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Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina; Masud Hassan, Kansas State University at Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

kept in mind inthe design and manufacturing of the AIR MOTOR: Envelope dimensions shall not exceed 3x4x5 in inches. Either horizontal or vertical piston movement. Single piston - no impeller - no rotary valves. Maximum air pressure allowed is 60 psi. Inlet port to be threaded to accept tubing compatible with available lab sizes. Single acting. Drive shaft to be supported by a bushing. Bushing must be capable of delivering oil to drive shaft. Do reverse engineering of Air Motor. Come up with your own and improved design. Exchange your product drawings with another group. (So the other group can manufacture the product) Do literature searches to identify

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

courses in mind to show the students how these courses link with Page 12.1524.3some practical applications. It was to be a three credit hour elective so some decisions had to bemade on what can be taught and what would have to be left out of the class.There were five different fields of study considered, Mechanical Engineering Technology,Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, ElectronicEngineering Technology, and Computer Engineering Technology. A class would have to bedeveloped with all these majors in mind. The basic engineering skills of statics, dynamics,economics, materials, processes, and circuits would be

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology; Richard Grimsley, Project Lead The Way; Pam Newberry, Project Lead The Way

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Engineering Technology

-minded colleagues, with nodding heads as to why thefolks in the other silos just do not “get it.” Engineering and technology tiradessound something like this:“Those math folks! By the time the students get to us they have never even solvedone equation using actual units.”“Why can’t they apply those math concepts to real-life situations? Maybe thenthe students would be more engaged.”“Those physics teachers! Why in the world are they solely using the InternationalSystem of Units (i.e., meters, grams, Newton, and Joules) when no engineeringcompany in the country does business that way? Feet, slugs, pounds-force andBTUs are the units used in the real-world.”The engineering teacher boasts to the students. “Calculus, I can count the numberof times I

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Kelly, New Mexico State University; Michael Morrell, New Mexico State University; Thomas Jenkins, New Mexico State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-772: WEBCT IN ASSESSMENT: USING ON-LINE E-TOOLS TOAUTOMATE THE ASSESSMENT PROCESSLynn Kelly, New Mexico State University Lynn Kelly has been at NMSU since 1998 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering. She received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from NMSU in 1988. She then went on to earn a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from NMSU in 1994. She served three years on the Board of the Teaching Academy at NMSU. For the past three years she has been the coordinator of the distance education bachelor’s program (Information & Communications Technology, ICT) offered by the

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

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Engineering Technology

by Killen7 as a form of inquiry learning where existingknowledge is applied to an unfamiliar situation in order to gain new knowledge. Smith11 pointsout that the most common method of classroom teaching and learning in engineering educationhas been described as where “information passes from the notes of the professor to the notes ofthe students without passing through the mind of either.” In contrast to this type of teaching isproblem-based learning which is a process of working toward understanding or resolving aproblem. This method of problem solving is suitable for engineering classes because of itsability to help students develop skills and confidence in formulating new problems. This abilityis important since most real work problems do

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Amin Karim, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1883: FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP AND TECHNICAL CURRENCY: 2007STATUS REPORT ON A NATIONAL SURVEY OF ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY FACULTYAhmed Khan, DeVry University Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a senior Professor in the EET dept. at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Outcomes Assessment, and Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

need innovative minds. This may only be achievablethrough progressive curriculums and effective partnerships between industries,universities, and government institutions. Those partners that make the best investment intechnically competent employees are going to be those that prosper in the 21st century.In conjunction with lecturing and testing, it is important to engage students and challengethem in a creative problem-solving manner that fosters their individual growth anddevelopment. As the theoretical knowledge is internalized, students become intrinsicallymotivated search engines to fuel their own intellectual growth. To effectively connectwith students at this level and prepare them for the future we need real-world skills

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-152: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS ? A CASE FOR PHYSICAL SIMULATIONSAlok Verma, Old Dominion University ALOK K. VERMA 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 at ODU He received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at ODU in 1981. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certification in Lean Manufacturing

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University; Robert Matthews, University of Louisville

