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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University

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-costmultifunctional Data Acquisition (DAQ) Box with analog in/out (AIO), digital in/out (DIO), andcounter, various experiments are designed to introduce several important aspects of computerinterface to sensors and actuators. Fifth semester students take EMET 230 as a required courseduring an eight-semester BS EMET degree program.1. IntroductionToday, microcontrollers and computers have changed the way humans interact with themechanized and automated world. Almost every common appliance such as cars, vendingmachines, washing machines, and dishwashers incorporate a computing system. Information isgathered by sensors and processed by computers or microcontrollers to enable a system responsethrough actuators as shown in Figure 1. Many purely mechanical systems

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Samia Afrin, East Tennessee State University; Ty Reeves, East Tennessee State University; Levi Myers, East Tennessee State University; Kyle Davis, East Tennessee State University; Noah Benjamin Dowell

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, poor back posture, and hand injury whileperforming the operation. Keeping the worker in mind and the need for precision and specific tolerances,the difficulties are significant. The proposed design modification of the polishing/grinding machine waschallenging because of the type of job performed here and the space limitations. The improvement of theworkstation was made by incorporating an economic and ergonomic design approach. The result wasverified by the ergonomic risk factor assessment tool Rapid Upper Limp Assessment (RULA) before andafter the design modification.1. IntroductionWork related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) is a considerable concern in the manufacturing industry.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University; David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology CoursesAbstractPenn State University requires that before any technology intended for classroom use isapproved for purchase, including renewals of software currently in classroom use, there must bean equally effective alternate access plan (EEAAP) in place for that technology. The plan mustanswer the question “What will you do if a person with a disability gets involved in yourprogram and is impacted by the lack of accessibility on this technology.” The motivation for thisrequirement is compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended in 2008[1]. This paper details the process that faculty at Penn State Behrend undertook to create astandard EEAAP that can be used as a template when

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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growing at double-digit rates since mid-2017. This trendcreated a new set of problems in finding a matching workforce that will support the growingareas of advanced manufacturing in digital talent, skilled production and operational managers.The digital talent includes programming and managing a pool of computer-enabled machines andequipment.According to the study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (1), the skills needed in theabove areas may leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028, with apotential economic impact of $ 2.5 trillion. Further, the study shows that the positions relating todigital talent, skilled production, and operational managers may be three times as difficult to fillin the next three

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Keith S. Pate, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Farid Breidi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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encourages students to work and think independentlyto solve problems and focus on concepts they might not fully understand. While interacting withsuch tools, students have an additional opportunity to further their understanding of a conceptand fix any errors on their own, before submitting their homework [1].The application of such devices in engineering courses offers students the possibility of applyingtheir conceptual understanding to a project that requires experimentation, making the contentmore interesting and enjoyable to learn. This gives students the chance to practice designing,building, and testing, all of which, are significant skills for engineers to have [2]. Another benefitis that it encourages students to become familiar with

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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

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Jeunghwan Choi, Central Washington University; Charles Pringle, Central Washington University

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quarter, a final grade for each student was determined based on the sum of allweekly task scores, a final score on the most updated proposal manuscript, and professionalism/ethics scores based on quarter-wide performance. The final grade was compared against thecumulative work hours to determine relationship.Time spent versus scores received were expected to exhibit a sigmoidal trend with the currentstudent population. Therefore a curve-fitting method [1] was employed using the equation (𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑥 − 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 ) 𝑦 = 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 + 1 + 10𝑛(log 𝑥50 −log 𝑥)where 𝑦 : score data 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 : minimum value of 𝑦 in data set

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Engineering Technology Potpourri

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Gregory Lyman, Central Washington University; Rowdy A. Sanford, University of Idaho; Jeff R. Wilcox, Central Washington University; Timothy L. Sorey, Central Washington University

