Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-563: THE EVOLUTION OF A TECHNICAL CURRICULUMRon McKean, Ferris State University Ron McKean – Is serving as Interim Associate Dean / Associate Professor in the College of Technology at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI). His academic experience includes 15 years as faculty (four as Department Chair) in the EET & CNS department. During this time, he has championed several curriculum initiatives including the BS Computer Networks and Systems. Prior to academics, he worked 14 years as an Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technical Manager, and Principle Investigator/Project Engineer. He holds a MSEE from the University of Michigan

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-571: A JITTER EDUCATION: AN INTRODUCTION TO JITTER FOR THEFRESHMANGene Harding, Purdue University GENE L. HARDING is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University. He worked with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes for three years at Agilent Technologies, and has over 20 years experience with the U.S. Air Force doing electronic warfare, wide- and metropolitan-area network management, technical intelligence analysis, and missile defense system software support. He holds MSEE and BSEE degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Page

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

NSF grant #0501885. In 1999, she was named Illinois Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Ball State University. Page 11.1419.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Utilizing a Capstone Project as a Catalyst for Reengineering, Recruitment, and RetentionAn innovative capstone project at Illinois Valley Community College immerses engineeringdesign and electronics students in the technology and methodology they will encounter in theworkplace. With the support of a National Science Foundation grant1, the project is thecatalyst for

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineer, manufacturing engineer, manager, and consultant. His research interests are improving manufacturing productivity through lean principles and the pursuit of quality and variation control through six-sigma principles. He is a senior member of Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) & Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME), and is a member of the National Association for Industrial Technology (NAIT), American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), and American Society for Quality (ASQ). He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer through SME, and is an ASQ Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt. Page

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

2006-692: THE IET IN SERVICE INDUSTRIESDonna Summers, University of Dayton Donna C.S. Summers, Ph.D. is a professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Her major areas of concentration are Quality Assurance and Human Factors. She has published two texts: Quality and Quality Management, both by Prentice Hall. She holds a BSME from University of Cincinnati and an MSIE from Purdue University. She obtained her Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Page 11.1299.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The IET

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

2006-719: TEACHING/LEARNING MODULES FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSISNirmal 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 11.1234.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

2006-791: THE NCME INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MODEL: A CONSTRUCTIVISTAPPROACH TO LEARNINGJames Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College Jim is currently a Professor of Quality Engineering Technology and a Principal Investigator for a current NSF-ATE funded grant. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio, a Certified Reliability Engineer, and Quality Auditor. Completed degrees include a Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, M.S. degrees in Engr. Mgmt. and Systems Engr., and a B.S.ChE. Prior engineering working experience include consulting and ten years at Inland Division of GMC.Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College Shep is a Department Chairperson for the Industrial

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

2006-805: PARTNERING WITH A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO BRINGTECHNOLOGY TO AT-RISK URBAN STUDENTSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Titus, Purdue University; Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

2006-809: DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION CLASS TEAMING WITH ALCOA INREAL WORLD DESIGN PROJECTMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.Noel Titus, Purdue University Noel Titus is

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-813: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS ANDLEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.JoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Paul Giguere, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

2006-838: COMPARING STUDENT PERCEPTIONS AND PERFORMANCE INDISTANCE, HYBRID AND FACE-TO-FACE ENVIRONMENTSJames Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College Jim is currently a Professor of Quality Engineering Technology and Project Director for the current NSF-ATE funded project. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio, a Certified Reliability Engineer, and Quality Auditor. Completed degrees include a Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, M.S. degrees in Engr. Mgmt. and Systems Engr., and a B.S.ChE. degree. Prior engineering working experience include consulting and ten years at GMC.Paul Giguere, Sinclair Community College Paul is currently a Principal Investigator for the

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University; James Jacob, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-871: THREADING TOPICS AND CREATING COURSE LINKAGE AMONGCOURSES AND CURRICULAR AREASJeffrey Richardson, Purdue University Jeffrey J. Richardson is an Assistant Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University where he teaches introductory and advanced embedded microcontroller courses. At Purdue, he is active in Project Lead the Way, recruitment and retention of students, applied research and has written several conference papers related to teaching embedded microcontroller systems.John Denton, Purdue University John P. Denton is an Associate Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Behling, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-2576: DEVELOPMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTSPECIALIZATION IN DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTIONKevin Behling, Purdue University Kevin R. Behling is an assistant professor in the Department of Building Construction Management in Purdue University’s College of Technology and has been charged with developing a degree specialization in Demolition and Reconstruction Management. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University.Mark Shaurette, Purdue University Mark Shaurette is a Ph.D. candidate in Purdue University’s College of Technology, concentrating on reconstruction and demolition with a cognate specialty in education. Mr. Shaurette has served as an instructor in

