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William Gay

Introduction to Aviation Technology Pilot Lectures I, II, III, IV, V, and VI Meteorology Cockpit Resource Management Turbine and Piston Engines Faculty All faculty teaching the nontechnical course work in the Aviation Program were already inplace. The technical course work, namely the aviation related courses, would be taught by a fulltime instructor whom Sporty's employed. Sporty's paid the salary and benefits of the instructor.The College reimbursed Sporty’s for this cost. The College received student tuition and statesubsidies for the courses taught. It was agreed

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William Whitaker

Session 1148 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY William Whitaker Murray State University Murray, Kentucky AbstractCooperative education began in an engineering program at the University of Cincinnati in 1906where the program continues to exist and be used as a model for others. Cooperative educationand engineering technology has a common focus in preparing graduates for a successfulprofessional career. Examining the cooperative education

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Carol Richardson

Session 1149 Distance Learning Courses in Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology Carol Richardson Rochester Institute of Technology Abstract Two Engineering Technology departments at Rochester Institute of Technologyhave participated in distance learning initiatives since 1989. The Department ofElectrical, Computer, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology presently offerseleven different courses in two different distance learning formats. The Department ofManufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology offers a

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John Marshall

Session 0464 Magneto-Rheological Fluid Technology John A. Marshall, PHD University of Southern MaineKey Words: Rheology, fluid and mechanical power transmission, hydraulics.Perquisite Knowledge: Elementary concepts of magnetism and flow.Objective: To observe the unusual characteristics of magneto-rheological fluids. To understand how these fluids change from a liquid to a solid. To understand the potential power transmission advantages of these fluids.Equipment and Supplies: Two connected

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Tom Owen; Jack Carter; Connie Martin; Cheng Liu; Ambrose Barry; J. William Shelnutt; Patricia Tolley; Nan Byars

Session 1149 Engineering Technology on the North Carolina Information Highway William Shelnutt, Ambrose Barry, Nan Byars, Jack Carter, Cheng Liu, Connie Martin, Tom Owen, and Patricia Tolley The University of North Carolina at Charlotte ABSTRACT In the fall of 1997 we began offering a pilot program (funded by a grant from theUniversity of North Carolina General Administration) of the BSET in Electrical EngineeringTechnology on the North Carolina Information Highway (NCIH) to three North CarolinaCommunity College sites. Originating in an

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Naseem Ishaq; Salahuddin Qazi

Session 1348 Impact of Applied Research in Engineering Technology Salahuddin Qazi, Naseem Ishaq State University of New York Institute of Technology P.O. Box 3050, Utica, New York 13504ABSTRACTDue to the applied nature of engineering technology programs, it is important that engineeringtechnology faculty stay current to incorporate new technology in their courses and curriculum. It ishowever difficult for engineering technology faculty to conduct research during the regular semestertime because of the hands-on nature of their programs and other college commitments

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James C. Wood

Session 2248 An Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Engineering Technology Freshman Curriculum J. C. Wood Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC 29670Abstract: The sixteen colleges of the South Carolina Technical College System throughan NSF-ATE grant have begun the development of an interdisciplinary problem-basedengineering technology curriculum for associate degree programs. The first phase hasbeen the development of an integrated freshman sequence of courses (ET Core). Usinginterdisciplinary teams (mathematics, science, technology

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Frank J. Rubino

Session 3547 Project Based Freshman Introduction to Engineering Technology Course Frank J. Rubino, PE Middlesex County CollegeABSTRACTAll engineering technology students at Middlesex County College are required to take MCT–101: Introduction to Technology, except Civil/Construction Engineering Technology studentswho take CIT-110: Introduction to Civil/Construction Engineering Technology. These courseshave no prerequisites and requires students to work in teams of 3-4 on several projects over thefourteen weeks of the semester. Time is spent during the first week on team building skills andthese

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Neal F. Jackson; James L. Barrott

3147 APPLYING CASE STUDIES IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES* James L. Barrott, Neal F. Jackson Chattanooga State Technical Community College/Jackson State Community CollegeABSTRACTIn 1996, five Tennessee technical community colleges received funding for a National ScienceFoundation Advanced Technology Education (NSF/ATE) project. The purpose of the projectwas to develop a group of faculty who will provide leadership in telecommunications curriculumdevelopment. Two of the goals of the project were to 1) develop a framework for atelecommunications curriculum and 2) develop thirty

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Carl A. Erikson

Session 1360 Appropriate Technology: Engineering for the 21st Century Carl A. Erikson, Jr. Messiah College Engineering Department Grantham, PA 17027 Abstract According to the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000, engineering graduates of the 21st centurymust demonstrate eleven important attributes of an engineer. This paper deals with one of them:"the broad education necessary to understand the impact of the engineering