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that we have a plausiblesolution to the problem and can make evidence-based changes to our curriculum for futureofferings of this course sequence.BackgroundThe Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC) department at CentralWashington University offers three bachelor’s degree paths for undergraduate students:Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), Industrial Engineering Technology (IET), andMechanical Engineering Technology (MET). These specialized programs provide students witha combination of engineering theory and application-based instruction to prepare graduates forcareers in industry [1]. The department also offers a variety of minors from which students maychoose to enhance their academic careers. After years of

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STEM Issues

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Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University

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practice.Background on the ETS-IMPRESS ProgramThe ETS-IMPRESS Program has three major goals to achieve over a five year period. Goal 1:Expand the number and diversity of academically talented and financially disadvantagedindividuals entering the Engineering Technology STEM pipeline; recruit and retain theseindividuals in STEM programs. Goal 2: Add to the body of knowledge regarding best practicesin engineering technology education and promote the employment of engineering technologygraduates. And Goal 3: Contribute to research on self-efficacy and best practices. A first-yearprogress report was previously presented at ASEE [1]. Currently, the project is in the third yearhaving successfully graduated one student who is employed in a STEM field of study

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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University

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engineering degree studies. Extensive surveys ofthe current practices related to senior projects, as well as of engineering teaching through seniorprojects are available in the literature [1, 2]. For their senior projects, students apply thebackground and skills accumulated through coursework in researching a problem, for whichthen a solution is investigated, designed and implemented. A significant part of the knowledgeand skills needed for the projects are straightforward learning from the actual courses taken inthe program, but often new skills are needed, specific to the project topic selected, and studentsneed to apply their learning skills in researching a new subject, or getting familiar with a newpiece of hardware or software platform

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Engineering Technology Potpourri

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Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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industries andinstitutions have started to recognize solar energy benefits for electricity generation withphotovoltaic (PV) modules. According to the latest national solar jobs Census [1], Texas rankedin the top five states for solar jobs and had a growth of 9.3% in the past year. There are around683 solar companies established in the state, according to the National Solar Database [2], whichrespond to the increase in solar installations in the recent year.We have witnessed how new industries in our region consider solar systems to provide energy totheir new facilities from the beginning of the construction project. We have also seen an increaseof companies and institutions converting to this type of energy as the technology's cost becomesvery

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Yang Zhang, Western Carolina University; Nelson A. Granda, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; AMM Nazmul Ahsan, Western Carolina University; Hayri Sezer, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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into online teaching and learningnationwide. After completing the interrupted spring semester, adequate time was left for alleducators to prepare for the fall semester[1], [2].Given the ongoing and unprecedented situation that COVID-19 has brought to higher education,and like many other Engineering Schools and Colleges across the U.S., during the Fall term of2020, the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Western Carolina University (WCU)modified their traditional method of instruction, from a face-to-face method to a broadly definedhybrid and online instruction (both synchronous and asynchronous) methods [3]. These last twomethodologies, hybrid and online instruction, has been previously studied under normalcircumstances [4]–[6

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Engineering Technology Potpourri

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Brian D. Tedeschi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia K. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Techie Times, a STEM summer camp centered around doing activities froma home environment created.Techie Times was developed by Purdue Polytechnic Institute Faculty, Graduate Students, andUndergraduate Students to create a new opportunity for camp participants to learn more aboutthe STEM field, execute fun and engaging projects, and network with fellow students fromaround the country. The program was held from July 27th to August 5th, 2020, stimulatingSTEM ideation before heading back into the school year. The program activities were completedall together at home, supported using virtual meeting platforms [1]. Techie Times was accessibleto all participants, eliminating finances as a participation barrier. Participants were able to signup and

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Shaoping Qiu, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elizabeth A. Roumell, Texas A&M University

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distribution workplacecan be developed. The purposes of this study were to (1) explore managers’ and workers’perceptions of the FOW technologies within current workplace practices, and (2) to identifysome skills future employees should possess in the industrial distribution industry. This workadopted a grounded theory research study and the convenience sampling method was used tocollect data. Qualtrics was employed to distribute a survey with open-ended questions. A total of13 employees in the warehousing and industrial distribution industry participated in this study.Five specific themes were extracted, including lack of support at both company and societylevels, employees’ preparedness for the FOW, motivation to learn, perceived technologicalchanges

