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Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Danny H Cole

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AC 2011-1196: EET PROJECT SESSION IN A PROJECT LEAD THE WAYCONFERENCE FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSGene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology GENE L. HARDING is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, where he has taught for eight years. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies and over 25 years of combined active and reserve service in the United States Air Force.Danny H Cole Page 22.530.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 EET Project Session in a

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

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Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Educational Outcomes Embedded Within Energy Conservation ProjectsAbstractDuring the summer of 2008, the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technologyreceived funding from the United States Department of Energy to study modes of energyconservation in the railroad industry. Specifically, the projects looked at reducing the usage ofdiesel fuel in the operation of today’s modern locomotives. The project lasted one and a halfyears, and five project tasks examined unique aspects energy conservation in the commonlocomotive. The team studied the usage of alternate fuels as a suitable alternative to usingstraight diesel fuel, where cost, availability, emissions, and material wear are key

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Rachel Klapper, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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has performed extensive research and pub- lished numerous technical papers. He has secured over one million dollars in the form of both internal and external grants and research funding. This funding has come from several organizations, including the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the SolarBike Rayce, the Great Moonbuggy Race, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition. For his concern for and dedication to his students, Dr. Foroudastan received MTSU awards such as

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-43: TO WELDOR NOT TO WELD - EVALUATION OF AN UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY WELDING AND FAB-RICATION COURSESteven Fleishman, Western Washington University Steven Fleishman is currently an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University in the Engineering Technology Department, and Vehicle Research Institute. He has more than twenty years of experience in automotive drivetrain R&D, and is currently engaged in a hybrid bus research project with his undergrad- uate student team and industrial partners. Page 22.1530.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian D Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Darrell R Wallace, Youngstown State University

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has been identified in much of the relatedliterature is that engineers need a broader skill set than is currently contained in the coreengineering curricula. Key skill deficiencies that have been identified include creative thinking,entrepreneurship, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary groups.For the past 3 years, a project at Youngstown State University dubbed the CooperativeLaboratory (CoLab) has brought together students from STEM and the Fine and Performing Artsto work on challenging design problems. Through the CoLab project, engineeringtechnology students have been able to work on real-world, open ended projects with bothtechnical and non-technical constraints. Thus far, initial development of the program has

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chin-Zue Chen, Austin Peay State University; Adel Salama., Austin Peay State University

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technology centers. 2. ENGT 3190 3D Laser Scanning and Reverse Engineering (3). Prerequisite: ENGT 3130 (1st AM course) The course will introduce reverse engineering, operating principles of 3D scanning, and applications of 3D laser scanners. Students will apply knowledge of 3D scanners for reverse engineering and direct digital fabrication purposes. 3. ENGT 4130 Additive Manufacturing Applications (3). Prerequisite: ENGT 3190 (2nd AM course) This is a project based course. Each team will design a product that is difficult or impossible to fabricate using SM technology, and then utilize the AM technologies available in the lab to fabricate the product. Students will search current AM R & D and application information

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Phillip A. Sanger, Western Carolina University

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project management, new productdevelopment, and interdisciplinary student teams. Our purpose was to produce engineering andtechnology graduates who are open to the injection of new ideas, comfortable in an environmentthat will nurture new product ideas from diverse disciplines and can mature promising ideas intoactual business propositions.Regional contextThe western North Carolina region is made up of the 23 western-most counties of North Carolina(shown in red in figure 1). This region is larger than eight U.S. states and is approximately thesize of Maryland. The demographics of the region are largely rural with a rural population ofalmost 60% as compared to the entire state ratio of 39.8%. North Carolina ranks the highest inrural population

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Abram Walton, Ph.D., Purdue University; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Marie Deranek, Nova Southeastern University; Darrel L. Sandall, Purdue University; Rick L. Homkes, Purdue University; Sarah E. Leach, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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8IET 45100 or Production Cost Analysis or 3 TECH 49700 Senior Design Project 2IT 45000 Monetary AnalysisOLS 45000 Project Management 3 Technical Selective * 3 Technical Selective * 3 Technical Selective * 3COM 30300 or Intercultural Communication or 3 Selective Global, Cultural, or Diversity 3COM 31400 Adv Presentational Speaking Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3TECH 49600 Senior Design Project Proposal 1*Technical Selectives are intended for ConcentrationTable 1: Engineering Technology Plan of StudyThe ET plan of study fulfills the

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rebecca Dobbs, Rochester Institute of Technology; Changfeng Ge, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Frank Miceli, Asheville Bucombe Tech Community College

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AC 2011-31: INTEGRATING PROJECT BASED LEARNING THROUGHMACHINE DESIGN, FABRICATION AND TESTINGAaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University Dr. Aaron K. Ball is a full professor in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. He holds a B.S. and an M.S. from Appalachian State University, and earned his doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His areas of interests include fluid power, advanced machining, prototyping systems, and applied research.Frank Miceli, AB Tech B.S.E.E. Ohio State University, Graduate Study, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, M.S.E.T Western Car- olina University Chairperson, Asheville Bucombe Tech Community CollegeGeorge D

