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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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Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1838: ACCREDITATION OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSWarren Hill, Weber State University Page 14.155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Accreditation of Engineering Technology ProgramsAbstractThe Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET, Inc. is proposing some majorchanges to the General Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs. In particularCriterion 3, the criterion dealing with Program Outcomes, has been split into two parts, one thataddresses baccalaureate degree programs and the other specific to associate degree programs. Tofurther clarify the differentiated criteria for the two different types of programs

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-195: TEACHING STATISTICS TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTSWei 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, robust design, modeling, simulation, quality control

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-989: THE ROLE OF VIRTUAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIES INTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONKim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.1251.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 What are the effects of virtual laboratory technologies in education?AbstractThe rapid growth of the internet and digital technology has provided educators and researchersnew avenues to be explored in the Virtual world. This article examines the recent developmentsin Virtual Laboratories as an alternative to the traditional physical laboratories. This literaturereview considers the various definitions used to describe the Virtual Laboratory and how thesedefinitions effect there

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-269: HYDROGEN CURRICULUM AT MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University Dan Crowl is the Herbert H. Dow Professor of Chemical Process Safety in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.David Caspary, Michigan Technological University Dave Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University Jeff Allen is an Assistant Professor

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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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Amin Karim, DeVry University; Jennifer McClain, IEEE

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-370: STANDARDS EDUCATION IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAmin Karim, DeVry University Amin Karim is the Director of Academic Outreach at DeVry University. Immediately prior to this position, he served as the Director of the College of Technology for approximately eight years at the university. He is a past Chair of the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association and served as a TAC of ABET evaluator for engineering technology programs. He also served as a member of the Standards Education Committee for IEEE and the Global Wireless Education Consortium (GWEC) Executive Board.Jennifer McClain, IEEE Jennifer McClain has been with the IEEE for eleven years. She

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Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

and on the status of the education of electronics technicians at the two-year college level. His current interests are in the transformation of electronics technician education to incorporate a systems-level approach and the emerging field of networked, wireless sensors. Page 14.1236.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The New Electronics Technology – Circa 2015Abstract - Across the nation, numerous legacy electronics technology (ET) programs at the two-year college level are experiencing declining enrollments and are struggling to maintain theirexistence in the face of a persistent lack

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Bishop, United States Naval Academy

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2009-1887: TEACHING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES USING ASOCIOTECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT MODELBradley Bishop, United States Naval Academy Bradley E. Bishop is a Professor in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1991, and his M.S. and PhD, both in Electrical Engineering, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1994 and 1997, respectively. His research focuses on novel robot locomotion, unmanned sea-surface vessels, and disruptive technologies. His teaching interests include mobile robotics, emerging technologies, and engineering research and design

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Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Gustafson; Bruce Trott, Ohio State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2009-1564: TWO MINORS IN TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY FORNONENGINEERSRobert Gustafson, Ohio State University Director, Engineering Education Innovation Center Honda Professor for Engineering Education College of Engineering Ohio State UniversityBruce Trott, Ohio State University Lecturer College of Engineering Ohio State University Page 14.1286.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Two Minors in Technological Literacy for Non-EngineersAbstractUniversity-wide review of General Education at Ohio State University brought forth the need fortechnological literacy as an insight area within general

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2009-1691: USING MOVIES TO EXPLORE ELEMENTS OFTECHNOLOGICAL LITERACYJohn Blake, Austin Peay State University JOHN W. BLAKE is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. He served as department chair from 1994-2005. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee. Page 14.1328.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using Movies to Explore Elements of Technological LiteracyAbstractTo reach the goal

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kellen Maicher, Purdue University; Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University; James Mohler, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

for SIGGRAPH 2010 and was the SIGGRAPH 2005 conference chair. James has presented papers and workshops at international conferences in Austria, Brazil, England, Finland, Portugal, and Russia. Most recently his work has focused on China – conducting several invited lecture series at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and co-leading a study abroad course that visited several Chinese institutions. Currently he is working with HIT to develop a collaborative graduate course under a grant from HIT and the Chinese government. Page 14.649.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1644: IMPROVING DATABASE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State CollegeAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Page 14.704.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Improving Database Engineering CurriculumAbstract:Our university is a liberal art university with primarily undergraduate programs located in anarea with many technology oriented business. In our Computer Science program, we offer aDatabase Engineering area of specialization which includes a number of database related coursesbut does not include any data mining related course.A study has shown that some universities and colleges offer very few database related

Conference Session

Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida; Scott Shepard, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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International

