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Greg Murray

Implementing SolidWorks Certifications into an Engineering Technology Curriculum Abstract The job market for recent and perspective Engineering Technology graduates is more competitive than ever. Increasing unemployment numbers, more and more manufacturing operations moving overseas and slower than average employment growth is feeding this competitive fire. Not only are prospective graduates competing against each other for employment, they are also competing against out-of-work engineers that have recently lost their jobs due to the failing economy. How do budding young engineers make themselves more attractive to

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Virginia Charter P.E.

Accreditation and Learning Outcomes in Engineering Technology: Student-Centered Assessment Virginia R. Charter, PE Oklahoma State UniversityAbstract Engineering Technology programs are accredited through ABET. This accreditationincludes eleven general criteria for student learning outcomes. The criteria’s main purpose is toensure students are learning more than the technical skills typically taught in engineeringtechnology. Many of these learning outcomes required are then applied in a culminatingexperience, or capstone course, during a student’s final semester(s) in a bachelor’s degreeprogram. This study aims to understand the student’s

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Rachel Mosier P.E.; Virginia Charter P.E.; Carisa Ramming; John Reck; Heather Yates

Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Engineering Technology Student Learning Styles as Compared to Engineering Science GradesAbstract:Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Engineering Technology students in the samecollege with engineering students may be asked to meet the same level of rigor as the rest of thecollege. Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Engineering Technology students may behoused in separate colleges from Engineering and have different accreditations and licensureprocesses than engineering. Are Technology and Architecture students fundamentally differentthan engineering students? College entrance exams and math placement exams have been usedpreviously to identify how this

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Nicole Colston; Tyler Ley P.E.; Julie Thomas

Integrating Technology and Career Learning in Elementary Engineering Education: A Formative Curriculum Evaluation Nicole Colston1, Julie Thomas2, and Tyler Ley1 Oklahoma State University1 and University of Nebraska-Lincoln2 327 Willard Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078IntroductionThe Engineering is Everywhere (E2) curriculum includes a series of video lessons led by a civilengineer who explains how he uses science, mathematics, and economics to solve practicalproblems. The engineer-led video lessons (a) highlight elementary grade-level applications ofmathematics and science in the work of engineers and (b

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Stuart Baur; R. Joe Stanley

Targeted Academic Performance Assessments from Missouri University of Science and Technology Students with Project Lead The Way Course Experience Stuart Baur and R. Joe StanleyKeywords: STEM, Project Lead The Way, Student Assessment  AbstractOpportunities for K-12 students to gain exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) education programs are on the increase thanks in part to programs such as Project Lead The Way(PLTW). Our research group has explored the backgrounds of Missouri S&T students through surveysintended to assess the benefits of PLTW on student learning, college preparation, and

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R. Joe Stanley; Stuart Baur

A PRELIMINARY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTS WITH PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COURSE EXPERIENCE R. Joe Stanley and Stuart Baur AbstractThere have been a number of studies examining the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) education programs in providing college preparation. These studies have foundbenefits for pre-college students in STEM related career pursuits, academic performance, pre-collegecourse attendance, retention, student engagement, among many others. In a previous study, our researchgroup compared the academic performance of Missouri S&T students with and

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Mwarumba Mwavita; Ranji Vaidyanathan; Pankaj Sarin

type of students the program does a greatgood, and what program processes and characteristics are transferable to similarprograms across the country. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact therelationships and interactions with faculty, graduate student mentors, and otherundergraduate researchers in a summer program at Oklahoma State University careerpaths. Results indicated that students knowledge and skills on material science and futurecareers, increased from the pre to post test.IntroductionUndergraduate research has been identified as an educational practice that directlyaddresses challenges facing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)education1, 7, 8. Specifically, engaging undergraduates in research is

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Nicolas Ali Libre

SecPro app as an educational tool for teaching engineering mechanics Nicolas Ali Libre Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO, USA libren@mst.edu Abstract—Incorporation of educational apps into classroom curriculum includinggamification, collaboration, self-learning and assessment apps is a major trend in engineeringeducation. Educational applications either in desktop or mobile devices enable students to learnin a modern context when

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Suzanne Bilbeisi; John Phillips

whichtheir knowledge of structures will be built during their time in the architecture program. For thearchitectural engineering student, the collaboration with architectural engineering faculty andwith practicing professionals gives them a connection with their major in their first year of thecurriculum, and allows them to realize the importance of the role of structural systems in thearchitectural design process.References Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Criteria For Accrediting Engineering Programs, ABET, 2015. Pg. 3. Bilbeisi and Bilbeisi, Vertical Construct Program, 2014 Bilbeisi, Bilbeisi, and Richardson, Utopian Bridge Program, 2017 Billington, David P. Robert Maillart: Builder, Designer, and