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ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

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- nications Programs. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of inter- est in research and education include product development, analog/RF electronics, instrumentation, and entrepreneurship. Page 22.894.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integrated Laboratory Curricula and Course Projects across the Electronics Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThis paper discusses the details of the curricular development effort with

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Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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AC 2011-2118: MINI-PROJECTS AS PART OF A FRESHMAN SEMINARFOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSRobert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Edwards is currently a Lecturer in Engineering at The Pennsylvania State Erie, The Behrend Col- lege where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University.Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Michael Lobaugh is a Lecturer in Engineering at Penn State Erie. He received his B.S. in M.E. at the University of Illinois in 1986 and his M.S. in Engineering Management at the

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Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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AC 2011-871: ATTRACTING K-12 STUDENTS TOWARDS ENGINEER-ING DISCIPLINES WITH PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODULESAlok K. Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion Univer- sity. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory. Dr. Verma received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certi- fied manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has orga- nized several international conferences as General Chair, including

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ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Soares, Florida A&M Univeristy; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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drinkholding unit. The drink is then dispensed to the strategically parked robot which will thenatomically return to the original location where the user can retrieve the drink. The user canchoose from three beverage choices by pressing 1, 2, or 3 on the remote.IntroductionThe Electronic Engineering Technology Program at our university implemented several yearsago a capstone course intended to capture graduating seniors’ ability to design and implement acomplete project using design methods and tools used in today’s industry. It is a two semestercourse designed to capture many aspects of engineering and to allow the students to integrate theknowledge received over the years in the program. The Senior Design Proposal (EET 4950) isoffered during the

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Topics Related to Telecommunications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Walter F. Deal III, Old Dominion University; Lacides Agustin Osorio, Norfolk Ship Support Activity; Mathew Henderson, Tidewater Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-712: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A COST-EFFECTIVE WIRE-LESS COMMUNICATION PROJECT ON ASteve Hsiung, Old Dominion University Steve Hsiung is an associate professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Tech- nology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsi- ung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and Kansas State University in 1988, and PhD degree from Iowa State University in 1992. Steve can be reached

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Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles G. Drake, Ferris State University

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AC 2011-1759: A LOW COST PROJECT COURSE TO ENHANCE LEARN-ING IN A STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS COURSECharles G. Drake, Ferris State University Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan MS Mechanical Engineering Michigan Technological University BS mathematics Lake Superior State University 12 years in Product Development, R & D, Reynolds Metals Company (now ALCOA) Richmond, Virginia Page 22.60.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Low Cost Lab Project Course to Enhance Learning in a Statics

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsheen Mozammel, Purdue University, Calumet; Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University, Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University, Calumet

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AC 2011-604: APPLICATION OF LEAN SIX SIGMA IN HEALTHCAREA GRADUATE LEVEL DIRECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCEAfsheen Mozammel, Purdue University Calumet Afsheen Mozammel is a graduate student at Purdue University Calumet in Engineering Technology. She has three years of corporate experience in Supply Chain Management in Telecommunication field. She is also an instructor in Organizational Leadership & Supervision and Engineering Technology departments. She is working as a process improvement analyst in Lean Six Sigma at a major retail organization and has joined Purdue University Calumet as limited term lecturer .Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Lash Mapa have worked in industry as a Process Control

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

output loads),electric motors and motor starters (switches heavy loads), and solenoid directional controlvalves (widely used, controls fluids).The junior level applied process control engineering course utilizes Allen-Bradleyprogrammable logic controllers and the accompanying RSLogix ® software. A dozenclusters are equipped for the controller programming and wiring. Each cluster iscomposed of a desktop computer linked to a Micrologix 1000 ® PLC module was alsodesigned and fabricated as a project of this class. An organized kit includes typicalindustrial inputs such as push button switches, limit switches, and both inductive andcapacitive proximity devices. The kit also includes typical industrial outputs includinglights, buzzers, motors, and

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheng Y. Lin, Old Dominion University

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to a PC for analysisthrough a data acquisition device (USB 6251) and Labview software provided by NationalInstrument (NI). Result shows that the machine can repeatedly generate an impact force up toeleven Gs. Demonstration of the project can be used as one of labs in the courses of Automationand Controls and Introduction to Robotics.1. IntroductionThe course of Automation and Controls offered in the Mechanical Engineering TechnologyProgram has the objective of teaching students: (1) Pneumatic components and pneumatic circuit designs. (2) Feedbacks from electrical sensors and related ladder diagrams. (3) Introduction to Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC) and PLC1 programs. (4) Integration of pneumatic, electrical, and/or hydraulic

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chong Chen, Middle Tennessee State University

