Paper ID #41244Board 65: Application of LiDAR Technology in Construction Education (CaseStudy: Estimating Course)Dr. Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Maleki is an Associate Professor of Construction Management in the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). He has over ten years of experience in academia, teaching undergraduates and graduate students the basics of building construction. Prior to WIT, Dr. Maleki was an associate professor of Engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Dr. Maleki is also a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Massachusetts. He has substantial
Berry is a Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Using “Micro” Approaches to Prepare Engineering Technology and Business Students for the Informed WorkplaceAbstractThe information landscape of today’s workplace is very different from the one our studentsexperience in academia. As such, it is critical for students graduating and entering thetransdisciplinary, information-rich workplace to have solid information literacy skills andunderstand how to seek out and use information from traditional and non-traditional sources.With the support of an internal grant, librarians and an engineering technology professor at alarge
Paper ID #41040Analyzing Student Perceptions of Various Pedagogical Strategies in a First-YearEngineering Technology ClassroomMr. Troy Tonner, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Troy C. Tonner, is an Assistant Professor of First-Year Engineering Technology in the School of Polytechnic at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Mr. Tonner has all of his degrees from Purdue University in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. His main research focuses are increasing freshman success in the Engineering Technology and better food processing unit operation design.Dr. Joseph A Lyon, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joseph A. Lyon is a
Paper ID #43905Evolving the Drive: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies with AI in AutomotiveEngineering CoursesDr. Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology ”Zahra Pournorouz received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in Tehran in the Fall of 2014. After finishing her bachelor’s studies, she got admitted directly to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in August 2018. Her research interests mainly focus on oil-based nanofluids and enhancing the thermophysical
Paper ID #42856Board 222: CAREER: Engineering in Youth-led Technology-rich Settings:Promoting Belonging and Preventing HarmDr. Isabella Stuopis, Boston College Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Boston College in Human Centered Engineering program under mentorship of Professor Avneet Hira. Earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University under mentorship of Kristen Wendell. Interests: undergraduate learning, learning outside of the classroom setting, collaboration in engineering, learning assistants, makerspaces, broadening participation in engineeringKiana Alexa RamosCaitlyn HancockEmanuel Joseph LouimeDr. Avneet Hira
industry-oriented higher education, economic development and statewide technology organizations. She collabora ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ABET Assessment Program for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree – Strategies and Best PracticesBackgroundIn this full paper, we present strategies for a comprehensive and innovative assessment programand continuous improvement process developed by one of the newest engineering technologyprograms in the United States. The program was developed from the ground up to build a strongphilosophy of assessment in preparation for accreditation. In developing the new program, one ofthe requirements was to implement an assessment
Paper ID #44236Advancing Two-Year Degree Students Towards a Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringTechnology: A Pilot StudyDr. Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University Dr. Md. Ali Haider is an Assistant Professor at Austin Peay State University, serving as the concentration coordinator for Electronics and Electrical Engineering Technology. His research interests include Biomedical Signal Processing, Brain-computer interface, Image processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Dr. Haider has authored multiple publications on signal and image processing and serves as a reviewer for
Paper ID #41150Board 313: Industry 4.0 Engineering Technology Skill Integration into Florida’sTechnical Workforce EnvironmentDr. Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence) Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Senior Educational Advisor of FLATE, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, part of FloridaMakes, the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in Florida. Previously FLATE was founded by Dr. Barger and funded by the National Science Foundations Advanced Technological Education (NSF-ATE) as a Regional Center of Excellence. FLATE’s mission is to support
Technology and another in Education, alongside a professional teaching license from the Philippines, Araojo brings a distinct perspective to the challenges and opportunities present at the confluence of technology, education, and sociology. Currently, on the cusp of completing a Master’s degree in Sociology, Araojo is deeply committed to contributing to research that supports underrepresented students across various disciplines, not limited to engineering and technology but extending to other areas as well. Araojo’s academic endeavors are fueled by a steadfast dedication to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for diverse student populations. At the forthcoming ASEE conference, Araojo eagerly anticipates the
Paper ID #43606Utilizing Micro-Credentials to Infuse Renewable Energy Concepts into EngineeringTechnology CurriculumDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC). His research areas include Tribology, Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Renewable Energy, and Engineering Education. Since 2011, He has worked on projects sponsored by The Boeing Company, the National Institute of Standards & Technology, and National Science Foundation. Over the past 8 years, he has developed and taught