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Engineering Technology Poster Session (1547)

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Eric J. Addeo, DeVry Institute

Session 1547 Applications of Leapfrog Teleconferencing Technologies to Distance Learning Dr. Eric J. Addeo DeVry Institute North Brunswick, NJ 08902-3362 Tel: (732) 435-4880, ext. 3949 Fax: (732) 435-4861 Email: eaddeo@admin.nj.devry.edu1.0 IntroductionOne of the most promising applications of videoconferencing is distance learning, wherevideoconferencing is used to communicate between an

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Paul J. Eagle; Jonathan M. Weaver; Roger W. Pryor; Mukasa Ssemakula

Session 3647 Development of an Integrated Mechanics Curriculum for Engineering and Engineering Technology. Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Roger W. Pryor, Paul J. Eagle and Jonathan M. Weaver Division of Engineering Technology, Wayne State University/ Institute for Manufacturing Research, Wayne State University/ Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy/ Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit MercyAbstract Understanding of mechanics is a fundamental requirement in many areas of studyin both engineering and engineering technology. This paper describes a

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Anthony Brizendine

Session 1648 Continuing Professional Development for Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Industry Personnel Anthony L. Brizendine, Ph.D., P.E., P.S. Fairmont State College Abstract West Virginia was one of the first states to require continuing professional development tomaintain professional engineering licensure; as a result, the engineering and educationcommunities in West Virginia were at the front of the curve in developing a sustained continuingeducation program to serve engineers in the state

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John Stratton

Session 2647 How Are The Engineering Technology Graduates Doing? A Rochester Institute of Technology 25 Year Survey John Stratton Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstract: A study of the long term progress of the baccalaureate engineering technology (ET) graduates from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was undertaken during 1997. Approximately 550 of RIT’s 3,000 graduates and 250 of their direct supervisors replied to the survey. The results and analysis show that RIT’s ET alumni are performing effectively in a

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Sherra E. Kerns; Robert T. Nash; David V. Kerns

Session 2632 &GXGNQRKPI'PIKPGGTKPI.GCFGTUJKR6JTQWIJCP7PFGTITCFWCVG /KPQTKP/CPCIGOGPVQH6GEJPQNQI[ &CXKF8-GTPU,T5JGTTC'-GTPU4QDGTV60CUJ 8CPFGTDKNV7PKXGTUKV[INTRODUCTIONThe development of Engineering leadership requires enhancing a wide range of capabilitieswithin our undergraduate students. In the 21st century, the global economy and increasing levelsof economic competitiveness facing our graduates suggest that issues of business and technologymanagement are critical elements of this set. We have devised a minor program in Managementof Technology to expand the perspective of

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Susan L. Miertschin; Carole E. Goodson

Session 1547 Development and Implementation of Web Based Courses for Engineering Technology Carole E. Goodson and Susan L. Miertschin College of Technology University of HoustonDistance education in general and on-line courses in particular have an increased presence inuniversity curricula. In 1993, Peterson’s College Guide noted at least 90 schools that offered on-line educational opportunities while the 1997 Distance Learning guide included over 700institutions. The increase in interest is attributed to a student

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Mary J. Sarmiento; Dr. Takeshi Kubo; Dr. Shigeo Matsumoto

Session 2560 The Engineering Design I and II at Kanazawa Institute of Technology Mary J. Sarmiento, Dr. Shigeo Matsumoto, Dr. Takeshi Kubo IEEE JSEE/JSME ASEE/JSEE1. IntroductionEngineering Design Education (EDE) was introduced in 1995 as a primary focus of educa-tional reform at Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT). It consists of two introductorycourses: Engineering Design (ED) I and II. Starting in the Fall and Winter Quarters of 1996,ED I and ED II are taught respectively to all sophomore engineering students, comprised ofabout 2,000

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Alireza Rahrooh

Session 3548 Engineering Technology Feedback Control Laboratory at University of Central Florida Alireza Rahrooh University of Central Florida Abstract Closed-loop feedback control system is an important component of a well-roundedengineering technology program However, since feedback control systems tends to be a rathercomplex topic, students react positively to hands-on experiments that assist them visualize controlsystems in practical situations. and, in today’s technology, utilizing and

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Mike Kemp; Steven S. Schneiderman

Session 1347 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS AT MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Mike Kemp, Steve Schneiderman Murray State University, Kentucky Introduction Traditionally, engineering technology programs stressed hands-on, applied engineeringfundamentals used in manufacturing, production, electronics, electrical power, and construction.Environmental engineering technology historically concentrated on two-year programs for waterand wastewater treatment plant operations. Environmental issues and solutions have

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Robert Heidersbach; David Gibbs; Daniel Walsh; Alan Demmons

