Scott Danielson

Scott Danielson

Associate Professor, Engineering, The Polytechnic School
Associate Professor Emeritus, Global Outreach & Extended Ed
  • scott.danielson@asu.edu
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  • SIM 295D Polytechnic Campus Mesa, AZ 85212
  • Mail code: 2805
    Campus: Tempe
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Scott Danielson is currently an emeritus associate professor in the engineering program within the Polytechnic School, with a focus on global engineering via project work in Vietnam and Indonesia. Previously, Danielson was a faculty member in the engineering program for almost 10 years after serving as an associate dean and department chair at Arizona State University for more than 15 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer with more than 44 years of broad-based experience encompassing both industry and academia. Past industrial experience includes design of machinery, machine installation, engineering management, and plant start-up while working for Crown Zellerbach, a forest products company. Academic experience includes serving as department chair at two different universities, North Dakota State University and Arizona State University. Academic experience includes developing new academic programs, obtaining external grants and contracts, publishing, and teaching. Service to the profession has included leadership roles in four national professional organizations - ABET, ASEE, ASME, and SME. He is a past chair of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission and is a program evaluator for both EAC and ETAC for multiple professional societies.  He also served as the director of the Engineering Technology Area Delegation, which included being a member of the ABET Board of Directors. He was awarded ABET Fellow status in 2022.  In the ASEE, he has been the division chair for both the Engineering Mechanics Division and Engineering Technology Division of the ASEE. He has been awarded ASEE’s James H. McGraw Award and Isadore T. Davis Award for Excellence in Collaboration of Engineering Education and Industry. Within ASME, he was also awarded Fellow status and has served on a variety of committees within the society. He also served as co-editor on the ASME Vision 2030 Task Force (2008 - 2013), charged with updating the body of knowledge for mechanical engineering education to prepare graduates for the future. He served in the past on the Steering Committee of the Manufacturing Education and Research Community within SME.

Education
  • Ph.D. Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), North Dakota State University 1990
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming 1977
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming 1976
Research Interests

Research interests have included engineering & STEM education capacity building (projects in Vietnam & Indonesia), aircraft manufacturing, engineering mechanics and education, effective teaching and fluid dynamics. 

Publications

  • Fox. P., Sorge, B., Gordon, M., Danielson, S., Land, R., Nettey, I.R., Perry, T., Gaines, K., Irwin, J. (2020).  “What is the Future of Engineering Technology?”  Journal of Engineering Technology, Fall 2020, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 48-59.

  • Hall, T., Danielson, S., & Cheung, A.C., (2020).  Streamlining Continuous Improvement: Efficiently Creating Value While Satisfying ABET Criterion 4. In the 2020 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 22 - 26, virtual conference.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.   

  • Nguyen, H. D. H. & Danielson, S., (2017).  Developing, Reviewing, and Measuring Attainment of Outcomes to Meet ABET and AUN-QA Criteria.  Journal of Educational Management Science, Vol 14, No 2 (Vietnamese).

