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Using Course Maps To Enhance Navigation Of E Learning Environments

Conference Session
Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2363: USING COURSE MAPS TO ENHANCE NAVIGATION OFE-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSSusan Miertschin, University of HoustonCheryl Willis, University of Houston Page 13.1333.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Course Maps to Enhance Navigation of E-Learning EnvironmentsAbstractA concept map is a graphical representation of relationships among concepts. Willis andMiertschin suggested the use of technology-based concept mapping as an active learning strategythat can enhance learning and thinking skills, particularly among students native to a digitalenvironment [16]. In addition, modern concept mapping software tools enable
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Experimental Study Of Waste Egress From Collection Vehicle

Conference Session
Graduate Education in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Cuprak, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; John Rajadas, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2492: EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF WASTE EGRESS FROMCOLLECTION VEHICLERichard Cuprak, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campusJohn Rajadas, Arizona State University PolytechnicScott Danielson, Arizona State University Page 13.593.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Experimental Study of Waste Egress from Collection VehicleEngineering Technology programs focus on delivering a hands-on based engineering education.The students get introduced to the theoretical development of engineering concepts first. Thenthey apply the concepts to solve practical problems and test the concepts in carefully designedexperiments carried out in appropriate facilities. One
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Utilizing Advanced Software Tools In Engineering Technology Curriculum As A Bridge Between Academia And Industry

Conference Session
Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Ayhan Zora; Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2611: UTILIZING ADVANCED SOFTWARE TOOLS IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN ACADEMIA ANDINDUSTRYRecayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern IowaAyhan Zora, Deere & CompanyFaruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa Page 13.1373.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Utilizing Advanced Software Tools in Engineering Technology Curriculum as a Bridge between Academia and IndustryAbstractThe engineering and technology software tools are used by professionals and companiesworldwide, and thus the students are given the opportunity to familiarize themselves withthe operation of software packages that most likely they will use
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Smart Materials And Structures Experiments For Undergraduate Students

Conference Session
Interdisciplinary Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Wilbur L Walters, Jackson State University; Stevenson Paradeshi, Jackson State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2632: SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES EXPERIMENTS FORUNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSHuiRu Shih, Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University (JSU). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Dr. Shih is a registered professional engineer in Mississippi and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001. He is a registered Professional
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Effective Execution Of Surveying Laboratories In Distance Learning Using Local Mentors

Conference Session
Distance Learning in ET
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2647: EFFECTIVE EXECUTION OF SURVEYING LABORATORIES INDISTANCE LEARNING USING LOCAL MENTORSVernon Lewis, Old Dominion University Page 13.466.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Effective Execution of Surveying laboratories in Distance Learning Using Local Mentors Vernon W. Lewis, Jr., John Rand Old Dominion University Norfolk, VirginiaAbstractSurveying courses with laboratories are a curricular requirement of the Civil EngineeringTechnology Program (CET) since its inception. This course was taught traditionally asan on-campus
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Multi Mode Learning And Fluid Mechanics To Fluid Power: An Undergraduate Curriculum Reform

Conference Session
Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2770: MULTI-MODE LEARNING AND FLUID MECHANICS TO FLUIDPOWER: AN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM REFORMAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityPavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan UniversityJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversitySam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University Page 13.912.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Multi-mode learning and fluid mechanics to fluid power: an undergraduate curriculum reform Abstract: Learning theoretical foundations without hand-on practices, lack of exposure to current technology and problem-solving tools affect both theoretical learning and job preparedness skill of engineering
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Measuring And Modeling Of A 3 D Road Surface

Conference Session
Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pramod Kumar, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2782: MEASURING AND MODELING OF A 3-D ROAD SURFACEPramod Kumar , University of Louisiana at LafayettePavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan UniversitySuren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-LafayetteAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University Page 13.875.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Laser Scanning and Modeling of a 3D Road SurfaceAbstractThe aim of this research is to create 3D model of an existing road surface and build with specialdeviation features used for vehicle testing. For the purpose of this project a special scanningsystem using two laser measuring scanner was designed and built. Data
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Innovative Delivery Of Mit4450 Rapid Prototyping Course

