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Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1779: INTEGRATING GREEN ENGINEERING INTO AMULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR COURSEDavid Cottrell, University of North Carolina, 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 communications, engineering economy, and

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Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia

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Engineering Technology

relevance to Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math by showing its application to ordinary and complex solutions. Thisapproach is not only fun to the students but is can be easily adapted to any STEM discipline indifferent educational levels. The learning experience could be the first in a series of learningmechatronics, which could be followed by introducing electronics, and programming,respectively. This paper is aimed for undergraduate level.IntroductionAliciatore and Histand defined mechatronics as an “interdisciplinary field of engineering dealingwith the design of products whose functions rely on the integration of mechanical and electroniccomponents coordinated by control architecture1. Mechatronics is rich in content, deep inspecialty

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1001: TEACHING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES USINGDESIRE2LEARN (D2L)B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University B. S. SRIDHARA Dr. B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology 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 Engineering Education

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Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1052: JUST-IN-TIME TEACHING (JITT) IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYNirmal 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

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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Caldwell, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Adam Chalmers, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1059: INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY SOFTWAREIN A CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAMChad Caldwell, United States Military AcademyJoseph Hanus, United States Military AcademyAdam Chalmers, United States Military Academy Page 14.775.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integration of Information Technology Software in a Civil Engineering ProgramAbstractThe Civil Engineering profession demands rapidly advancing skills in information technology.As a result, many universities include the development of information technology knowledge intheir vision and goals, and ABET outcomes and objectives. There are many

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Faculty Development and Research in ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Denton, Purdue University; Nancy Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1833: EXPERIENCES OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FACULTY INPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSJohn Denton, Purdue University John Denton is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the Purdue University, College of Technology in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1995. His areas of interest and expertise are analog electronics, RF electronics and electronic materials. He is the author or co-author of over 50 journal articles and conference proceedings.Nancy Denton, Purdue University Nancy Denton, PE, CVA III, is a professor of mechanical engineering technology at Purdue University. She is

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Johnson, Purdue University; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1980: LEAN SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES IN CAPSTONE AERONAUTICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESMary Johnson, Purdue University Mary E. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Aviation Technology department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University Sergey Dubikovsky is an Assistant Professor in the Aviation Technology department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Page 14.837.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Lean Six Sigma Principles in Capstone Aeronautical Engineering Technology CoursesAbstractThe

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1308: THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMOUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PROCESS: CLOSING THE LOOPNasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological UniversityJohn Irwin, Michigan Technological University Page 14.1212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Electrical Engineering Technology Program Outcomes Assessment Process – Closing the Loop!AbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology program developed a Program Outcomes (POs)assessment process in response to Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET)requirements. The EET Program Outcomes capture the desired attributes that the EET programaspires to impart on its students

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Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1452: TEACHING LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES TO UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSVal Hawks, Brigham Young UniversityRonald Terry, Brigham Young University Page 14.1142.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Leadership Principles to Undergraduate Engineering and Technology StudentsIntroductionIn an address given in 1997 the former president of Brigham Young University’s Board ofTrustees, Gordon B. Hinckley, said to students, ”I hope you will distinguish yourselves asleaders. I hope your training at this university will endow you with an interesting and powerfulsense of responsibility toward the world

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1489: CAPACITY AND RESOURCE PLANNING FOR ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the past Program Chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing and operations strategy. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated

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Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1493: IDENTITY ISSUES AND THE FUTURE OF CIVIL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYSylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo Dr. Sylvester A. Kalevela is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology and the Chair of the Department of Automotive Industry Management and Civil Engineering Technology at Colorado State University-Pueblo. Page 14.681.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Identity Issues and the Future of Civil Engineering TechnologyAbstractThis paper discusses issues associated with the academic definition of engineering technologyand the professional identity of

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2294: FACULTY EXPERIENCES WITH CRAFTING ON-LINE EXAMSIN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYAli Mehrabian, University of Central FloridaTarig Ali, University of Central FloridaWalter Buchanan, Texas A&M UniversityAlireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida Page 14.626.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Faculty Educational Experiences with Crafting Online Exams in Engineering and TechnologyAbstractIn recent years distance education and learning have emerged as a popular method ofinstructional delivery in engineering and technology-related fields. Many faculties ofengineering and technology may found themselves teaching

