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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego; Lal Tummala, San Diego State University

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years of industrial and academic experience encompassing engineering and environmental consulting, research and development, and technology development. Career experience includes teaching at the University level, conducting fundamental research, and developing continuing educational courses.Howard Evans, National University, San Diego Dr. Howard Evans was appointed founding Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, National University, in October, 2003. He received B.S. degrees in Physics and Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Evans has over 20 years of executive and

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Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordon Schultz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Larry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-1584: RECONCILIATION OF BERNOULLI’S EQUATION IN CHANNELFLOW: AN IN-DEPTH EMPIRICAL AND NUMERICAL APPROACHJordon Schultz, Rochester Institute of Technology Senior in the Mechanical Engineering Technology ProgramLarry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 14.1013.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Reconciliation of Bernoulli’s Equation in Channel Flow: An In- Depth Empirical and Numerical Approach. Part IThis paper revolves around the investigation process of a peculiar flow phenomenon occurringduring Bernoulli’s principle experiments. Moreover, the experiment is aimed at demonstratingboth the conservation of

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Faculty Development and Research in ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University

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Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Fiber Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and Project Management. He also advises students on their senior design projects. He is the author of “The Telecommunications Fact Book, 2E” and co-author of “Technology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st Century,” “Technology and Society: A Bridge to the 21st Century,” and “Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond.” He is a member of ASEE, and a senior member of IEEE. Page 14.627.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Faculty Scholarship and Professional Currency: A Self

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware

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AC 2009-1661: OFFERING A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAM AT A LARGE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY: CHALLENGES ANDUNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCESCarmine Balascio, University of Delaware Carmine C. Balascio, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioresources Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Mathematics from U.D. He earned an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering and a Ph.D. double major in Agricultural Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University. He teaches courses in surveying, soil mechanics, and storm-water management and has research interests in urban hydrology,water resources engineering

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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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AC 2009-1666: NCME: REACHING OUTSteve Wendel, Sinclair Community CollegeWalter Buchanan, Texas A&M UniversityShep Anderson, Sinclair Community CollegeRobert Mott, University of DaytonGilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College Page 14.900.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The NCME: Reaching OutFor more than a decade, the National Center for Manufacturing Education (NCME) has served ina wide range of capacities to enhance manufacturing technology education throughout the UnitedStates. As a nationally recognized resource for educators, the NCME continues to provide avariety of products and services intended not only to improve classroom

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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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Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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AC 2009-1697: EXPERIMENTS WITH COMPUTER PASSWORD CRACKINGAND SHIELDING TECHNIQUESVeeramuthu Rajaravivarma, State University of New York, Farmingdale V. Rajaravivarma is currently with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at SUNY, Farmingdale State College. Previously, he was with Tennessee State University,Morehead State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Rajaravivarma teaches electronics, communication, and computer networks courses to engineering technology students. His research interest areas are in the applications of computer networking and digital signal processing.Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1208: FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING NSF S-STEMGRANTS AT KANSAS STATE, SALINARaju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina Page 14.634.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 First Year Experience in managing NSF S-STEM Grant at K-State at SalinaAbstractThe ELITE (Enhancing Lives through Technology and Engineering) program is a targetedscholarship program to increase the number of traditionally underrepresented but academicallytalented students in Kansas earning associate and bachelor's degrees in engineering technology.The program received an S-STEM grant from National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2006. Thispaper provides an overview of first year grant

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Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1242: INCORPORATING ASSIGNMENTS TO DEVELOPHAND-SKETCHING SKILLS IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCURRICULUMAndrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Page 14.717.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Incorporating Assignments to Develop Hand Sketching Skills in the Civil Engineering Technology CurriculumAbstractEven with today’s technological advances, hand sketching is still an important communicationskill in civil engineering practice. To communicate effectively, civil engineers may need toquickly prepare hand-drawn sketches to document a given problem, communicate ideas during ameeting or to convey important information to

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Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology; Walter E. Thain Jr.; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University; John Copeland, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-2278: DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE NETWORK SECURITYLABS WITH OPEN-SOURCE TOOLSArif Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology Arif Selcuk Uluagac is a Ph.D. student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA as a member of the Communications Systems Center Laboratory. He received his B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Turkish Naval Academy and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in PA, in 1997 and 2002, respectively. He is a member of IEEE, ACM, and ASEE. He is currently teaching the undergraduate level network security class as an adjunct instructor at Southern Polytechnic

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Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2467: AN EXPERIMENTAL SET UP FOR OPTIMAL DESIGN OF AHUMAN-POWERED HYDRAULIC BICYCLEAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityPavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan UniversityJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University Page 14.193.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Experimental Setup for Optimal Design of a Human-Powered Hydraulic BicycleAbstractProduct development competitions through capstone design courses pose both, opportunities andchallenges for graduating seniors in engineering and engineering technology programs. Facultiesof relevant programs recognize the value of industry-sponsored projects for involvement

