manufacturing scheduling, systems control and automation, distributed control of holonic systems and integrated manufacturing, agile manufacturing, virtual reality and remote laboratory applications in edu- cation. He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications in these areas. Mert Bal is currently the Chair and Associate Professor at the Miami University, Department of Engineering Technology, Ohio, United States of America.Dr. Farnaz Pakdel, Miami University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Integrating 3D Printing into Engineering Technology Curriculum1. IntroductionThree-dimensional (3-D) printing has witnessed
Paper ID #34267Graduate Curriculum in Mechatronics and Robotics: Development andImplementation Challenges for Engineering TechnologyDr. Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University Avimanyu Sahoo received his Ph.D. and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Missouri Univer- sity of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, and Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, India, in 2015 and 2011, respectively. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Division of Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA. His teaching interests include mechatron- ics, control systems, electrical
-centered research anddevelopment activities sponsored by the local industry.In this paper, we mainly focus on the curriculum, laboratory modules and other student-centricactivities for training on robotics and integrated manufacturing systems. We will also present anddiscuss the challenges and opportunities learned during the development of the new program.2. Impact and Learning OutcomesEducation and workforce development focusing on industrial robotics and automation willtransform the way that Engineering Technology courses are delivered, maximizing hands-on andexperiential learning and providing students with a high-tech, industry-based skill set [4]. TheRET program initiative described in this paper is uniquely positioned to engage with the
according to theacademic calendar. There are multiple software applications integrated into the synchronousvirtual meeting. Microsoft PowerPoints was used to present slides; Microsoft OneNote wasused as a whiteboard to solve examples and derive formulas in real-time with a writing tablet'sassistance; MATLAB was used to do simulation and demonstration in class. Other featuresfrom Zoom, such as reactions, whiteboard, chat room, and poll, were used during the class tofacilitate the discussion and communicate with students. Another significant advantage ofZoom is that it has an option to record a meeting on a password-protected cloud environment.This feature is beneficial because students can review these materials any time after the class
. Czekanski et al. studiedthe challenges in engineering education from both educators' and industrials points of view. Theyproposed a vertical and lateral method based on incorporating the strength of existingeducational systems and integrating them with fundamental engineering core courses. From theirstudy, they found that the use of this proposed vertical and lateral learning method can narrowthe gap between academic, industrial, and students' expectations. Their study was based on afour-year curriculum though and it did not zoom on the challenges of the individual courses [16].The question remains how to deliver an educational environment where engineering studentsgraduate with a good comprehension of general engineering design skills, practical
. The faculty arecertified instructors to offer variety of FANUC certificates. The ET program at UTRGV is aCertified Training and Education Site for FANUC Robotics Material Handling ProgramSoftware and iR-Vision 2D (15).The CAD lab at UTRGV has SIEMENS NX Product Life Cycle Management software bundlethat serves as the principle CAD software that is employed throughout the engineeringtechnology curriculum. NX CAD Design Certification is perfect for students and educators whowant to demonstrate core design skills in NX. The certification is achieved through an onlineexam that tests skills and knowledge of the NX software. NX Certification enhances thecompetitive edge and reputation of both students and schools and provides an industryrecognized
Education Research and Practice, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 749- 762, 2017.[25] B. Norwich, "Improving learning through dynamic assessment: a practical classroom resource," ed: Taylor & Francis, 2014.[26] K. A. Gamage, E. K. d. Silva, and N. Gunawardhana, "Online delivery and assessment during COVID-19: Safeguarding academic integrity," Education Sciences, vol. 10, no. 11, p. 301, 2020.[27] C. Wang and M. Goryll, "Design and implementation of an online digital design course," in 123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2016: American Society for Engineering Education.[28] T. M. Hall Jr, "A quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of simulated electronics laboratory experiments," Journal of
Technology Students Kevin Zender, Corey Blankenship, Tyson Bethke, Nathir Rawashdeh Department of Applied Computing, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MIAbstractThis paper details the design of a levitating ball portable training system for in-depth learning ofProportional Integral Derivative (PID) control theory. This system can be incorporated into theElectrical Engineering Technology bachelor degree curriculum laboratories at our university.Based on the prevalence of PID control applications in industry, and it being a relativelyadvanced concept in traditional, theory heavy, control system courses, it is important to addressthis topic with a practical system. This has inspired the idea of designing a PID training labcourse
Paper ID #34882Building an Effective ABET ETAC Assessment Program from the Ground UpDr. Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Tahmina is an Assistant Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University at Marion. She teaches First Year Engineering and second year Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. Dr. Tahmina is involved in the curriculum development and ABET assessment process for the Engineering Technology program offered at the regional campuses of The Ohio State University.Ms. Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University Kathryn Kelley serves as
Paper ID #32980Minority Graduates in Engineering Technology: Trends in Choice of MajorMr. Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette Yury A. Kuleshov is a graduate student earning his Master’s in Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Diploma in Engineering (6-year program) from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where he majored in Robots and Robotic Systems, and specifically Underwater Robots and Vehicles. He has experience working as an engineer, a research assistant at Purdue University, and an instructor. His research as a Master’s
