Conference Session

Service Courses for Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2008-805: TECHNOLOGY COURSES FOR UNDERGRADUATES:DEVELOPING STANDARD MODELSJohn Krupczak, Hope College Professor of EngineeringDavid Ollis, North Carolina State University Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering Page 13.1188.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Technological Literacy of Undergraduates: Developing Standard ModelsAbstract This paper reports the results of a workshop on the technological literacy of undergraduatesconvened at the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) on March 26-27, 2007. The NAEadvocates that all Americans become more knowledgeable about technology. Here

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2008-684: MINORS IN ENGINEERING STUDIES: TEACHING TECHNOLOGYTO NON ENGINEERS, FIRST RESULTSMani Mina, Iowa State University Page 13.897.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Minors in Engineering Studies: Teaching Technology to Non- Engineers, First resultsAbstractThe Minor in Engineering Studies was designed by the college of engineering at our school tohelp increase technological literacy of the non-engineering students at our university. Thisprogram officially started in fall 2006 with little to no publicity. We have a program that startedsmall and is now growing very little publicity by the college of engineering. In

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Bradley Jenkins, St. Petersburg College

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1651: A PROCESS MAP FOR STATE-WIDE ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY /MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM REFORMEric Roe, Hillsborough Community CollegeRichard Gilbert, University of South FloridaMarilyn Barger, University of South FloridaBradley Jenkins, St. Petersburg College Page 13.85.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Process Map for Statewide Engineering Technology /Manufacturing Technology Curriculum ReformAbstractOver the period of three years, FLATE, the National Science Foundation-funded FloridaAdvanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing, has undertaken reform ofFlorida’s Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate of

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; William Wood, Youngstown State University; Edward Garchar, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1908: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY'S DESIGN ACROSS THEDISCIPLINESDavid Kurtanich, Youngstown State University David G. Kurtanich, P.E. is Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program at Youngstown State University 44555, USA. He has over 27 years of professional experience in design, analysis and investigation of structures. He teaches a variety of courses in structural analysis and design, hydraulics and land development, computer applications in engineering technology, and capstone design.William Wood, Youngstown State University William A. Wood, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program and

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-1232: DEVELOPING TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY LEADERS:ISSUES RELATED TO MASTER’S LEVEL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJoy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet Page 13.400.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: Issues Related to Master’s Level Technology CurriculumAbstractStudents at the Master of Science degree level in technology are preparing themselves forleadership or supervisory roles in the field. Students who will be assuming leadership roles intheir professions need not only the technical and applied skills their jobs demand, but alsoknowledge of the business environment, leadership, ethics and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2008-1476: USING APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIALENTREPRENEURSHIP TO HELP TRANSFORM POOR COMMUNITIESWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses and does research concerning appropriate technology in developing countries. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos; Andrew Hable, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Engineering Ethics

. Following Peace Corps service he plans to attend graduate school in the United Kingdom for a degree related to his primary career interest, engineering for international development. He is 23. Page 13.725.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Including Questions of Military and Defense Technology in Engineering Ethics EducationWe review the strong historical inter-relationships between the discipline of engineeringand the military, and provide additional data to illustrate that these ties persist today.With the association to military and defense-related enterprises comes a host of

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Bhattacharya, Southern University & A&M College

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2008-652: ETHICAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONCONTROLLING INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGYPradeep Bhattacharya, Southern University & A&M College Page 13.568.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Ethical Issues in Engineering Education Controlling Innovation and Technology Pradeep K. Bhattacharya Department of Electrical Engineering Southern University and A & M College, P. O. Box 9969 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Email: pradeepbhattacharya@engr.subr.edu AbstractEngineers design

Conference Session

Sustainable Design & Global Issues in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Dibella, Northeastern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1140: THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM TO COMBAT ENGINEERINGGLOBALIZATIONJerome 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, Electronics for Engineering Technology.Francis Dibella, Northeastern University Prof. Francis A. Di Bella, a Registered Professional Engineer

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1228: TEACHING A COMPUTER SECURITY COURSE FORCOMPUTER ENGINEERING AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSXuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Xuefu Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2002 and 2006, respectively. His research interests lie on wireless communications, wireless and mobile networks, wireless network security. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE. Page 13.1141.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1995: NONCOGNITIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF INCOMINGENGINEERING STUDENTS COMPARED TO INCOMING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS: A PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONKenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-IndianapolisP.K. Imbrie, Purdue University Page 13.933.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Noncognitive Characteristics of Incoming Engineering Students Compared to Incoming Engineering Technology Students: A Preliminary ExaminationAbstract: Studies have shown promise in predicting success for students in engineering basedon noncognitive or affective characteristics. However, little if any literature exists on

