University. His areas of concentration include Engineering Technology Curriculum Development, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CNC, Quality, Robotics, Material Handling, and Industrial Automation. He is the recipient of multiple internal and external grants, and his research has been published in prestigious peer- reviewed journals and conferences, such as ASQ, ASEE, and ASME. Integrating Theory and Practice in Signals and Systems Education: A Lab-Centered CurriculumAbstractThis paper presents a hands-on, lab-centered learning approach in an undergraduate Signals andSystems course within the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology program, designedto align with
Paper ID #45605Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Civil Testing Materials Course:A Curriculum Intervention on Infrastructure and Social JusticeDr. Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute Asif Ahmed is an Assistant Professor at College of Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, New York. Dr. Ahmed is a strong advocate of STEM education, inclusion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in curriculum. Primarily trained as a Geotechnial Engineer, Dr. Ahmed’s current research also focuses on engineering education. Currently, his interest is modification of the civil engineering
years of experience in ABET includes program evaluator, team chair, and statement editor. She served on the IEEE Committe ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Integrating Smart Manufacturing into Engineering Technology CurriculaAbstractIn xxxxxx university, the engineering technology programs aim to seamlessly integratetheoretical understanding with practical applications using smart manufacturingtechnologies. The xxxxxx Smart Learning Factory, featuring specialized laboratoriesdedicated to smart manufacturing, will create an environment conducive to learning,academic research, and industry partnerships. All programs within the School ofEngineering Technology (SoET) will eventually engage with
lacks deeper connections withthe ‘why’. Future work should seek to integrate more qualitative data to arrive at meaningfulconclusions.Additionally, future scholarship should explore relationships between curricular interventions,such as distinctive capstone projects, for example, and other elements of the curriculum andcourse structures to identify trends that will inform practice, especially given the finding fromthis study that ET capstone students believe: It is important is it for me to become an engineeringtechnology professional. Finally, since a goal of identity-related research in ET education is to beable to make comparisons with conventional engineering or other STEM capstone experiences,the author recommends that future studies of
settings there are challenges associated with course-based research andindustry-sponsored capstone design settings. A shared challenge in both settings is maintainingstudent engagement, particularly as students make progress through the complexities of researchor design phases. [3, 21]Capstone Design Course Sequence ContentSenior Design sequence of three-quarter courses in the Engineering Technology program atDrexel University, is an academic year-long creative endeavor for students and faculty alike.This sequence is part of the core curriculum and is a requirement for graduation. Senior design isdeveloped to meet the programmatic needs of the engineering technology curriculum, as aculminating experience that integrates the information acquired in
Paper ID #46405Independent Mechatronics Education Curriculum (iMEC) Professional DevelopmentPlatform for Engineering TechnologyDr. Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence) Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Senior Education Advisor for FLATE part of the FloridaMakes Network, a Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center. She was the P.I. and Executive Director of FLATE, an ATE Center focused on manufacturing technology education in Florida for over 18 years. Today FLATE is part of the FloridaMakes Network (www.floridamakes.com), the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center in
Paper ID #48156Bridging Education and Industry: Integrating Offshore Wind Knowledgeinto CurriculaDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC His research areas includes Renewable Energy, Engineering Education and Advanced Manufacturing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Title Bridging Education and Industry: Integrating Offshore Wind Knowledge into CurriculaAbstract: This paper introduces a novel strategy for incorporating
) Photovoltaic Associate. Environmentally conscientious: He holds a Sustainability Advanced Certificate from SUNY University of Buffalo, which broadens his knowledge. Active in the Environmental Committee of North Tonawanda, NY. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Clean Energy Education Study Results and Recommendations: Curriculum to Change Lives and Address Climate ChangeAbstractEnergy production is a critical requirement of everyday life, and the movement to decarbonizeenergy systems has led to the use of clean energy technologies. Learning about these alternativeenergy systems and the skills required to produce them is an important part of engineeringtechnology training. Clean
Rico-Mayaguez, and designed high-reliability aerospace electronics at EMS Technologies in Norcross, GA. Dr. Ray’s engineering experience includes power electronics consulting work for various industrial and governmental agencies including NASA Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Air Force Research Laboratory (Dayton, OH), and Naval Research Laboratory (Washington, DC). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Integrating Full-Featured and Freely-Downloadable Circuit Simulation Software into Multiple EET CoursesAbstractThis paper presents the integration of LTspice, a full-featured and freely-downloadable circuitsimulation software, into multiple Electronics
butundecided about which field to pursue. As the first course students encounter in their academicjourney, this exploratory class is designed to help them reflect on their interests, capabilities, andaspirations while deciding if a career in engineering technology aligns with their goals.For many students, this course serves as their initial exposure to the field, particularly for thosewho may lack prior knowledge or role models to guide them in selecting a college major. Thecourse objectives, listed in Table 1, reflect an integrated approach to student development,focusing on industry engagement, career preparation, professional resources, teamwork, andcommunication skills.Table 1. Course Objectives in Engineering Technology Introductory Course
