David J. Russomanno, Ph.D. Dean

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Panel: Should Industry Co-Own the Education of Engineers? ASEE ETLI, October 4, 2013, Crystal City, VA

Context -- IUPUI Overview

Indiana University (IU) and Purdue University (PU) programs at Indianapolis merged in 1969 forming IUPUI

Over 30,000 students in Fall 2013 Over $287 M in research expenditures in Fiscal Year 12

IU has the administrative and fiscal responsibility PU has academic oversight of Purdue degrees IU Bloomington and IUPUI are the two core research

campuses of Indiana University

B.S. Degrees Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering—Interdisciplinary Mechanical Engineering Motorsports Engineering*

Biomedical Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology* Computer Graphics Technology Computer and Information Technology Construction Eng. Management Technology Electrical Engineering Technology* Interior Design Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology* Music Technology (IU degree) Organizational Leadership and Supervision Technical Communication

Graduate Degrees M.S. Degree Programs (Engineering)

Biomedical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Degree Programs (Music and Arts Technology) Music Technology Music Therapy

M.S. Degree Program (with Technology Concentrations) Applied Information Technology Construction Engineering Management Technology Facilities Management Human Resource Development Organizational Leadership and Supervision Motorsports Engineering Technology* STEM Education: Engineering Technology Education STEM Education: Computer Education

Ph.D. (residence at IUPUI, degree awarded by Purdue, W. Lafayette) Biomedical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Theory vs. Practice

“Theory is when you understand everything, but nothing works.” “Practice is when everything works, but nobody understands why.” “At this station, theory and practice are united, so nothing works and nobody understands why.” sign outside a Norwegian meteorological station situated on a desolate volcanic island deep in the heart of the Arctic Circle Tom Clancy's Endwar: The Missing By: Peter Telep

Job-Ready Curriculum Design a curriculum from the ground up

ET and engineering curricula more connected and mutually dependent

Industry co-develops the curriculum and shares responsibility for its success

Provide pathway to credentials (degree or certificate) for both engineering and engineering technology students

Experiential-Based: “Theory and practice are united, so most things work, and most understand why.”

Motorsports Case Study 1. B.S. in Motorsports Engineering 2. Motorsports Engineering Technology Certificate

Option for B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology Option for B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology Option for B.S. Computer Engineering Technology

Located in and administered by the Department of Engineering Technology

Leverage faculty talent primarily in ME and MET Capitalize on geographic location: Racing engineers

that have extensive experience (Indy, Formula One, etc.) and are ready for career transition to academia

Motorsports

First B.S. cohort graduated in Spring 2013 Motorsports Engineering Technology Certificate started 2006 Motorsports Engineering degree approved 2008 B.S graduates fully employed in motorsports or automotive

industries All had internship and/or co-op experience

Inaugural accreditation visit planned for 2016 for B.S. Motorsports Engineering

EAC of ABET general criteria Accreditation implications?

The first racecar designed by IUPUI Motorsports

• Designed and built with new parts (old bare frame provided by sponsor) • Every step documented resulting in electronic technical manual for the car • Industry sponsor provided all new parts in exchange for the manual

Every aspect of this racecar was designed and built by Motorsports Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology students

Rollcage – Project Suspension & Brakes – Vehicle Dynamics Fuel System – Project Body – Intro to Motorsports Eng. Electrical System – Project Engines – IC Engines Class

The car has been raced by student teams …

… and student drivers

The teams have been very successful

SCCA Autocross Championship SCCA Club Racing Divisional Championship Invited to the SCCA National Championships (first student team to participate!)

This second SCCA car was built from the ground up

And a new technical manual was produced for the industry sponsor

• Students helped redesign the Don Schumacher Racing Top Fuel chassis that set the fastest 1,000 foot time in drag racing history

• Living lab with experiential learning

• Race teams come to IUPUI with projects

Success “We needed students who were strong on the mechanic and fabrication side, as well as those that were good at design and graphics, and those that had strong written communication skills. This meant some of the skills were associated with MET, some with engineering. In the end, the car was built, the manual was produced, and both were a success. A great example of engineering and engineering technology working together!” Pete Hylton Associate Professor & Director of Motorsports Engineering Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology IUPUI

Thank You!