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2878: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS : TEACHINGORGANIZATIONAL, PROBLEM SOLVING AND CHECKING SKILLS TOFRESHMEN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSDavid Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie David R. Forsman is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Penn State Erie. He received his B.S. in Engineering Technology from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.E. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from SUNY, Buffalo. He has been involved with engineering computer analysis since 1974. He has experience in teaching Computer-Graphics, Programming, CAD and Rapid Prototyping for the last 23 years

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-354: TEACHING BASIC MATERIALS ENGINEERING DESIGN TOENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS USING STRINGED INSTRUMENTTOP DESIGNKathleen Kitto, Western Washington University Kathleen L. Kitto is the Associate Dean for the new College of Sciences and Technology at Western Washington University. Previously, she was Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and served as Chair of Engineering Technology Department from 1995-2002. Since arriving at Western Washington University in 1988, her primary teaching assignments have been in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program and in the development of the communication skills of engineering technology students; her research interests

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-146: INTRODUCING HANDS-ON SIMULATION ACTIVITIES ININTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLASSTO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGEDAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory and MET Program Director. Alok received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-173: ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF A PILOT ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENT INVENTORY SURVEYAndrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Andrew N. Vavreck is Associate Professor of Engineering and Head of the Division of Business and Engineering at Penn State Altoona. He has earned degrees in Engineering Science (BS), Engineering Mechanics (MS) and Engineering Science and Mechanics (PhD), all from Penn State. His work experience includes engineering research and management at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and the Applied Research Laboratory, Penn State. His research is in smart material (particularly magnetorheological fluid) design, application and

Conference Session

Industrial Technology/Industrial Engineering Technology Forum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-222: SUCCESSFULLY TEACHING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTCONTENT IN A TECHNICAL CURRICULUMKenneth Stier, Illinois State University Page 13.1118.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Successfully Teaching Supply Chain Management Content in a Technical CurriculumAbstractThis paper explains how supply chain management is being taught at the graduate andundergraduate levels in engineering and technology programs. It overviews the objectives,content areas, teaching methodologies and evaluation methods that were developed for a course.For the purposes of this paper the author’s university will be referred to as university A and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan McGaughey, Carnegie Mellon University; Jeremy Michalek, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1627: WIKI-BASED LEARNING IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCLASSROOMAlan McGaughey, Carnegie Mellon UniversityJeremy Michalek, Carnegie Mellon University Page 13.1402.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Wiki-Based Learning in the Mechanical Engineering Classroom1. IntroductionA wiki (derived from the Hawaiian word for quick) is a type of website that provides aframework for users to interactively and collaboratively build a database of interrelatedinformation quickly and easily. Wikipedia1, currently featuring more than two millionarticles in English alone, is the most well known wiki, but wikis can also be

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) curriculum at …………….University has a heavy emphasis on “hands on” laboratory experiments and projects. Everytechnical course, either core or elective, has a laboratory section that complements it. Photonicsis an upper division elective course focused on fiber-optics/light theory and their applications.The laboratory experiments in this course are collection of experiments in geometry/wave optics,fiber optics, and optical communications. This course holds many related applications in fieldssuch as: physics, energy consumption, economy, and in both food, and health science etc. Page 13.257.2The way

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-552: CHARACTERIZING THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS:IMPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAM ASSESSMENTRobert Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. Chin is a faculty member in the Department of Technology Systems, College of Technology and Computer Science at East Carolina University, where he’s taught since 1986. In addition, he is a full member of the East Carolina University and Indiana State University graduate faculties. Chin received his PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park; MAE from Ball State University; BA from the University of Northern Colorado, and AAS from the Community College of the Air Force. Before joining the ECU faculty, he was on the College of Education faculty at

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1279: THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMOUTCOME ASSESSMENT PROCESS – DEVELOPMENT ANDIMPLEMENTATIONNasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological UniversityGuy Hembroff, Michigan Technological UniversityAurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Page 13.1224.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008The Electrical Engineering Technology Program Outcome Assessment Process – Development and ImplementationAbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology program developed a Program Outcomes assessmentprocess in response to ABET accreditation requirements. The EET Program Outcomes capture thedesired attributes that the EET program