Paper ID #43219Board 64: Work-In-Progress: A Scoping Review of Technology Acceptanceand Adoption among Engineering StudentsDeborah Moyaki, University of Georgia Deborah Moyaki is a doctoral student in the Engineering Education and Transformative Practice program at the University of Georgia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology and is excited about the possibilities technology offers to the learning experience beyond the formal classroom setting. Her research focuses on improving the educational experience of engineering students using virtual reality labs and other emerging technologies.Deborah
Paper ID #43066The Future of Learning: Harnessing Generative AI for Enhanced EngineeringTechnology EducationMr. Jody Lee Alberd, Austin Peay State University Mr. Jody Lee Alberd is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU) from where he earned his Master of Science in Engineering Technology. Mr. Alberd’s industrial career as a Manufacturing Engineer included working with several renowned companies such as Trane Technologies and Electrolux North America. Prior to that, he served in the United States Navy during a 20-year career that included service during
Paper ID #42004Four Decades of Distance Learning Instruction in an Electrical EngineeringTechnology ProgramDr. Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University Dr. Otilia Popescu received the Engineering Diploma and M.S. degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, and the PhD degree from Rutgers University, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research interests are in the general areas of communication systems, control theory, signal processing and engineering education. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia
Paper ID #41939Implementation of a Project-Based Learning Approach in an Upper LevelCourse in Engineering TechnologyDr. Billy Gray, Tarleton State University Billy Gray is an Associate Professor at Tarleton State University in the Department of Engineering Technology. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, a MS in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University, and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Tarleton State University.Dr. Gloria M. Fragoso-Diaz, Tarleton State University Dr. Fragoso-Diaz is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Outreach
Hira, Boston College Dr. Avneet Hira is an Assistant Professor in the Human-Centered Engineering Program and the Department of Teaching, Curriculum and Society (by courtesy) at Boston College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: Promoting Belonging in Engineering through the Creation of Youth-centered Technology-Rich SpacesIntroduction In 2024, we are not offering a novel idea when we contend that the promise ofmakerspaces to achieve inclusion across contexts has not been met [1], [2]. While suchtechnology-rich spaces still have the potential to support youth from minoritized groups to createartifacts aligned with their interests and values [3], [4
Perkins V award, and maintains a portfolio of NSF and private grants to support STEM and CTE pathways in the region.Christopher Russell Christopher Russell is the Information and Engineering Technologies Project Manager at Northern Virginia College. His research focuses on developing novel methods of integrating digital fabrication into formal and informal STEM instruction. Currently, he manages two NSF ATE awards - Makers By Design, a design thinking professional learning program for interdisciplinary groups of educators, and Product Design Incubator, a summer-long entrepreneurship program for community college students.Mr. Samuel Aaron Snyder, Virginia Tech Sam Snyder is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of
Paper ID #44264Designing a Series of Activities to Expose High School Students to ManufacturingMr. Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University Yury A. Kuleshov is a graduate student earning his Ph.D. in Technology degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Diploma in Engineering (6-year program) from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where he majored in Robots and Robotic Systems, and specifically Underwater Robots and Vehicles, and his M.S. in Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University. He has experience working as an engineer, a research and teaching assistant, and an
Paper ID #41501Impacts of Engineering Summer Camp at East Tennessee State UniversityDr. Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University. He holds a joint appointment as an Associate Professor of Engineering and Engineering TechnologyDr. Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University Dr. Keith V. Johnson is Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and is professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East
Paper ID #41367Board 109: Moving Towards a Fully On-line Laboratory in Electric CircuitsCourseProf. Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College Robert Koeneke is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Daytona State College. He received his B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar in 1977 and his M.S. in Computer Science from Santa Clara University inMr. Al Rahrooh, University of California, Los Angeles Al Rahrooh is a Ph.D. student in the Medical Informatics Program at UCLA interested in the novel applications of artificial intelligence and computational modeling to
Paper ID #42493Embodied Learning with Gesture Representation in an Immersive TechnologyEnvironment in STEM EducationMr. Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University I am a Graduate Research Assistant, and Lynn Fellow pursuing an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Engineering Education majoring in Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) at Purdue University, West Lafayette IN. I earned a Bachelor of Education in TVET Industrial Technology – Electrical from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Systems from the Western Illinois University. I am a Certified Manufacturing