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Remote Instruction/COVID-19 Strategies

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Suleiman M. Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Jumanah A. Hajjat, Texas A&M University

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. The courses were selected with different complexities, ranging from low, average,and high levels for courses A, B, and C, respectively. Instructor 1 taught course A, and courses Band C were taught by instructor 2. The content, of course A, covers concepts and manufacturing processes adopted inindustry. About 80% of the graded activities of this course contain conceptual questions and 20%of math workout problems. The other two classes (B and C) are mechanics courses. Course B isfor sophomore students, which requires new skills to learn the first engineering analysis conceptsat the department. Course C is for junior students. Students who enrolled in this course haveexcellent skills from previous courses. In fall 2019, all courses were

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

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Clayton J. Hahola, Montana State University; Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University

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University (MSU) works towardsthis goal is through accreditation of its Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) programwith ABET. To maintain accreditation, the program must define outcomes, assess thoseoutcomes, evaluate how well those outcomes are being attained, and finally, continuouslyimprove the program. To satisfy ABET defined Criteria for Accrediting EngineeringTechnology Programs, 2019-2020 the MSU MET program has adopted student outcomes listedas #1 through #7. The focus of this work is Student Outcome #6: “An ability to conduct standardtests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improveprocesses.” This outcome was noted in prior assessment activities at MSU as an area forimprovement. For assessment

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

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Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Chulho Yang, Oklahoma State University; Young Bae Chang P.E., Oklahoma State University

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, industry feedback, and the challenges involved during the process indetail from the engineering technology perspective. It also includes discussion on the twodifferent tracks for earning the MSET degree with a flexible selection for the research focus area.This paper will add value to the technology programs planning to develop a new MEROcurriculum in the future.1. IntroductionThe US Department of Labor projects an increase in the number of engineers in the USA from1.68 million to 1.82 million by 2026 [1]. The fastest-growing demands are in Data Science andMachine Learning, and Mechatronics and Robotics. The term ‘Mechatronics’ is expanding itshorizon due to the current digital disruptions in industrial automation. Starting with a concept

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida

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Assistant Professor and the Director of the ELX (Embodied Learning & Experience) Lab at the University of Florida in the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering. The ELX Lab conducts research in two main areas: cyberlearning and technologies for mental health. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 How Deep is Your Knowledge? Consideration to the Breadth and Depth of Knowledge of CAD/CAM in M3 Powered Technology CTE Classes Osazuwa Okundaye 1 , Malini Natarajarathinam 2 , Matthew Kuttolamadom 2 , Sharon Chu 3

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Bradley Alan Stufflestreet, Northeast State Community College; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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other manufacturing. This project identifies thecurrent and future change in the number of machinists in Northeast Tennessee region, especiallythe five-county service area of Northeast State Community College (NSCC). There is anoticeable upward trend in the number of companies that contact the NSCC looking formachining students to fill open positions at their companies. However, according to the Bureauof Labor Statistic information for Machinist and Tool and Die Makers (these two job titles arelisted together), the job outlook is only 1% expected growth from 2016 to 2026. This leaves uswondering if there is more potential growth in our immediate area than predicted by the Bureauof Labor Statistics, or if another phenomenon is occurring. Using

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Texas A&M University; Christopher Cantrell, Texas A&M University

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clear what impact this common first-year experience would have on engineeringtechnology and, more specifically, on enrollment. Now, with six years of historic data as well asdata available prior to 2014, the effects this restructuring has had on the enrollment inengineering technology can be analyzed. This paper presents this analysis and discussesimpacts on recruiting and enrollment.IntroductionThe selection of a college major has been called a “high stakes decision” and could havesignificant long-term implications [1]. For some students, this decision is made during theapplication process to a four-year degree program when they might be seventeen years old. Forother students, it is made later, once a student has matriculated to campus and has

