project management, research methods, entrepreneurship, and leadership and communication (SPREL). Furthermore, in the DesignSpine, students create innovative solutions to real-world problems from external stakeholders beginning from their sophomore year. This paper describes the DesignSpine framework and the implementation strategy.

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“…Aspnes 30 presents the results of a survey conducted in the early 1990s through questionnaire, answered by 125 U.S. Electrical Engineering Department Chairs. Orr and Eisenstein 31 present the results of a survey carried out among 35 U.S. Electrical Engineering Department Chairs. In literature 32–35 are presented survey results obtained in 2006, regarding the profiles of engineers who work in power systems, automation, and maintenance in Brazil.…”

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Electrical power systems engineering undergraduate courses in Brazil: Academic and market perspectives

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Fortes

Bouças

2015

The International Journal of Electrical Engineering & Educa

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The economic growth seen in developing countries enhances a demand for multidisciplinary background of professionals in infrastructure and technology-related areas. The wide range of applications and capacity for abstraction acquired by graduates throughout their Electrical Engineering education distinguishes this particular area of expertise as core factor for workforce qualification. In this context, this paper presents the main results of a nationwide survey performed in order to deliver a current overview of Brazilian Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree programs with concentration in power systems. The academic curricula of the most relevant undergraduate programs in electric power systems in Brazil were analyzed aiming to identify the core contents offered in Brazil. Finally, an online survey was conducted with more than 300 individuals, ranging from recent graduates to senior business managers, hoping to verify the consistency between the education offered by the Academia and the current skill set required by the labor market.

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Summary of innovations in electrical engineering curricula

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The future of electrical and computer engineering education

The future of electrical and computer engineering education

UIndy Engineering DesignSpine: Engineering Leadership Development through Interdisciplinary Teams and Early Exposure to Real Life Problems

Electrical power systems engineering undergraduate courses in Brazil: Academic and market perspectives

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