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Maximus Huang; Maurizio Manzo

ETD 525 Exploring Transportation Career Awareness through University- Hosted Summer Camps Maximus X. Huang, Guyer High School, and Maurizio Manzo, University of North TexasAbstractThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a strong need for diversifiedworkforces in the transportation industry now and beyond the 21st century. Career awareness ofchoices and opportunities existing in the transportation industry for secondary school students isvery important to help increase the number of students pursuing advanced degrees and careers

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Md. Ali Haider; Hosssain Ahmed; Mahesh Pallikonda

the relatively short duration of the program. In a broadersense, it has two-fold benefits: unlock a broader range of career possibilities and enhance theoverall economic prospects for graduates. Though the students who have a 2-year degree in handcan quickly integrate into the workforce when the necessity arises, thereby ensuring theireconomic stability, they can tap more opportunities by capturing a more comprehensiveeducation and better preparing them for successful careers in the field.This study underscores the potential economic and occupational advantages of transitioning froma 2-year to a 4-year degree to motivate a transformative shift in the field of engineeringtechnology education, ultimately empowering individuals to achieve

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Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan; Song-Lin Yang; David Labyak

ETD 505 Examining the Academic Success and Transition Experiences of Engineering Transfer Students: A Comparative Analysis of ETS- IMPRESS and Traditional Engineering Pathways Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan, Song-Lin Yang, David M. Labyak Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractAcademic and career success hinges on diverse factors including students’ perception of schoolreadiness and expectation. Previous studies have indicated that transfer students transitioningfrom a 2-year college to a 4-year university in engineering programs, specifically thoseparticipating

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Nathan Luetke; Orlando Ayala

procedure presented byKakaç et al. (2012) in the chapter titled “Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers” [10]. They are thenassigned a project-based learning activity in which they are told to consider themselves asengineers working for a manufacturing company hired to design and build a heat exchanger. Theyare told to be responsible for the design of this heat exchanger and that they will work inpartnership with one of his/her colleagues.The students are partnered in groups of two and they are reminded that working in teams is ahealthy habit for their careers. The off-campus students are told that this might be challenging butthis is how our society works now. They are advised to start adjusting while they are students. Theday the teammates are assigned

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Jason Bruns

. Leadership must firmly embrace these practices to ensure commitment throughoutan organization and ensure success.Currently, many profitable companies are using Lean to become efficient global leaders;however, academic resources to prepare our future workforce are scarce for high school(secondary) and relatively few opportunities in college (post-secondary) institutions. These toolsare essential to our emerging workforce, yet we are failing to introduce them during cruciallearning opportunities to most secondary or post-secondary students. This paper explores howthese industry-tested tools can foster career exploration, industry collaboration, and workforcedevelopment. The Lean curriculum we are presenting, empowers learners to harness Lean toolsfor

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Serdar Celik

session between the twofinalist debate teams. Such structure has been enjoyed by the students, which was notedas another benefit of this class activity. In the paper, observations including challenges,benefits, and outcomes on the debate sessions will be discussed with examples from pastsemesters.IntroductionEngineering education is expected to improve the students’ hard and soft skills, ratherthan focusing only on hard skills such as mathematics and physics. Soft skills includingwritten and oral communication play a significant role in helping them get better jobs andclimbing up the ladder in their career whether it is in private sector or in academia. Anoteworthy fraction of engineering students feels that being good that sciences pertinentwith

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Mark Pagano; Lorne Arnold; Heather Dillon

of a new teaching career for a second author. Bychance, both landed right in the middle of an ABET visit and “W” (UWT writing coursedesignation) preparations and thus had the opportunity to contribute firsthand by developing andteaching two new required discipline-specific engineering ethics courses.Fortunately, our new colleagues had prepared well during their first year on board which greatlyfacilitated the ABET and “W” course designation preparations. Six new faculty had been hiredduring the previous year to begin the initial preparations to launch the two new programs. Five inME and one in CE [1]. The remainder would be hired in the subsequent year as the CE programwas staggered to start one year after the ME. After the inaugural

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

several reasons.Experiential learning allows students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in classrooms toreal-world scenarios. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a more holisticunderstanding of electrical engineering concepts. Electrical engineering involves practical skillssuch as circuit design, troubleshooting, and equipment operation. Experiential learning providesstudents with hands-on opportunities to develop these skills, making them better prepared for thechallenges they may face in their careers. Real-world projects and experiments often presentunexpected challenges. Experiential learning encourages students to develop problem-solvingabilities by requiring them to troubleshoot and find solutions on the spot

