Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

reviewed in design review sessions in which all teams voted onthe best submission, which then served as the standard for all teams. Upon determination of allcircuit designs, the project was equally divided among all teams. Each team was solelyresponsible for the layout, fabrication and testing of their project block.Course instructors facilitated project progression through comments on the advantages anddisadvantages of proposed approaches. Course lectures and laboratories were designed toprovide instruction in concepts relating to the project which were not covered in previouscourses. The project, a 915MHz, multi-channel FM audio transmitter and receiver, wassuccessfully constructed and operational by the required delivery date.This paper

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University, Calumet; Juan Salinas, Purdue University, Calumet; Deepthi Karanam, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

StudentsAbstractAs competition drives organizations to practice continuous improvement efforts such as leanmanufacturing, value analysis and global supply chain initiatives, experience with processsimulation software (a key technological tool for process improvement) can offer an advantageto engineering technology graduates as they pursue employment opportunities.This paper will focus on one university’s efforts to incorporate real world simulation experiencesinto a facility design course. The instructor’s real world experience with using a cost effectiveand user friendly simulation package to design, build and start-up a $110 million manufacturingfacility were used to develop applicable classroom exercises to achieve appropriate studentlearning outcomes

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Johnson, Purdue University; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Aeronautical Engineering Technology program has senior level capstone courses thatintegrate knowledge gained through undergraduate courses. Three of these capstone coursesrequire the students to plan, design, build, test, and implement product or process improvements.Faculty members have designed these courses in the curriculum to focus students on productdesign and process improvement. The courses use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology andtechniques as a structured approach to problem-solving, product design, and processimprovement. This combination of design project experience and LSS knowledge is anadvantage for graduates seeking careers in aerospace and aviation, as the LSS methodology iswidely used across multiple disciplines to achieve dramatic

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of Technology; Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

administrators of the mechanical department and the EngineeringCollege did not pursue the proposal. It’s possible that such an arrangement would have createdmore problems than it solved and could have had a negative impact on the existing CETprogram.The reason for starting a CE program at our University has never been to increase studentenrollment. The motivation is simple and centered around how best to serve our primaryconstituents – the students. A CE program would provide a track for interested and capable CETstudents to pursue an ABET-EAC BS degree in civil engineering at our University. There areseemingly straightforward and compelling advantages of a CE program – elimination oftemporal and spatial licensure issues, easier graduate school

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

the competitive position ofthe college for applied research opportunities in the current environment for research anddevelopment; promote the general economic development of the region; expedite and simplifythe acquisition and utilization of research contracts; improve technology transfer; and linkapplied scientific research and technological advancements to economic development of theState.The Mining Engineering Technology (MIET) baccalaureate program has been a serving themining industry profession at the college since 1972. A bachelor’s degree in mining engineeringtechnology will qualify the graduate for mining industry entry positions in production,construction, preparation, equipment sales, and environmental controls and in assisting

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

mimics the progression students go through in highereducation: First we teach them how to Calculate; Second we teach them how to Analyze; and Page 14.1174.3Third we teach them how to Design. Having only three levels is easier to remember and use increating course materials. Figure 2.0, A Simplified version of Bloom’s Taxonomy.Program classes in the freshman and sophomore years often emphasize the Calculate aspect asthe students are still building their foundation of knowledge and tools. Senior level coursesshould be emphasizing the aspect of Design and decision making to prepare them for this finallevel before they graduate. In the middle is

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Mark Bannatyne, Purdue University; Sheila Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

faculty andadministrators enough concern to want to deal with these individuals. Perhaps a more pragmaticreason for recognizing the importance of these students is that these individuals are expected toperform at minimally-acceptable levels expected of graduates in professional programs such asengineering and technology. Institutions have an obligation to produce graduates capable of notonly contributing to, but also coping in, professional environments in which they are expected towork after graduation.Most engineering and technology educators, like their colleagues in other disciplines, enter theteaching profession with an aim of advancing knowledge through teaching, research, and service.Faculty typically engage in the teaching-learning

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

design sequence wasan excellent experience, a true product development emphasis required early and continuedexposure of the students to the best practices and tools used by the product/system developmentindustry. The efforts of the faculty to implement this suggestion have led to a pair of papers atthe 2009 ASEE conference. This paper discusses the creation of a course project for use in ajunior-level instrumentation course that guides students step-by-step through the productdevelopment process and the results achieved to date. The project involves the design andimplementation of a “smart-sensor” which is then integrated into a larger instrumentation andcontrol process. The students must develop a set of specifications and product requirements

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; George Wright, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. He has been with the Programs for over 25 years. His research and education interests include software development for embedded systems and product development. Page 14.1101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Supporting an Emphasis in Product Development: Integrating Electronics Design, Simulation and Implementation CAD Tools Across the CurriculumIntroductionOver the past several years, several institutions of higher learning have developed courses andemphases in product development to introduce their students to

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

limitless range of ways to engage interest in STEM careers.As an additional service, and serving as a model for other engineering technology fields, theNCME has undertaken ongoing research and reporting of issues impacting postsecondarymanufacturing education. The NCME has initiated and will maintain a database of informationrelated to the following categories for manufacturing engineering technology:≠ Existing two-year and four-year programs≠ Best practices≠ Enrollment trends≠ Recruiting methods≠ Accreditation≠ Industry demands≠ Professional society student chaptersWhile this information is available from a variety of sources, having access to a compilation atone site should prove to be an enormous benefit to faculty, administrators

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amin Karim, DeVry University; Jennifer McClain, IEEE

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Engineering Technology

global economy, formal study of standards and regulations has become essential totechnologists. The authors recommend that all undergraduate technology programs embedstandards study into the curricula. Graduate study of standards should include the impact ofstandards on policy and decision issues. Finally, corporations and government agencies shouldtrain professionals on how to develop the best standards, as the economies of all nations dependon the collective ability to develop and maintain an effective international standards system.References: 1. Purcell, Donald E. Editor. “The Strategic Value of Standards Education.” The Center for Global Standards Analysis, August 2008. (For a copy of the Center’s survey report, contact