AC 2009-130: ADAPTIVE ROBOT MANIPULATORS IN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGYAlireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida Alireza Rahrooh is aProfessor of Electrical Engineering Technology at the University of Central Florida. He received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Univ. of Akron, in 1979, 1986, and 1990, respectively. His research interests include digital simulation, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, control theory, system identification and adaptive control. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, and Tau Beta Pi.Scott Shepard, University of Central Florida Scott Shepard is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology -- Photonics, at the

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1165: INCORPORATING ETHICS DISCUSSION INTO ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Page 14.720.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Session 2533 Incorporating Incorporating Ethics Discussion into an Engineering Technology Course Timothy L. Skvarenina College of Technology, Purdue UniversityAbstractTAC-ABET accreditation requires that each program develop program outcomes that embraceABET criteria 2a to k. Several of those, such as diversity

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-710: CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYGary Bertoline, Purdue UniversityMark Schuver, Purdue University Page 14.310.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Center for Professional Studies in TechnologyA new College of Technology Center at Purdue University has been created to provide graduatelevel degrees, certificates, courses, and workshops to professionals in industry at the local, state,regional, and national levels. The center is an outgrowth of the very successful WeekendMasters Program started approximately 10-years ago by the College of Technology. The coursescan be delivered on campus, by distance, on site

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2170: DEVELOPING BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATIONLABORATORY EXERCISES FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAustin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. (E.E.)from the University of South Florida. He is currently a Professor and Department Chair in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1288: INSTITUTION-LEVEL REFORM OF AN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDavid Spang, Burlington County College Dr. David I. Spang holds a PhD degree in Material Science & Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation & Technology Management, both from Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. He has over twenty years of experience in the Solid State Materials and Chemical Process Industries in various Research, Process and Business Development positions. He is currently the Dean of Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Burlington County College, a position he has held for the past four years. Dr. Spang has previously served as principle

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian DeJong, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-1677: FRESHMAN RETENTION IN AN ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTBrian DeJong, Central Michigan University Brian P. DeJong is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering and Technology Department at Central Michigan University. He received a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with research in robotics. His current research is in robots that interact with humans, such as teleoperated robots, haptics, lower-limb exercise robots, and sound-locating mobile robots.Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University Kumar Yelamarthi received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aparajita Mazumder, Formerly Director of International Relations

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International

. Page 14.857.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Making of a Global Engineer: Culture and TechnologyAbstract“Making of a global engineer” interfaces culture and technology. With the operation oftechnology on a global scale, comes the question of dealing with the complex dynamics of aglobal professional environment where world languages, cultures, educational and technicalsystems meet. This leads to the conclusion that technology and cross-cultural issues areintrinsically entwined in global engineering. What kind of specialized skills do we need to enablethe crossing of different cultures and world systems with ease? Can we create a global engineerwith both technical and cross-cultural skills through an educational

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Franz, University of Houston, Downtown; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-508: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYFUNDAMENTALS COURSEHarry Franz, University of Houston, Downtown Harry Franz is an Associate Professor in Control & Instrumentation and Fire Protection Engineering Technology at the University of Houston Downtown. He is a P.E. and member of the NSPE. He is a coauthor of an electrical engineering book and is a national board member of Tau-Alpha-Pi.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern Iowa Recayi Pecen is an Associate Professor & Program Coordinator of Electrical Engineering Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Page

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-14: A PACKAGING FOCUSED MECHATRONICS ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJames Higley, Purdue University, CalumetGregory Neff, Purdue University, CalumetAkram Hossain, Purdue University, CalumetMasoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, CalumetMohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, CalumetShoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.82.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Packaging Focused Mechatronics Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe consumer packaged goods industry consisting of food, beverage, and consumer productsaccounted for more than $2.1 trillion of the United States economy in 2004. The

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-129: INTEGRATING ALTERNATIVE-ENERGY TECHNOLOGY INTOENGINEERING EDUCATIONLinfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Linfeng Zhang is an assistant professor of Electrical Engineering at University of Bridgeport. His research interests are in sensors and actuators, fuel cells, and phtovoltaic cells.Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport Xingguo Xiong is an assistant professor of Electrical Engineering at University of Bridgeport. His research interests are in MEMS, nanotechnology, VLSI.Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport Junling Hu is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Bridgeport. Her research interests are in computational fluid dynamics