., & Seabrook, B. E. (2023, June). Applying STS to Engineering Education: A Comparative Study of STS Minors. 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--42279[16] Conroy, K. M., Sours, P., Jayakumar, A., & Tuttle, R. M. (2023, June). Engagement in Practice: Better Preparing Students for Community-Engaged Engineering by Restructuring an Academic Program, Minor, and Curriculum. 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Baltimore, Maryland. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--43283[17] Carr, V. A., Smith, M. C., Wei, B., & Jones, M. E. (2021). Learning Experiences of Social Science Students in an Interdisciplinary Computing Minor. 2021 ASEE Annual Conference and
Pimlico State High School,” Research in Geographical and Environmental Education | International, 15(3):278-282, 2006. Published online: 22 Dec. 2008.[34] A. J. Milson and B. E. Earle, “Internet-Based GIS in an Inductive Learning Environment: A Case Study of Ninth-Grade Geography Students,” Journal of Geography, 106(6):227- 237, 2007. doi:10.1080/00221340701851274.[35] E. King, “Can PBL-GIS Work Online?” Journal of Geography, 107(2):43-51, 2008. doi:10.1080/00221340802202237.[36] J. J. Kerski, “The role of GIS in Digital Earth education,” International Journal of Digital Earth, 1(4):326–346, 2008. doi:10.1080/17538940802420879.[37] J. K. Rod, W. Larsen and E. Nilsen, “Learning geography with GIS: Integrating GIS into
previous institution, an emphasis was placed on oral and written (technical)communication in the mechanical engineering curriculum [3]. What was reinforced by this studywas that undergraduate students, especially in engineering, benefit from developing andpracticing effective communication skills. This importance is why communication is part of theABET Criterion 3B (3) an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication inbroadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and useappropriate technical literature [4]. An increased emphasis on oral and graphicalcommunication should be considered in every course. The audience (or at least the evaluator)for this style of communication, however, is typically
Paper ID #49373ABET Accreditation for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering TechnologyDegree – Preparation for Readiness ReviewDr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina is an Associate Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University at Marion and teaches first and second year engineering courses. She is also involved in curriculum development, outcomes assessment and ABET accreditation.Ms. Kathryn Kelley, The Ohio State University Kathryn Kelley serves as executive director of OMI; she has more than 20 years’ experience in program
published, Obeid has presented his research at dozens of conferences and has served as a reviewer or guest speaker for many others. He was invited to speak to Tech Tactics conference 2023 about Security Awareness for K-12 education.Dr. Navaratnam Suganthan Dr. Suganthan is a licensed Professional Engineer currently serving as the Assistant Dean of Colleges and Curriculum for the College of Engineering and Information Sciences at DeVry University. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University, as well as a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a focus on Higher Education from Argosy University. With over 15 years of experience in various
University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in sustainability, risk analysis, cost estimation, and concrete performance. He also has significant expertise in STEM education and research, particularly in innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum development aimed at enhancing student engagement in STEM fields. Dr. Khalafalla has authored
ofcybersecurity professionals. The curriculum covered all GenCyber Cybersecurity Concepts: • Defense in Depth: A comprehensive strategy of including multiple layers of security within a system so that if one layer fails, another layer of security is already in place to stop the attack/unauthorized access. • Confidentiality: The property that information is not disclosed to individuals, devices, or processes unless they have been authorized to access the information. • Integrity: The property that information, an information system, or a component of a system has not been modified or destroyed in an unauthorized manner. • Availability: The property that information or information systems are accessible and
introduction of new programs. Yet, engineering technology programshave a lot to build upon the present achievements in curriculum adjustments. Forexample, the most recent National Academies report lists only one program each with thewords “control” and “robots” in the title (Pearson et al., 2017). The process of makingcontrol engineering an integral part of traditional STEM programs and introduction ofnew programs continues to this day. Moreover, the transformed nature of the newgeneration of potential students provides additional support for the need of curriculumadjustments (Rossiter et al., 2023).The knowledge of the basics of control engineering has a potential to shift STEAMstudents’ approaches in problem-solving towards more sustainable paths
include hardware, architecture, protocols, standards, andsecurity practices. The outcomes of the course are given as follows: • Describe, apply, and assess the performance of standard input and output components in industrial applications • Identify the power requirements for the operation of an IoT device • Define and describe standards, challenges, and best practices relating to security.The prerequisites of the course are Programming for Engineers and Applied Electricity andElectronics.2.2 Mixed Reality in ManufacturingThe coverage of this course is on MR applications in IIoT-based manufacturing systems,superimposing digital content onto physical systems, and integrating data from smart andconnected manufacturing production