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

necessary skills forHoosiers to navigate the ever-changing job market and boost the state’s economy.Advanced manufacturing represents approximately 18 percent of the statewide workforce. Thesector employs approximately 2 of every 10 workers but only 2 in 100 high school students arein Career and Technical Education within advanced manufacturing and logistics, and fewer than6 in 100 are even enrolled in an advanced manufacturing and logistics-related course [9]. Thecommon thread across the proposed programs is emerging technologies, supporting growingareas such as biotechnology, human-machine interaction, autonomous vehicles, additivemanufacturing, new energy solutions, etc. These are the programs development focus areas:a. The additive

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Marilyn Barger; Richard Gilbert; Sidney Martin

tothe temperature’s recorded impact of heat generation in the critical path of the process.Cybersecurity Integration in Florida’s AS Engineering TechnologyIn the 2023-2024 academic year, the Florida Engineering Technology Associate of Science (AS)degree will review and update its statewide technical standards and benchmarks as mandated bythe Florida Legislature and overseen by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Career andAdult Education Division (CAED) [7]. As a result of a recent NSF-ATE project [8],cybersecurity skills were broadly identified by Florida’s manufacturing industry as a necessaryskill for AS graduates of Engineering Technology. Many questions about the inclusion ofcybersecurity skills have been raised with the ongoing

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Afi Anuar; Vukica Jovanovic; Natnan Luetke; Hamid Eisazadeh; Isaac Flory IV; Mileta Tomovic; Anthony Dean

the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 315community college, technicians, supervisors, or manufacturing personnel who want to movetheir career on the different level. Some students might also move to this major from otherprograms.3. Design of New ProgramODU is launching a dedicated MFET program. Previously, the MET program had aconcentration in manufacturing systems. The MFET program has been established in partnershipwith Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) a workforce developmentorganization, and Patrick and Henry Community

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Teddy Ivanitzki; Ashok Agrawal

careers.Introduction and First ResultsThe IPERF program recruits, trains, places, mentors, and funds early-career STEM doctoraldegree recipients to participate in innovative research and hands-on entrepreneurship training atsome of the nation’s most promising early-stage companies. These companies, identified by theNSF, are active NSF Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small BusinessTechnology Transfer (STTR) Phase II grantees. IPERF program continues to build upon thesuccess of its predecessor program, the ASEE/NSF Small Business Postdoctoral ResearchDiversity Fellowship (SBPRDF) program, with new policies and objectives. The central aim ofthe IPERF program is to accelerate small business innovation by increasing the number ofScience &

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Melissa Symanski; Molly Pobiel

Open CommunicationImposter syndrome refers to feeling like a fraud when one is objectively competent [3]. Whenindividuals struggle with imposter syndrome, they often discount their abilities and attribute theirachievements to luck or external factors [3]. The fear of being exposed can lead to heightenedstress and anxiety levels. Millennials and Gen Z tend to experience higher rates of impostersyndrome compared to other generations, possibly due to the increased pressure for academicand career success in the digital age [2]. Additionally, these younger generations are more likelyto report and be diagnosed with feelings of depression and anxiety.In the focus group interviews, several new hires identified feeling a heightened sense of

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Alok Verma; Vanicha McQueen; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Grace Komanduru

and repairing the ship’s electrical and electronic equipment to ensure that it isoperating as safely and efficiently as possible [8]. To prepare the future workforce for the blueeconomy, the Marine Engineering Technology Department at Texas A&M University hasdecided to develop two minors and a state-of-the-art engine room simulator laboratory. ETOprogram to address industry needs. The first minor in Marine Engineering Technology isdesigned to increase awareness about marine engineering careers, and the second minor inMarine Electro-Technology is designed to provide foundational courses so students can obtain anETR rating upon graduation.2. Future Industry Needs and ETO ProgramThe workforce will need to grow in tandem with the growth of

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Mohamed Zeidan; Ahmad Fayed; Mehmet Bahadir

Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 435 • Increased hands-on experience: Students who participate in hands-on activities are more likely to learn and retain information. Hands-on activities also help students to develop the skills that they will need to be successful in their careers. • Enhanced familiarity with technical terminology and methods: Early exposure to technical terminology and methods can help students to develop a strong foundation in their field of study. This can make it easier for them to learn new concepts and to apply their