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1419: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY’S ELITE SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM:ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY ANDENGINEERINGRaju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina Raju S. Dandu is the program coordinator and professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kansas State University at Salina. He teaches courses in CNC Machine Processes, Material Strength and Testing, Advanced CAD/CAM, Industrial Instrumentation and Controls, and Automated Manufacturing Systems II. He is active in offering workforce training in reliability centered maintenance, CE certification, process instrumentation and PLCs. His areas of interest are: Product risk analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Energy Efficient Lighting

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Digendra Das, SUNYIT

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-920: NEW YORK NANO-BIO-MOLECULAR INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY ( NYNBIT ) INCUBATORDigendra Das, SUNYIT Dr.Digendra K. Das is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNYIT, Utica, NY. where he has worked for the last twenty six years. Dr.Das is also the Director of the New York Nano-Bio-Molecular Information (NYNBIT) Incubator. He has B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering.He has worked for several years as a Research Consultant and Summer Faculty Fellow for The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL),Rome ,NY. and the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center(MSFC), Huntsville,AL

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

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2008 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

AC 2008-997: MEETING ENROLLMENT CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY AT PENN STATE ALTOONAIrene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Irene Ferrara is the coordinator of the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program for the Altoona College of the Pennsylvania State University. She received her B.S. in Engineering Science from the Pennsylvania State University and her M.S. in Mechanics and Materials Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Address: 205 Force Technology Center, Penn State Altoona College, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Telephone: 814-949-5568, email: ixf107@psu.eduAndrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Andrew N

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1053: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOMES USING DIRECT MEASURESNirmal 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, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Border, Bowling Green State University; Erik Mayer, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1152: INTEGRATION OF FREESCALE MICROCONTROLLERS INTOTHE ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMDavid Border, Bowling Green State University David A. Border received a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio (1986). He is a faculty member at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Principle research interest: electronic information systems. Interests includes digital communication and networking, and intelligent networked devices. Previous research includes topics of bandwidth compression and signal specific data manipulation.Erik Mayer, Bowling Green State University Erik A. Mayer received the Ph.D. degree in Engineering

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Larry Smith, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1748: ENGAGING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS USING ACOORDINATE MEASURING MACHINEWesley Stone, Western Carolina University Wes Stone is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. He earned his B.S. at the University of Texas at Austin, his M.S. at Penn State University, and his Ph.D. at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His industrial experience includes manufacturing and Six Sigma quality, which are current areas of interest. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in solid mechanics, quality, and numerical methods at Western Carolina.Larry Smith, Western Carolina University Larry Smith is a senior seeking his Bachelor of Science in

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djafar Mynbaev, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Roman Kezerashvili, New York City College of Technology; Janet Liou-Mark, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1783: SUPPORT OF STUDY ON ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FROMPHYSICS AND MATHEMATICSDjafar Mynbaev, New York City College of Technology DJAFAR K. MYNBAEV: Biographical information DJAFAR K. MYNBAEV graduated from Leningrad Electrical Engineering Institute, USSR, with M.S. (1963) and Ph.D. (1969) degrees, both in electrical engineering. He worked for more than twenty years for industrial, research, and academic institutions in the former Soviet Union. He came to the United States in 1991, where he has continued to work in industry and academia. He worked for Bellcore (Bell Communication Research), where he performed research in the area of broadband access networks

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2077: CNC MACHINING: A VALUE-ADDED COMPONENT OFENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONTrian Georgeou, Arizona State University Trian Georgeou graduated from Arizona State University (ASU) in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He worked in industry as a Mechanical Engineer while attending graduate school, earning his Master of Science in Technology, concentration of Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2006. While in graduate school, Trian also taught as an adjunct faculty member in Chandler Gilbert Community College’s Automated Manufacturing Systems program. Trian worked in the aftermarket automotive industry as an engineering and design

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thuy Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; William O'Brien, University of Texas at Austin

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2415: TECHNOLOGY SKILL ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRUCTIONSTUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL WORKERSThuy Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin Thuy Nguyen is a research assistant at the University of Texas at Austin. She is pursuing her PhD studies in the program of Construction Engineering and Project Management. Her research interests include project management, instructional design, human resource management and educational psychology.Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. The FIC’s mission is to provide faculty with effective instructional tools and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex Kanu, Ball State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2799: INTRODUCING POLYMER/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES TO AMANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMRex Kanu, Ball State University Page 13.804.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008AC 2008-2799: INTRODUCING POLYMER-CLAYNANOCOMPOSITES TO A MANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMRex Kanu, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana Page 13.804.2 INTRODUCING POLYMER-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES TO A MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMAbstractIndustry and academe have shown considerable interests in polymer-clay nanocomposites(PCNs) because of the perceived benefits PCNs possess