Revisioning the Integrative Science and Engineering Center: Crossing Boundaries through Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Research, Scholarship Innovation, and Experiential Learning

Presenter(s)

Carissa M. Krane, University of DaytonFollow
Brian Rigling, University of DaytonFollow
Fred Tenover, University of DaytonFollow
Justin Biffinger, University of DaytonFollow
Luisa Ruge-Jones, University of DaytonFollow
Pothitos Pitychoutis, University of DaytonFollow
Robert Lowe, University of DaytonFollow
Sharon Bommer, University of DaytonFollow
Umesh Haritashya, University of DaytonFollow
Ying-Ju Chen, University of DaytonFollow

About the Presenter(s)

Carissa Krane, Professor, Department of Biology and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Brian Rigling, Professor and Ohio Research Scholar for Sensor Exploitation and Fusion, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Fred Tenover, Distinguished Research Professor of Microbiology, Department of Biology Justin Biffinger, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry Luisa Ruge-Jones, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Pothitos Pitychoutis, Associate Professor, Department of Biology Robert Lowe, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Sharon Claxton Bommer, Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology Umesh Haritashya, Professor and Mann Chair in the Sciences, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences Ying-Ju Tessa Chen, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics

Location

Kennedy Union Room 331

Start Date

3-1-2024 10:00 AM

End Date

3-1-2024 10:50 AM

Abstract/Description

The University of Dayton Integrative Science and Engineering (ISE) Center was designed to foster interdisciplinary research and scholarship to address emerging challenges affecting populations on a local, regional, and global level through research and discovery. As a vital part of integrative research teams, undergraduate and graduate students gain authentic research experience and training to become the next generation of scientists and engineers using integrated approaches to solve broad challenges of societal relevance. In the Spring 2023, an ISE Strategic Planning Team of faculty representatives from the CAS and SOE was convened by the Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering to revise and expand the focus of the ISE based on the following charge:

(1) Expand the curricular components and pedagogy for integrating science and engineering

(2) Foster interdisciplinary faculty research and student learning

(3) Enhance entrepreneurship and innovation in support of economic development with patents and licenses

The ISE Strategic Planning Team invites you to contribute to the evolution of this vision by participating in this collaborative and consultative session, where panelists will discuss themes that have emerged in the Strategic Planning Team discussions and solicit attendee feedback and ideas on how to further address the charge that will shape the future of the ISE Center.

Goals for Attendees

Attendees will be invited to contribute in an open forum discussion framed by the three elements of the charge for revisioning the ISE Center. Attendees will also be asked what impediments exist in general for fostering interdisciplinary research, scholarship, teaching/learning, and student experiential learning when crossing the science-engineering boundaries.