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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Emily Westerman; Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Autumn Smith-Herron, Sam Houston State University

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bill of materials (BOM) with the specific physical supply requirements are detailed inTable 1. All items listed are either present in the final project or, in the case of support material,necessary for production of the final product. Costs are estimated along the right side of thisBOM, and shipping is not included in this estimate. All tools and machines used are property ofthe Engineering Technology Department and are thus not counted in cost estimation.8. Student AssessmentThe senior design project presented in this paper is one of the 12 capstone projects completed inthe 2022-2023 academic year. The project included multidisciplinary students from Electronicsand Computer Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology in

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston, Downtown

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work involving the structural analysis of the existing Clear CreekPedestrian Bridge, as well as the design, construction, and laboratory testing of a bamboo bridgemodel as part of the Project Capstone course. The existing bridge conveniently located near thecampus with easy access, comprises two pony trusses supporting the floor beams and concretedeck, forming a U-shaped cross-section, with dimensions of 130’-0” in length and 8’-0” in clearwidth. RFEM6® software is used for structural analysis and stability assessment, ensuringcompliance with applicable codes.The bamboo bridge model is designed and constructed using glued bamboo sticks for laboratorytesting under ultimate loads to observe buckling behavior. The model, resembling the ClearCreek

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University

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engraved material back to the warehouse operation module; 3) laser engraving station: aDexarm to operate the safety enclosure door, and a second Dexarm equipped with a laserengraving tool to engrave the stock material.This paper also discusses ongoing efforts to add computer vision to Dexarm and build a Deltarobot to enhance and expand the system's functions. Students from Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) and Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) are workingon these projects as capstone or course design projects.IntroductionOnline surveys and interviews of more than 800 US manufacturing companies and leadersperformed by the Manufacturing Institute (MI) and Deloitte in 2021 indicate that the USmanufacturing industry could

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Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Davidson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Travis Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brandon Hollenback, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Travis received his A.S. in Automotive Technology from Parkland College in 2012, B.S. in Technical Systems Management in 2019, and M.S. in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems in 2022. During his M.S. studies, he focused his research on project management education in Engineering and Engineering Technology programs. Travis joined the ABE department full-time in January 2022 and has taught ETMA 439 (Capstone Experience), ETMA 499 (3D Modeling and Printing), and ETMA 100 (Technical Systems in Agriculture).Dr. Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Molly H. Goldstein is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Product Design Lab Director

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Hands-On Learning in ET I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo

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, KEEN Ambassador and a 2021 Fellow, etc. She has numerous awards and recognitions to her credit, including several best paper awards.Dr. Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Sorin Cioc is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing MET Education: Innovations in Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentIntroductionSenior Design Capstone courses provide a hands-on learning environment where students gainvaluable experience in project management, collaboration, problem-solving, and technicalexpertise. They

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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"Engineering for One Planet," expanding thecurriculum with relevant examples, incorporating practical mini-projects, and embeddingsustainability frameworks in capstone design projects. The approach also suggests the inclusionof biomimicry principles, the adoption of advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, theintegration of energy process assessments, and the utilization of the business model canvas witha sustainability perspective in the curriculum. This holistic educational model aims to not onlyenrich the learning experience of students in engineering technology programs but also to armthem with the essential competencies and insights needed to tackle complex sustainability issuesin their engineering careers. By reimagining the engineering

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Hands-On Learning in ET I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Jaime Taha-Tijerina, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Engineering Technology(ENGT) program. According to the program description, engineering technology educationemphasizes primarily on the applied aspects of science and product improvement, industrialpractices, and engineering operational functions. A capstone two-semester senior project course isa part of the engineering technology curriculum. This course provides the students with anopportunity to address and experience the critical problems faced in the day-to-day life of anengineer in an advanced manufacturing industry. One such problem is to measure friction and wearrate between materials to improve the performance of mechanical machinery used in industrialapplications.The aim of this senior design project is to design and fabricate a working

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Engineering Technology Division Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doug Kim, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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, and RF filters. Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the breakdown oftopics covered in each of the first two courses. Figure 3: Topics in RF Course 1 Figure 4: Topics in RF Course 2 The third and final course in the program is the senior capstone project. The students arerequired to choose their projects in various areas of RF engineering. Each project group musthave between two and four people to work together. The restriction on the number of groupmembers to learn and encourage teamwork. The course requirements are illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 5: Course Requirements for Senior Capstone ProjectPossible areas of project topics can be: • RF Test automation • RF device performance improvement • A standalone

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Hands-On Learning in ET I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University

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Paper ID #41206Practical Learning in Microcontroller Courses Using Novel MISL-ASE EmbeddedSystem Development BoardsDr. Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University Dr. Gang Sun is currently an associate professor of Engineering Technology programs at Northern Kentucky University. His primary teaching areas are digital & analog electronics, embedded systems design, programming for engineering applications, industrial automation, control, and Capstone design. Research interests include designing mechatronic/electronic systems that integrate embedded systems, programmable logic controllers, machine vision, real-time operation