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Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-488: NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) COURSE RENOVATION FORTHE POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMAlex Fang, Texas A&M University Dr. Alex Fang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He received the BS degree in aerospace engineering (1976) from Tamkang University in Taiwan, the MS degree in aerospace engineering (1987) and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering (1996) from Texas A&M University. He joined the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology faculty at Texas A&M in 2007. He teaches courses in the area of nondestructive testing (NDT), nonmetallic materials, and

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Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-565: AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN MATHEMATICSAND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityLin Shinemin, Savannah State University Page 14.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Integrated Project-based Course in Mathematics and Engineering TechnologyAbstractEngineering Technology faculty regularly encounter undergraduates takingcourses in their professional field of study who lack adequate preparation inmathematics. Research indicates that students face difficulties in the applicationof mathematical concepts in engineering and technology. There appears to

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-30: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:ISSUES, BENEFITS, AND TRADE-OFFSIvana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana 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 Institute of NYU, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade, Serbia.Tom Eppes, University of Hartford Tom 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

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Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Striebig, James Madison University; Susan Norwood, Gonzaga University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2009-82: WEST AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, ANDRECIPROCITY IMPLEMENTATION IN BENINBradley Striebig, James Madison University Dr. Bradley A. Striebig is an associate professor of Engineering at James Madison University. He has a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Penn State University, where he was the head of the Environmental Technology Group at the Applied research Laboratory. Prior to accepting a position to develop the engineering program at James Madison University, Brad was a faculty member in the Civil Engineering department at Gonzaga University. He has worked on various water projects throughout the US and in Benin and Rwanda.Susan Norwood, Gonzaga University Susan

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Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

scholarship to pursue graduate studies at the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department of Tulane University, New Orleans LA, where he was awarded the M.S. degree in Computer Engineering in 1998, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2000. From September 2002 to June 2007 was an Assistant Professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department of the University of Minnesota Duluth. From August 2007 he is an Assistant Professor at the department of Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. His main research interests include robotics, embedded system design, learning techniques for robots, digital systems, and microprocessor applications

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Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University; Allen Gaudelli, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1855: APPLICATION OF MULTIMEDIA THEORY TO POWERPOINTSLIDES CREATED BY ENGINEERING EDUCATORSJoanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Joanna K Garner is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, Berks College. Her research interests focus on the application of cognitive psychological principles to the improvement of student learning outcomes.Allen Gaudelli, Pennsylvania State University Allen Gaudelli is working on his B.S. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. This paper's project he performed as an undergraduate researcher in the Leonhard Center at Penn State. At present, he is working in a co-op position at

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Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport; Jalpa Bani, University of Bridgeport; Ying-ju Chen, University of Bridgeport

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Educational Research and Methods

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adapting Anti-Plagiarism Tool into Coursework in Engineering ProgramKey words: Plagiarism, Anti-Plagiarism Tool, Plagiarism Detection, Turnitin AbstractPlagiarism in higher educations includes not only copied words in writing, but also any illegalactivities reusing previous data, ideas, and processes. Specifically, plagiarism issues inengineering schools are getting important because of cultural difference of their students andrapid changes of technology used in their classroom. The well-known examples include masterthesis controversy in Ohio University, and Dr. Hwang’s case in stem research. Both of

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Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-854: TEACHING AN OPERATING SYSTEM COURSE TO CET/EETSTUDENTSXuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Page 14.1124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching an Operating System Course to CET/EET StudentsAbstractThis paper describes the motivation for teaching an operating system course to computerengineering technology (CET) and electrical engineering technology (EET) students. It presentscourse topics and teaching approach. The accompanying laboratory exercises are also brieflydescribed.1. IntroductionAn operating system (OS) provides a well-known, convenient, and efficient interface betweenuser programs and the bare computer hardware. As a service

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Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Sanger, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

translate into uniform benefits for all its citizens. This growthremains largely concentrated in the Research Triangle and the Charlotte areas. Two of its keyfindings in the 2003 report were that North Carolina needs to strengthen the training of itscitizens, particularly its new graduates, for the knowledge-based economy and needs to enhanceintellectual property and technology transfer in the marketplace. The need for innovative andadaptable engineers is more pronounced in today’s struggling economy. Figure 2. The founding partners of the Collaborative represent the principal stakeholders in the healthcare and aging sector of Western North Carolina.Modifying the Engineering Technology Curriculum to Incorporate InnovationThe