  • Danielson, S., Nguyen, H. & Wigal, K. (2015).  Comparison of AUN-QA and ABET Accreditation. In the 2016 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 26 - 29, New Orleans, LA.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.  Also posted, with permission, on the AUN-QA website.
  • Mott, R., Bennett, R., Danielson, S., & Stratton, M. (2014).  Integration of Manufacturing into Mechanical Engineering Education Curricula.  In the Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 15 - 18, Indianapolis, IN.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Mott, R., Bennett, R., Gartenlaub, M., Danielson, S., Stratton, M., Jack, H., Kraebber, H., & Waldrop, P. (2013).  Integration of Manufacturing into Mechanical Engineering Curricula.  In the Proceedings of the 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME, November 15-21, San Diego, CA.
  • Danielson, S., & Roberts, C. (2013).  A Successful Engineering Program-Corporate Partnership.  In the 2013 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 23 - 26, Atlanta, GA.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., & Kirkpatrick, A. (2012).  Mechanical Engineering Technology: ASME Vision 2030’s Call for the Future, Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol 29, No 2.
  • Warrington, R., Kirkpatrick, A., Danielson, S., & Kukacki, F. (2012).  Vision 2030: The Future for Mechanical Engineering Education with a Focus on Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics.  In the Conference Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, July 16 - 18, Malta.
  • Danielson, S., & Roberts, C. (2012).  Increasing Student Learning via an Innovative Capstone Program.  In the 2012 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 10 - 13, San Antonio, TX.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., Kirkpatrick, A. & Perry, T. (2012).  ASME Vision 2030’s Recommendations for Mechanical Engineering Education.  In the 2012 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 10 - 13, San Antonio, TX.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., Perry, T. & Kirkpatrick, A. (2012).  ASME’s Vision 2030’s Import for Mechanical Engineering Technology.  In the 2012 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 10 - 13, San Antonio, TX.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., Kirkpatrick, A., & Ervin, E. (2011).  ASME Vision 2030: Helping to Inform Engineering Education.  In the Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, IEEE/ASEE, October 12 - 15, 2011, Rapid City, SD.
  • Georgeou, T., & Danielson, S. (2011).  Redesign of Outboard Motors for Use in the Grand Canyon.  In the 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 27 - 29, Vancouver, BC.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Kirkpatrick, A., Danielson, S., Warrington, R., Smith, R., Thole, K., Wepfer, W. & Perry, T. (2011).  Vision 2030 – Creating the Future of Mechanical Engineering Education.  In the 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 27 - 29, Vancouver, BC.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Nam, C., & Danielson, S. (2011).  Development of a Small UAV with Real-time Video Surveillance.  In the 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 27 - 29, Vancouver, BC.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Roberts, C., & Danielson, S. (2010).  The ASU College of Technology and Innovation Capstone Program.  Work in progress paper presented at the 2010 Capstone Design Conference, Boulder CO, June 7-9.
  • Danielson, S., & Hinks, R. (2008).  A Statics’ Skills Inventory.  In the 2008 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Redkar, S., Rogers, B., Georgeou, T., & Danielson, S. (2008).  Automotive Engineering Technology: A Counter-Intuitive Path to Greater Engineering Technology Enrollment.  In the 2008 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Georgeou, T., & Danielson, S. (2008).  CNC Machining: A Value-Added Component of Mechanical Engineering Technology Education.  In the 2008 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Teo, A., Danielson, S., & Georgeou, T. (2008).  High Performance Machining: A Practical Approach to High-Speed Machining.  In the 2008 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Wang, J., Roberts, C., and Danielson, S. (2007).  Local and Global Accessibility Evaluation with Tool Geometry, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 4, Nos. 1-4, pp 19-29.
