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Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2827: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENT LEARNING IN CIVILENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYNirmal 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

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2197: ARTICULATING NEED SENSITIVE VERTICALLY INTEGRATEDPROGRAMS FOR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGYSaeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina SAEED KHAN is an Associate Professor with the Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology program at Kansas State University at Salina. Dr. Khan received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, in 1989 and 1994 respectively and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1984. Khan, who joined KSU in 1998, teaches courses in telecommunications and digital systems. His research interests and areas of expertise include antennas and

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daphene Koch, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-603: UTILIZING INDUSTRY TRAINING AS RESEARCH, ENRICHMENTAND REWARD IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSDaphene Koch, College of Technology - Purdue University Page 13.1374.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT INFLUENCE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDENTS’ CAREER CHOICE Daphene Cyr Koch, PhD Purdue University West Lafayette, INThe goal of this study was to explore the career influences in terms of experiences and relationships of studentscurrently enrolled in accredited Construction

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-606: KEEPING TECHNOLOGY COURSES CURRENT WHILEMINIMIZING DISRUPTION TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNC. Richard Helps, Brigham Young UniversityMark Patterson, University of Dayton Page 13.825.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Keeping Technology Courses Current While Minimizing Disruption to the Instructional DesignAbstractTechnology changes rapidly which compels educators to rethink and redesign their courses. WithTechnology faculty being committed to experiential learning this implies the need for frequentredesign of technology courses, typically on a one to three year time scale. This paper discussesan integrated approach to

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology; Michael O'Hair, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-205: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND THE 75TH ANNIVERSARYRETROSPECTIVE OF ABETLawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology Lawrence J. Wolf is a professor of the Oregon Institute of Technology and a distinguished service professor of the Oregon University System. After experience in the army and the aircraft, petroleum, and chemical industries, he began his academic career in 1964 as the founding head of the MET program at the St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. As a research fellow he completed his doctorate in engineering at Washington University and then became an associate professor at the University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia from 1972 to

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Dampier, Mississippi State University

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Information Systems

computer forensics education tosenior undergraduates and graduate students in computer science, software engineering,computer engineering, management information systems, and criminal justice programs.Courses include the basic Introduction to Computer Forensics course offered for threehours credit every Fall semester, and different special topics classes for graduate studentsin more advanced forensics technologies and research topics. The Introduction toComputer Forensics class has been offered six times since 2003, and since the lawenforcement training was started has been enhanced tremendously by much more activelearning activities. During the most recent semester, university students were tasked tocreate digital evidence, investigate and

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Brian Resnick, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1239: A PSK31 AUDIO BEACON PROJECT PROVIDES ALABORATORY CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCE IN DIGITALCOMMUNICATIONSJames 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 the current past 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

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1278: DESIGN, BUILD AND TEST: AN APPROACH FOR A CAPSTONEDESIGN COURSE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, solid and liquid desiccant regeneration, energy conservation and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991) from the University of

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Graham Thomas, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

short description is“High-level, object-oriented language programming using JAVA. The course includesinheritance and polymorphism, implementing hiding, and the creation of JAVA applets forinternet usage.” Upon completing this course, students should be able to program in Java at anintermediate level. Specifically, they should be knowledgeable about object-orientedprogramming, and able to implement a median software system in Java.The Computer Engineering Technology is a new program in author’s Engineering TechnologiesDepartment. This programs has begun the process for seeking ABET accreditation in the nearfuture. The proposed roles of Java course in aiding program outcomes are a, b, d, e, I and kdefined in ABET Criterion 3.The BlueJ IDE is

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Loker, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

Standard in an ECET CurriculumAbstractRecently our Electrical Engineering Technology Baccalaureate Program at Penn State Erie, TheBehrend College, was expanded to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET)Baccalaureate Program with options in both Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) andComputer Engineering Technology (CMPET). Based upon the TAC of ABET criteria foraccrediting engineering technology programs, the ECET program must satisfy the criteria for bothEET and CMPET programs. Thus networking concepts need to be included in both programoptions.In this paper, several laboratory applications utilizing low-rate wireless personal area network (LR-PAN) technology are presented. This material can be included within one of several

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1326: BUILDING INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPSThomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central Page 13.268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Building Industry RelationshipsAbstractIn the fall semester of 2005, the author was asked to prepare a proposal for the creation of aBachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering and Management Technology. Up tothis point, the program consisted of three Associate degrees (Architectural EngineeringTechnology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Building Construction Management), whichfeed into a general Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology.The initial write-up was not difficult because

