Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Quinn Alexander Parnell; Turki Arif Aldulaijan, Michigan Technological University; Kerry O'Conner

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engaged in undergraduate research,which in-turn derives more responsibility and teamwork. Second, it provides the students withthe opportunity to learn different styles of technical writing following required formatsassociated with various journals and conference proceedings. The last but not the least, itsignificantly improves graduates portfolio that while looking for the job can "bring to the table"more than their competitors - applicants.Technical Content of the ProjectTo integrate a PLC with HMI to control a chemical mixing plant a Senior Design team of 3students was formed in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School ofTechnology at the Michigan Technological University. The plant uses various normally open andnormally

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aminul Karim, DeVry University,Downers Grove, IL

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

development activities.9. ABET’s accreditation criteria will encourage my institution to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7revise policies in order to promote faculty development activitiesin order to keep faculty technically current.10. ABET’s accreditation criteria will encourage my institution to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7allocate adequate financial resources for faculty developmentactivities. 11. How do you stay current (or maintain technical currency) with the pace of technological change? (Check all that apply) □ Active participation in professional organizations □ Presenting papers at conferences/writing papers in peer-reviewed publications □ Attending conferences/technical workshops/seminars