  • Roberts, C., Yasar, S., Morrell, D., Henderson, M., Danielson, S., Cook, N. (2007).  A Pilot Study of Engineering Design Teams Using Protocol Analysis.  In the 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 25-27, Honolulu, HI.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., & Georgeou, T. (2007).  The State of Manufacturing Engineering Education.  In the 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 25-27, Honolulu, HI.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., & Georgeou, T. (2007).  The State of Manufacturing Engineering Education.  In the 2007 Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 25-27, Honolulu, HI.  New York: American Society for Engineering Education.
  • Danielson, S., Hawks, V., & Hartin, J. (2006).  Engineering Technology Education in an Era of Globalization.  In the 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, IEEE, October 28 - 31, San Diego, CA.
  • Henderson, M, Rogers, B, Danielson, Scott, Morrell, D, Roberts, C, Grondin, R, Kuo, C, Hinks, R, Sugar, T. Using a Wind Power Assessment Project on the Hopi Reservation as a Problem-Based Learning Experience for Undergrad and Graduate Students. American Society for Engineering Education (2006).
  • Morrell, D, Roberts, C, Grondin, R, Kuo, C, Hinks, R, Sugar, T, Henderson, M, Danielson, Scott. Beyond Measurement: Designing Engineering Outcomes to Foster Student Achievement. American Society for Engineering Education (2006).
  • Rogers, B, Palmgren, D, Danielson, Scott, McHenry, A. A Rigorous Foundation for Security Engineering Programs. American Society for Engineering Education (2006).
  • Aparicio, J, Danielson, Scott. Enviromental impact on aircraft corrosion. (2005).
  • Danielson, Scott, Hall, T, Hansen, J. Engineering Technology Departmental Leadership. American Society for Engineering Education (2005).
  • Danielson, Scott, Hartin, J. The Future of Mechanical Engineering Technology Education. ASME (2005).
  • Danielson, Scott, Henderson, M, Kuo, C, Roberts, C, Morrell, D, Grondin, R, Hinks, R. A Clean Slate: Designing A Mechanical Systems Concentration Within A New Engineering Program. ASME (2005).
  • Danielson, Scott, Kadolwec, J, Mehta, S, Masters, C, Magill, M, Steadman, S. A Statics Skills Inventory. IEEE (2005).
  • Gintz, J, Danielson, Scott. Manufacturing Automation Education for Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. American Society for Engineering Education (2005).
  • Morrell, D, Roberts, C, Grondin, R, Kuo, C, Hinks, R, Danielson, Scott, Henderson, M. A Flexible Curriculum for a Multi-disciplinary Undergraduate Engineering Degree. IEEE (2005).
  • Roberts, C, Morrell, D, Grondin, D, Kuo, C, Hinks, R, Danielson, Scott. Developing a multidisciplinary engineering program at Arizona State University's East campus. American Society for Engineering Education (2005).
  • Danielson, Scott. Developing Statics Knowledge Inventories. IEEE (2004).
  • Danielson, Scott. Knowledge Assessment in Statics: Concepts versus skills. American Society for Engineering Education (2004).
  • Danielson, Scott. Work In Progress - Ethics Instruction For The Workplace. IEEE (2004).
  • Palmgren, D, Danielson, Scott. Bachelor Of Applied Science: An Innovative Degree Program. IEEE (2004).
  • Post, A, Rogers, B, Danielson, Scott, Tamizhmani, G. Fuel Cell Manufacturing: An Introduction to Opportunities and Challenges. American Society for Engineering Education (2004).
  • Zamora, D, Danielson, Scott, Biekert, R. Teaching Four and Five-Axis CNC Machining. ASME (2004).
  • Danielson, Scott, Biekert, R, Post, A, Almen, S, Richter, N. Manufacturing Enterprise Company: Integration of curriculum and industry. American Society for Engineering Education (2003).
  • Mehta, S, Danielson, Scott. Evidence that Education Research-based Methods Work. (2003).
  • Mehta, S, Danielson, Scott. Math-Statics Baseline (MSB) Test: Phase I. American Society for Engineering Education (2002).
  • Danielson, Scott George, Mehta, S. Statics & Dynamics-The next generation. (2001).
  • Danielson, Scott, Mehta, S. Teaching Resources for the New Millennium: Statics as an Example. (2001).
  • Danielson, Scott, Mehta, S. Concept Questions for Improved Learning and Outcome Assessment in Statics. IEEE & ASEE (2000).
  • Danielson, Scott, Mehta, S. Statics Concept Questions for Enhancing Learning. American Society for Engineering Education (2000).
  • Danielson, Scott, Mehta, S, Merkel, C, Kotala, P. National Statics Clearinghouse (NSC) Database. American Society for Engineering Education (2000).
  • Mehta, S, Danielson, Scott. Next Generation Principles for Enhancing Student Learning. American Society for Engineering Education (2000).
  • Mehta, S, Danielson, Scott. The Scholarship of Teaching: Building a Foundation before Reaching the Pinnacle. American Society for Engineering Education (2000).
Research Activity