Conference Session
Shifting Trends of Course and Curricula in IET and IT
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Austin Pinkstaff, Tennessee Tech University; Faruk Taban, Western Nevada College
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2788: INNOVATIVE DELIVERY OF MIT4450--RAPID PROTOTYPINGCOURSEIsmail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University Dr. Ismail Fidan is an Associate Professor of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology at TTU. Dr. Fidan is the founder of the NSF-CCLI funded RP lab at TTU and is the recipient of many prestigious national and university-level awards. He is very active as an ABET and NAIT program evaluator and is a leading expert in the field of electronics manufacturing, rapid prototyping and CAD/CAM.Austin Pinkstaff, Tennessee Tech University Mr. Austin Pinkstaff is the current president of the Tennessee Tech University-Society of Manufacturing Engineers student chapter. He is a senior
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Lab Activities To Validate Cae Based Results For Hose Deformations

Conference Session
Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
currently beingutilized in the automotive industry is required. Page 13.831.2The implemented tool has been tested with brake hoses. The use of three-dimensional cubicsplines in combination with discrete flexible links has resulted in an adequate solidrepresentation of the flexible elements. As with all software-based engineering tools, it isrequired to have validation of the implementation. In order to do so with the proposed CAD-based tool it was necessary to apply Reverse Engineering (RE) techniques. Towards this end, asa Capstone Design Project in our Engineering Design Technology program, a testing fixture tohave wheel/suspension components was
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Distance Learning Delivery Of A Web Based Degree In Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Which Incorporates Hands On Laboratory Experiments And Real Time Video

Conference Session
Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-2925: DISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY OF A WEB-BASED DEGREEIN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, WHICHINCORPORATES HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AND REAL TIMEVIDEOCHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus Ms Chitra Rajagopal is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at the Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus, where she teaches electrical and electronic engineering technology courses in in-person and on-line formats. She is currently researching on embedded system design, microcontrollers and control system. Page 13.443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008
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A Spreadsheet Template With Scaled Graph Options Useful For Engineering Classes

Conference Session
Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-790: A SPREADSHEET TEMPLATE WITH SCALED GRAPH OPTIONSUSEFUL FOR ENGINEERING CLASSESJorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-DowntownAlberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown Page 13.108.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Spreadsheet Template with Scaled Graph Options Useful for Engineering ClassesAbstractThis paper describes a spreadsheet template using Microsoft Office Excel® with scaled graphcapabilities. This template permits the students organize their calculations and print-out andmake scaled graphs, which are necessary for a better understanding of an engineering problem.The template has two
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A Method Of Pacing On Line Courses: Blending Asynchronous Assessments And Recorded Lectures With Synchronous Lectures

Conference Session
Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-1231: A METHOD OF PACING ON-LINE COURSES: BLENDINGASYNCHRONOUS ASSESSMENTS AND RECORDED LECTURES WITHSYNCHRONOUS LECTURESCharlie Edmonson, University of Dayton CHARLIE P. EDMONSON is a Professor and Program Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, he retired from the U. S. Air Force after 30 years of engineering design, industrial engineering, and experience at various levels of management. Page 13.56.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Method of Pacing On-line Courses: Blending Asynchronous
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A New Vision For Engineering Technology Programs To Strengthen Recruitment And Retention

Conference Session
Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State Univ.-Hazleton Campus; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-341: A NEW VISION FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSTO STRENGTHEN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTIONKenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State Univ.-Hazleton Campus KENNETH DUDECK is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University located in Hazleton PA. He has been teaching Electrical, Computer, and Electrical Technology Engineering Courses for the past 20 years. He is also a consultant for the Naval Air Warfare center in Patuxent River, MD.Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University WIESLAW GREBSKI is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University located in Hazleton PA. He has been teaching Mechanical and Mechanical
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Writing Critical Reviews In Technical Courses In A Bseet Program: Student Perceptions

Conference Session
Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
PROGRAM: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS Albert Lozano-Nieto, PhD The Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth College Wilkes-Barre Campus P.O. Box PSU Lehman, PA 18627 Phone: (570) 675-9245 email: AXL17@psu.eduTo support TAC of ABET Criterion 2 points (g) and (h), we have incorporated the writing ofcritical reviews in an Electronics Design course –junior level- in the Bachelor of Science inElectrical Engineering Technology program offered at the campus. The students are
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Joining The Workforce: Student Perceptions Of Their Readiness In Non Technical Skills