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Delton Martin, Pennsylvania State University-Berks; Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1330: AN INVESTIGATION OF ACCELERATION AND JERK PROFILESOF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLESDelton Martin, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Delton L. Martin is an Electromechanical Engineering Technology student at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA. He received his associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Penn State (2005). He has served as vice president and president of the Berks student chapter of SAE and is also a research assistant for the EET program and a laboratory assistant for the MET program.Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College in Reading, PA. He received

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1342: TEACHING REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN WITHMATHCAD APPLICATIONNirmal 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

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Schaffer, Purdue College of Technology; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Damon Sisk, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

supervisor. Dr. Schaffer has received numerous awards and recognitions in his academic career including Rookie of the Year and Faculty of the Year awards at North Georgia State University and the Trustee’s Teaching Award, the Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. He is published in a variety of outlets including the Journal of Engineering Technology, Journal of Business and Management, and Journal of Management Education.Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New AlbanyTimothy Cooley, Purdue University-New AlbanyDamon Sisk, Purdue University-New Albany

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken Barnard, K-State at Salina; Greg Stephens, K-State at Salina; Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

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, CAD/CAM, and Industrial Automation. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, SAE, and SME

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1436: LEADERSHIP 103: LEADERSHIP IN TEACHING AND PEDAGOGYJerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown JERRY SAMPLES is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ). He holds a BS ChE. from Clarkson College, and MS and Ph.D. in ME from Oklahoma State University. He taught at the United States Military Academy for 12 years before joining UPJ in 1996. His recent work has been in the area of foundations of good teaching and development of advanced teaching methods. Page 13.838.1© American

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Joseph Prince, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1442: SOME INTERESTING ENGINEERING PROBLEMS WITHOBJECTS OF SIMPLE GEOMETRY AND RELATIVELY COMPLEXMATHEMATICAL FORMULATIONB. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. degrees from Bangalore University and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He received his M.S.M.E. and Ph. D. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Auburn University, Alabama. Dr. Sridhara has published several peer-reviewed articles in the areas of Acoustics, Vibration, finite element methods, and

Conference Session

Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Calumet; Jamie Workman-Germann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Matthew Stephens, Purdue University; Annaji Sharma Ammu, Purdue University Calumet; Richard Szromba, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1465: ADDING LEAN AND SIX SIGMA TO INDUSTRIALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS: DOES THIS CONSTITUTE ACHANGE IN CURRICULUM?Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Calumet Susan Scachitti is a Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Scachitti consults and teaches in traditional areas of Industrial Engineering including Quality Management and organizational change, Six Sigma methodologies, methods engineering, Lean thinking, facility layout, process improvement, and ergonomics. Recent grant work has focused her current research on applications of Lean and Six Sigma principles in Healthcare environments. Prior to working in education, she spent ten

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Jodi Sutton, HCC; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1468: THE TOOTHPICK FACTORY: A SIMULATION GAME FOR THESOFT SKILLSMarilyn Barger, University of South Florida MARILYN BARGER is the Principle Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center for Manufacturing Education funded by NSF and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa Florida. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College, and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on membrane separations. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curriculum for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1529: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ON-LINE INTRODUCTION TONANOTECHNOLOGY COURSE: ISSUES AND CHALLENGESSohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College Dr.Sohail Anwar is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State University Altoona College. He is also serving as the Chair of the EET Advisory Faculty Committee for Excelsior College, New York. Since 1996, he has been an Invited Professor of Electrical Engineering at IUT Bethune, France. Dr. Anwar is also serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Technology and as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Pennsylvania Academy of Science.Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College Dr.Harpal

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1598: TC2K AND CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT: THE CASE FORCOMPREHENSIVE COURSE ASSESSMENT IN SUSTAINING CONTINUOUSPROGRAM IMPROVEMENTDavid Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 13.76.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Non-Traditional and Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Teaching Mechanisms and MoreIntroductionThis paper presents a non-traditional approach of teaching mechanisms to a multi-disciplinary group of college students that included engineering, industrial technology,and art majors. The author used automata, mechanized sculptures, to teach mechanismsin his honors course (HONR 218: Animatronics1) at his previous teaching assignment.The course was designed to attract students from various backgrounds. It was intendedto give students a cross-disciplinary learning experience while dealing with integrationof art, engineering theory, and fabrication elements.The