 

  • Goss, Jeffrey (PI), Danielson, Scott (CO-PI), USAID-funded $6,000,000 (approximate) for the Higher Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) project--a five year project focused on beginning in 2022.  The project is to broaden the scope of Indonesian internationally-recognized academic programs through international accreditation (compliant with ABET standards) as a tactic and mechanism to increase partnership with US higher education educational institutions and industry partnerships. The project strives to build models for global education opportunities and facilitate pathway opportunities between Indonesian and U.S. higher education institutions.
  • Goss, Jeffrey (PI), Danielson, Scott (CO-PI), USAID-funded $5,449,000 Building University-Industry Learning and Development through Innovation and Technology (BUILD-IT) project (five-year project begun in October 2015).  This project focuses on strengthening STEM education in Vietnamese universities.  The project was awarded two extensions by USAID, approaching $10,000,000 in total funding, and now ends in September 2023.
  • Danielson,Scott George*, Goss,Jeffrey, Mohrman,Kathryn, Shunk,Dan Louis. The Vocational University Leadership and Innovation Institute (VULII). DOS - USAID(7/1/2014 - 6/30/2016).
  • Razdan,Anshuman*, Razdan,Anshuman*, Danielson,Scott George, Roberts,Chell Andelin. Supplement 3: TFM Urban Infrastructure Development Plan. TFM(3/1/2013 - 12/31/2013).
  • Danielson,Scott George*, Goss,Jeffrey, Goss,Jeffrey, Goss,Jeffrey, Goss,Jeffrey, Goss,Jeffrey, Goss,Jeffrey, Mohrman,Kathryn, Roberts,Chell Andelin, Shunk,Dan Louis. The Vocational University Leadership and Innovation Institute (VULII). DOS - USAID(10/1/2012 - 6/30/2014).
  • Danielson,Scott George*, Schvaneveldt,Roger W. DEVELOPING THE STATICS KNOWLEDGE INVENTORY. NSF-EHR(9/15/2002 - 8/31/2008).
  • Danielson,Scott George*. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE - NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY. NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIV(6/1/2002 - 12/31/2002).
  • Danielson,Scott George*. OMNIMOUNT INTERNSHIP - MAY 2001. OMNIMOUNT(5/16/2001 - 8/15/2001).
Courses
2023 Spring
Course Number Course Title
EGR 217 Engr Mechanics Fundamentals
2022 Spring
Course Number Course Title
EGR 217 Engr Mechanics Fundamentals
2021 Spring
Course Number Course Title
EGR 217 Engr Mechanics Fundamentals
2020 Spring
Course Number Course Title
EGR 217 Engr Mechanics Fundamentals
2019 Fall
Course Number Course Title
EGR 217 Engr Mechanics Fundamentals
2019 Spring
Course Number Course Title
EGR 217 Engr Mechanics Fundamentals
Honors / Awards

Fellow of ABET status awarded June 2022.

ASEE’s James H. McGraw Award for Outstanding Service in Engineering Technology Education, awarded in June 2022.

Fellow of ASME status awarded August of 2020.

ASEE’s Isadore T. Davis Award for Excellence in Collaboration of Engineering Education and Industry, 2020.  Award for collaborative efforts of engineering or engineering technology education with industry toward the improvement of partnerships or collaborations. 

Arizona State University President’s Award for Innovation, 2015.  Team award for the Vietnam Higher Engineering Education Alliance Program. 

ASME Ben C. Sparks Medal, 2013.  Awarded to Dr. Robert Warrington, Dr. Allan Kirkpatrick, Dr. Scott Danielson and Walt Laity (posthumous) for the Vision 2030 project focused on improving mechanical engineering education.

Arizona State University President’s Award for Innovation, 2012.  Team award for the CTI iProjects Program. 

ASME Ben C. Sparks Medal, 2009.  Award for recognition of eminent service to mechanical engineering technology education through contributions toward ASME; towards higher education professional service; and towards the teaching and/or research faculty roles in mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology.

Faculty Excellence in Service Award, College of Science and Technology, ASU, 2006.

Paper “Manufacturing Enterprise Company: Integration of Curriculum and Industry” was awarded the Best Presentation at the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference by the Manufacturing Division of ASEE.

Paper Teaching Statics “Dynamically” was awarded the Best Paper Award of the 1999 ASEE Annual Conference by the Mechanics Division of ASEE.

Teacher of the Year Award, 1995-1996, NDSU's College of Engineering and Architecture.

Professional Associations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Member, Engineering Education Strategic Roadmap/Initiative workgroup, 2019 – 2020.

Member and Co-Editor, ASME Vision 2030 Task Force, summer 2008 – 2013.

Member, ASME Center for Education, Board of Directors, 6/2009 – 6/2012, 2004 – 2005.

Member, Mechanical Engineering Technology Leadership Committee, ASME, 2001 – 2005 and 2009 - Present.  Past Chair (6/2003 - 6/2004).

Committee for Engineering Technology Accreditation, ASME, 2003 – Present.  Member and ABET Society Liaison role for engineering technology related activities.  Chair of committee from 6/2011 – 6/2012. Training Chair, 2007 to 2008, & Secretary, 2003 – 2004. 