Conference Session
Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
READINESS FOR NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS Albert Lozano-Nieto, PhD The Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth College Wilkes-Barre Campus P.O. Box PSU Lehman, PA 18627 Phone: (570) 675-9245 email: AXL17@psu.eduIn the past, engineering and engineering technology schools had an almost exclusive emphasis on thetechnical contents of their programs, giving the students the necessary background and tools to ensure theirtechnical performance. At
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Using E Portfolios For Program Assessment: Some Observations

Conference Session
Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Tina Varma, University of Central Missouri
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-348: USING E-PORTFOLIOS FOR PROGRAM ASSESSMENT: SOMEOBSERVATIONSVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra Varma, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University.Tina Varma, University of Central Missouri Tina Varma, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Central Missouri. Page 13.1336.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using E-portfolios for Program Assessment: Some ConsiderationsAbstractIn the Internet age, electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) are
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Virtual Preservation: A Unique Applied Research Project In The Virgin Islands National Park

Conference Session
Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-366: VIRTUAL PRESERVATION: A UNIQUE APPLIED RESEARCHPROJECT IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARKKaren Horton, University of Maine-Orono Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of MaineConstance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta Associate Professor of Developmental Mathematics, University of Maine at AugustaKen Wild, National Park Service National Park Service Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John Page 13.1387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Virtual Preservation: a Unique Applied Research Project in
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Integration Of Electromagnetics (Em) And Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Into Electrical Engineering Technology Program

Conference Session
Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kin Moy, Youngstown State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-407: INTEGRATION OF ELECTROMAGNETICS (EM) ANDELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) INTO ELECTRICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMKin Moy, Youngstown State University Mr. Kin P. Moy is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He holds BSEE and MSEE degrees in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University. He was an Adjunct Faculty in Electrical Engineering Department since 1975. Prior to joining YSU, he spent 32 years in General Motors Corporation & Delphi Corporation, retiring in 2005. He was an EMC engineering manager and department head of research laboratories at Delphi Packard Electric
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Alternative Student Performance Evaluations In Mechanical Measurement Courses

Conference Session
Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Myszka, University of Dayton
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-414: ALTERNATIVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS INMECHANICAL MEASUREMENT COURSESDavid Myszka, University of Dayton David Myszka is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Dave is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Ohio and is actively involved in applied research with industry, mostly related to design, computer analysis and instrumentation. Dave received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Dayton. He also received an M.B.A. degree from the University of Dayton
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Experiences With The Design And Development Of A Novel Rapid Product Manufacturing Technique In The Batch Production Of Miniature Industrial Components.

Conference Session
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Yazmin Muniz, The University of Texas at Brownsville
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-420: EXPERIENCES WITH THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANOVEL RAPID PRODUCT MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE IN THE BATCHPRODUCTION OF MINIATURE INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS.Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville Immanuel Edinbarough is a Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at the University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas, USA. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India in 1996. Dr. Edinbarough has several years of industry experience. He has taught at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY before joining the University of Texas at Brownsville. His teaching and research interests are in
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Modular, Adaptable And Reusable Approach To Thermal Fluids: Outwitting The Norms (Marathon)

Conference Session
Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-440: MODULAR, ADAPTABLE AND REUSABLE APPROACH TOTHERMAL-FLUIDS: OUTWITTING THE NORMS (MARATHON)Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana M. Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade in Yugoslavia.Tom Eppes, University of Hartford Tom A. Eppes is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in
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An Integrative Approach To Undergraduate And Graduate Change

Conference Session
Graduate Education in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tom Eppes, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Janice Girouard, University of Hartford
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-446: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO UNDERGRADUATE ANDGRADUATE CHANGETom Eppes, University of Hartford Tom A. Eppes is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana M. Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
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An Integrated Simulation Design With Three Dimensional Motions And A Hydraulic Stewart Simulator

Conference Session
Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Hector Garcia, Old Dominion University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-458: AN INTEGRATED SIMULATION DESIGN WITHTHREE-DIMENSIONAL MOTIONS AND A HYDRAULIC STEWARTSIMULATORCheng Lin, Old Dominion UniversityGene Hou, Old Dominion UniversityYuzhong Shen, Old Dominion UniversityHector Garcia, Old Dominion University Page 13.184.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Redesign of the Stewart Flight Simulator Platform with Real-Time Sensing and ActuationAbstractThis paper presents an integrated design process and tests of a Stewart simulator with avirtual visualization tool, which uses Virtools to create and generate three-dimensionalmotions. An inverse kinematic algorithm is written to convert each visualized motion
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Power Engineering Technology: A New Program Targeted At The Nuclear Power Industry

