2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Transforming the Applied Engineering Curriculum: Bridging Student Potential and Industry Demands

Presented at Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

This session will present the proposed curriculum revision of the Applied Engineering (AE) program at Keiser University (KU), including the development of a new certification program. The objective is to improve enrollment and long-term sustainability of the program while aligning the program with industry needs and academic standards. Offering an innovative curriculum in engineering is critical in private and midsize universities such as Keiser University, whose student recruitment and retention strategies often rely not only on the program's quality but also on its uniqueness. Furthermore, private universities have greater flexibility in working alongside the industry in implementing innovative and timely curriculum design changes that support economic growth and start-up companies. Additionally, exposing students to applied engineering majors through innovative interventions can foster early motivation and provide a clearer understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professional engineers. The implementation of the proposed curriculum is anticipated to provide a robust and comprehensive educational experience that effectively addresses industry demands while catering to the diverse needs of students.

Authors

Dr. Ali Zilouchian Keiser University [biography]

Ali Zilouchian is currently the Director of Applied Engineering Research Center and Program Director at Keiser University, He was the founding Director of a $4.5 Million Dollars grant from DOE.
Dr. Robin Y Cash Ford Motor Company [biography]

Robin Cash is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. After 31 years of service, Dr. Cash retired from Ford Motor Company where she worked as an engineering manager in Powertrain. Her research has included the prediction of in-tube condensation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental validation. Throughout her career, Dr. Cash received many technical and diversity awards. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator instrument facilitator. Dr. Cash is passionate about higher education and actively promotes studies in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field. She splits her time between Michigan and Florida with her husband of over thirty years. They are the parents of three children.

Note

The full paper will be available to logged in and registered conference attendees once the conference starts on June 22, 2025, and to all visitors after the conference ends on June 25, 2025

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