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary D Steffen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Omonowo David Momoh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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projects or capstone endeavors.While the Self-Study Report will be as inclusive as possible, the visiting team might requestadditional materials beyond the report to ensure compliance. It is the responsibility of theinstitutions to be prepared to quickly fulfill these requests, or better yet, have them preemptivelyprepared for display. ABET suggests possible materials based on each stated harmonized generalcriterion for all commissions [7]. • Criterion 1. Students: Additional transcripts that might be requested by the team, accompanied by supporting cover memoranda, graduation check sheets, and degree audit reports. Additionally, supplementary documentation for any possible course substitutions. • Criterion 2. Program

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Engineering Technology Division Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University; Michael A. de Miranda, Texas A&M University

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Instrumentation 4 √MMET 363 Mechanical Design Applications I 3 √ESET 419 or Engineering Technology Capstone I 3 √MMET 429 Managing People & Projects in a Techn SocietyRDNG 465 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Grades 3 √ √TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3 √ √Summer Total 6UCC University Core Curriculum 6 Fourth YearFall

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, The Ohio State University

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coursework including a one-yearcapstone in their final year. The curriculum involves several experiences of hands-on and project-based learning. A sample of the four-year coursework is shown in Figure 1. All the students arerequired to take courses in each of these pillars: First-Year Engineering Technology Experience,Programming Basics, Manufacturing and Material Sciences, Electrical and Electronics,Industrial Automation and Robotics, Network Security and Technology Applications, OperationalExcellence and Leadership and Capstone Sequence. In addition to these courses, students takeChemistry, Physics I and II, and Calculus I and II offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.Since the previous publication of authors on the same program, the

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Innovative Pedagogical Strategies II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Y. Grinberg, SUNY Buffalo State University; Jill Singer; Jikai Du, SUNY Buffalo State University

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Using EvaluateUR-CURE and Evaluate-Compete to Provide Student Feedback While Documenting Student Learning Gains Defined by ABET EAC and ETAC Performance IndicatorsAbstractEvaluate-Compete (E-Compete) is a new variant of the EvaluateUR method specificallydesigned for teams of students preparing to participate in engineering/design competitions as partof a capstone course or as an extracurricular activity. In addition to a set of general outcomessuch as communication, problem solving, ability to overcome obstacles, and teamwork,competition-specific outcomes are included based on competition guidelines and rubrics used bycompetition judges. The E-Compete general and competition-specific outcome categories anddefining

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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courses for the new programsand support capstone design projects. Moreover, it will serve as a platform for the development ofstate-of-the-art projects for engineering students. • The proposed laboratory will achieve the following goals and objectives: • Familiarize students with the design, testing, and implementation of emerging technologies desired by local industries. • Evaluate the effect and efficiency of design laboratory experiments. • Introduce the use of test setups emerging in industrial communities, not yet utilized in the undergraduate university environment. • Create a focal point for interdisciplinary learning and present a balance between theoretical and hands-on experience in undergraduate instruction

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Hands-On Learning in ET II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paniz Khanmohammadi Hazaveh, Michigan Technological University; Nathir Rawashdeh, Michigan Technological University; Dunsten Michael Xavier Dsouza; Joshua Olusola, Michigan Technological University; Joshua Albrecht, Michigan Technological University; Eric Houck

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Programming", Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[4] Al Atwa, Abdullah, Ian Bumgardner, Mohammed Bushlaibi, Steven Castello, Joshua Erickson, Aleksandr Sergeyev, and Mohsen Azizi. "Capstone Project: PLC Control System with Integrated PID Controller for Control System Optimization," Proceedings of the 2014 IAJC-ISAM International Conference, ISBN 978-1-60643-379-9.[5] Y. Fukuzawa, Z. Wang, Y. Mori and S. Kawamura, "A Robotic System Capable of Recognition, Grasping, and Suction for Dishwashing Automation," 2021 27th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 2021, pp. 369-374, doi: 10.1109

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ahmet Turkmen

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Critical EngagementIn this study, students were invited to participate in a survey to share their experiences using AItools during one semester in four courses. Thirty-five (35) Computer and Electrical Engineering(CEE) students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout responded to the survey describing their useof AI tools such as ChatGPT in their studies. The group included 15 sophomores and 20 seniorsenrolled in 4 different CEE courses titled “CEE-215 Electronics”, “CEE-405 Capstone I:Computer Engineering Design”, “CEE-410 Capstone II: Computer Engineering Design”, and“CEE-355 Applied Electromagnetics”. The survey featured nine questions, seven using a Likertscale to measure students' opinions about AI tools in their education. The Likert scale

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Engineering Technology Division Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology

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approaches such as project-based learning and flipped classroom. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024An Exploratory Analysis of an Electrical Engineering Technology Curriculum using Bernstein’s Instructional DiscourseAbstractThis paper analyzes the undergraduate electrical engineering technology curriculum at anengineering technology college at a private R2 (based on Carnegie Classification) university inthe USA. The purpose of this analysis is to identify key elements of the curriculum being studiedincluding selection, sequencing, pacing of the course content, and evaluation criteria. Data forthis work include the undergraduate plan of study, course outlines, and course syllabi for