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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Michael J Dutko

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12510TRACKING BLOOD UNITS IN MEDICAL CENTERS USING PASSIVEUHF RFID SYSTEMSDr. Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University Professor; Department of Physics & Engineering Technology Teaching courses in communication systems and Radio Rrequncy Effects & Measurements. Research interest : RFID Systems and Applications, and Digtal Signal Processing.Mr. Michael J Dutko Mr. Michael J. Dutko earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology from Blooms- burg University in 2010. His professional experience includes working for various manufactures of equip- ment in the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical

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Various Prospectives in Power Systems

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Richard Walsh, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12209Transmission Line Analysis using PowerXDr. Thomas Richard Walsh, Eastern Washington University Thomas Walsh is a professor of Electrical Engineering at Eastern Washington University. He teaches courses in Energy Systems, Power Systems and Protective Relaying. His research interests include adap- tive relaying, synchrophasors and the smart grid. Page 26.1604.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Transmission Line Analysis using

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Various Prospectives in Power Systems

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Brandon Scott Weisberg, Farmingdale State College; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12042Two Phase Flow Water Gas Separation in Biomass Energy ProductionProf. Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale YEONG S. RYU graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. and Master of Philosophy in Mechan- ical Engineering in 1994. He has served as an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (SUNY) since 2006. In addition, he has conducted various research projects at Xerox Corporation (1994-1995), Hyundai Motor Corporation (1995-1997), and New Jersey Institute of Technology (2001-2003). He has been teaching and conducting research in a broad range

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Monish S. Mamadapur, Alcon Research, Ltd.

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11584Understanding additive manufacturing part performance through modelingand laboratory experimentsMiss Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University Ying Zhang is a fourth year PhD student in Mechanical Engineering department at Texas A&M University, working under the supervision of Dr. Jhywen Wang. Currently, she is a graduate teaching assistant for Strength of Material lab in Engineering Technology Industrial Distribution department. She has been a TA for this class since spring 2013. Her doctoral research is focused on fabrication, Finite Element simulation, and mechanical modeling of layer-by-layer

Conference Session

Various Prospectives in Power Systems

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11320Protective Relay Lab DevelopmentMr. Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine Mr. Villeneuve is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program at the Uni- versity of Maine. He specializes in power systems design, analysis, and modeling. He has over 20 years of industry experience with conventional, nuclear, and renewable energy generators. Page 26.1279.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Protective Relay Lab

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Software Applications in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaiah I. Ryan, Western Washington University; Aaron Cramer, Western Washington University; Ying Lin, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13259Real-time Real-life Oriented DSP Lab ModulesMr. Isaiah I. Ryan, Western Washington University Isaiah I. Ryan is currently a senior student in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Western Washington University. His work focuses mainly on embedded system design, but he studies other topics as well such as digital signal processing. Isaiah enjoys applying theory from class and working together with his classmates to develop understanding of new material. Ultimately, he hopes to use his knowledge for the benefit of others.Aaron Cramer, Western Washington University Aaron Cramer holds the position

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

for Medtronic as a full-time Integrated Circuit Designer until November 2003. Antonio started his pursuit of the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in January 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his PhD, Dr. Soares was immedi- ately hired as an assistant professor (Tenure Track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology department at FAMU. Dr. Soares received his Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor in summer 2014. Dr. Soares is conducting research in education (STEM), Optoelectronics, nanotechnology and robotics.Dr. Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Doreen Kobelo is an Assistant Professor at

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison; William Peter Herner; Christopher John Olejniczak, Devry University ; Kulsoom Ahmed

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13165Sensor-based Hospital Staff Detection and Monitoring SystemDr. Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison Kulsoom Ahmed is pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering Technology at DeVry University, Addison, IL 60101. William Herner is pursuing a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology at DeVry University, Addison, IL 60101. Ryan Moser is pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering Technology at DeVry University, Addison, IL 60101. Christopher Olejiczak is pursuing a B.S in Electronics Engineering Technology at DeVry University, Addison, IL 60101. Andrezej Rybarski is pursuing a B.S in Biomedical

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Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11225SIMPLE WAYS TO FACILITATE ACTIVE LEARNING IN HANDS-ONELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include commu- nication systems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, and engineering education. Dr. Oliveira is member of the ASEE Engineering Technology

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ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Abdallah, State University of New York,Polytechnic Inst.