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Ghazal Barari; Brian Sanders

colleges, universities & schools, 7(1).[2] Kleinbaum, D. G., & Klein, M. (1996). Survival analysis a self-learning text. Springer.[3] Plank, S. B., DeLuca, S., & Estacion, A. (2008). High school dropout and the role of career and technicaleducation: A survival analysis of surviving high school. Sociology of Education, 81(4), 345-370. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 515[4] Singer, J. D., & Willett, J. B. (1993). It’s about time: Using discrete-time survival analysis to study

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Rob Gies; Resit Unal; Clarles Keating

provideda terrific foundation to encourage more robust discussions and sharing of ideas and conceptsacross the value stream. This unintended consequence also allowed for an increased exposure ofcourse topics to a broader spectrum across industry, which also inherently supportedengagement. This program was very appealing to employees who were interested in advancingtheir educational career goals and allowed them to learn about specific unique topics withouthaving to commit to a multi-year educational program of study. This program has had studentswith diverse job titles take courses such as: engineer, planner, contract administrator, costengineer, supply chain specialist, construction supervisor, fireman, electrician, and so on.InstructionAs Table 1

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Rabah Aoufi

ETD 455database information to any screen, a third one would be to interface to MATLAB through OPC.ConclusionWith almost a quarter century of modern industrial automation, practical feasibility is gainingpopularity and progressing into the realm of academia with several factors pushing for primetime. There are still sufficient many implementation challenges to keep educators occupied forsome time to enrich the curriculum and help students prepare for the careers’ demands of the21st century. A tool like Ignition is becoming the de facto standard for industrial automation as isMATLAB/Simulink for scientific computing.Future WorkThis case study can be further explored to use machine learning to discriminate about whatinputs are relevant in

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Md. Ali Haider; Jody Alberd

educational programs. The importance of incorporating IoT into engineering educationknows no bounds.Integrating IoT applications into engineering curricula offers multifaceted benefits. It providesstudents with essential skills for their future careers, encompassing IoT concepts like sensornetworks, data analytics, connectivity protocols, and cybersecurity. The proposed learning modelemphasizes hands-on experiences through project-based learning, engaging students in designingconnected systems and working on contemporary IoT projects. Potential industry collaborationfurther enriches their education, allowing them to gain exposure to real-world applications andchallenges, ultimately enhancing their employability. Eventually, this proposed learning

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Elizabeth Gross; Diane Peters

practice: Boundaries, identity and knowledgeability in practice-based learning, Milton Park, England: Taylor & Francis Group, 2014, pp.14– 15.[9] D. L. Peters and S.R. Daly, “The challenge of returning: Transitioning from an engineering career to graduate school,” in 2011 Proc. ASEE.[10] W. Schilling, “Issues affecting doctoral students returning to engineering education following extensive I ndustrial experience,” in 2008 Proc. ASEE.[11] Digest of Education Statistics National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d19/tables/dt19_311.90.asp (Accessed September 11, 2023).[12] E. Gross and D. L. Peters, “Comparison of returning and direct pathway graduate engineering students

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Gary Mullett; Lara Sharp

second largest manufacturer of computers in theworld [6]. With three large local DEC manufacturing facilities nearby, our electronics andcomputer technology, two-year associate degree programs were thriving enterprises that led tograduates landing well-paying jobs with ample career advancement opportunities. Additionalprograms like the Mechanical Technology and Information Technology program also flourishedand supplied employees for the DEC enterprise. At the same time, the funding body for the statecommunity college system in Massachusetts – the state legislature, saw fit to adequately fundthese and most other programs and the community college system was in a growth mode.However, over the course of time things change. DEC is no longer in

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H. Bryan Riley

liberal arts assignment and a STEM assignment. ● This group of students does not see themselves working in careers that will involve VR, AR, AI, and ML ● Most students view “global warming” as a concern to society and believe LLMs can be useful tools. ● Students are optimistic regarding the use of AI in fun and entertaining ways.Taking a holistic and integrated approach to incorporating artificial intelligence into this ever-increasing digital society. It will be important to the success of educating the next generation ofcritically thinking individuals. Fundamentally, we assumed students elected to utilize ChatGPTto learn or refamiliarize themselves with the mathematical approach to solving simultaneousequations. It is asserted

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Afshin Zahraee

show promise to become long-term benefits withcontinuous improvement and greater commitment with industry.This paper looks at that involvement a step further in not only involving industry with a studentin capstone project, but allowing the student to use an existing technology in combination withresearch to create a new, efficient technological application in construction. These benefitsinclude: 1) increased employment opportunities, 2) better preparedness of recent graduatesentering the workforce, and 3) greater student confidence in their future and within their field.Introduction and BackgroundA capstone project gives students the opportunity to showcase knowledge and skills learned overtheir career, whether that be through coursework