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2466: E-HEALTH (DIGITAL HEALTH) AND SITUATION IN IT/ICTBENEFITSRamin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology Ramin Sadeghi, Power and water University of Technology (PWUT) The author is in charge of distance learning program at the institution. He has developed a Web-based distance learning software program – Director for Distance Learning Center of PWUT.Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford SAEID MOSLEHPOUR is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds PhD from Iowa State University and BS MS and EdSp degrees from Central Missouri State

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ifte Choudhury; Tharuna Khilathi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Master of Science in Construction Management from Texas A&M University. Ms. Khilathi has extensive experience as a professional architect working on commercial projects in India. Her areas of interest include architectural design and project controls. Page 12.1414.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Effect of Sub-contracting on Construction Time for Commercial Projects in Chennai, IndiaAbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the factors that effect actual construction time inthe context of commercial projects in Chennai, India. One of the factors of particularinterest was

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1518: INFUSING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AUTOMATIONEXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 12.892.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo in Ohio. His areas of research include alternative energy and alternative energy storage devices. Page 12.33.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Delphi Study to Project the Future of Alternative Energy and its Implication to Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe future of energy supplies in our world is largely in question. It is widely accepted that theworld’s inhabitants cannot continue to depend on traditional, non-renewable, fuels as they harmthe environment and are in limited supply. Researchers and research organizations

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Page 12.844.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Implementing Hands-On Laboratory Exercises In Undergraduate EducationAbstractFeedback from our industry partners has made it clear that the education receivedby the Industrial Technology and Industrial Distribution students with hand-onexperience will have an advantage when they enter the working world.Combining course lectures and materials with problem-based evaluations of casestudies and hands-on activities simulating real-world logistics and manufacturingdecisions provides students with an enhanced ability to foresee and respond toindustry problems when they arise.During the spring semester in 2006, our students, with the help of our

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology 9 Mining Engineering 1 Civil Engineering 1 Mechanical Engineering 1 Agriculture 1 Provisional Status 2*DUS – Division of Undergraduate Studies – students are undecided at this pointIn the calendar year represented by spring and fall 2006 semester, 190 total students registeredfor ED&G 100. Twenty were already Engineering Technology majors, leaving 170 total inEngineering or DUS. Of those 170, eight have transferred into Engineering Technology,representing 4.7% of the total. Keeping in mind that

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

. Page 12.760.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Fostering Students to be Lifelong Learners with Science Literacy, Information Fluency, and Communication SkillsIntroductionHow do we teach students to be lifelong learners? This paper shares a glimpse of how ascience course instructor, librarian, and writing center staff have collaborated toward acommon goal based on individual and collective teaching/learning outcomes. Scienceliteracy, information fluency and communication skills are critical foundations forstudents in engineering technology programs to become lifelong learners. One of theassignments from a university general education chemistry course, taken mostly bystudents in engineering technology programs

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology; Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Carpenter, Oregon Institute of Technology; Brant Hempel, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1053: A CAPSTONE ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PROJECT FORELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORSDavid Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology DAVID N. POCOCK is an Associate Professor and is the Curriculum Coordinator and head of the Analog Block of the Electronics Engineering Technology department at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. His main research interests are semiconductor device modeling, infrared focal plane arrays, nuclear radiation effects, and web-based real electronics labs for distance education.Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology KEVIN MCCULLOUGH is a Senior at Oregon Institute of Technology in the Electronics Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-878: A METHODOLOGY FOR DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTATTAINMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMESScott Danielson, Arizona State UniversityBradley Rogers, Arizona State University Page 12.63.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Methodology for Direct Assessment of Student Attainment of Program OutcomesAbstractWhile not directly required in Criterion 3 of the ABET accreditation criteria for engineeringtechnology programs, some form of direct assessment of student attainment of programoutcomes is generally expected. Unfortunately, direct assessment can be overlooked by programfaculty, often leading to an over reliance on indirect

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Lingma Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

organization called the Institute for Affordable Transportation which leverages the creative abilities of collegiate minds in the creation of Basic Utility Vehicles (BUV’s) – www.drivebuv.orgLingma Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Lingma Acheson is the Database Administrator and Webmaster in the Computer Network Center of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indianapolis. She received her Masters Degree in Computer Science from School of Science, Purdue University, Indianapolis. Her research interests include database design and implementation, knowledge base and data integration, object-oriented systems design and server-client communications. She is also an

