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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 Husanu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #44140Board 111: Transformative Approach of Engineering Technology CurriculaBased on Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Creativity, and Alignment withIndustry NeedsDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Dr. Irina Ciobanescu Husanu is Engineering Technology Program Director and Associate Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Department of Engineering, Leadership and Society. She received her PhD degree in mechanical engineering from College of Engineering at Drexel University and her BS/MS in Aeronautical Engineering from Aerospace Engineering College at Polytechnic University of Bucharest

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gian Carlo Fuentes, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jonathan Mike Milov, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Truong Vu Do; James Steven Garcia; Milad Shojaee; Alex Blinder; Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #41145Board 110: Portable Solar-Powered Wireless Display BoardGian Carlo Fuentes, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJonathan Mike Milov, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyTruong Vu DoJames Steven GarciaMilad Shojaee MILAD SHOJAEE (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Hamedan University of Technology, Hamedan, Iran, in 2012, and the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2016. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42779Board 106: A Student Experiential Learning Program: An InterdisciplinaryApproach to SustainabilityDr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston Vassilios Tzouanas is a Professor and Chairman of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology department at the University of Houston -Downtown, in Houston, Texas. He received all his degrees in chemical engineering and obtained his Ph.D. from Lehigh University. Dr. Tzouanas’ research interests include process modeling, simulation and design, process control, and renewable energy systems. Dr. Tzouanas is an ABET Program Evaluator (PEV) for Engineering and Engineering

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esteban Andres Garcia, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joseph Trapani, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Bobby Emmanuel-Okafor; Frank Fenner, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Milad Shojaee, New Jersey Institute of Technology ; Alex Blinder; Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #41092Board 107: Emergency Sun-Tracking Solar GeneratorMr. Esteban Andres Garcia, New Jersey Institute of Technology Hello! My name is Esteban Garcia. I currently live in Boston, MA, but I grew up in New Jersey. I obtained my A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology in 2021. I subsequently obtained my B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from NJIT in 2023. I am currently working for Cushman & Wakefield Services as a Control System Technician. I am helping launch a 3.8 million sqare foot state of the art Amazon logistics facility from the Controls side of things, utilizing SCADA systems

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Fan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Milad Shojaee, New Jersey Institute of Technology ; Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #41088Board 108: Low-Cost Hardware-in-the-Loop Real-Time Simulation PlatformAaron Fan, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMilad Shojaee, New Jersey Institute of Technology MILAD SHOJAEE (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Hamedan University of Technology, Hamedan, Iran, in 2012, and the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2016. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. His research interests include

Conference Session

Using technology in engineering ethics education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Pauline Wade, Texas A&M University; Shawna Thomas, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Paper ID #43704A Student-Led Ethics Deep Dive, Discussion, and Content-Generation EthicsAssignment in Computer Science & Engineering CapstoneDr. Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University Dr. Hammond is Director of the Texas A&M University Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation and also the chair of the Engineering Education Faculty. She is also Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab and Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. She is a member of the Center for Population and Aging, the Center for Remote Health Technologies & Systems as well as the Institute for Data

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Using technology in engineering ethics education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Junaid, Aston University; Wendy Irene Attwell; Sarah Hitt

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Microsoft Teams interviewswith four engineering educators who have engaged with the Ethics Toolkit. Through aparticipant information and consent form, interviewees agreed to answer a series of questionsthat examined their motivations for contributing or using the toolkit resources. The interviewswere up to 60 minutes long and data collected were anonymised for the impact study.Results and AnalysisMetadataThe most popular ethics case study visited was a case study on implementing facialrecognition technology, with 2276 views and 905 unique visitors recorded during November2022 (Table 1). This was followed by a case study featuring the use of solar panels to providegreen energy for oil extraction, with 205 views and 126 unique users in November 2023

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Using technology in engineering ethics education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hortense Gerardo, University of California, San Diego; Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; B. Lallian Ngura, Centre for Thinking Language and Communication (CTLC), Plaksha University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

information go to: www.hortensegerardo.comDr. Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University Brainerd Prince is Associate Professor and the Director of the Center for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University. He teaches courses such as Reimagining Technology and Society, Ethics of Technological Innovation, and Art of Thinking for undergraduate engineering students and Research Design for PhD scholars. He completed his PhD on Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Philosophy from OCMS, Oxford – Middlesex University, London. He was formerly a Research Tutor at OCMS, Oxford, and formerly a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, a Recognized Independent Centre of Oxford University. He is also the Founding Director of

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Choi, University of Southern California

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #41793WIP: Developing a Framework for Ethical Integration of Technology in InstructionProf. Helen Choi, University of Southern California Helen Choi is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering in Society Program at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. She teaches courses in writing, communication, and information literacy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in progress: Developing a framework for ethical integration of technology in instructionBackgroundIn a university setting where the adoption of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT seemslike a