Conference Session
Interdisciplinary Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; John Poston, Texas A&M University; Kenneth Peddicord, Texas A&M University; John Crenshaw, STP Nuclear Operating Company
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-487: POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: A NEW PROGRAMTARGETED AT THE NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRYJay Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Director for the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University.Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Zhan is an Assistant Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Zhan earned his D.Sc. in Systems
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Industry University Collaboration To Improve Test Data Quality

Conference Session
Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
. Essentially, their training served as apreparatory class for the CCT exam. However, other benefits outside of the exam wereidentified. They included improved efficiency and knowledge of calibration issues, establishmentof a common vocabulary about calibration, and development of a professional development pathfor technicians. According to the Cummins, Inc. charter, “at the end of the day value will beadded to Cummins as data quality, productivity and efficiency improve.”After conducting the class once, Cummins decided it was too costly for them to continue andapproached the Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana about offeringthe class as part of their curriculum. The mechanical engineering technology (MET) departmentof the
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Assessing The Outcomes Of Two Summer Camps At Nku

Conference Session
Diversity and K-12 Issues
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University; C. Dale Elifrits, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
schools level in earth science and chemistry prior to moving to engineering. He has 33 years of experience in engineering education.Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University Morteza Sadat-Hossieny is an Associate professor and a graduate faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Sadat-Hossieny is actively involved in consulting and research in different areas of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology fields such as CADD, Automation, and technology transfer mechanisms. He regularly publishes papers in different proceedings and journals
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Quantifying Quality: A Measurement Attempt For Return On Investment For A Small Electronics Engineering Technology Program

Conference Session
Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Frank Bartonek, Cessna Aircraft Company; Bruce Dallman, Pittsburg State University; James Lookadoo, Pittsburg State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-529: QUANTIFYING QUALITY: A MEASUREMENT ATTEMPT FORRETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR A SMALL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMFrank Bartonek, Cessna Aircraft CompanyBruce Dallman, Pittsburg State UniversityJames Lookadoo, Pittsburg State University Page 13.1015.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008AbstractThis paper offers observations from a faculty student team internship with a NASALaboratory and an aircraft company in the summer of 2007. Both organizations havealumni employed from the team’s home program.The onsite observations allowed analysis of educational effectiveness for Pittsburg StateUniversity’s Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program
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Enhancing Engagement In Faculty Governance

Conference Session
ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Douglas Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Sheila Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-581: ENHANCING ENGAGEMENT IN FACULTY GOVERNANCEStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and is the Faculty Senate President in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).Douglas Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Douglas Acheson is Association Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Professor Acheson plays an important leadership role in faculty governance within the
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The Utilization Of A Product Lifecycle Management System Within A Team Design Project

Conference Session
Shifting Trends of Course and Curricula in IET and IT
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Kelley, Central Michigan University; Adam Schmidke, Central Michigan University; Lauren Griffin, Central Michigan University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-595: THE UTILIZATION OF A PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENTSYSTEM WITHIN A TEAM DESIGN PROJECTDavid Kelley, Central Michigan UniversityAdam Schmidke, Central Michigan UniversityLauren Griffin, Central Michigan University Page 13.1279.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Utilization of a Product Lifecycle Management System within a Team Design ProjectAbstractThis paper describes the utilization of a product Lifecycle management system within anengineering design course. This course is required for engineering, engineering technology andindustrial technology management students at Central Michigan University. This
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A Plc Project In A Control Course Laboratory

Conference Session
Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Andrew Oxendine, Elizabeth City State University; Chelsey Daniels, Elizabeth City State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2008-607: A PLC PROJECT IN A CONTROL COURSE LABORATORYAkbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and Engineering Technology coordinator in the Department of Technology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests are in computer aided manufacturing, design, and automation.Andrew Oxendine, Elizabeth City State University Andrew Oxendine is a senior student in the Department of Technology at Elizabeth City State University and 2006-2007 McNair Scholar. His research interests are in PLC and automation.Chelsey Daniels, Elizabeth City State University Chelsey Daniels
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