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-208: UTILIZING PROCESS VALUE MAPPING IN LIEU OF VALUESTREAM MAPPING FOR ELIMINATION OF WASTE IN BUSINESS ANDINFORMATION PROCESSESMerwan Mehta, East Carolina UniversityAndrew Jackson, East Carolina University Page 12.1578.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Utilizing Process Value Mapping in Lieu of Value Stream Mapping for Elimination of Waste in Business and Information ProcessesAbstract:An ex-Toyota internal consultant has expressed an opinion that companies are achieving only10% of their potential for process improvement. In the consultant’s words, “most manufacturingseems to be focused on

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Dibella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-212: A SIX-YEAR REVIEW OF NEW COURSE DEVELOPMENT INELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AT NORTHEASTERNUNIVERSITY IN THE AREA OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS REVEALSSUCCESSES AND FAILURES ? A CASE HISTORYJerome Tapper, Northeastern University Professor Tapper is an Associate Academic Specialist in EET at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a BSEE and an MSIS both from Northeastern University. Jerry is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with over twenty-five years of industrial experience. He is also the author of a tool-kit based text for electrical engineering technology students, Electtonics for Engineering Technology and has authored

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Anderton, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

experimentalvehicles to compete in nationally recognized intercollegiate design competitions. Until recentlythis was limited to a solar bike and a moonbuggy. This has expanded to include two solar bikes,two moonbuggies, two Baja off-road vehicles, a solar boat, and a formula style race car. Whenlimited to a couple projects the task of supervising the student teams was relatively manageable.However, the explosion in the number of student projects has exposed an area of concern: safety.Safety is generally not at the forefront of an energetic engineering student’s mind for all theusual reasons: “it will only take a second,” “it will never happen to me,” and an inherent sense ofinvulnerability common in youth. With limited space, project areas overlap. One team

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1399: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ONLINEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES: A CASE STUDYHarpal Dhillon, Excelsior College Dr. Harpal Dhillon is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. In the past he has taught undergraduate and graduate Courses in Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Project Management at University of Maryland, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and George Washington University. Dr. Dhillon worked as owner/senior executive in three systems engineering companies over a period of 20 years. His research interests are in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance, and Applications of IT in

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1413: SENIOR PROJECT COURSE ENHANCEMENTJohn Irwin, Michigan Tech University Page 12.1271.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Senior Project Course Sequence EnhancementAbstractCurriculum changes implemented to enhance the Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) BS degree curriculum have brought about distinct differences in the methodologyof teaching the Senior Design Project course sequence. The previous course sequencerequired a senior project course that spanned two semesters for the undergraduatestudent. The students sought out an advisor who offers a choice of senior projectproblem statements that most often require a team of 3 or 4 students to

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

industry after graduation andtherefore would benefit from the experience and lessons learned from those who have reallyencountered the problems while functioning as a full time practicing engineer. The theory is thesame but the practical execution and frame of mind are different than that of the researcher.Today’s students need both perspectives if they going to be able to compete in the highlycompetitive global economy. The student of today needs to be more job ready and know morethen just theories if they are to compete for the jobs of tomorrow. Exactly how this uniqueperspective has helped to shape the curriculum at Eastern Washington University’s (EWU)Engineering Technology Programs will be described. Engineers who return to the classroom

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

accreditation).3. The reportage and the participation of corporate personnel in an industrial project can be useful in university evaluation.1 Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind,Experience, and School; The National Academies Press.2 Ferguson, C.; Ball, A.; Stone, W.; & McCrary, P. (2005). Engagement in Industry: Preparing UndergraduateEngineering Technology Students For Graduate Study; ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006.3 Ferguson, C.; Ball, A.; Stone, W.; & McCrary, P. (2005). Engaging Industry in Graduate Engineering TechnologyEducation; ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005.4 Aller, B.; Alamgir; C.; Kamman, J.; Rodriguez, J.; Elsamawal, M.; Desjardins, M

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Laura Wilson, University Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1417: WEAVING THE CAPSTONE TAPESTRYJames Everly, University of Cincinnati James O. Everly is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The Ohio State University in 1969 and 1970, respectively. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is currently Chair of the IEEE Cincinnati Section, and in 1997 he received the IEEE Professional Achievement Award. He has held several research and management positions in industry working for such companies as Battelle's Columbus Laboratories