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xian Zhao, Inner Mongolia University of Technology; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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AC 2009-486: TECHNOLOGY CURRICULA IN CHINA AND THE UNITEDSTATES: WHAT ROLE DO "SOFT SKILLS" PLAY?Xian Zhao, Inner Mongolia University of Technology Xian Zhao, ABD, is an Associate Professor of Management at Inner Mongolia University of Technology (IMUT) in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China, where she teaches courses in Finance, Investment, International Business and other related subjects.Joy Colwell, Purdue University, CalumetCarl Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.1169.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Technology Curriculum in China and the United States: What Role

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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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Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Jesus Martinez, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-582: WEB-BASED CONTROL FOR MECHATRONICS LABORATORYEXPERIMENTSImmanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville Dr. Immanuel Edinbarough is a Professor in the department of Applied Engineering Technology at the University of Texas at Brownsville. He has successful track record spanning over 25 years in the service oriented and challenging fields of academia, industry and military. He is a hands-on manufacturing expert who has worked in several areas of engineering, manufacturing, and technical management including research, design, and production of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Recognized trainer and resource person in the fields of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics and

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sriram Sridharan, Texas A&M University; Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-600: CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT: RFID-BASED ACCESS HUMANTRANSPORTERSriram Sridharan, Texas A&M University Sriram Sridharan is EE PhD student. He works in the EET as a teaching assistant while pursuing his doctoral at Texas A&M.Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University Page 14.366.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 RFID-Based Access Human TransporterAbstractThe undergraduate research paper documents the implementation and testing of a Segway-likescooter utilizing an MIT DIY Segway design, while adding passive RFID access. Additionalfeatures include an adjustable handle bar

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Braun, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-654: TRANSFORMING A COURSE ON AUTOMOTIVE EMISSIONSCONTROL THROUGH THE USE OF ASSESSMENT TOOLSJanet Braun, Western Washington University Page 14.1278.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Transforming a Course on Automotive Emissions Control Through the Use of Assessment ToolsAbstractStudents involved with the Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University choosebetween two degree paths, either a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology – VehicleDesign or a combined Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology/VehicleEngineering Technology (PETVET). Students in both programs take Advanced

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-691: A NEW BREED OF INTERACTIVE AND DISTRIBUTEDCLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS FOR FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORETECHNOLOGY COURSESNiaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet Dr. Niaz Latif is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Dean of the School of Technology and also the Dean of the Graduate School at Purdue University Calumet. He was ETD program chair for the 2003 Conference on Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), and he served as the Director and Secretary of the Executive Board of the Engineering Technology Leadership Institute (ETLI). He is a program evaluator for Mechanical Engineering Technology and also Manufacturing Engineering Technology under the Technology

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Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-13: BENCHMARKING TWO URBAN MET BACHELOR PROGRAMSBrian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State UniversityJames Higley, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.273.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Benchmarking Two Urban MET BS ProgramsAbstractSince the change to outcomes based accreditation in 2000, most engineering technologyprograms have adapted to the change and have implemented program outcomes and theaccompanying assessment and evaluation techniques. TC2K created significant change in theengineering technology world, change that still has lasting effects eight years later. While thechange to outcomes based assessment has not always been welcome

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Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Laux, Purdue University; Edem Tetteh, Virginia State University; Carmen Caldwell, Virginia State University

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in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He completed a Ph.D. in Industrial Technology at Purdue University. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Virginia State University. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and The National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). Dr. Tetteh has received several awards which include Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Who's Who among Universities and Colleges Award, and Best Ergonomics Paper Award at the IIE Conference in 2004 in Houston, TX.Carmen Caldwell, Virginia State University Ms. Caldwell is an undergraduate

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Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-77: A LABORATORY- AND PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN LEAN SIXSIGMA NANOMANUFACTURINGVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis is an Associate Professor and Applied Engineering Technology Program Director in Goodwin College, Drexel University received Ph. D. in Physics and Mathematics. Dr. Genis taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. Results of his research work were published in scientific journals and presented at the

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Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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AC 2009-108: INTEGRATED SIMULATION AND ASSESSMENT SOFTWAREFOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER LABORATORY INSTRUCTIONCarl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Carl J. Spezia is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program located in the Department of Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). He joined the program in1998 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He worked as a power systems engineer for electric utilities for eight years prior to seeking a career in higher education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois. His industrial assignments included power system modeling, power systems protection, and substation design. He

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Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, DeVry University, Decatur, GA

