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Scott Shepard

The Incorporation of Extracurricular Innovations into Engineering Technology Laboratory Components Dr. Scott Shepard Department of Engineering Technology University of Central FloridaI. IntroductionStartling advances in the laboratory components of a variety of undergraduatecourses in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering have recently become adaptablefor use in Engineering Technology. We will focus on laboratory modules thatutilize optics (originating from various scientific; Electrical Engineering; andChemical Engineering curricula) but the methods of applying our procedures toother laboratory components will also be discussed. Some

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Robert Avanzato

Abington toexplore the use of portable MP3 players, podcasting and related technologies. The problem-based learning(PBL) approach allows for the introduction of computer engineering and IT concepts as well as exposure tosocial and ethical issues (e.g. copyright, digital rights management), all in the context of the podcastingtechnology theme. Students are exploring existing podcast content and are also creating podcasts in avariety of areas using low-cost software and hardware tools. The tools, experiences, and preliminaryoutcomes of this course development will be of value to educators who are interested in applying podcasttechnology to enhance learning in many areas of education.Keywords: MP3 player, podcasting, RSS, problem-based learning (PBL

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Eric Granlund; Sohail Anwar

A PROJECT-BASED CAPSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGNCOURSE FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE MECHANICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS Eric Granlund Sohail Anwar erg100@psu.edu sxa15@psu.edu The Pennsylvania State University-Altoona 3000 Ivyside Park Altoona, PA 16601 Abstract: All the associate degree mechanical engineering technology (2MET) students at The Pennsylvania State University, Altoona College are required to take a capstone engineering design course during their fourth semester in the two-year degree program. This project-based three credit-hour course is titled “Product Design with

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Harold R. Underwood

Technology in Thailand: A Case Study for Science, Technology and the World Course Dr. Harold R. Underwood Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics School of Mathematics, Engineering and Business Messiah College, Grantham, PA 17027 (717)796-1800 x7125 HUnderw@messiah.edu Innovative TeachingAbstract:While the history of technology in the Western world has been well documented,technology in the East, such as in Thailand and other Asian countries, has developedalong a different, less well-known pathway. Aspects of electrical technology in Thailandsummarized here

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Betsy Calhoun

RESEARCH PROJECTASEE Mid-Atlantic SectionSpring 2006 ConferencePaper due March 1, 2006Betsy Calhoun, R.A.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Architectural TechnologyAdjunct Academy at City TechNew York City College of Technology, CUNY LEARNING FROM ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY: ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY RELEVANT TO CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION: The Interrelationship of Building and the EnvironmentNOTE: THIS PAPER IS TO BE A POWER POINT PRESENTATION WITH SLIDES OFPHOTOGRAPHS AND DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE THE IDEAS I DISCUSS.Introduction and thesis statement. Today we speak of ‘technology’ and think solely ofdigital, computer-related ways of learning, communicating and designing. Are wethrowing

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Seymour Blank; John Hudesman; Robert Armstrong; Ed Morton; Adam Moylan; Neisha White

Preliminary Results of Assessing Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) for Associate Degree ElectromechanicalEngineering Technology Students.Seymour Blank*, John Hudesman**, Robert Armstrong*, Ed Morton*, Adam Moylan**, Neisha White*** Department of Computer Engineering Technology, NYCCT ** SRL Program, Education Psychology, CUNY Graduate CenterNationally, students who are academically under-prepared for the rigors of two-year engineeringtechnology programs, have a poor level of academic achievement and a high attrition rate. The problemsreported at a national level are also true at New York City College of Technology (NYCCT), which is thebi-level technical college of the City University of New York (CUNY). NYCCT has an enrollment ofgreater than

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Sidi Berri; Andy S.J. Zhang

A New Two-Year Interdisciplinary Program in Industrial Design Technology Sidi Berri Andy S.J. Zhang sberri@citytech.cuny.edu azhang@citytech.cun.edu Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology New York City College of Technology of CUNY 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Abstract: The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department of the New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) used to offer two associate degree programs in Applied Science, one in Mechanical Engineering

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K. Markowitz; H. Marandi

ENGINEERING ETHICS AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS Professors K. Markowitz, H. Marandi New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 In this era of constant change, uncertainty, and accountability, the engineers of the 21stcentury must demonstrate a practical understanding of engineering ethics both in the workplaceand in daily activities. The highest professional behavior is demanded for all personnel involved in engineeringtechnology. It is the engineers and technicians who will design, build, and monitor futuresystems used by the public. These systems must follow strict safety and

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Ashraf M. Ghaly; Michael J. Bogino

selectedstructures had two major features: technical sophistication and wonderful humanisticdimensions. The technical sophistication lies in the fact that each of the seven structures is anicon in its own right. The design of each of these structures was a triumph of engineering and theconstruction was a celebration of innovation. The humanistic dimensions entailed fascinatingstories of political, economical, social, and environmental dimensions.The developed course intends to capitalize on these two features to win students’ interest. LiberalArts students, like engineering students, have natural love for learning but some are intimidatedby technology. The technical lab component in the new course is designed to eliminate the fearthat may be associated with