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was conducted as a graduate student project.Through this project, the involving graduate students not only leaned how to use the Maxwellsoftware for creating an electrical machine geometry, adding permanent magnet and current tothe machine, and interpreting the calculation results, but also got an in-depth understanding onthe linear alternator operation and design as well as what the machine may do in utilizingrenewable energy.Principle of Linear AlternatorFigure 2 is a cross section view of a single-slot single-phase cylindrical permanent magnet linearalternator. This alternator has two parts: a stator and a plunger. The stator consists of a statorcore, made of silicon-iron, and a circular stator winding embedded inside of the stator core

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William C. Beston, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College

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Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) or similar programs. Theinstructional modules, including an advanced certificate option for incumbent workers, can leadto certification as a Robotics Production Technician (RPT) and be aligned with theManufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) "Certified Production Technician” credential,which is recognized by the federal National Skill Standards Board as the "Voluntary Partnership"for manufacturing.The project team has established the following goals: 1. necessary skills for RPTs will be updated and validated; 2. six instructional modules leading to certification as a RPT will be developed for on-line delivery; 3. completers will demonstrate “readiness” for industry- recognized

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Ram Prasad Diwakaran, Texas A&M University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet ; Omer Farook, Purdue University; Jai P. agrawal, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

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Signal Conditioning,2) Microcontrollers based Embedded System design,3) Embedded System Programming,4) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Design,5) Use of Graphical User Interface (GUI) and6) Final System Design Projects. Page 22.29.5 Table1. Learning Modules Time Coverage Learning Modules Lecture Hours Laboratory Hours 20 15* Bio signal, Transducers and *Some of the theory is also Signal Conditioning delivered in the labs

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ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using a Living-Building Laboratory (Building as a Laboratory) as a Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Project in the Engineering Technology CurriculumAbstractThis paper is written as a follow-up to two papers, one presented in 2007 and the other in 2010,at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. In the paper presented at the 2007 conferencethe concept of using the actual Engineering & Design building at our institution as a Living-Laboratory was proposed. This building is a relatively new building and construction wascompleted in the fall of 2005. During the early design stages provisions were made to allowstudents access to various types of data

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Embedded System Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Fischer, Oregon Institute of Technology; Claude Kansaku, Oregon Institute of Technology

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. He has taught or co- taught BalloonSat workshops, including a National Science Foundation (NSF) Chautauqua Short Course for College Teachers. Page 22.1355.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Supplemental Instruction in Mathematics within a Mathematics/Software Engineering Co-Development Project to Dynamically Predict High-Altitude Balloon PathsIntroductionThis paper is concerned with addressing a need for additional mathematics instruction beyondthat which is specified within an engineering technology program. This paper describes the workof a

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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, quality control, and optimization. Page 22.279.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Benefits of Research Experience for Undergraduate Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractResearch experience has been proven to be effective in enhancing the overall educationalexperience for undergraduate students. In this article, two research projects with undergraduatestudents’ involvement are discussed. The projects provided the undergraduate studentresearchers with motivation for independent research work and learning experiences in the areasof sensor characterization

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Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-830: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION: A CRITICAL IMPERA-TIVE FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTS/COLLEGESMichael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael Dyrenfurth is professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation in the Col- lege of Technology at Purdue University. He is co-PI of two FIPSE-funded Atlantis projects: DETECT exchanging undergraduates with Ireland and German and Atlantis 2009 a concurrent Master’s degree project with Ireland and Spain. He collaborates frequently with ProSTAR to deliver industry-oriented graduate programs to professionals in the field. Active in international aspects of the profession, he teaches and researches in the areas of technological

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Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Romel W. Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1341: UTILIZING BRIDGES ACROSS COLLEGES TO PROPOSEA GRANT TO IMPROVE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OFSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN STEM PROGRAMSDonald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Pro- fessional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation, Energy Manage- ment and air pollution dispersion modelingWilliam R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently

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ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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, and students. Starting with a site plan by a local architect and a construction blueprintfrom another trailhead elsewhere in the state, charrette participants improved the design and sitelocation. Students completed the design, obtained approval from the customer (the nonprofit trailgroup), and obtained approval from local and state governments. Because this was a capstonecourse, students were required to demonstrate knowledge and skills they acquired during theirfour-year degree program. As such, they created the blueprints of the new design, estimated costsand materials, scheduled the construction, and fulfilled the role of project manager. Constructionprofessionals mentored the students as they built the trailhead restroom. The magic words

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sancho Maria-Ribera, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Matthias Kuder, Freie Universität Berlin; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1317: CRITICAL ISSUES AND LESSONS LEARNED IN ESTAB-LISHING CONCURRENT INTERNATIONAL MS DEGREE PROGRAMSIN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYMichael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael Dyrenfurth is professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, in the Col- lege of Technology at Purdue University. He is co-PI of the DETECT project. He collaborates frequently with ProSTAR to deliver industry-oriented graduate programs to professionals in the field. Active in in- ternational aspects of the profession, he teaches and researches in the areas of technological innovation, technological literacy, and international dimensions of technological education.Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of