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Timothy A. Paull; J. Michael Jacob; Robert J. Herrick

Session 3220 Automated Homework in Electrical Engineering Technology Timothy A. Paull, J. Michael Jacob, McNelly Distinguished Professor of Technology, Robert J. Herrick, Hoffer Distinguished Professor of Technology Purdue UniversityAbstractThe purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness an Asynchronous LearningNetwork (ALN) approach to homework has on student performance by providingimmediate feedback. Providing immediate feedback is an important part of reinforcingdesirable behavior3. This project replaced the manual homework in the first

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Nancy Wilson Head; Julie A. Phillips

Session 3592 Role Models in Engineering and Technology Julie A. Phillips, Nancy Wilson Head Purdue UniversityAbstract“The telephone. The light bulb. The automobile? Quick. Name the inventors. Of course youcan. How about the flat-bottomed bag, bulletproof vest, and Scotchgard? The dishwasher, thefire escape, AZT? Of course you can’t. Why? Because they were invented by women,” saysAnne McDonald9.Women have been making strides in engineering and technology for many years. This isapparent by the above mentioned inventions. However, women in the fields of engineering andtechnology

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John, Jr. Lipscomb

Session 2275 Acquiring Tenure in Engineering Technology John W. Lipscomb, Jr.AbstractThe process of passing the tenure test in Engineering Technology is often unclear to new facultymembers. New faculty members are generally told that a successful tenure program requires abalance of several activities including teaching, research/scholarship, service. However, they donot often hear of the successes and failures of prior colleagues that may illustrate errors inachieving a good balance. Some of the errors during the critical probationary period are;unrealistic expectations of publications, poor student

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Ron Day; Robert Douglas; Dean Lance Smith

Session 2548 A Computer Engineering Technology Concentration for a Master of Science in Engineering Technology Dean Lance Smith, Robert Douglas, Ron Day The University of MemphisAbstractThe addition of a Computer Engineering Technology concentration to an existing Master ofScience in Engineering Technology has been proposed for The University of Memphis. Theproposal is based on both student and employer demand. No new resources are needed to add theconcentration, but resources may be needed later if demand exceeds expectations.I. IntroductionThe University of Memphis

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William E. DeWitt; William J. Hutzel; Timothy L. Skvarenina

Session 1333 An Interdisciplinary Facilities Engineering Technology Graduate Course William J. Hutzel, William E. DeWitt, and Timothy L. Skvarenina Purdue University, West Lafayette, INAbstract A new graduate course called “Facilities Engineering Technology” is addressing thegrowing demand for multi-skill employees who can solve problems associated with mechanicaland electrical systems in buildings. Identifying energy conservation measures and evaluatingtheir economic impact is an important focus of the course for both mechanical and

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Leonard Gold

Session 2548 Organization and Management of Engineering Technology Units Leonard M. Gold, Ph.D. P.E. Kansas State University College of Technology and AviationAbstractIn most schools, a department deals with a discipline and usually the various aspects of thatdiscipline. This is also true for Engineering Technology. However; the department often doesn’tstop at the various aspects of the discipline. It continues across boundaries to other fields ofexpertise, such as mechanical to electrical. The

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Charles W. Green; John Krupczak

Session 3661 The Perspective of Non-Engineers on Technological Literacy John Krupczak, Jr., Charles W. Green Hope CollegeAbstractThis works provides a glimpse into the expectations held by non-engineers for courses intechnological literacy. Non-science and non-engineering majors were surveyed to determinewhat types of information they would like to learn regarding science and technology. Thestudents were enrolled in the “Science and Technology of Everyday Life” course taught at HopeCollege in the Fall 1998 semester. Anonymous surveys were distributed at the beginning andend of the

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Steven Schneiderman

Session 2548 Using Modeling Software for Environmental Engineering Technology Steven S. Schneiderman Murray State UniversityABSTRACT An environmental modeling course allows students to develop software utilizationcapability through three stages. In the primary phase students become accustomed to thecapabilities of spreadsheet and statistical packages. In the intermediate phase studentscreate personal models using mathematical and analytical programs. Finally, students areexposed to industry modeling packages. Each phase is dedicated toward utilizing themodels to depict instantaneous conditions and as