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Keith M. Gardiner

everyday life and career choices of engineers. Key words: Engineering ethics, ethics and technology, first year students.IntroductionEthics, often viewed as a boring and fusty topic abounding with arcane phrases and eye-rollingphilosophy, has become a matter of almost daily concern and public interest. From Enron toVioxx with skewed or mis-reported data, to insulation breakdowns in defibrillators [1], NewOrleans levee failures, and with microelectronics manufacturers and plastics processesexperiencing difficult solvent choices [2][3], there are many issues for engineering decisionmakers. Ethics are also closely associated with the “rules and standards governing the conductof members of a profession.” [4]Ethics embraces more than the “Golden Rule

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Philip L. Brach; Ahmet Zeytinci

the modern technological society. His or her values and how he or she participates in the global economy is and will be a critical component of the well being of our society. As engineering educators we have a special role to play in forming the ethical values of the engineers of the future and tempering them in the application of ethics to their practice of the profession of engineering. This paper presents a brief overview of two resources from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) that are excellent tools for the instruction of engineering students in the ethical practice of their profession. One is a short video presentation that

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James A. Sinclair; Kamal Shahrabi; Ali Setoodehnia

. Albert EinsteinThis article is intended for Undergraduate and Graduate students as a brief introduction of the potential capabilities of theapplied Atomic Theory in the benefit of humankind, as it apply to modern engineering and technology.Although the special theory of relativity was introduced almost a century ago, it is still a fairly new concept. The world hadseen some of its positive as well as negative results. Worldwide research, related to relativity, as well as nuclear physics ingeneral, is one of the main topics in modern science. Much research is being done in such areas as Medical Imaging,including CAT scans, MRI and NMR technologies, Radioactive/ Radiometric Dating, and Radiation Detection, just tomention a few. Perhaps the greatest

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Ronald P. Uhlig; Shekar Viswanathan

EFFECTIVE DESIGN, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT OF AN ON-LINE ENGINEERING COURSE Ronald P. Uhlig Shekar Viswanathan ruhlig@nu.edu sviswana@nu.edu School of Engineering and Technology, National University, 11255 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037The emergence of life-long learning has been a happy result of theexplosion of information and the much wider availability of informationthrough the Internet today. The Internet is battling its way into highereducation by offering a flexible and accessible alternative for busy peoplewho want to pursue higher education. However, questions have beenraised whether online instruction

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Justin Highley

where he received a M.S. inMechanical Engineering (Auto). He received an M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from theGeorgia Institute of Technology in 2004. 11

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Ronald E. Barr

worldwide arena. Recent national reports are sounding the alarm that the U.S. is losing it leadership in technology and innovation, with consequences for economic prosperity and national security. Changes in ABET accreditation, along with new paradigms of teaching and new technology in the classroom, are changing the scholarship of engineering education. We must find ways to promote change in engineering faculty for this new opportunity in engineering educational scholarship. Future engineering students are now in K-12, which is becoming an increasingly diverse population that in the past has not been fully represented in engineering education. Current trends show disaffection for

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William E. Kelly; Theodore A. Bickart; Richard J. Forselius

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) established a Committee on Education (CoE) with one of its charges to assist engineering and technology programs in standards education. This effort built on the ABET requirement for engineering major design experience “incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realist constraints.” The purpose of this paper is to provide a report and update of the ANSI CoE’s activities and plans for standards education and outreach to universities and suggest ways that faculty members can become more involved in and benefit from this effort. Key words: accreditation, design, engineering standardsIntroductionThe ABET Criteria for

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Andy S.J. Zhang

Use of The Design Accelerator From Autodesk To Enhance The Teaching of Machine Design Andy S.J. Zhang azhang@citytech.cuny.edu NYC College of Technology of CUNY Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Abstract: This paper presents an innovative approach to complement the teaching of machine design and machine design process through the use of the Design Accelerator developed by Autodesk. With the help of the Design Accelerator, students can enter geometric information directly onto templates to create various 3D machine parts

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Wei Cao; Peggy Vance

LEGO ROBOTS COMPETITION FOR HIGH, MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SHOOLS IN WV Wei Cao West Virginia University Peggy Vance WV Logan County District Education DepartmentAbstract West Virginia University has sponsored and hosted the Lego RobotsCompetition for High, Middle and Elementary Schools in WV since 2003. Thisannual event is attempting to promote students from high, middle and elementaryschools in careers in MSET (Math, Science, Engineering and Technology). Since 2003, this event has been attracting enthusiastic interests from k-12schools, government education agents, education foundations and industry. Everyyear there were