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1946: ENHANCING STUDENTS? LEARNING IN ELECTRONICENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES BY USING MOBILE TABLET PCTECHNOLOGYChao Li, Florida A&M University Dr. Chao Li is currently working at Florida A&M University as an assistant professor in Electronic Engineering Technology. He is currently teaching Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology Courses. He obtained his BSEE degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University and MSEE degree from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He received his PHD in EE from Florida International University. He is currently an IEEE Member and a Member in ASEE. His research interests include signal processing, embedded microcontroller

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; William Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1698: FACILITY MANAGEMENT IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAND ITS IMPACTS ON ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONJoseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisWilliam Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Page 14.621.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Facility Management in Information Technology and Its Impacts on Engineering and Technology EducationAbstractAs information technology (IT) rapidly changes, the role that IT plays in the academic arena hasalso evolved drastically. From a typical scientific calculator to a PDA to an Ultra light PC to an“Integrated-all device”, the impact of this

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

increasing flexibility androbustness of delivery to provide for greater student access to, and control over, their learningwhether they are studying on-campus or in distance mode, or offshore1, 4.Current technologies allow instructors and students to communicate asynchronously, at timesand locations of their own choosing, by exchanging printed and or electronic information. Newtechnology, such as Blackboard™, provides a more efficient and robust management system forremote classrooms. With this new trend in distance learning, the use of project-based approachis being recognized in the literature as a potential component for distance courses in the facultiesof engineering, science, and technology1,7. Faculty may have to develop new methodologies,and

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hata, Portland Community College; James Dockendorf, Normandale Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-187: TECHNICIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS IN PLASMATECHNOLOGY: A TEMPLATEDavid Hata, Portland Community CollegeJames Dockendorf, Normandale Community College Page 14.1165.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 TEMPlaTe: Technician Education Materials in Plasma-Aided ManufacturingAbstractNormandale Community College (NCC) in Bloomington, MN, has developedtechnician-level, educational resources in plasma-aided manufacturing. Theseresources include instructional modules, laboratory exercises and demonstrations,and faculty-enhancement workshops. The instructional modules range from anintroduction to plasma physics to RF power delivery to sputtering

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Amy Martin, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-2061: INTENTIONAL LEARNING IN CORE ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONBill Yang, Western Carolina UniversityAmy Martin, Western Carolina UniversityRobert Adams, Western Carolina UniversityJames Zhang, Western Carolina UniversityKenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University Page 14.780.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Intentional Learning in Core Engineering and Engineering Technology EducationAbstractWe report a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) case study on the intentional learningin the upper level core electrical engineering sequence in which the same instructor and the samegroup of

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Engineering Courses for Non-Engineers: Identifying and Developing Course ModelsAbstractThe National Academy of Engineering advocates that all Americans should know more aboutengineering and technology. Some engineering departments are beginning to offer coursesspecifically for non-engineering students. Although common practice among many STEMdepartments, teaching service courses is a new development for engineering programs. To createa population with a more empowered relationship with technology, a significant and extensiveinitiative by engineers will be needed. Curricula and course materials that can be adopted indiverse and varied institutional environments will be essential to this effort

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Nelson, Mississippi State University; Byron Williams, Mississippi State University; Gary Butler, Mississippi State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-239: A MODEL FOR TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION:MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYGerald Nelson, Mississippi State University Gerald Nelson, an industrial engineering graduate (1974) with an MBA (1985) from Mississippi State University, began his career with a co-op experience at Rockwell International. Nelson worked five semesters with Rockwell before joining them full time after graduation as a Project Engineer and Program Manager. Nelson’s career includes former positions as Plant Manager, Trinity Industries; President and Chief Operating Officer of the Wear Resistance Group of Thermadyne Industries, Inc.; Executive Vice President of Operations, Viasystems Group, Inc.; and Chief

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Dunn, University of Maine

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Construction

AC 2009-1114: CREATING INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITHCONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSPhilip Dunn, University of Maine Page 14.382.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Creating Industrial Partnerships with the Construction Management Technology Program at the University of MaineAbstractConstruction companies are an integral part of developing and sustaining a constructionmanagement technology program. Ongoing support from these companies has several aspectsfrom financial support to political maneuvering. Construction companies can benefit from activeparticipation with the construction management program through indirect recruitment; the

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-667: ADDING CIVIL ENGINEERING TO A DEPARTMENT THATCURRENTLY IS HOME TO CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYScott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of TechnologyTodd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 14.162.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adding Civil Engineering Curricula to an Existing Civil Engineering Technology Department1. IntroductionThe purpose of this Civil Engineering Program Exploration Report is to investigate thefeasibility, benefits, and potential costs of administrating an ABET-EAC accredited civilengineering (CE) program within a single administrative unit at our University. Our departmentwould be “home” for