Session 3264 Failure Analysis – A Technology Enhanced Capstone Experience for Materials Engineers David Gibbs, Alan Demmons, Robert Heidersbach Ph.D., Daniel Walsh, Ph.D., College of Engineering Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoAbstract:The evolution of a highly successful curricular experiment is documented. This unique course is an ancestor to manyof the “mechanical dissection” approaches to engineering education which are so very popular today. The paperhighlights the value of the course as a culminating experience for the materials

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Robert J. Hofinger

Session 1347 Foreseeing Electrical Engineering Technology - Expectations in the 21st Century Robert J. Hofinger Purdue University-School of TechnologyAbstractIf we knew what was going to happen in the future, we obviously would change our actions. Forinstance, we might go out and buy the next winning lottery ticket, or we might invest in anobscure stock, which is going to increase in value tremendously. Likewise, if we as electricalengineering technology educators knew what the engineering marketplace was going to be like inthe future, we could better

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Wayne Hager; Jacques Lesenne; Dominique Saintive; Richard Devon

Session 3148 A French - American Collaboration in Engineering and Technology Education Wayne Hager, Richard Devon The Pennsylvania State University Jacques Lesenne, Dominique Saintive The Université d’Artois at BethuneAbstract:With the globalization of the economy, it is becoming increasingly important for engineering andtechnology graduates to have international and cultural opportunities and experiences as part oftheir undergraduate curricula. This paper reports on the value of using a multi

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William F. Reeve

Session 1547 Graphical Analysis Applications in an Electrical Engineering Technology Laboratory William F. Reeve Purdue University Abstract Troubleshooting frequently focuses on the process of developing a systematic logicalapproach to the identification and solution of a problem. Identifying the problem, devising ahypothesis for its cause, postulating a test strategy that will identify the source of the fault,implementing tests to confirm the fault, and correcting the fault are some of

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Sohail Anwar

International Collaboration in Engineering and Technology Education: A Case Study Sohail Anwar Penn State Altoona ABSTRACTThis paper describes an engineering and technology education collaboration between the InstitutUniversitaire de Technologie (IUT) housed in the Bethune campus of the Universite′d’Artois inFrance and the Altoona College of The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona). Thiscollaboration embraces faculty exchanges, short-term student industrial placements,teleconferencing, and curriculum development.The Universite′d’Artois houses programs in engineering

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Henry W. Kraebber

Session 2248 Introducing Freshmen to Manufacturing Engineering Technology and the University Henry W. Kraebber Purdue University, Mechanical Engineering TechnologyAbstract: New students in engineering and technology may not understand what the academicprogram they have entered is really about. Students often get started in a program and find aftera semester or two that it is not right for them. Too often students are forced to stay an extra yearor more because of changes in their degree objectives and have a significant loss of credits.Students can easily get lost on a

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Walter Buchanan

Session 1547 Creating a Path for Licensure for Engineering Technology Graduates Walter W. Buchanan Oregon Institute of Technology AbstractFor proponents of the allowance of graduates of engineering technology programs to becomeProfessional Engineers, a disturbing trend is developing. In the past fifteen years the number ofstates that allow a path for licensure for engineering technology graduates has dropped fromforty1 to thirty-five.2 Much of the reason for this has been a campaign by the National Society ofProfessional Engineers (NSPE

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William E. Cole

Session 3647 Using CAD Analysis Tools to Teach Mechanical Engineering Technology William E. Cole School of Engineering Technology Northeastern UniversityNew advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools are now available that allow students to notonly draw objects on the computer but also to determine forces, stresses, and motion. Studentscan even fabricate objects directly from the computer model with rapid prototyping tools. Thesetools can also be used to teach basic engineering technology material. Thus a curriculum can beenvisioned where freshman learn how

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Leslie Lahndt-Hearney

Session 3547 The Role of Civil Engineering Technology in the Global Picture Dr. Leslie Lahndt-Hearney, P.E. Department of Engineering Technology University of North TexasAbstractThis paper discusses pertinent issues related to the field of civil engineering technology, and alsoattempts to answer some often asked questions regarding the purpose of civil engineeringtechnology programs. The future of civil engineering technology relies on a clear definition ofits mission and goals, and that these fit in well with adjacent fields of study. This paper presentsa

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James E. Fuller

Session 3606 Software Application Interrelationships and Pedagogical Inclusions in Architectural Engineering Technology James E. Fuller, AIA University of HartfordIntroduction “Computers are easy-to-use tools. It is just as easy to design and document lousy buildings with them as without them.” “Compared to engineers, architects must necessarily be more selective about the tools they purchase, and more creative in how they apply them

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Mulchand S. Rathod