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Muhammad Khan; Nansong Wu

engineering design that include identifying the needs of newdevelopments, conceiving solutions to those needs and delivering the solutions within theapplicable constraints. With rapid onset of new technologies and fields of study in engineering,the engineering education also needs to keep up with effective teaching of application,adaptation and creation of mathematical models. An important measure of effectiveness ofengineering education is the determination of self-efficacy of students. Engineering self-efficacyrefers to a student’s personal perception that they can successfully steer through the engineeringcurriculum and become practicing engineers. An important question is how to measure personalperception of engineering students' self-efficacy

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Gopi K. Mandadi; Subeshan Balakrishnan; Eylem Asmatulu

-waste processing and train engineering BS students.Keywords: Recycling, E-waste, Gold Extraction, Melting, Precipitation, Gold Recovery,Student Training.1. Introduction1.1 General BackgroundIndustrial revolution and advancements in new technologies have rapidly changed the world’slife styles. Electronics have taken away the utmost place in human’s daily life, and it hasimproved to a level where a person can get multiple electronic products for daily use. One of thegreatest disadvantages with the electronic gadgets is to properly dispose / recycle the usedelectronics. Every year 20-50 million metric tons of e-waste are discarded in the world. Thisfigure will substantially grow in the near future [1-4].Europeans approximately generated 20 kg of e

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Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun; Muhammad Rahman

enhancesand encourages creativity, independent thinking and proactive self-directed learning (Newell andSimon 1972). An important new mantra in undergraduate engineering education is theentrepreneurship-curriculum approach. In the curriculum approach, technology and appliedengineering education are blended with entrepreneurship for all semesters of study. Traditionaljunior and senior level courses in all walks of engineering learning in the undergraduatecurriculum has traditionally relied on home work, quiz, assignments, exams and projects foradministering the course as well as to assess student performance. Traditional method of learninghas its advantages but has also some major disadvantages. The amount of knowledge retention instudents is a major

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Kim Fowler; Don Gruenbacher

Senior Design Experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Evolution and Lessons Learned Kim R. Fowler Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506–5204, USA Don Gruenbacher Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506–5204, USABackgroundThe Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Kansas State University hasdeveloped a Senior Design course over the past five years

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Kenny Garner; Beth McMillan; Michael DeAngelis; Laura Ruhl; Andrew Wright

Novel Collaboration between Engineering and Geosciences to Design a Green Power Station for Field Camp: A Case StudyAbstractOne of the Department of Systems Engineering’s capstone projects was to design a portablesustainable power generation unit to support the Department of Earth Sciences’ Geology FieldCamp. The team of electrical and mechanical engineering students worked with the faculty ofEarth Sciences to develop specifications. The design had to fit within the existing trailer withoutmajor modifications to the trailer. The final design housed the battery pack in a tongue-mountedbox on the trailer with water proof outlets to charge devices. Four solar panels were connectedthrough keyed connectors to the box to work

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Yimesker Yihun; AmirHossein MajidiRad

." Retrieved 06/25, 2017, from http://media.mscsoftware.com/sites/default/files/cs_armor_ltr_w.pdf. 7. Jandaurek, K. and M. Johst (2017). Development Trends and Innovations in Aerospace System Testing Using the Example of High-Lift. 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting. 8. Kim, D., S. Hwang and H. Kim (2008). "Vehicle stability enhancement of four-wheel-drive hybrid electric vehicle using rear motor control." IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology 57(2): 727- 735. 9. Kim, D., K. Kim, W. Lee and I. Hwang (2003). Development of Mando ESP (electronic stability program), SAE Technical Paper. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE

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Nathan Hutchins; Kaveh Ashenayi

, the class will be reviewed by the department for retention of freshmenstudents. This metric cannot be used in the time frame of less than one year but the current retentionrate of the class is showing signs of improvement from previous years. This curriculum, just as thefields of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will be ever changing as technology becomescheaper and more advanced. With the feedback that is received it is easier for us to maintain thecurriculum and keep the students on the cutting edge.References1. A. Shekar, "Project based Learning in Engineering Design Education: Sharing BestPractices", in 121st ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2014.https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/32/papers

