Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lakshmi Munukutla; Albert McHenry

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Engineering Technology

Branding of Engineering Technology Programs Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus Mesa, ArizonaAbstract The paper focuses on pros and cons related to the branding of EngineeringTechnology (ET) Programs. Two frequent topics among leaders of ET programsare how to educate others (prospective students, prospective employers of ETgraduates, and the community) about what engineering technology is all aboutand how to differentiate between engineering technology programs and traditionalengineering programs. Engineering Technology faculty and students face thesechallenges on a regular basis. This paper seeks to address the question can thispaper initiate a dialogue among the

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Heather Cooper, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1353: JITT IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLASSNancy Denton, Purdue University NANCY L. DENTON, P.E. CVS 3 Nancy L. Denton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University and associate department head. She teaches courses in basic mechanics, controls, and machinery diagnostics. She has held a number of positions within ASEE. She is also active in the Vibration Institute, serving on its certification examination committee and corresponding ISO standards group.Heather Cooper, Purdue University HEATHER L. COOPER, P.E. Heather L. Cooper is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She teaches courses in thermal science and

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Dhaneshwar Lall, Pennsylvania State University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1500: MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYJohn Wise, Pennsylvania State University John C. Wise is Director of Engineering Instructional Services at Penn State. In this capacity, he provides assistance to faculty members and teaching assistants in the areas of teaching, learning, instructional technology, and assessment. He received his B.A. in Liberal Arts from The University of the State of New York and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Instructional Systems at Penn State. Address: 201 Hammond Building, University Park, PA 16802. Telephone: 814-865-4016, FAX: 814-865-4021, email: jwise@psu.eduDhaneshwar Lall, Pennsylvania State University Dhaneshwar Lall is a doctoral candidate in

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

2006-1196: RETENTION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS ATROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYCarol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology Carol Richardson is the Miller Professor and the Vice Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology Page 11.1090.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Retention of Engineering Technology Students at Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper describes several programs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) thathave been implemented in the past four years to improve the success and graduation ratesof RIT students. RIT

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1005: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIPS IN NON-PROFITSJoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K. Steuver is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership at Columbus, Indiana. She was a member of the Association for Quality and Participation for many years and has taught in automotive-related industries for six years. She is currently teaching team development, leadership and safety courses. Page 11.759.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Information Technology Internships in Non-ProfitsAbstractNon-profits are faced with acute needs

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Natalie Segal, University of Hartford; Dr. Sallie 'Lee' Townsend

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Engineering Technology

2006-581: RETENTION STRATEGIES IN SMALLER TECHNOLOGY MAJORSJanice Girouard, University of Hartford Janice Girouard serves as the Director of Student Services for the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She earned her BFA at the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford in 1978 and her M.Ed. at the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions, University of Hartford in 2004.Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana M. Milanovic received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University, NY, and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade in Yugoslavia. Her research on vortical flows has been published in journals

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

biometrics. He has six years of industrial experience as a systems engineer and advanced network engineer. Mr. Hembroff is currently pursuing his Ph.D. degree in Computer Information Science. Page 11.758.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Information Technology Course Development: Script ProgrammingAbstractTraditional script programming courses usually concentrate on Unix Shell and Perl.However, with the fast development of Information Technology, there are some newfactors that we need to take into consideration. In Computer Network & SystemAdministration (CNSA) program at

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre; Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-2147: DESIGNING TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING NATIONSWillie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre Dr. Willie K. Ofosu is an Associate Professor and Head of Telecommunications Engineering Technology program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where he teaches telecommunications, wireless systems, networking, optoelectronics and analog and digital electronics. He is a member of IEEE, IEE (England), and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England. He is also a member of the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE) and contributes to their Education Committee. His research interests are in RF components and antennas. He is currently involved in

Conference Session

Professional Development/Scholarship & Service Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hall, Northwestern State University; Steve Schneiderman, Murray State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-79: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY FACULTYSteve Schneiderman, Murray State UniversityThomas Hall, Northwestern State University Page 11.1030.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Actionable Professional Development Guidelines for Engineering Technology Faculty“If you hold a theory strongly and confidently, then your search for evidence will bedominated by events that confirm your theory.”1 Consider how a person commences eachautomobile driving experience. Some enter the car then affix the seat belt then activatethe ignition; a logical sequence. However, most drivers are right handed; the ignition ison

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; William Brownlowe, Montgomery County Community College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