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Engineering Technology

. One main part of the accreditationprocess concerns the student outcomes. It all starts with ETAC/ABET student learning criteria.An Engineering Technology program must use these learning criteria to develop its own studentoutcomes. It must document student outcomes that will serve as a reference in judging how thestudents attain the program educational objectives. A documented and effective process for theperiodic review and revision of student outcomes must be available. One challenge is how topresent the student outcomes in the self-study report. Each student outcome has to be assessedvia a well-developed rubric. Another challenge is to how to summarize all statistics from alldifferent rubrics and report it in a well-written

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

processing systems, and served as the Navy’s representative on several national and international standards committees. In 1997 joined the staff of Drexel University, first as a research professor in the Electrical And Computer Engineering Department and later as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology. Also in 1997, Dr. Rosen founded Rydal Research and Development, Inc., which has carried out research in networking devices and protocols for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Office of Naval Research. Dr. Rosen is the author or co-author of over 80 publications and conference proceedings and the holder of six U.S. patents in computer networking and signal processing.Dr

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Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11886An Interactive Dynamics Learning CourseDr. Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University As Associate Professor for Mechanical Engineering Technology since 2006 at Michigan Technological University, Dr. Irwin teaches courses in Product Design & Development, FEA and CAE Applications, Parametric Modeling, and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Research interests include STEM education, where as PI for Improving Teacher Quality grants (2010 & 2013) he has developed and implemented professional development courses for K-12 science teachers to implement

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University; Leigh Sharma; Jennifer Vandenbussche, Kennesaw State University; Valerie Washington, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and graduate level.Dr. Leigh SharmaDr. Jennifer Vandenbussche, Kennesaw State University Jennifer Vandenbussche is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Kennesaw State University. In ad- dition to her research in the scholarship of teaching and learning, she does mathematics research in in the area of combinatorics, especially extremal graph theory. Her primary interest lies in coloring and matching problems in graphs.Ms. Valerie Washington, Kennesaw State University Valerie Washington is an undergraduate student at Kennesaw State University, double majoring in Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, with a minor in Spanish

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Roe, Polk State College; Terry Bartelt

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13548Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency-Based, Self-Paced, Open-Entry/Open-Exit FormatDr. Eric A. Roe, Polk State College Dr. Eric A. Roe has extensive experience in creating high-performance, high profile programs, and col- laborative partnerships to make workforce education and training relevant for employers and the economy through systemic reforms which align competencies with talent development pathways. He is currently the Executive Director of the Cockrell School of Engineering’s Center for Lifelong En- gineering Education (CLEE) at the University of Texas at Austin

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Additive Manufacturing Practices

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger, FLATE: Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; James Janisse, Fox Valley Technical College

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Manufacturing

reform for secondary and post-secondary Career and Technical Education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for SETM and technology secondary and post-secondary educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on mem- brane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering. Dr

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #11654Global Technology Experiences for Upper Division Engineering Students: AnAssessmentDr. Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University Dr. Backer been a faculty at SJSU since 1990 and held positions as an assistant professor, associate professor, professor, department chair, and director. Since coming to San Jose State University in 1990, I have been involved in the General Education program. Currently, Dr. Backer serves as an evaluator for SJSU’s AANAPISI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.Prof. Wenchiang Richard Chung, San Jose State University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University (1987

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Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #11625Revision of graduate program’s core courses in engineering technologyDr. Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Ali Alavizadeh is an Assistant Professor in the MCET Department at Indiana University-Purdue Uni- versity (Fort Wayne, Indiana). He has taught at the George Washington University (Washington, DC), and Morehead State University (Morehead, KY) in the fields of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and in Industrial and Engineering Technology, respectively. His industrial experiences in- clude enterprise architecture, systems analysis, and software engineering for

Conference Session

Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #14158Barriers to Completion of Two-Year Engineering Technology Programs: ASurveyDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical Uni- versity in Turkey. Following, a master’s degree and doctoral degree in industrial technology was granted from University of Northern Iowa.Dr. Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint Dr. Ulan Dakeev is currently a faculty of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan-Flint

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhou Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #11863Real-Time 3D Reconstruction for Facilitating the Development of Game-basedVirtual LaboratoriesMr. Zhou Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology Ph.D Candidate, Mechanical Engineering Department, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 07030. Email: zzhang11@stevens.eduMr. Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyYizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)Dr. Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)Dr. Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy Jane Puccinelli, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison; John Murphy, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #14145Bringing technology to the First Year Design Experience through the use ofElectronic Design NotebooksDr. Tracy Jane Puccinelli, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison In 2011, I joined the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department as a Lecturer and Outreach Coordinator. As part of the BME design faculty, I work on curriculum development, as well as innovative approaches for teaching design. I coordinate BME outreach, advising BME seniors as they develop interactive hands- on activities for K-12 students that teach biomedical engineering concepts. Additionally, in 2012, I began teaching an

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Max Kross, Engineering Education Innovation Center

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Computers in Education

experiences, and the connection between the two.Mr. Max Kross, Engineering Education Innovation Center Max Kross is a teaching assistant in the Engineering Education Innovation Center at The Ohio State University. Max is pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University. Page 26.591.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Electronic Notebooks to Document the Engineering Design Process: From Platform to ImpactAbstractAs technologies develop, the tools used in classrooms to support student learning are everevolving. While this