Paper ID #45604Harnessing Generative AI for Educators: Case Study of Accurate WildfireLocation MappingProf. Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute Asif Ahmed is an Assistant Professor at College of Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, New York. Dr. Ahmed is a strong advocate of STEM education, inclusion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in curriculum. Primarily trained as a Geotechnial Engineer, Dr. Ahmed’s current research also focuses on engineering education. Currently, his interest is modification of the civil engineering curriculum to accomodate the infrastructure monitoring
). The head of the FDOEtechnical division is also an active member of the SETIAB. There is also a representative fromFlorida's secondary Career and Technical Education to ensure clear articulations are maintained.In Florida, the FDOE is responsible for curriculum standards and benchmarks (student learningoutcomes) that all technical programs must adhere to. The SETIAB also identifies industryresources to support the instruction of board-identified skills at the appropriate state college andparticipates in ET program events statewide.ResultsEngineering Technology (ET) skills are critical to and embedded within Bachelor of Science inEngineering (B.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), and Associate of Science (A.S.)degree professionals
to lift the load when pressed byhand. Modules three and four are part 1 and 2, focused on data acquisition and calibration of apressure transducer. These modules, built on the constructions from modules 1 and 2, are usedfor teaching students to collect and display real-time data using Arduino-based circuits. The fifthmodule integrates the concepts of pressure measurement and system monitoring, providingstudents with a comprehensive understanding of dynamic instrumentation in pneumatic systems,it adds instructions on how to connect and operate an LCD screen with the Arduino, and how toreport the data from a pressure transducer in it. These modules emphasize hands-on engagement,helping students bridge theoretical knowledge with practical
incrementally and with support. In the context ofmodern education, the integration of technology into scaffolded learning presents bothopportunities and challenges. Kim and Hannafin emphasize the necessity of combiningscaffolded learning with technology-enhanced environments, highlighting various forms ofenhanced learning and identifying potential issues where scaffolding can be effectively applied[1], [9].This synergy between technology and scaffolding not only enriches the learning experience butalso addresses diverse learning needs, making education more accessible and engaging forstudents. Moreover, the importance of a student-centered approach in higher education cannot beoverstated. Hannafin and Land argue that such an approach accommodates the
criticalskills such as adaptability, interdisciplinary thinking, and ethical decision-making—qualities thatwill be invaluable as AI continues to disrupt traditional industries and redefine professional roles.Moreover, with the education system itself grappling with how to integrate AI into teaching andevaluation, student-led discussions ensure that the curriculum evolves to meet the needs of thoseit serves. By exploring AI's potential and its limitations, students not only prepare themselves forthe challenges and opportunities of an AI-driven job market but also contribute to shaping aneducational framework that equips their peers to thrive in this dynamic landscape.Eight students were selected among the members of the college’s tech club, who
Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and the students involved in the project came from theEET program at ODU and from the Telecommunication Systems (TS) program in the Faculty ofElectronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technology at TUCN. The students from ODUbeing from an undergraduate technology program have a lighter exposure to the communicationsystems material. The EET curriculum includes a 300-level core course on CommunicationSystems Principles that introduce students to frequency analysis and basic analog and digitalmodulation methods and a 400-level elective course on Wireless Communications Systems, whichincludes a broad presentation of various wireless related topics including digital modulation, basicnetworking with focus on MAC layer
traditional physics curriculum by adding ideas of 2LTwould not be sufficient to familiarize students with these ideas. A totally new teaching approachto heat, temperature, and energy would be necessary. They also suggested that basic qualitativeideas related to 2LT should be a central and integral part of the instruction from early on.Engineering students’ difficulties in learning thermodynamics occur worldwide as indicated by theliterature. Mulop et al. [8] reviewed and analyzed different approaches taken toward helpingstudents learn Thermodynamics. They discussed efforts made to overcome the deficiencies as wellas various teaching approaches meant to enhance students’ learning of Thermodynamics. Theseapproaches included blended learning, active
measurable improvements. An extensive review of Six Sigma methodologies is availablein8.Given its widespread use in industry, educators have explored how to integrate Lean Six Sigmainto academic curricula. Rao and Rao9 investigated this integration, while Ho et al.10 discussedchallenges faced during adoption in higher education. Furterer11 presented strategies and toolsfor teaching Lean Six Sigma to engineering technology students, and Zhan and Porter12introduced project-based learning to enhance student understanding of Lean Six Sigmaprinciples.In addition to teaching Lean Six Sigma, the methodology can be applied to improve processeswithin higher education institutions. Coowar et al.13 successfully used Lean Six Sigma tostreamline the pre
latterperspective takes an internalized view of success, where an individual’s values, and motivations,and attitudes shape their success. Additionally, a third view – the constructivist perspectiveargues that career success is socially constructed. In this view, career success is not static butrather socially constructed by personal values, individual decisions, and expectations withbroader structural and contextual influences (Dries et al., 2008; Santos, 2016). The constructivistview to some extent combines and integrates the objective and subjective perspectives on careersuccess.Within the context of tenure and tenure-track faculty in engineering, it is important to identifyobjective and subjective measures of career success. For example, objective