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

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Engineering Technology

2006-2588: COLLEGE-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONThomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central Page 11.330.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION IDEAS BENEFICIAL TO BOTHIt can be argued that the importance of relationships between today’s Engineering/TechnologyEducators and Industry has never been greater. The engineering/technology field is changing ata staggering rate and in order for educators to keep pace, connections with industry areabsolutely necessary. Industry, also, is looking at ways to stay competitive, not only in thedomestic market, but internationally. There are two very strong arguments for

Conference Session

Professional Development/Scholarship & Service Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jitendra Tate, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University - San Marcus

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Engineering Technology

including ASME, SAMPE, SME, AIAA, and ASEE.Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University - San Marcus Dr.Vedaraman Sriraman is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas State University-San Marcos. He teaches courses in areas such as design, processes, manufacturing systems and applied statistics. His research interests include: engineering education, automated manufacturing systems, and sustainable manufacturing. He has successfully implemented many grants from agencies such as the NSF and SME-EF. He is a member of SME, NAIT and ASEE. Page 11.174.1© American Society

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhongming Liang, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

2006-2659: REDEVELOPMENT OF A DESIGN COURSE FILLS A GAP IN THECURRICULUMZhongming Liang, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Zhongming (Wilson) Liang is program coordinator and associate professor of mechanical engineering technology. He has been with Purdue University Fort Wayne since 1987. He has a number of publications in the areas of automatic control, mechanisms, and others. Page 11.1076.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Redevelopment of a Design Course Fills a Gap in the CurriculumAbstractThere were some repeatedly exposed drafting and design problems seen in senior design

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hata, Portland Community College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Technology

2006-1792: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY: TWOCASE STUDIESDavid Hata, Portland Community College David M. Hata retired from full-time teaching at Portland Community College (PCC) in Oregon after 32 years. During his tenure at PCC, he taught in the Electronic Engineering Technology Program from 1971 to 1993 and the Microelectronics Technology Program from 1993 to 2003. He also helped design and implement PCC's Computer Software Engineering Technology and Computer Field Service associate of applied science programs. Professionally, Mr. Hata is a member of IEEE, ASEE, and AVS. He has served as a TAC of ABET program evaluator and on the IEEE Committee for Technology Accreditation

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; michael anderton, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1794: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY ATMIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITYSaeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed D. Foroudastan is the Associate Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and Professor of Engineering technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering (1980), his M.S. in Civil Engineering (1982), and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1987) from Tennessee Technological University. Professor Foroudastan's employment vitae includes: Assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering for Tennessee Technological University, Senior Engineer, Advanced Development Department, Textron

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai Agrawal, Purdue University-Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Michael Segura, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

2006-1802: ETHERNET ENABLED WI-FI MAIL-BOXJai Agrawal, Purdue University-Calumet JAI AGRAWAL is a Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1991, M.S. and B.S. also in Electrical Engineering from I.I.T. Kanpur, India in 1970 and 1968 respectively. Professor Agrawal has worked recently for two years in optical networking industry in the Silicon Valley in California. Professor Agrawal is the Founder Advisor to Agni Networks Inc., San Jose, California. His expertise includes optical networking at Physical and Data link layers, optical and WDM interface, SONET and Gigabit Ethernet

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Ron Leong, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-1839: LEARNING A WEB-BASED COURSE THROUGH MACROMEDIABREEZESorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue UniversityRon Leong, Purdue UniversityEdie Schmidt, Purdue University Page 11.869.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006LEARNING A WEB-BASED COURSE THROUGH MACROMEDIA BREEZE Page 11.869.2Abstract What is the pedagogical ideal to advance web-based students’ learning? There is nosimple one-size-fits-all solution to this question, because in order to answer this question, thereare three aspects that need to be addressed. The first aspect is: our customer. Every student isdifferent; some learn more efficiently through visualization

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

description from Envick and Envick (1996),industrial distribution program “…combines the study of engineering technology with businessadministration, and is designed to meet the demands for technically skilled men and women whoare equally adept with personal communications and business skills…”Industrial distribution is a field of study about moving raw materials and products from the Page 11.454.3supplier along the supply chain to end customer. It involves several activities in supply chainsuch as sales, inventory management, purchasing, warehousing, and transportation by applyingmathematics, sciences, engineering, technology, and business