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Williams Trost, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #43281The Intersection of Smart Home Technology and the Disabled PopulationJacquelyn Williams Trost, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jacquelyn Trost is a graduate student at North Carolina A&T University, pursuing a master’s degree in Information Technology. She is a resident of High Point, NC. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Intersection of Smart Home Technology and the Disabled Population Jacquelyn Trost North Carolina A&T

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She joined the faculty at the University of Toledo in 2004. As the Associate for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives, she leads the development and execution of initiatives and programs to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and success of women, students from underrepresented groups and first generation students. These duties are well aligned with her current research interests and external funding in engineering education. She is the co-president of the Associate of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) and the faculty advisor for the University of Toledo

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogical Strategies I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng., Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #43913The Use of Chatbots in Engineering Including Critical Thinking and ProblemDefinitionDr. Hugh Jack P. Eng., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack is the Cass Ballenger Distinguished Professor of Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology within Western Carolina University. His interests include robotics, automation, and product design.Dr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Her research interests include engineering education, artificial intelligence, swarm robotics, and statistical signal

Conference Session

Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #41443Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Electrical Engineering Education: AParadigm Shift in Teaching and LearningDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenan Baltaci earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2006 from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, and a Master of Science in Energy Management in 2008 from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. He also holds a Doctor of Technology in Industrial Technology obtained in 2012 from the University of Northern Iowa. His research interests include renewable energy, power electronics, IoT, and embedded systems.Ms

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Paper ID #41295Towards a Philosophy of Engineering LaboratoriesDr. Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College Michael Robinson received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His academic experience includes positions as an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Messiah College, and as a Visiting Lecturer at Ashesi University in Ghana. His research interests include autonomous vehicle pedestrian avoidance algorithms and the epistemology of engineering education. ©American

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

understood and utilized properly” “Forbidding tools that will very likely be used in our future professions would put us at a major disadvantage.” “AI will become a larger part of everyone’s lives and it would be beneficial to have a better understanding of which it is and how to use it properly” “Just like calculators, CAD, or any other technological advancement in engineering, AI tools are officially a part of our world, and we should be focused on learning how to use & optimize this tool at our disposal. It would be ignorant to neglect this valuable tool. It’s only going to become more prevalent, so we might as well get used to it.”Figure 4 shows the responses for the final survey question

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel; Blakeley Hunter Odom, The Citadel

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #43969Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Mechanical Engineering with AmazonDeepRacerDr. Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel Dr. Niksiar is assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering Department at The Citadel. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, his M.Sc. from K. N. Toosi University of Technology and his B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. Prior to joining The Citadel, he was a lecturer at Clemson University. His research includes the design and development of advanced functional porous materials for bio applications. He has published several peer-reviewed journal

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong; Ben Kao, University of Hong Kong

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Paper ID #41924Empowering Students in Emerging Technology: A Framework for DevelopingHands-on Competency in Generative AI with Ethical ConsiderationsDr. Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong Dr. Chun Kit Chui serves as the Director of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Innovation Wing aims to unleash students’ creativity by entrusting them to spearhead ambitious innovation and technology projects that will shape the future. The iconic facility is located at the heart of the campus, offering 2400m2 of space with state-of-the-art resources and a supportive

Conference Session

Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, Cornell University; Boanerges Elias Bamaca, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

Paper ID #43894Language Fusion in the Lab: Unveiling the Translanguaging Strategies ofSpanish-Speaking Students in Biosystem Engineering Technology and ScienceHector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln H´ector de Jes´us Palala Mart´ınez is a doctoral candidate in Curriculum Studies and new technologies in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. H´ector teaches courses related to the integration of technology for future high school teachers as well as bilingual education, and in all his classes, he promotes justice, dignity, and human rights. Previously, he was a

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Lis Pankl, Mississippi State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

Paper ID #41008The Role of University Research Libraries on Improving Education in Science,Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics: A Focus on InstitutionalCollaborative CultureDr. Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University Jason Keith is the Dean and Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport, Jr. Chair in the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University, a position he has held since March, 2014. Keith received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron and his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. Keith is a Fellow of ASEE.Lis Pankl, Mississippi State University

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ben Jelen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #43559Developing Engineering Identity Through StoryDr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (same school, different name). At Rose-Hulman, Michelle is leading a project to use story to help

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #41193Automating an Industrial Dishwashing System Using Hardware-in-the-LoopPLC Simulation with Factory I/OPaniz Khanmohammadi Hazaveh, Michigan Technological University Dr. Hazaveh received her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Michigan Technological University in 2018 with a focus on Single Electron Transistors. She is the program director for BS in EET and Mechatronics and an associate teaching professor in the Department of applied Computing at Michigan Tech.Dr. Nathir Rawashdeh, Michigan Technological University Nathir Rawashdeh has been a faculty member in the Department of Applied Computing at