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Pippin, Frostburg State University; Julie Wang, Frostburg State University

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Engineering Technology

learned from the research and design process. The two turbine modelswork very well and will allow for further research and experimental tests.The data that has been collected will be compared to the performance of a standard modelbased on current technology. The focus will mainly be on the design of blades and othermechanical modifications, but other benefits such as reduced noise and reducedvibrations to increase usage in gust prone areas may also be looked at. Hopefully, apositive impact in wind power technologies will be made.References1. http://purrfectcatshelter.org:8080/James/darrius/2. Schmidt, L.C., G. Zhang. J.W.Herrmann,G. Dieter and P.F. Cunniff, Product Engineering and Manufacturing, 2002, College House Enterprises, LLC.3. http

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

thinkers, learn in large leaps). learn in small incremental steps)Traditional engineering instruction favors intuitive, verbal, deductive, reflective, and sequentiallearners, even though most engineering students tend to fall in the opposite categories. Toimprove overall student learning and meet industry expectations, it is important to developeducational materials that address the needs of students outside of the favored categories.Another key motivation is that companies are also focusing more on recruiting new graduateswho have the experience to make a quick contribution to corporate goals. Competency in a rangeof skills related to product development is expected from engineering and technology graduates.In 1997, the Society

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Kathy Bradley, MotoTron, Inc; Eric Bradley, MotoTron, Inc

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-795: FIRST-YEAR REAL WORLD COMPETITION TO MOTIVATESTUDENTSJoseph Fuehne, Purdue University-ColumbusKathy Bradley, MotoTron, IncEric Bradley, MotoTron, Inc Page 13.614.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 AC 2008 – 795 First-Year Real World Competition to Motivate StudentsAbstractFirst-year students in Purdue University’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program arenormally advised to take courses in English, Speech, Mathematics, Physics and MET classes inmaterials, and analytical and computational methods. While the materials class offers interestingelements with various types of material testing, the analytical and computational methods class isbasically

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; David Freiberger, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-798: A CLASS PROJECT ON AN LDPC-BASED ERROR CORRECTINGSYSTEMMin-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University MIN-SUNG KOH obtained his B.E. and M.S. in Control and Instrumentation Engineering in the University of ULSAN, South Korea, and his Ph. D in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering in Washington State University. His interests are in the areas of speech and image signal processing, signal processing in communication, photoacoustics and embedded systems.Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University ESTEBAN RODRIGUEZ-MAREK did his graduate work in Electrical Engineering at Washington State University. He worked as a research scientist at Fast Search & Transfer before

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

poorjob performance. More importantly, the fact that the university is not producing its best productpenalizes all future students and negatively affects the institution’s reputation. In order foreducators to prepare their students to become marketable, they will need to fully understand andassess the industrial and technological environment where the students are sent for employment.One of the approaches taken by the Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) Programin the School of Technology to achieve the needed alignment is to ally with professionals inbusiness and industry and to develop and refine our curriculum and learning objectives as a teameffort. As noted in the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria

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Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-844: MATLAB/SIMULINK LAB EXERCISES DESIGNED FORTEACHING DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONSKathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati Dr. Kathleen Ossman is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at the University of Cincinnati. She earned a BSEE and MSEE from Georgia Tech in 1982 and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1986. Her interests include digital signal processing and feedback control. Page 13.872.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 MATLAB/Simulink Lab Exercises Designed for

Conference Session

Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-861: APPLIED INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS: A PARADIGM SHIFTAdam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University Adam Stienecker teaches electronics and applied control systems courses at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Technological Studies. He holds undergraduate and doctorate degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo in Ohio. His areas of research include 2.5D and 3D robotic vision. Page 13.212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Applied Industrial Robotics: A Paradigm ShiftBackground Since the introduction of industrial robots in

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jess Godbey, Jacksonville State University; Dana Ingalsbe, Jacksonville State University; Terry Marbut, Jacksonville State University

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Engineering Technology

open to students with undergraduate degrees in engineering,technology, and business. The program’s flexibility allows students to design the coursework tofit their needs and the needs of their employer. Selected features of the degree program will beshowcased to illustrate areas of innovation and flexibility. Initial comments from studentscurrently enrolled in the program will also be included.Graduate Program DescriptionThe purpose of this Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Technology program is toproduce manufacturing leaders who have both technical expertise and manufacturingmanagement skills. The program is designed for professionals working in a technical area orholding a technical undergraduate degree from an accredited