ABET, Inc. (previously the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)

ABET Bridge Coordinator—role assumed in October of 2022.  Recruit and manage Bridge advisors, update training materials, develop advising work plans with programs/institutions and create advising agreements.

Currently a program evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission for two societies.

Past Chair, Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) for the 2021-2022 cycle.  Served as Chair, Chair-Elect and Vice-Chair for Operations in prior years.

Director, Engineering Technology Area Delegation, and member of the ABET Board of Directors, 10/2016 to 10/2017.

Member of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) Executive Committee, original term was 7/2013 – 9/2016.

Board of Director Alternate (representing ASME).  Was a seated Board member as an alternate for the October 2012 and the March 2013 Board meetings.

Commissioner, Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC) of ABET, representing ASME, 2007 – 7/2012. 

ABET Program Evaluator:  Mechanical Engineering Technology (ASME) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (SME), 2002 – Present. Program Evaluator for Mechanical Engineering (ASME) since 2018.  Program Evaluator for American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) since 2021.

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

Engineering Technology Division Past Chair, July 2017 – June 2019

Chair, Executive Board of the Conference on Industry-Education Collaboration (CIEC), June 2017 – June 2018.

Engineering Technology Division Chair, July 2015 – June 2017

Engineering Technology Division Executive Board, July 2013 to June 2015 (term as an elected member-at-large).

Executive Board Member, ASEE Engineering Technology Council, 2009 – 2011.  Council is the national organization that speaks for engineering technology education.

Member of the Frederick J. Berger Award Committee (2014 – 2017) and Benjamin Garver Lamme Award Committee, 2010-2013

Mechanics Division Executive Committee, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), 2001 – 2006.  Division Chair for the 2004 – 2005 year, Program Chair, 2003 - 2004.

Program Chair for the 1996 North Midwest Sectional Meeting

Engineering Technology Leadership Institute, board member, 2003 – 2006.

Paper reviewer for Mechanics, Education Research and Engineering Technology Divisions, 2000 - Present.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Nominated for position on SME Board of Directors in 2017 and 2020.  Not selected by Nomination Committee.

Manufacturing Education and Research Community steering committee member, 2004 – 2014.

Phoenix Chapter 67 of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter Chair, 2002 year.  Scholarship chair, 2005 - 2008.

Service
  • American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Engineering Technology Division Chair (2015 - 2017), Executive Board, July 2013 to June 2015 (term as an elected member-at-large).
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Committee for Engineering Technology Accreditation (2003 - Present)
  • ASME, Mechanical Engineering Technology Leadership Committee (2001 - 2005, 2009 - Present.  Past Chair --6/2003 - 6/2004)
  • ASME, Member and Co-Editor, ASME Vision 2030 Task Force, summer 2008 – 2013.
  • ABET, Inc., Director, Engineering Technology Area Delegation, and member of the ABET Board of Directors, term is 10/2016 to 10/2017 but eligible for reelection for a three year term.
  • ABET, Inc., Member of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) Executive Committee, term was 7/2013 – 9/2016.
  • ABET, Inc., Board of Director Alternate (representing ASME).  Was a seated Board member as an alternate for the October 2012 and the March 2013 Board meetings.
  • ABET, Inc., Commissioner, Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC) of ABET, representing ASME, 2007 – 7/2012. 
  • ABET, Inc., Program Evaluator:  Mechanical Engineering Technology (ASME) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (SME), 2002 – Present.
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME),  Manufacturing Education and Research Community, steering committee member (2004 - 2014)
  • American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Member of the Frederick J. Berger Award Committee (2014 – Present) and Benjamin Garver Lamme Award Committee, 2010-2013
  • ASEE, Executive Board Member, Engineering Technology Council, 2009 – 2011.  Council is the national organization that speaks for engineering technology education.
  • ASEE, Mechanics Division Executive Committee (2001 - 2006), Chair for the 2004 - 2005 year.
  • ASEE, Engineering Technology Leadership Institute, board member (2003 - 2006)
  • College of Technology and Applied Sciencesw Awards Committee, Member and Chair (2002 - 2004)
  • Phoenix Chapter 67 of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter Chair (2002 - 2002)
  • Greater Phoenix Manufacturing Workforce Alliance, Member (2000 - 2002)
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