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Ernest Y. Wong

appreciation for what they are learning, but I am also providing them with practicable skills which will help prepare them for life. Key words: education innovation, experiential learning, spreadsheet modelingIntroduction—the West Point Way Undergraduate cadets at the United States Military Academy are required to demonstrateproficiency in six domains of knowledge: engineering and technology, math and science,information technology, history, culture, and human behavior. To ensure they acquire therequisite skills in these six domains, every cadet takes a number of prescribed courses thatconstitute the core curriculum. While the academic program is very structured, it is intended toprovide cadets with “a broad liberal education

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Erdogan M. Sener

Curriculum Development for Infrastructure-Construction Education Erdogan M. Sener esener@iupui.edu Department of Construction Technology Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) 799 West Michigan ST. ET-309 P Indianapolis, IN 46202-5160Abstract:Underground infra-structural construction work that will be undertaken inthe U.S in the coming future will be fundamentally different from the typeof construction work that has been typical in the past. This paper focuseson detailing what changes

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Farouq Alhourani

ENHANCEMENT OF FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURINGSYSTEM INSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Farouq Alhourani f.alhourani@moreheadstate.edu Morehead State University 210 Lloyd Cassity, Morehead, KY 40351 Abstract The Industrial and Engineering Technology Department (IET) at Morehead State University (MSU) has worked on Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) project funded by a joint grant from MSU and National Science Foundation. The goal of the project is to improve the undergraduate education of IET students in the area of Manufacturing Technology, Electrical/ Electronics Technology and

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Mark Miles; Eugene Ressler; Paul Maxwell; Kurt Webber

give an example of a computer organization course where the tools are employed, and where the objective stated in the title is achieved. Key words: Course Design, Computer Organization/Architecture, ISA, Assembler, Emulator1. Introduction: Most technology-related undergraduate engineering programs struggle with the relentlessand rapid growth of the body of knowledge required by graduates. New technologies, newtechniques, changes in technology price points, new calls for students to master the ethical,social, and political dimensions of engineering and to work in teams, and various other factorsare a constant source of pressure to treat an ever larger array of topics in the curriculum. Yet theamount of time

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Lance Breger; Kenneth Markowitz

DIAGRAMS TO EXPLAIN THE OPERATION OF AM AND FM TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS Professor Lance Breger Professor Kenneth Markowitz lancebreger@hotmail.com kmarkowitz@citytech.cuny.edu New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201ABSTRACT At New York City College of Technology, many students in electrical engineering technology are mathematically challenged. By this we mean that they are unable to relate complex formulas to a physical electrical system. To reach these students, mathematical

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Salame Amr

The Hands-On Delivery Approach Enhances Students' Learning Skills and Problem Solving Abilities Salame Amr, Ph.D. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia 23806AbstractMuch of the engineering technology curriculum offers a technology-based deliveryapproach. The presented approach here got enhanced by many hands-on case studiespresented to students and discussed. Lecture notes, supplemented by other media,promote synthesis and evaluation in the classroom. Students should present their resultand interpretations honestly and objectively, avoid untrue, deceptive, or undocumentedstatements, and disclose any financial

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Sunghoon Jang; Malgorzata Ciszkowska; Robert Russo; Hong Li

A New Approach to Glucose Monitoring Using a Non-Invasive OcularAmperometric Electro-Chemical Glucose Sensor for the Diabetics Sunghoon Jang+, Malgorzata Ciszkowska@, Robert Russo*, and Hong Li# + @ Department of Electrical Engineering Technology Department of Chemistry * Department of Vision Care Technology Brooklyn College of CUNY # Department of Computer Systems Technology 2900 Bedford Ave New York City College of Technology of CUNY Brooklyn, NY-11210 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY-11201 Abstract: A non-invasive

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Xinzhou Wei; Kenneth Markowitz; Aron Goykadosh

An Introduction of RFID Data Protection Scheme Xinzhou Wei, Kenneth Markowitz, Aron Goykadosh xwei@citytech.cuny.edu kmarkowitz@citytech.cuny.edu agoykadosh@citytech.cuny.edu Department of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunication Technology, New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York, 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ABSTRACT Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a promising technology that transmits theinformation of an object to be saved on the RFID tag wirelessly by using radio waves. RFID hasbeen used widely in industries, such

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Chong Shen; Zhongwei Zhang; David Lai

UNDERSTANDING AND ENLIVENING AQMWORKINGS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION Chong Shen Zhongwei Zhang David Lai shen@usq.edu.au zhongwei@usq.edu.au lai@usq.edu.au Department of Mathematics and Computing The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD Abstract: Undeniably, computer simulation is an effective tool to help understand and ana- lyze complex processes and systems in various areas. In recent years, many educators adopt computer simulation technology in the teaching of some topics or courses which include dy- namic interactions between components. For years, many concepts of networking have been taught based on