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-124: TEACHING ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING WITHMULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSLi Tan, Purdue University, North Central LI TAN is currently with the College of Engineering and Technology at Purdue University North Central in Westville, Indiana. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1989 and 1992, respectively. Before he joined Purdue University in 2008 as a faculty member, Dr. Tan had extensively taught analog and digital signal processing, and analog and digital communications for over 10 years as a professor at DeVry University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tan has also worked in the DSP and

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Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-138: CALCULATION OF TOLERANCE STACKS USINGDIRECT-POSITION APPROACH IN GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING ANDTOLERANCINGCheng Lin, Old Dominion University Page 14.301.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Calculation of Tolerance Stacks Using Direct-Position Approach in Geometric Dimensioning and TolerancingAbstract Formulas for the calculation of position tolerance stacks of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing(GD&T) are presented. This direct-position approach shows that the formulas can be observed directlyfrom the extreme positions of the holes specified in an engineering drawing. When compared to otherapproaches for tolerance stacks, this method can

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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AC 2009-188: MEET THE ABET “STUDENT WORK SAMPLE” REQUIREMENTS:DOCUMENT STUDENT LEARNINGBarbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Barbara Christe is the program director for the baccalaureate program in Biomedical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis. She is an Associate Professor and a member of the University College faculty.Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Elaine Cooney is professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at IUPUI. She is the author of RFID+ The Complete Review of Radio Frequency Identification. Her areas of focus include analog circuits, radio frequency, signal

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Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kati Wilson, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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AC 2009-192: A VOICE OVER IP INITIATIVE TO TEACH UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERCOMMUNICATIONSKati Wilson, Texas A&M University Kati is a student in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M. She has been working since December 2007 as a research assistant developing voice over IP (VoIP) test-beds and new experiments. She expects to graduate in May 2010.Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University Dr. Ana Goulart currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University, in College Station, TX. Her research interests include communication networks, broadband and

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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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AC 2009-202: TROUBLED, EMOTIONALLY-CHALLENGED, AND DIFFICULTSTUDENTSStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Chair of the Department of Computer, Information, and Leadership Technology in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI.Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Wanda Worley is Assistant Professor of Technical Communications in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI.Mark Bannatyne, Purdue University Mark Bannatyne is Chair of the Department of Design and Communication Technology in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUITerri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Terri

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Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Troy Perales, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-217: A LABVIEW FPGA TOOLKIT TO TEACH DIGITAL LOGICDESIGNTroy Perales, Texas A&M University Troy Perales graduated from the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) Program in 2007 and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Computer Science at Texas A&M University. He is graduate assistant for teaching within the EET Program and is responsible for the development and delivery of laboratories associated with digital design and analog electronic devices.Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan has over 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and telecommunications systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial

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Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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JungHun Choi, Ohio University; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Kenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-222: THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING MATERIALS FOR ANINTRODUCTORY COURSE IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYJungHun Choi, Ohio UniversityWieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, HazletonKenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Page 14.1200.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of Teaching Materials for an Introductory Freshman Courses in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering TechnologyAbstract This paper describes the content of two new introductory freshman courses used both theElectrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at Penn State. These

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-225: CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING CAR TO A RECHARGEABLEELECTRIC VEHICLEJanak Dave, University of Cincinnati Janak Dave PhD, PE is a Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. He has presented papers at ASEE Annual Conferences, ASME International Congress, and several International conferences and conducted CAD/CAM/CAE workshops nationally and internationally. He has held various positions in EDG and DEED divisions of ASEE, and local and national committees of ASME.Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong, Ph.D. is an assistant

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

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Engineering Technology

, and cryptographic theory and applications.Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University Claudio Talarico is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Eastern Washington University. Before joining Eastern Washington University, he worked at University of Arizona, University of Hawaii and in industry, where he held both engineering and management positions at Infineon Technologies, IKOS Systems (now Mentor Graphics), and Marconi Communications. His research interests include design methodologies for integrated circuits and systems with emphasis on system-level design, embedded systems, HW/SW co-design, system specification languages, and early design assessment, analysis, and

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Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-248: THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCEJanet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Janet Meyer, MSED, is an Academic Specialist and Part-time Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Technology , IUPUI. She has an undergraduate degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University and a Masters degree in Higher Education from Indiana University. Janet serves as an advisor in the New Student Advising Center in the School of Engineering and Technology, and course coordinator for all School-based learning community courses. She first developed engineering learning communities in 1999 and continues to teach them.Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University

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Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-259: CIRCUIT ANALYSIS AND ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMCURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT FOR THE POWER ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMWei 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 Science from Washington University in 1991. From 1991 to 1995 he worked at University of California, San Diego and Wayne State University. From 1995 to 2006, he worked in the automotive industry as a system engineer. In 2006 he joined the Electronics Engineering Technology faculty at Texas A&M. His research activities include control system theory and applications to industry, system engineering