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John, Jr. Lipscomb

Session 2548 Curriculum Diversification in Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs John W. Lipscomb, Jr.AbstractMechanical Engineering Technology is a very broad field of study that may include thefollowing topics: structural design, machine design, fluid design, thermal design, manufacturingprocesses, engineering economics, quality control, electronics, computers, automation, andmany others. Such a breath of topics is difficult to fit into a four-year curriculum and the depthof study in each is expected to vary between programs. A nationwide study of the TAC/ABETaccredited

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Michael Spektor; Walter Buchanan

Session 2547 Delivering a Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program to the Boeing Company Michael B. Spektor and Walter W. Buchanan Oregon Institute of TechnologyAbstractIn the fall of 1997, the Boeing Company approached the Oregon Institute of Technology aboutdelivering an upper division BSET in Manufacturing Engineering Technology to three of theirwork sites in Seattle. It was stipulated that the program should be accredited by ABET as soonas possible. This paper will detail the challenges faced by the Oregon Institute of Technology(OIT) in delivering this

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H. Öner Yurtseven; Patricia L. Fox; Stephen Hundley

Session 2648 Developing a Compensation Plan for Increasing Engineering Technology Faculty Salaries Patricia L. Fox, Stephen P. Hundley, and H. Öner Yurtseven Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)AbstractIncreasing salaries to attract, retain, and motivate faculty has always been a high priority for thePurdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue UniversityIndianapolis (IUPUI). For the past 23 years, we have used various methods to present our caseto the campus’s central administration for the purpose of acquiring base funds to increase

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Naseem Ishaq; Salahuddin Qazi

Session 3460 DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Salahuddin Qazi, Naseem Ishaq School of Information Systems and Engineering Technology State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica, New York.AbstractIn the current information age, a nation’s economy is determined by the number of suitablytrained people in information technology. This requires an infrastructure of modern educationalinstitutions to educate the younger generation for the next millenium. In the absence of such aninfrastructure, developing countries can employ new modes of distance

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Laura Caldwell; Ronald D. Earley; Thomas G. Boronkay

Session 2548 Application of the Working Model© Software in Mechanical Engineering Technology Dr. Thomas G. Boronkay, Laura Caldwell, Ronald D. Earley University of Cincinnati / Miami UniversityAbstractThe traditional method of presenting Engineering Science and Engineering Technology coursesemphasizes theoretical derivations and applications of formulas to solve practical problems.While this method is effective, it does not provide adequate visual aids to reinforce the students’understanding of the subjects. The visual component of most lectures consists of manualsketches on the

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David E. Hornbeck

Session 3549 THE ABET CRITERIA FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ARE BROKE. LET’S FIX THEM! David E. Hornbeck Southern Polytechnic State UniversityABSTRACTThe proposed new ABET criteria for engineering technology 1 have generated much discussion in theengineering technology community. A common concern is that the proposed outcomes-based criteria,without quantitative specifications, cannot maintain the quality of programs as effectively as the existingABET criteria do. This paper will show that the rationale behind existing criteria is often not clear, andthe

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Austin Asgill

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Frank Franklin; Ed Espin; Christopher Viers; Lawrence Fryda

Session 2360 A Fully Articulated International Program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Lawrence J. Fryda, Christopher Viers, Ed Espin, Frank Franklin Central Michigan UniversityAbstractThe Industrial and Engineering Technology Department (IET) at Central Michigan University(CMU) and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Division (MET) of Humber College inToronto, Canada have been working to develop a duel enrollment program which responds tointernational student needs and interests in the global marketplace. The program is designed sothat students are enrolled

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Stanley J. Pisarski

Session 2548 Impact of Simulation Software in the Engineering Technology Curriculum Stanley J. Pisarski University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractThe University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil,Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology Many of the courses offered in UPJ’sEngineering Technology Program rely on laboratory experiments to supplement the lectures.Although there is no substitute for the experience that a laboratory environment provides,various software packages allow the user

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Saleh M. Sbenaty

Session-2547 Industrial Partnership for the Enhancement of Engineering Technology Education Saleh M. Sbenaty Middle Tennessee State UniversityAbstractPreparing and increasing the number of technology students in order to meet demands in the 21stcentury through industry-based case studies curriculum development approach is one of thegoals of a two-year National Science Foundation, NSF, grant titled “Tennessee ExemplaryFaculty for Advanced Technology Education, TEFATE.” A coalition of five teams, each ishosted by a two-year technical college and includes