2006-96: VIDEOCONFERENCE TEACHING FOR APPLIED ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis, Associate Professor in the Goodwin College, Drexel University, taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Emerging Technologies and Workforce Development Advisory Committee.William Brownlowe, Montgomery County Community College William Brownlowe, Associate Professor of

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Emerging Technologies and Workforce Development Advisory Committee.Joshua Roberts, Drexel University Joshua C. Roberts is a Masters Degree candidate in Library and Information Science at Drexel University. He is also the Information Services Technician for Science and Engineering at W.W. Hagerty Library. Page 11.894.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1165: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSNirmal Das, Georgia Southern University Nirmal K. Das is an associate professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. He received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Jadavpur University, India, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering (structures) from Texas Tech University. His areas of interest include structural analysis, structural reliability and wind engineering. Dr. Das is a registered professional engineer in Ohio and Georgia. Page 11.248.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

2006-530: SUMMER CAMPS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: LESSONSLEARNEDStephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Stephen Kuyath is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has taught engineering technology courses at the college level for over 22 years. He has a strong interest in and dedication to improving both traditional and distance engineering education and to encouraging those students typically underrepresented in STEM fields to consider engineering technology as a career.Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Deborah Sharer is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at UNC

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

2006-674: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PHOTONICS TRACKAlfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida Dr. Alfred D. Ducharme is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology and the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida. He is currently the Program Coordinator for the BSEET – Photonics program instituted in 2003. His research interests include solid-state lighting, imaging system testing, and laser speckle. Dr. Ducharme earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Central Florida (CREOL). Dr. Ducharme was awarded the Rudolf

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Schneider, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

2006-1814: AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE INENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYScott Schneider, University of Dayton SCOTT J. SCHNEIDER is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. He received his MS in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University. His areas of interest include software engineering, embedded systems, automotive technologies, and vocational development. He has designed and implemented advanced embedded systems for the communications and automotive industries. Page 11.212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

2006-2291: DEVELOPING A NEW PROGRAM IN MARINE ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYAnthony Dean, Old Dominion University Anthony W. Dean is Assistant Professor of. He received a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and a B.S. in Engineering Technology from ODU and an MBA from the College of William and Mary. Previously, Dr. Dean was Director of Operations and Business Development for Clark-Smith Associates, P.C., and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS South Carolina and the USS EnterpriseGary Crossman, Old Dominion University Gary R. Crossman is Professor and Chair of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Professor Crossman received his B.S. degree from the U.S. Merchant

Conference Session

Electrical ET Projects and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University; Walter E. Thain Jr.

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Engineering Technology

2006-2160: DEVELOPING A CAPSTONE COURSE FORTELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAustin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he served as Program

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Howard, East Carolina University; Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Engineering Technology

assessment have now been included inaccreditation requirements for all ABET engineering and engineering technology programs. Oneof the biggest challenges in implementing the new requirements at many institutions has beeninvolving all faculty members in the process. At Milwaukee School of Engineering, a year-endAssessment Workshop was created with the goal of increasing faculty involvement in assessmentof program objectives and outcomes. The format and results of the workshop are discussed inthis paper.BackgroundThe TC2K requirements of the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET placehigh importance on the continuous improvement process. Preparing and implementing acontinuous improvement plan, selecting assessment methods, and preparing

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William Howard, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

an Engineering Technology curriculum provides an opportunity forstudents to integrate both technical and non-technical skills in the solution of a complex problem.As such, in addition to reinforcing skills and knowledge acquired in earlier coursework, it is anideal point in the curriculum to address and assess the knowledge of students as it relates tocontemporary issues in the profession, professional responsibilities to society, and the need forself-study and lifelong learning for professional success. It is traditional in many engineeringand engineering technology programs to supplement the Capstone Experience with lectures onprofessional topics, such as the design process, reliability and safety in design, and intellectualproperty law

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

2006-796: CAN ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMS RESIDE WITHIN THE SAME DEPARTMENT?Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology TIM L. BROWER is an associate professor and department chair in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology at Oregon Institute of Technology. He received his BS in General Engineering at Idaho State University, MS in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University and PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. Before teaching at OIT seven years ago, he worked as an aerospace engineer with the Lockheed Martin Corporation in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Brower is the Associate Director of Oregon Space Grant and