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Damian Dufau, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

a MS in Technology at ASU Polytechnic campus. His project work involves embedded knowledge structures in advanced multidisciplinary technologies; specifically photo-lithography. Page 11.866.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Lean education – has its time arrived?AbstractThe curriculum for almost any university-level technology program is overloaded. Thecommitment to keep up to date with industry developments and at the same time cover allthe necessary principles of science and engineering means that more and more is beinginserted and little is ever taken out. As a response, the paper

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

2006-1894: GEEK CIVILIZATION: AMATEUR RADIO AND FIRST-YEARPROJECTS TO IMPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN AN ECETPROGRAMPeter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Mr. Goodmann is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at IPFW. He earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his MS degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He has worked for 25 years in industry and education, and is a member of the IEEE and the ASEE. Page 11.661.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1920: TRIANGULATING TC2K ASSESSMENT RESULTS BY USINGSTUDENT SURVEYSTimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Dr. Skvarenina received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, in a variety of engineering and teaching positions. In the fall of 1991, he joined the faculty of the College of Technology at Purdue University where he currently holds the rank of Professor and teaches undergraduate courses in electrical machines and power systems and serves as the department assessment coordinator. He has authored or coauthored over 30 papers in the areas of power

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

2006-1985: LESSONS LEARNED: REFLECTIONS ON A DEPARTMENT’S FIRSTTC2K EVALUATIONGregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet Greg is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He has graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, and a Certified Manufacturing Technologist. He served as a TAC/ABET MET program accreditation visitor from 1996 to 2003, as secretary, program chair, chair and past chair of the MET Department Heads Committee of ASME. He was first elected to the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET in 2003 and is currently an alternate member. He won

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

2006-1987: USING NETWORK ANALYZERS FOR ENHANCEMENT OFCOMPUTER NETWORKS TEACHINGXuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Xuefu Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the College of Applied Science at University of Cincinnati. He received the M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati in 2002. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering at University of Cincinnati. His teaching and research interests are in communications, distributed computer systems and computer networks. Page 11.1398.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University-Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University-Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

2006-2029: CAN ASSESSMENT BE A MARKETING TOOL FOR YOURPROGRAM? THE ROLES OF ASSESSMENT, STUDENT SUCCESS ANDFACULTY IN PROGRAM SUCCESSKim Nankivell, Purdue University-CalumetJana Whittington, Purdue University-CalumetJoy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet Page 11.303.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Can Assessment be a Marketing Tool for Your Program? The Roles of Assessment, Student Success and Faculty in Program SuccessAbstractThe growth of technology in the last fifteen years has not only restructured existing degreeoptions but has also created new avenues for a quality education. Institutions have recognized theneed for marketing and promoting, but

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-2091: USING COMPUTER ANIMATIONS IN TEACHING STATICSCONCEPTSMukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University MUKASA E. SSEMAKULA graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, England, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Wayne State University in 1993 as an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology. His has research interests and has published widely in the areas of Manufacturing Systems and Computer Aided Instruction. He teaches in the areas of manufacturing, production control, engineering economics, and mechanics. Page 11.1378.1© American

Conference Session

Web-based learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

engineering, MS in management technology and PhD in industrial technology. His areas of research and publications are metal casting, plastic process, materials and manufacturing process improvement. He is a professionally active member of ETP, TAP, SME, SPE, AFS and Key Professor of Foundry Education Foundation.Mitchel Keil, Western Michigan University Dr. Keil is an associate professor in the Industrial and Manufacturing Department at Western 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

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Marcks, Sinclair Community College; Larraine Kapka, Sinclair Community College; Alan Watton, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-1338: TEACHING IMPROVED METHODS OF TUNING AND ADJUSTINGHVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSRussell Marcks, Sinclair Community College Russell Marcks is a Professor at Sinclair Community College in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He teaches in the areas of fluids, thermal sciences and control with a specialization in HVAC systems. Professor Marcks is a lead investigator for this grant.Larraine Kapka, Sinclair Community College Larraine Kapka is an Assistant Professor at Sinclair Community College in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She teaches in the areas of fluids and thermal sciences with a specialization in HVAC systems. Professor Kapka is the project coordinator for this grant.Alan Watton