Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Interdisciplinary Senior Interdisciplinary Project Educational Model

Abstract

My name is Jinsung Cho, an assistant professor of Civil Engineering Department in California State Polytechnic University Pomona. I have had more than 18 years in both academia and Civil and Construction Industry. My specialty is the behavior of underground infrastructure, Trenchless and Tunneling Technology, as well as 3D Virtual Construction Design & Management. I am a reviewer or member of several professional organizations, such as ASCE, NASTT, and ASC.

Promoting Multidisciplinary Industry-Sponsored Capstone Projects

“…Preliminary meeting with the sponsor to discuss elements of the Capstone Project Request 3 Sponsor presentation to faculty and students is scheduled April: Sponsor presentation to faculty and students, including Q&A 4 May-August: Recruiting of students by faculty to work on the project August: Additional sponsor presentations to faculty and students (as needed)…”

“…The criteria also define a team as one that is working toward a common goal and should include individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, or perspectives. As a result, multidisciplinary teams that address real-world complex problems are increasingly emphasized in capstone engineering courses [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Consequently, the capstone course has become a significant assessment tool in the ABET accreditation process.…”