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogical Strategies II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton; James A Obermeyer, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42085Evaluating the Impact of 8 AM Class Schedules on Student and Faculty Performanceand Perspectives in Engineering Technology DepartmentDr. Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton Dr. Khalid Zouhri is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering technology in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton. Before joining the faculty at U.D., he was an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Higher College of Technology. Before that, Dr. Zouhri was an adjunct professor at the University of New Haven while working in the aerospace

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Vinh Nguyen, Michigan Technological University; Paniz Khanmohammadi Hazaveh, Michigan Technological University; Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, West Shore Community College; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #40983Experiential Learning for the Mechatronics Workforce in Upper Peninsula ofMichiganProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University ALEKSANDR SERGEYEV is a Professor of the Mechatronics, Electrical, and Robotics Engineering Technology program in the Department of Applied Computing at Michigan Tech. He is a Director of the FANUC Authorized Certified Robotic Training Center and a Director of the Master of Science in Mechatronics degree program at Michigan Tech. Dr. Sergeyev is a member of SPIE, ATMAE, IEEE, and ASEE professional organizations and has mentored numerous undergraduate senior design

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; William C. Long, Louisiana Tech University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University in Spring of 2004.William C. Long, Louisiana Tech University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Self-Efficacy Analysis on the Impact of a Thermoelectric Cooling System Project in an Applied Thermodynamics CourseAbstractEngineering Technology programs provide students with an applications-based approach tolearning technical content with the goal of better preparing students for the evolving demands ofindustry. Specifically, as society shifts more towards automation, providing graduates withexpertise in sensors and calibration, programmable logic controllers, process troubleshooting,robotics and

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogical Strategies II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42271A Novel ”Positive” Approach/Analysis for Enhanced Understanding of the”Negative” Statement of the Second Law of ThermodynamicsDr. Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University Dr. Sunil Mehendale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Technological University. Prior to joining Michigan Tech as a faculty member in the College of Engineering, he worked for Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, NY as a Staff Engineer and Scientist in the Heat Transfer Technology and Components group. There, he was responsible for developing and implementing

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helene Jabbour, Purdue University ; Israa Azzam, Purdue University ; Isaac Elí Lago, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Farid Breidi, Purdue University ; Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #43343Development of Design, Control, and Data Acquisition Modules for FluidPower EducationMs. Helene Jabbour, Purdue University Helene Jabbour is a visiting research scholar at Purdue University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology. She received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics from the American University of Beirut. Her current appointment as a scholar consists of researching and developing mechanical systems modules for some university courses within engineering technology.Israa Azzam, Purdue University Israa is a Ph.D. student at Purdue University

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Fort Wayne, a campus specializing inhealth service fields, while PFW retained its broader academic focus.Within PFW in the College of Engineering Technology and Computer Science, the School ofPolytechnic, formed in 2018, continues a rich legacy dating back to the institution's founding era[3]. Originating from engineering technology programs established in the 1960s, its offeringshave evolved and adapted over the decades. Notably, the School's programs attained ABETaccreditation in the early 1970s, with ongoing advancements in assessment methodologiesculminating in successful reaccreditation in Fall 2022, reflecting the institution's commitment toacademic excellence and innovation [4].ABET Suggested Display MaterialEffective ETAC-ABET

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42902Enhancing MET Education: Innovation through Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo, passionate about teaching and innovation in pedagogical strategies. She has an extensive career in academia and research, demonstrating strong expertise in engineering education and tribology. Her career includes various leadership positions, such as ASEE Campus Rep., Director in the ASEE North Central Section Board, ASEE-ETD-MET Heads Committee member, ELATES Fellow

Conference Session

ET Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #43444Design, Development, and Testing of a Wi-Fi Enabled Minirhizotron for AgFarmsDr. Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University Dr. Reg Pecen is serving as a Quanta Endowed Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. He previously served as a president and professor at North American University; professor and chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and Graduate Programs in the Department of Technology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Dr. Pecen holds M.S. in EE from CU Boulder, and a Ph.D. in EE from Univ. of Wyoming. He is a senior member of IEEE

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenle Zhang, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #43520Design of a PLC System Simulator and Application to Teaching ProgrammableLogic Controller Course OnlineDr. Wenle Zhang, University of Arkansas, Little Rock Dr. Wenle Zhang is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Electronics Program in the Dept. of Engineering Technology of University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 2007. He received his B.S. and M.S. from Shandong Univ. of Sci. and Tech. in 1983 and Shanghai Univ. of Sci. and Tech. in 1986, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University in 2000. Prior to pursuing his Ph.D. at Ohio University, he was employed with