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Neville Tay; Xiu Jie Low; Vinay Patil; Eylem Asmatulu

research experience on the 3D printing process anddegradation mechanisms of those parts under different conditions. These students also used thesehands-on activities for their Engineer of 2020 requirements in the College of Engineering atWichita State University.Keywords: 3D Printing, Polylactic Acid, Environmental Degradation, and Tensile Strength.1. IntroductionThree-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping,refers to a process used to create a 3D object where layers of polymeric and metallic materialsare formed on top of each other to manufacture 3D objects. The size and shapes of the 3D partscan vary substantially. 3D printing technologies have been improving continuously worldwide.One of the

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Lionel Hewavitharana; Mahbub Ahmed; John Hauver; Joseph Lonigro; Allan Derrickson

Design, Construction, and Testing of a Prototype Test Unit for “Impact of a Jet” Experiment through Senior Design at Southern Arkansas University Lionel Hewavitharana, Mahbub Ahmed, John Hauver, Joseph Lonigro and Allan Derrickson Department of Engineering and Physics Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, AR 71753Abstract"Impact of a Jet” experiment is a commonly offered laboratory exercise in most undergraduateengineering programs. The equipment available in the market for this experiment can beexpensive despite the fact that no sophisticated technologies are involved

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Abu Asaduzzaman; Farshad Mashhadi; Manira Rani

Applying Learner-Centered Project-Oriented Approach to Enhance STEM Education Experience – A Case Study * A. Asaduzzaman, F. Mashhadi, and M. Rani Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260 *E-mail: Abu.Asaduzzaman@wichita.edu; Tel: +1-316-978-5261AbstractHands-on experience is extremely important for engineering education. Recently undergraduateresearch is getting increased attention in the university education systems. Due to the recentdevelopments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related areas,typical pedagogies for engineering education are

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important for undergraduate engineering programs to integrate cross-disciplinary learningactivities into the curriculum. Moreover, the emergence of “big data” across many engineering disciplines has led to the need for training and education related to the collection,management, and analysis of “big data”. We develop an interdisciplinary, active learning module for First-Year Engineering (FYE) programs that combines content from civil, electrical, andcomputer engineering while also familiarizing students with “big data” science. In this learning module, students compare and contrast the challenges of gathering comprehensive and qualitytransportation data through advanced technologies and traditional approaches. Students develop basic computer code

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Nicolas Ali Libre; Jeff Jennings; Amy Skyles

a Mechanics ofMaterials class to better grasp the concepts and to do so in deeper and more meaningful way. Thestudy involving engineering students at Missouri University of Science and Technology in aMechanics of Materials course assessed the active learning strategies used to better engagestudents in discussion, peer instruction and problem solving during class. One strategy in thestudy used multiple choice quizzing during class with the goal of helping students to learn bypracticing difficult problem-solving while the instructor and peers were available for assistance.In addition to having instructor and peer support during the problem-solving process, studentsalso benefit from answering not just correctly, but also by answering

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Suzanne Bilbeisi; Mohd Bilbeisi

design professionals. A degree inConstruction Management Technology provides a highly specialized education that preparesstudents for successful careers in the management of the construction process. (AssociatedGeneral Contractors of America 2016) OSU’s Construction Management Technology major isthe only accredited program in the state of Oklahoma.Architects, engineers, landscape architects, construction managers, and their clients, areresponsible for the physical environment of our nation. Even more critical than increasing thenumbers of students choosing to pursue careers related to building design and constructionwithin the nation is the need to develop an understanding of, and an appreciation for whatprofessionals in these inter-related

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John Ciezki; Steve Watkins

paper draws out animportant perceived deficiency in academia: “A common criticism from industry representativesis that their new hires have very little understanding of how to conduct themselves safely in thework environment.” [13]In [14], authors at the Georgia Institute of Technology make the case for why accident causationand system safety should be taught to engineering students, how such a course can be organized,and how it specifically maps to ABET Criterion 3 Student Outcomes. Here are some importantobservations about teaching about accidents: (1) helps to ensure that they won’t be repeated, (2)provides a multidisciplinary perspective on accidents and what is required by stakeholders toprevent them, (3) inculcates concern with failure

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Yoonill Lee; Jean Jiang; Wangling Yu; Santiago Fuentes; Benjamin Brubaker; Jesse Godines