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Remote Instruction/COVID-19 Strategies

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Sheikh Fahad Ferdous, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; Maria Javaid, Indiana State University

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course is DC Circuits and Design. The course DC Circuits and Designhas both theory and laboratory components.First course: Engineering Economics was offered on-campus in two sections in Spring 2019 withcombined enrollment as 53 students. One section was offered online with 37 students. All thethree sections were taught by the same instructor (Author-3). These sections were not hamperedby any unplanned situations during the semester. In Spring 2020, four sections were offered: twoon-campus sections with 16 and 40 students, and two online with 40 and 45 students. Twoinstructors: Author-1 and Author-3 taught the course. The worldwide pandemic due to COVID-19 hit in the middle of the spring semester and all sections were changed to virtual mode

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

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Mert Bal, Miami University; Farnaz Pakdel, Miami University

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significant improvements since its inception asthis process enables economical and rapid prototyping of various product designs within a veryshort time period. The recent technical advancement in 3-D printing managed to scale down thesize of 3-D printers and the complexity of process, where it is a more affordable technology foreducators, students, engineers, researchers and scientists [1].Through 3-D printing technology, complex geometric shapes, multi-material andmulti-functional parts can be additively manufactured in a single operation which is a bigadvantage over conventional manufacturing processes. Large portion of the manufacturingindustry has realized the benefits of the AM technology and started utilizing AM as an integralpart of their

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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; William Tanner Ursell, Sam Houston State University; Shelby Amber Spradley

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will have to be child-friendly in every aspect.To avoid lead paint risk factors, the project used regulated plastics approved by OSHA. Becauseof challenges of having multiple physical issues, this will help the therapist to collect data as theyprogress through their therapy.Students in the senior design course are required to do a literature review for any similar workthrough University’s easy access to ScienceDirect and IEEE Xplore data bases. Their researchthrough both resources regarding any similar work was inconclusive since the research subjectwas very specific. Students found that there are some toys that include the similar ideas andapplications but are not combined into one application. Children’s Therapy Store [1] online andtheir

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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Kevin Myles, Texas A&M University; Zach N. Adelman, Texas A&M University; Madhav Erraguntla, Texas A&M University; Mark A. Lawley, Texas A&M University; Eun Jung Kim, Texas A&M University; Joseph Louis Burgi; Kevin Price, Texas A&M University; Keith Fritz, Texas A&M University; Dakotah Hawke Stalcup; Zhihao Pan, Texas A&M University; Zachary Stokes, Texas A&M University ; Blaine Wilson Harris, Texas A&M University; Fernando Aguado, AIM-N; Carter B. Wheat, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Gavlick, AIM-N; Maxwell Macauley Martin; Hunter Street, Texas A&M University; Sungkeun Kim; Xuan T. Dang

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2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition The names of the three capstone teams are Big Dog Engineering, AIM-N (AutonomousIntegrated Monitoring Network), and Pond Hoppers. In this paper, they are also referred to asCapstone team 1, Capstone team 2 and Capstone team 3, respectively. Capstone team 1 (Big DogEngineering) is creating a mobile weather station. Weather stations that have been typically usedin mosquito research. Generally, they are stationary instrumentations. However, this weatherstation is mobile, and it can navigate to a targeted location and perform the measurement. Afterthe completion of the monitoring task, it can return to the specified location. Moreover, Capstoneteam 2 (AIM-N) is creating a customized IoT network and a

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emily Rada, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, and program changesand graduation majors. The results will be useful for engineering technology researchers,practitioners, and administrators in their quest to study, diversify and increase studentpopulations in the field.Literature ReviewThe discipline of engineering technology originated in 1955, as the Committee on Evaluation ofEngineering Education (CEEE) from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)in the Grinter report [1]. The report defines and outlines engineering education, as suggested a"bifurcation" in engineering curricula [2]. The creation of this division proposed a "generalprofessional category" emphasizing engineering sciences, focusing heavily on theory, thoughengineering educators were unreceptive [1, 2]. The