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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

AC 2009-900: TESTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE THREADED FASTENERS AS ACULMINATING LABORATORY PROJECT IN MATERIAL SCIENCE FOR THEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology.N.M. HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology,B.S. Bangladesh University of Engineering

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Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

servo motor. The Ultraware setup and programming software for Ultra series acservo motor will be examined. The final design project is given to three student groups with fourmembers each. Each group builds a four-level elevator using a stepper motor as the prime moverand necessary sensors. The major criteria for the elevator project are application of HMI terminalfor the elevator control and accurate position control of the stepper motor. The assessmentmethod of the developed motion control components is included as the conclusion of this paper.IntroductionPenn State Berks offers a year-long PLC course for both EET (Electrical EngineeringTechnology) and EMET (Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology) students. Thefundamentals of PLC (EET220

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Emre Bahadir, Murray State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-963: REMOTE LABORATORY COLLABORATIONIsmail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University Ismail Fidan is a Professor of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology at Tennessee Tech University. His teaching and research interests are in the field of rapid prototyping, electronics manufacturing, CAD/CAM and engineering education.Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology at Sam Houston State University. His teaching and research interests are in the field of potential alternative energy sources, CAD/CAM, electronics, and industrial technology education.Emre Bahadir, Murray State University Emre Bahadir is a Lecturer at the

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Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technologyTerence Geyer, Eastern Washington University Terence L. D. Geyer is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.S. in Manufacturing Technology and M.Ed. in Adult Education in a specially combined program of Technology and Education at Eastern Washington University. His interests include collecting and re-manufacturing older technologies

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1011: DESIGNING QUESTIONNAIRES TO OBTAIN OPINIONS INASSESSING PROGRAM PERFORMANCESNripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University NRIPENDRA N. SARKER Dr. Sarker is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology of the Prairie View A&M University, TX. Previously he worked at universities in Bangladesh, Japan and UT - San Antonio. He received his first Master’s degree from AIT, Thailand and a second Master’s and a PhD degree from the Texas A&M University His research interests include simulation, algorithm development, and computer networking. He is the Program Assessment Coordinator of Engineering Technology department and a member of the ABET/SACS

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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

AC 2009-1044: MINDING THE BIG PICTURE: USING DISCRETE EVENTPROCESS SIMULATION AS A PROBLEM SOLVING TOOL FOR STUDENTSSusan 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. Prior to working in education, she spent ten years in various engineering and supervisory roles in the telecommunications industry which focused on high volume electronics

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1048: FREQUENCY RESPONSE OF RF TRANSCEIVER FILTERS USINGLOW-COST VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZERJames Everly, University of Cincinnati James Everly, University of Cincinnati James O. Everly is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The Ohio State University in 1969 and 1970, respectively. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is currently Chair of the IEEE Cincinnati Section, and in 1997 he received the IEEE Professional Achievement Award. He has held several research and management

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Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Hong 'Jeffrey' Nie; Julie Zhang, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1064: APPLICATION OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS IN AMIDWESTERN MANUFACTURING COMPANYAbed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa Hameed Madwar is currently a doctorate student in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. He has received his B.S in Electrical and Computer Engineer at Beirut University, Lebanon in 2005. He got his Master degree in Industrial Supervision and Management at UNI, Iowa in 2008. His research interest are in the area of wireless systems of sensor networks and virtual reality for manufacturing applications.Hong "Jeffrey" Nie, University of Northern Iowa Hong (Jeffrey) Nie is an assistant professor of Electrical and Information Engineering

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

14.478.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of an Interdisciplinary Service Learning Pilot Project Incorporating Universal Design Concepts for ADA ComplianceAbstractEngineering and Engineering Technology students need to become more socially aware andlearn to think of the entire population that may use the products or equipment they design.One of the main objectives of this project is to demonstrate how products can be designed tobe compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and usable by all people. Theconcept of Universal Design has emerged as a key component of this effort. Universal Designinvolves the entire process from its conception to end use, thinking more inclusively of the