Vertical-Axis Windmill Design and ImplementationYoonill Lee, Jean Jiang, Wangling Yu, Santiago Fuentes, Benjamin Brubaker, and Jesse Godines Department of Engineering Technology Purdue University Northwest Westville, Indiana, USA {Lee2273, jjiang, wangling.yu, sfuentes, bbrubak, jgodine}@pnw.eduAbstractThe world’s need for energy is consistently growing, and so is the demand for fossil fuels. At ourcurrent rate of consumption, we will not be able to sustain the future demand for fossil fuels, andthe associated negative environmental effects of carbon emissions will continue to harm theplanet. To keep up with the growing

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Tammy Lutz-Rechtin; Edgar Clausen

model program, shown in this paper, may be used by other engineering departments indeveloping similar safety programs, thereby assuring that safety training is a significant part ofengineering/engineering technology/STEM education.KeywordsSafety, safety training, departmental safety programIntroductionOver the past ten years, institutions of higher learning have become increasingly aware of theneed to realign aspects of research safety (Hill 2016, ACS 2012, Benderly 2016). Severalincidents illustrate the immediate need for a different approach to safety such as the death of alab assistant at UCLA in 2008 (Kemsley 2009), a severe student injury at Texas Tech in 2010(Kemsley 2010), and a lab explosion resulting in the loss of an arm at the

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Yimesker Yihun; Rajeev Nair; Jason Herron

of these engagement methods,students’ collaboration plays a great role, however, there are only few studies are available on an effectiveteam formation method. The team integration and level of collaboration will directly affect the quality ofthe end-product as well as the amount of learning through the process. An effective team formationmechanism in Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs is vital to create astrong collaboration among students and to maximize learning. In this paper, a preliminary study has beenperformed to investigate a possible route to build an effective collaboration among students by changingthe traditional paradigm “cheating on in-class Examinations” into a possible productive team work arena

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Ali Self; Hannah Johnson; Molly McVey; Caroline Bennett

Student Perspective of Pedagogies of Engagement Ali Self B.S, Hannah Johnson, Molly McVey Ph.D., and Caroline Bennett Ph.D., PE The University of KansasAbstractPedagogies of engagement have become increasingly prevalent in the teaching of Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) courses. Research shows that students retain andabsorb knowledge more proficiently when they are actively engaged. Most studies focus onquantitative results to support their claim. The University of Kansas School of Engineeringrecently added new facilities which encourage and promote an active learning environment.Having been in place for two years, there was a unique

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Nathan M. Schneider; Mark Janzen; Eylem Asmatulu

, such as furnaces, boilers, turbines,burners, steamers, and diesel engines without much needs of upgrading or treatment processes(Sharuddin et al., 2016). Pyrolysis is not a source of water contamination and is considered asgreen technology by some scientists, while others might argue that the potential for air pollutioncan be considerably high. The gaseous by-product has a substantial energy value that can bereused to assist the overall energy requirement of the process. The pyrolysis process handling ismuch simpler than the common recycling method since it doesn’t need an intensive sorting 2 2017 ASEE Midwest

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Becky DeGreeff; Kathy Brockway; Troy Brockway; Sue Guzek; Fred Guzek

nextsteps.Supporting LiteratureWith the evolution to a polytechnic campus and the move toward a school of integrated studies,the study abroad faculty team made a conscious decision to integrate the arts into the existingSTEM philosophy prevalent within the college to work toward a STEAM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) philosophy. Adding the arts to the existing STEM modelencourages creativity, innovation, self-expression, and personal connection in student learning.Melding technology with creative thinking helps create a well-rounded individual resulting ininnovative ideas to drive progress (Land 2013). The goal of a liberal arts education is to preparestudents to become functioning members of society supporting the progression of

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Nesreen Alsbou; Floyd Day; Daniel Oluebubechukwu

-663.[4] Fei Ye, Matthew Adams, Sumit Roy. V2V Wireless Communication Protocol for Rear-End Collision Avoidance on Highways. Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle. W.2009[5] Kumar, K. Prem, S. Jemima Evangelin, V. Amudharani, P. Inbavalli, R. Suganya, and U. Prabu. "Survey on Collision Avoidance in VANET." Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Advanced Research in Computer Science Engineering & Technology (ICARCSET 2015) - ICARCSET '15 (2015): n. pag. W.[6] LeBlanc, Heath J., and Firas Hassan. "Resilient Distributed Parameter Estimation in Heterogeneous Time-Varying Networks." HiCoNS (2014): 15-17.R.[7] Temkar, Rohini, Vishal Asrani, and Pavitra Kannan. "IoT: Smart Vehicle