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
critical needs identified by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) report on Building Capacity at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) is outlined.The proposed program, developed at Keiser University(KU) Flagship Campus, focuses onredesigning the curriculum to incorporate recent advances in emerging technology, attracting andretaining high-potential, low-income, and Hispanic students in engineering, and enhancingevidence-based student-centered initiatives to support degree completion and career success.Building upon successful STEM research projects, the session discusses the proposed revision ofthe Applied Engineering program at KU, introducing new tracks and certification programs. Theproposal is under review by the academic affairs review
education: a systematic review,” Interactive Learning Environments, vol. 30, pp. 1556–1569, July 2022. [7] M. Z. Iqbal, E. Mangina, and A. G. Campbell, “Current Challenges and Future Research Directions in Augmented Reality for Education,” Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, vol. 6, p. 75, Sept. 2022. ´ [8] A. Alvarez Mar´ın, J. Vel´azquez-Iturbide, and M. Castillo-Vergara, “The acceptance of augmented reality in engineering education: the role of technology optimism and technology innovativeness,” Interactive Learning Environments, vol. 31, pp. 3409–3421, Aug. 2023. [9] M. Nadeem, M. Lal, J. Cen, and M. Sharsheer, “AR4FSM: Mobile Augmented Reality Application in Engineering Education for Finite-State Machine
Engineering and has itswriting assignments embedded in a required engineering design course. Both the standalone andembedded course target upper-level students, both have had similar distributions of assignedgrades, and both are led by faculty who have authored well-known textbooks on technicalwriting [1, 2]. This work-in-progress paper presents the theoretical arguments of and the methods fortwo research questions grounded in the third student outcome of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET): “an ability to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences” [3]. The two research questions are as follows: 1. Which course strategy (standalone or embedded) provides more value to engineering students in their ability
, leveraging its extensiveknowledge base. Mechanical engineering includes a multitude of interconnected concepts, makingit challenging for students to navigate without proper guidance. It serves as a valuable resource forstudents seeking rapid access to definitions and explanations [22]. Furthermore, it extends beyondthe confines of the classroom, offering insights into real-world applications and cutting-edgetechnologies. Therefore, the uses of ChatGPT benefits in fostering higher learning efficiency andintriguing students’ interests.However, the integration of ChatGPT in mechanical engineering education carries inherent risks,especially when users possess limited familiarity with the technology and lack appropriateguidance for its use like
Paper ID #42016Contextualizing Technological Stewardship: Origins and Implications of anApproach to Responsible Tech DevelopmentDr. Kari Zacharias, University of Manitoba Kari Zacharias is an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Engineering Professional Practice and Engineering Education at the University of Manitoba. She studies intersections and meeting points between engineering ways of knowing, being, and making, and other ways of understanding the world.Mr. Renato B. Rodrigues, University of Manitoba Renato Bezerra Rodrigues is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education, with degrees in engineering and philosophy. He
Paper ID #41394Board 287: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE): SecondYear ProgressDr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is a Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University Scott Rowe is an Assistant Professor in Western Carolina University’s School of Engineering + Technology. He joined Western Carolina University in 2021 after studies in concentrated solar power and controls
Paper ID #43051Board 217: Building Interest in Technology Careers for High School StudentsDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for the past 30 years. Since 1995, she has been the State Director of the CT College of Technology (COT) where her leadership has been instrumental in creating nationally recognized seamless pathway programs in engineering and technology between all 12 public community colleges in CT with 10 universities and high schools. She is also the Executive Director and Principal Investigator of the National
acquire in each area, and an ability to integrate innew topics that keeps pace with advances of the technology that are relevant to the needs of localand regional industries. One such area of the curriculum is CAD/CAM and CNC. In this paper wewill review some important advances in technology in this area that are being integrated into amanufacturing engineering curriculum. These include CAM part programming using sophisticatedtool path generation capabilities that promote high speed and high efficiency machining,programming multi-axis machining operations, the use of various measurement techniques toquantify variation and efficiency of CNC operations, and the use of advanced simulation andverification techniques to develop insight into and
Paper ID #41401Ethical Use of Generative AI in Engineering: Assessing Students and PreventingThem from Cheating ThemselvesDr. Ronald P. Uhlig, National University Dr. Ron Uhlig is currently Chair, Department of Engineering, Data and Computer Sciences, National University School of Technology and Engineering, College of Business, Engineering and Technology. From 2010-2014, he served as Dean, NU School of Business and Management. He returned to the engineering faculty in 2014. From 2000-2005, he was President/CEO, SegWave, Inc., an educational technology systems company he founded. Previous positions include Vice President