Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

necessitate an ability to communicate convincingly and to shape the opinions and attitudes of other engineers and the public.1”All college graduates need to be life-long learners, possess good communication skills,and function well on a team in order to be successful in today’s global market. Thecurriculum designed for the first class in the minor, Biotechnology Lab I, addressed theseskills. The educational objective of the biotechnology program is to create an interactiveclassroom learning environment and immerse undergraduate students within action-basedresearch. Students pose authentic research questions and actively participate in theinquiry and discovery process while working together on multidisciplinary teams. The

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University; Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

generally agree that anintegrated interdisciplinary curriculum results in greater enhanced problem-solving skills andhigher achievement; and that motivation to learn increases when students focus on problems thatare interesting to solve3. Other researchers such as Jeffries4 and Kitto5 have also emphasized howsimultaneous engineering has become an agent for sweeping reforms in manufacturingeducation. Internationally, the integrated product and process development paradigm ofsimultaneous engineering has positively impacted manufacturing education in countries such asAustralia, Brazil, China, and Japan in recent years6-9. Evidently, simultaneous engineeringcontinues to be the norm in modern manufacturing education and hence a meaningfulmanufacturing

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aram Agajanian, DeVry University-Chicago; George Morgan, Colorado State University; William M. Timpson, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-510: A COMPARISON OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENT ISSUES THATAFFECT ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION IN ELECTRONICS ANDCOMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT A FOR-PROFITINSTITUTIONAram Agajanian, DeVry University-Chicago Dr. Aram Agajanian is a senior professor at DeVry University in Chicago. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Rochester, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University, a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Colorado State University and a CCNA certificate. He teaches electronics and computer technology courses including LAN and WAN. He has 10 years of industrial experience in electrical engineering; his research interests include understanding the issues

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

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Behling, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

upper-level company management topics related todemolition and reconstruction. Issues related to sustainability and design for deconstruction willlikely be left to a future graduate-level course.Future Discipline DevelopmentAs mentioned previously, there is not a college-level textbook on the subject of demolition.Writing a comprehensive textbook would be a challenge from the faculty member’s viewpoint,but at least one industry expert has agreed in principle to participate as co-author in the creationof a textbook. Availability of a text will lower a barrier to other institutions exploring demolitionand reconstruction courses. While it is not practical for every institution offering a constructiondegree to get involved in this specialization

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

the attitude of students. Thus, a larger difference represents higher impact oftraining program on student’s thinking. A copy of the survey is attached in the Appendix.VII. Delivery Method The course is instructor-led classroom training combined with in-class simulationexercises designed to invite class participation. This approach aids in the individualizedinstruction given to the participant. Instructional methods include facilitated discussion,hands-on simulation of production, and on-the-job practical applications. PowerPointpresentations are used to deliver the course, supplemented by a series of videotapes fromSociety of Manufacturing Engineers and Productivity Inc. Students are encouraged toparticipate in the Lean implementation

Conference Session

Web-based learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Animesh Patcha, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

Page 11.958.7 distance education. The university has created a high speed gigabit data network—as well as an administrative and instructional infrastructure—to ensure that partner businesses and students enjoy access to today’s best practices in research, applications, and learning communities. Current technologies for distance education include, streaming media applications and synchronous video conferencing on an ATM backbone.‚ Planned Technologies: Over the last couple of years, Virginia Tech. is moving towards implementing an IP based Videoconferencing solution. One of the primary advantages of deploying an IP based videoconferencing is the ability to use the existing data network as the means of transport. This

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS

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Engineering Technology

2006-2328: AN EVALUATION OF AN ESTABLISHED CASE STUDY FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONRadha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University RADHA BALAMURALIKRISHNA has an educational background in engineering, industrial education, and business administration. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Illinois. He received the Faculty of the Year award in 2000 sponsored by the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. His primary areas of expertise are computer-aided design and process improvement methodologies.Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS KURT A ROSENTRATER is a Lead Scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, in Brookings

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

long learners’ and stay current with rapidly advancing technical changes and global competitive needs. • Provide graduates that are not only excellent problem solvers, but also exemplary communicators and top shelf team players.OIT works closely with Boeing to evolve a tailored program for advancing MMET students whoare full time Boeing employees and set up the times so that jobs are not impacted and classes are Page 11.1175.3provided right at the Boeing site. The course work also weaves in many of the specific needs ofBoeing such as ‘lean manufacturing’, advanced material understanding in composites andmethods of designing

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Whitt, Purdue University; Rodney Handy, Purdue University; Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

a result an increasing number of US companies haveoutsourced jobs in an effort to achieve immediate cost reductions without having to incurthe expenses or liabilities that accompany capital investments.5 However in addition tothe outsourcing of manufacturing jobs, innovation is being outsourced as well. Boeing isco-developing software for navigation systems, landing gear, cockpit controls, and newaircraft designs. GlaxoSmithKline and Eli Lilly are teaming with Asian biotech researchcompanies to reduce the cost of bringing new pharmaceutical products to market.6 EliLilly is able to perform research in China, using the Chinese company ChemExplorer, atapproximately a 40 savings to performing the same research domestically.7 Firm’sfollowing

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Honchell, Purdue University; Gregory Palmier, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

amount of material for implementation of complexhardware/software systems, however the use of performance modeling to analyzecomputer design alternatives has not made its way into the undergraduate curriculum [3].The literature review process involves four methods of finding literature relevant to theproblem, purpose, significance and methodology for the study. The first goal of thisliterature review is to find resources that are relevant to the understanding of computersystem benchmarking, modeling, and analysis as a tool. While there are many resourcesavailable to computer architecture design, resources applicable to the understanding ofthe computer benchmark, modeling and analysis topics themselves are researched. Thetopics of these resources

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Charlotte. She was the first woman PhD graduate from the Lee College of Engineering, with a research emphasis in microelectronic devices and solid state materials. She has served in numerous mentoring and educational roles for undergraduates, high school and middle school students. Page 11.1177.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Summer Camps in Engineering Technology: Lessons LearnedAbstractThere is mounting evidence that a nationwide shortage of qualified high-tech workers willjeopardize the economic future of the United States. It is also well established that a moreproactive approach must be