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Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Grunert, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #12637Reaching Out to the Masses: Building Literacy About Engineering AmongstNon-Engineering StudentsJonathan Grunert, Virginia Tech Jonathan Grunert is a graduate student in Virginia Tech’s department of Science and Technology in Soci- ety, with backgrounds in history and library science. His broader interests are in the history of scientific representation. He has taught courses in American history, Science and Society, and Engineering Cultures.Dr. Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech Peter Doolittle is currently the Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning, Executive Director of the Center for

Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar M. Bonilla, Baruch College of the City University of New York; Donald N. Merino P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

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Engineering Economy

enterprise mission critical and capital projects. His research interests are in the field of engineering management and technology transfer, specifically on the economics and commercialization of renewable energy tech- nologies. His intellectual work has been published in international engineering management and systems engineering journals. His professional experience includes more than 10 years of work on industrial automation, dynamic systems control, reliability, six sigma, lean manufacturing, continuous processes improvement, and project and operations management. He obtained a bachelor degree in automation en- gineering from La Salle University in Colombia, a master’s degree in industrial processes’ automation

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Subodh Bhandari, Cal Poly Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, Cal Poly Pomona; Scott Matthew Boskovich, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 26.607.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engaging Students in Multidisciplinary Projects in Unmanned Vehicles Technologies for Enhanced Learning Experience Dr. Subodh Bhandari, Dr. Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, Dr. Daisy Tang, and Dr. Scott Boskovich California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 91768, USA.AbstractThis paper talks about innovative multidisciplinary projects on unmanned vehicles technologiesat California State Polytechnic University at Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) that are designed toincrease students’ interest, involvement, retention, and performance. Many

Conference Session

Delivering Value in Publishing and Scholarship

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew T. Rose, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #13678Using a Former Governor’s Archives as a Source of Scholarship in Engineer-ing TechnologyDr. Andrew T. Rose, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Dr. Andrew T. Rose, P.E. is Associate Professor and Department Head of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Connecticut and his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. His interests include civil engineering history, engineering education and K-12 outreach. Page 26.1651.1

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The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University, Spokane

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

science.[17] While Gasset’sseminal work has defined the line in the sand between a scientist and the more technicalprofessions, the debate on developing a philosophy of engineering continues. Gravander gives anumber of examples in his recent work to divide a philosophy of engineering from a philosophyof science. Foremost, although mentioned as an aside within his work, a philosophy ofengineering is not a philosophy of technology. To these ends, it is important to understand theintentions of Heidegger’s works when applied to an engineering sphere. Heidegger had a numberof applications for his ideas on thought at the time they were written, and one would be remiss toeliminate the engineering bent from them simply because he used the world

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Craig J. Kief, COSMIAC at UNM; John Reutter III, Drake State Community and Technical College; Bassam H Matar, Chandler Gilbert Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11594Digital Technology Education Collaborative Second Year Progress ReportDr. Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University Dr. Alaraje is an Associate Professor and Program Chair of Electrical Engineering Technology in the School of Technology at Michigan Tech. Prior to his faculty appointment, he was employed by Lucent Technologies as a hardware design engineer, from 1997- 2002, and by vLogix as chief hardware design engineer, from 2002-2004. In 2009, Alaraje was awarded the Golden Jubilee by the College of Engi- neering at Assiut University, in Egypt. He has served as an ABET/IEEE-TAC evaluator for

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Kishan Saha, Purdue University Calumet

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #11166Application of RFID Technology in Patient Management SystemDr. Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Eltaher, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT; Yawei Yang, University of Bridgeport; Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

, information retrieval and multimedia database.Mr. Yawei Yang, University of Bridgeport Yawei is a full-time Master student of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. He received his B.S degree in Software Engineering from Tianjin University of Technology, China in 2012. He worked as assistant at Department of Computer Science, University of Bridgeport from August 2013 to December 2014.Dr. Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport Dr. Jeongkyu Lee is currently associate professor in Department of Computer Science and Engineering at University of Bridgeport. He received Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arling- ton in 2006. Before he pursued his doctorate, he worked as a

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith A Komar, Colorado Technical University; Tonya Troka, Colorado Technical University

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Mathematics

withoutearning credit. College algebra is utilized as a gateway course for engineering students at CTU.Students must successfully complete this course prior to moving forward in the program. CTUacademic leaders saw a need for a change and took unique action to impact the failure andwithdraw rate in this important gateway course. The combination of high failure and withdrawrates made this course a perfect candidate for an innovative approach using adaptive learning(AL) technology to enhance the learning and improve success in the course. Although CTU has been using AL technology since October of 2012, the research on theeffectiveness of AL and its impact on student success is limited. Specific research on withdrawand failure rates has been