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

2006-50: THE FUTURE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERINGHarvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University Page 11.1292.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 THE FUTURE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERINGIntroduction.The practice of engineering in the future is predicted to be exceedingly different thannow. Educational institutions, and others who are affected by global technologicalchanges, have started to prepare for those changes. This has fueled the Engineer of 2020Project, sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering’s Committee on EngineeringEducation. Their principal goal is to proactively modernize and reposition engineeringcurricula before a technological scare, such as the launch

Conference Session

Web-based learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; William Lehman, Materials Engineering; Shinaz Jindani, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-149: UTILIZATION OF WEBCT IN COURSE DEVELOPMENTAsad Yousuf, Savannah State University Dr. Asad Yousuf is a Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Savannah State University. Dr. Yousuf has written number of articles published in the ASEE conference proceedings over the years.Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University Dr. Mohamad Mustafa is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Savannah State University. Dr. Mustafa is the Program Coordinator of Civil Engineering Technology.Shinaz Jindani, Savannah State University Dr. Shinaz Jindani is an Associate Professor at Savannah State UniversityWilliam Lehman, Materials Engineering Mr. Lehman is the President of

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Miller, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

2006-1730: "FE EXAM" - THE FIRST "REALITY SHOW" ENCOUNTER FORENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATESAmy Miller, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown AMY L. MILLER Amy Miller is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ). For 10 years, Amy worked for Johnstown America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of railroad freight cars, as a Design Engineering and Manager. She holds a MS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Her teaching interests include Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Finite Element

Conference Session

Design in Manufacturing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Mitchel Keil, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

Michigan University. He received his Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI&SU), his MS from Florida Atlantic University, and his BSME from VPI&SU. His areas of expertise are mechanisms, computer graphics, CAD/CAM/CAE, and vibrations. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida. He has had industrial work experience at Litton Poly-Scientific, Motorola, and Bethlehem Steel Corp.Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University Sam Ramrattan is a professor of IME department at Western Michigan University. He has BS in manufacturing engineering, MS in management technology and PhD in industrial technology. His areas of research and publications are metal casting, plastic

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

equipment continues to escalate whilethe funding for the programs remains stagnant or is declining. This leads to a mounting budgetshortfall. The outcome is a widening gap between what is required to effectively offer a leadingedge engineering program and the resources currently available for instructional purposes. Thisdilemma directly affects the capability of engineering schools to train and graduate engineerswith the abilities to work on state-of-the-art projects in a highly dynamic and increasinglycompetitive technical environment.While new technological developments have in many ways created this dilemma, they may alsooffer the solution to deal with the increasing budget gap in an effective and timely manner. Thatis, not the technology itself

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

2006-13: EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHING STRUCTURALANALYSIS AND DESIGNJorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown Jorge Tito-Izquierdo is Visiting Associate Professor of Engineering Technology. Dr. Tito-Izquierdo received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. Degrees from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, in Civil Engineering with a major in Structures. He received the Civil Engineer Degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Dr. Tito has experience in teaching structural design, and construction management, and is a Registered Professional Engineer.Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown Alberto Gomez-Rivas is Professor of Structural

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

2006-63: AN ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Chief Technologist of the Lean Institute and MET Program Director at ODU. Alok received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Alok is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. His publications are in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Process Automation and

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

2006-64: TEACHING LEAN MANUFACTURING CONCEPTS USING PHYSICALSIMULATIONS WITHIN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Chief Technologist of the Lean Institute and MET Program Director at ODU. Alok received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Alok is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. His publications are in the areas of Lean Manufacturing

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dugan Um, Southwest Texas State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-77: INTRODUCTORY MEMS TECHNOLOGY USING BULKMICROMACHINING IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURINGCURRICULUMDugan Um, Southwest Texas State University Page 11.844.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Introductory MEMS technology using Bulk Micromachining in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Curriculum I. Introduction Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are small, integrated devices or systems thatcombine electrical and mechanical components. They range in size from sub micrometer (or submicron) to millimeter. MEMS extends the fabrication techniques developed for integrated circuitindustry to micromachining and manufacturing by adding

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam, East Carolina University; Craig Sanders, East Caroilina University

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Engineering Technology

2006-81: A NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE IN ELECTROMECHANICALSYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYRanjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University Mr. Agarwala serves as a lecturer in the department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. His research interests are in the area of Adaptive Control, Neuro –fuzzy systems, Internet based Teleoperational systems and Robotics &Automation.Tarek Abdel-Salam, East Carolina University TAREK ABDEL-SALAM received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University. He is currently an assistant professor of engineering in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. His research interests include educational