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STEM Issues

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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. The main gears were printed using a slower and more condensedprinting mode as they would be constantly moving.3D-design sketches, functional block diagrams, project Gantt chart, actual belt and robotic armsystem pictures, and bill of materials are provided. The finished product is now being used asdemonstration purposes in control systems technology classes that provide a better understandingof conveyor belts, a significant part of the manufacturing industries.Problem DefinitionOne of the most predominant design problems across belt, drives are the effects of load-changingin time, the effects of said load change across the conveyor belt, and the requirement ofpurchasing belts that are prefabricated for a specific length and purpose [1]. The

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STEM Issues

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Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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the assigned project questions such asfinding the tension, the speed, and the power, students are expected to apply theirknowledge of the equation of motions, work and energy, and angular momentum inkinetics. Finally, this paper will also show the result of students’ surveys on this projectlearning experience, the team function, and topic understanding as demonstrated throughthe project and analysis of the related learning outcomes from midterm and final exams.Keywords: PBL, curvilinear motion, dynamics in MET programIntroductionDynamics is one of the most essential and conceptually challenging topics in studyingengineering mechanics.1 Undergraduate students in a mechanical engineering technology(MET) program normally take this course in

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Chen Xu, New York City College of Technology

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withdrawal rate in the regular in-personteaching mode, an average of about 30% in the past ten consecutive semesters. Our institution, the New York City College of Technology, abruptly switched to distancelearning mode in Spring 2020 and continues to offer all courses online in Fall 2020. This paperpresents our effort to redesign the contents, applications, and assessments of this course to face thechallenges of teaching an online hands-on lab class. We also want to implement remote learningadvantages, such as the flexibility and numerous methods to deliver information, into this course.The arrangements we made to adjust to the remote learning mode include: 1) redesign of the labcontents into 12 lab experiments in four modules; 2) integrate the

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STEM Issues

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Hadi Alasti, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Charlotte. He has taught undergraduate courses, and graduate courses in Purdue University Fort Wayne, and University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Alasti is a member of ASEE, a senior member of IEEE, and member of several IEEE societies such as communication society, and signal processing society. He has had several years of industry work experience in power system companies and field experience in power system communications.Work In-Progress: Turning A Legacy Robot to Collaborate To Fit in Industry 4.0 DemandsIntroductionRobotic machinery and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been the workhorse ofindustrial manufacturing for a long time [1]. The emergence of industry 4.0 has

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STEM Issues

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Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jennifer A. O'Neil, Rochester Institute of Technology

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National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science Technology Engineering & Math(NSF S-STEM) address the need for a high quality workforce to ensure the nation’scompetitiveness in the global economy is maintained [1]. The S-STEM program aims to increasethe number of students with demonstrated financial need obtaining degrees in STEM fields,improve STEM undergraduate education, and advance the understanding of best practices for theretention and graduation of low-income, academically talented students in STEM. Funding forthese projects supports scholarships and curricular and co-curricular activities that supportstudent success.The Self-Determined Critical Mass of Engineering Technology Scholars (SD-COMETS)program is a comprehensive program

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Melissa Cai Shi, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Therese M. Azevedo, Sonoma State University; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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hands-on experiences [1], [2]. Engineeringtechnology is a relatively small major and due to its similarities to engineering is oftenoverlooked and at times assessed with engineering programs [2], [3].Due to engineering technology and engineering being two distinct fields, it is crucial to assessthese fields individually as an engineering technology student's way of thinking may not besimilar to an engineering student [3]. The research focused on understanding students' learningand social behaviors pursuing engineering technology will increase understanding of theirapproach to problem-solving [2], [4]. This study provides insight into engineering technologycompared to engineering students' thought processes by identifying engineering