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Jiayue Shen; Daniel Jones; Kazi Imran; Xiang Wang; Weiru Chen; Lanju Mee

devices and technologies. Thisapproach aligns with the current trend in engineering education that emphasizes the integrationof emerging technologies into the curriculum to prepare students for the demands of the modernengineering industry [7]. The integration of IoT in a mechatronics lab can provide opportunitiesfor students to develop skills in sensor data acquisition, data analysis, and control system design,which are crucial for success in mechatronics-related careers [8]. Section 2 gives an overview ofthe course, while Section 3 presents detailed information about the lab modules. Section 4explores student feedback and suggestions for potential improvements to the course. Finally,Section 5 concludes the paper. Proceedings of

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Darrell Nickolson

, & Cooper2009). Having the means to generate detailed face-to-face team discussions with the technology toshare screens into a larger group has proven to be invaluable, especially for the first year andsophomore level courses. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon® DesignChallenge focuses on two critical goals: 1. to incorporate high-performance building design strategies into curricula 2. to inspire students to pursue sustainable building careers; designed to support educational programs in training the next generation of building design professionals.The project used to launch our endeavor into this net zero energy design research requires a lot ofresearch and data collection. A notable example of this is the prior

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Jay Porter; Alok Verma; Mohamed Gharib; Andrew Moore

ETD 465campus, while part of the main campus, has its unique mission to educate students to serve theneeds of the ocean, ship, port, and coastal industries. MARE supports this mission through itsMarine Engineering Technology degree. This degree is currently home to approximately 120undergraduate students and has both a licensed and unlicensed option. The unlicensed optionfocuses primarily on the mechanical aspects of ship and port operations and prepares students fordiverse careers in port operations and the oil/gas/energy sectors. The licensed option, offered inconjunction with Galveston’s Maritime Academy, prepares graduates to serve as engineersaboard commercial vessels.Current MXET Program with Electro-Marine TrackOverviewDue to the

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Jungwon Ahn

classes with case study presentations stimulate interest in the subject mannerand enhance learning engagement, aligning with the year-after survey results in Figure 13.Fig. 14. Course evaluations comparison results: classes with CSP vs. classes without CSP (datafrom 2017-2022, same instructor).ConclusionIntegrating fluid-thermo class into manufacturing engineering technology program faceschallenging, given the program’s broad curriculum and the complexity of the equations in thecourses, which may be unfamiliar to students. However, the course remains crucial for thestudents in the program. Its content not only finds utility in the courses of the program but alsoproves beneficial for students’ future careers. This paper has explained how the

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Saeed Foroudastan

mocked by using two red kill switches, and finally the solenoids and wiring resembleexhaust pipes coming out of the engine. The two Lynch motors are contained within the housingunit and can be seen through the plexiglass.Because this project completely encloses the motors extensive research was conducted to verifythe set-up was safe to run. In the event of a failure, the housing unit can still be taken off in atimely manner due to the securing units used [3]. The students who dedicated their capstoneprojects to this design made great progress in their own mechanical and electrical skills as wellas project management, and each skill gained can be used in their future careers. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and

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Sidney Martin; Marilyn Barger; Catherine Davis

clusters, including manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, defense,and life sciences. The country and the general Tampa Bay area need a talent pipeline in STEMcareers. There is a need for training and education to close skills gaps for early career employeesand an additional need for upskilling. The differentiation of the West Coast is offered as the EastCoast of Florida focuses on space and related activities. The advisory committee members weresurveyed to obtain their views regarding the need for technologies to be included in engineeringtechnician programs. The input received from the organizations is provided and analyzed todevelop an understanding of what understanding an engineering technician should have.Literature ReviewThe need for

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Sabah Abro; Ken Cook

Department of Engineering Technology at LawrenceTechnological University. Ken is a registered professional engineer, a certified clinical engineer, holds 28 patents anddegrees from DeVry Technical Institute, Lawrence Technological University, Wayne State University, and OaklandUniversity. He was executive vice president and chief engineer for Vultron/Trans Industries. He also started andmanaged the Clinical Engineering Department at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Ken became an adjunctprofessor at Lawrence Tech in 1965. Ken’s entrepreneurial-focused senior projects class is the capstone course wherestudents generate project ideas, research, design, manufacture, and assess the market for inventive products. He also hasa long side career in