and laboratory curricula including online course platforms, and integrated technologies. She has been involved in both private and government grants as author and project director, and is currently PI of an NSF ATE grant, ”Increasing the Number of Engineering Technicians in Southeastern Pennsylvania.” A major goal of this collaborative effort with Drexel University is to connect for-credit, occupational technician education to workforce development certification programs. She was the faculty advisor to two student teams that made the final round of the NSF AACC Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) in 2016 and 2017. She and her students have been involved in STEM related outreach to local community groups
. Kajfez, "Ten Years of First-Year Engineering Literature (2005-2014): A Systematic Literature Review of Four Engineering Education Journals," (in English), International Journal of Engineering Education, Review vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 18-39, 2020. [Online]. Available: ://WOS:000506204800003.[6] W. A. Friess, M. P. Davis, and Ieee, "Development. implementation and assessment of a common first year end-of-semester engineering design project in an integrated curriculum," in 2013 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, (Frontiers in Education Conference, 2013.[7] Z. Nedic, A. Nafalski, and J. Machotka, "Motivational project-based laboratory for a common first year electrical engineering course," European Journal of
Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Focused Curricular Activities Designed to Improve Student Competency in Data Driven Process ImprovementAbstractRecent internal assessment and evaluation activity within the Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) program at Montana State University (MSU) identified an opportunity toimprove student learning outcomes regarding knowledge and application of statistical concepts.Since the MET program did not have room for an additional course in this area, the curricularreview identified an existing design and build course where specific activities could bedeveloped and integrated to provide students exposure to additional statistical material. Specificcourse changes were made through the
. Developing these independent study skills is also veryimportant for graduates ready to enter the work industry. Project Based Learning is an importantconcept related to senior projects, especially in engineering technology programs, it representsactive learning techniques used in courses throughout the curriculum, from freshman years up tosenior design projects, and it is a concept extensively studied in the literature [3, 4]. Otherconcepts related to student projects and ultimately to senior design projects, are Design BasedLearning [5] and Experiential Learning [6]. Yet another concept covered in the literature isService-Learning Projects, which is related to community based projects that are integrated inundergraduate courses as instruments to
production design, the impact of technology paired with active learning pedagogies on student learning, and effective strategies for increasing gender diversity in STEM disciplines.Prof. Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Jeanne Christman is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology. She holds a BS in Electrical En- gineering, an MS in Computer Science and a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning. Utilizing her educational background, her teaching specialty is digital and embedded system design and her research areas include engineering education culture, equity in engineering education
structured class. Findings from thestudy illustrated how students were able to develop core competencies such as in CAD-CAMwhile characterizing the kinds of mistakes that students make in developing said competencies.We conclude on the illustration of a future iteration of an M3 curriculum, one where thechallenges students typically face in CAD-CAM are purposefully woven into the assignmentsthemselves, serving as a way to provoke awareness and improvement in skill development.Introduction‘Making through Micro-Manufacturing’ (M3 ) [1, 2] provides a model of how to couple theflexibility of ‘Making’ with the concerns of production engineering. Such an approach inproduction emphasizes customizability and personalization in product design. Because of
has plans to actively continue the development of practical teaching tools that bring industry applications to the classroom.Dr. Farid Breidi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Farid Breidi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. Farid received his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering degree from the American University of Beirut in 2010, his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012, and his Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University in 2016. The primary focus of Farid’s research is modeling and design of fluid power and mechanical systems. He is interested in integrating machine learning and data
Haptics and Virtual Reality. His research interests are in the areas of unmanned vehicles particularly flapping flight and frisbees, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality, and haptics, and teaching with technology. He has ongoing research in flapping flight, Frisbee flight dynamics, lift in porous material and brain traumatic injury He is an active member of APS (DFD), ASEE and ASME and reviewer for several ASME, IEEE and ASEE, FIE conferences and journals. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Computer Interfacing to Real world: A Low-Cost ApproachAbstractThis paper is about how to interface the real world to a computer. Using a low
University - Purdue University Indianapolis Andrew McNeely was a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Technology department of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. He teaches courses in circuit analysis and instrumen- tation + controls. His research interest lies in the areas of methods to better incorporate technology into curriculum and improving first year programs. He has a B.S. in Technology with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering Technology and a M.S. in Technology with an emphasis in technical communications , both from IUPUI. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing Level of Laboratory
expand the number of students who can benefit from conducting research as the designprojects are embedded directly into the curriculum and are taken by all students in the program.Undergraduate research has been shown to help students take ownership of their own learningand helps them to see the real-world relevance of research as they learn problem-solving skills[1 – 3]. Inquiry-based projects are beneficial because they require a significant investment ofstudent time and effort over an extended period with frequent constructive feedback from facultyand regular opportunities for reflection [4, 5]. This paper addresses the process of developmentof performance indicators and presents the results of assessment and evaluation of both ETACABET and