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Digendra K. Das

Session 3147 Introduction of System Simulation Techniques into the Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs Digendra K. Das Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome P.O. Box 3050, Utica, NY 13504-3050 Phone: (315) 792-7421 e-mail: das@sunyit.eduAbstractThe paper addresses the various aspects of the introduction of Simulation Techniques into

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Albert Lozano-Nieto

Session 2548 Learning the Culture of the Workplace in an Engineering Technology Program Albert Lozano-Nieto Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus P.O. Box PSU. Lehman, PA 18627 Phone: (570) 675-9245. FAX: (570) 675-7713 email: AXL17@psu.eduABSTRACTEngineering Technology programs are designed to provide students with the technical skills andcritical thinking abilities to become successful professionals. In today’s

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Anthony Brizendine; Laora E. Dauberman-Brizendine

Session 2248 Redefining Scholarship: A Win-Win Proposition for Engineering & Technology Anthony L. Brizendine, Laora D. Brizendine Fairmont State College, WVAbstractWhat is scholarship? And what is the difference between research and scholarly activity?Scholarship is defined by Webster as "the methods, discipline, and achievements of a scholar"and as "knowledge resulting from study and research in a field." Given these definitions, it isnot surprising that while traditional promotion and tenure criteria include evaluation in the areasof research, teaching

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Zbigniew Prusak

Session 3147 Simulation Using Spreadsheets in Engineering Technology Curricula – Satisfying Multiple Learning Objectives Zbigniew Prusak Central Connecticut State UniversityAbstractThis paper describes teaching of basic simulation principles as well as underlying fundamentalknowledge about a problem which is necessary for building simulation models, makingsimulation runs, and analyzing results. These aspects of teaching simulation are described fromthe perspective of using spreadsheet software – a simulation tool available at almost no-cost inall academic

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Glenn Blackwell

Session 2548 Teaching In-Circuit Test (ICT) Techniques in Electrical Engineering Technology Glenn R. Blackwell Purdue University, W. Lafayette, INAbstractThis paper describes the teaching and use of an industry-standard electronic test technique in aEET program. In-circuit test (ICT) is used in industry to perform tests on printed circuitassemblies during their assembly phase. Its purpose is to find both component andmanufacturing problems before the assembly is completed. In a EET program, ICT can be usedfor the same purpose especially in an

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John Pongo; Barrie W. Jackson

Session 2323 Technology Engineering and Management: An Integrated Approach to Process Design Barrie W. Jackson Queen’s University John Pongo Hyprotech Ltd.INTRODUCTIONThe Technology Engineering and Management (TEAM) program is a cooperative venturebetween academia and industry that is managed by the Department of Chemical Engineering atQueen’s University, Kingston, Ontario. This program is open to senior undergraduate studentsin the Faculty of Engineering, the

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Phylis Katz; Howard A. Canistraro; Ann Lankford; Joan Dannenhoffer; Janice Girouard

Session #3247 A New Approach to the Introduction to Technology Course at a Four Year College of Engineering Technology Howard A. Canistraro, Phylis Katz, Janice Girouard, Ann Lankford, Joan Dannenhoffer The Ward College of Technology The University of HartfordAbstract:As part of a National Science Foundation Institution Wide Curriculum reform grant, several freshmencourses in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) from across the University ofHartford were completely revised with the specific goals of improving the students

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Daniel M. Chen

Session 3148 Assessment of Performance for Engineering Technology Students on Computer-Aided Engineering Software Usage Daniel Chen Central Michigan UniversityI. IntroductionToday, most of the computer-aided engineering (CAE) software packages available in the marketare more intuitive to use. It is easier for one to know what the software is doing with visualfeedback at every step. Although these window-driven software are becoming more sophisticatedin terms of capabilities, they are expected to be easier to learn. It is ideal for an engineeringtechnology student

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Suzanne D. Bilbeisi; Camille F. DeYong

Session 3453 Reaching Engineering and Architecture Career Heights: A Pre- College Program To Interest Young Women in Engineering, Architecture and Technology Camille F. DeYong, Ph.D., Suzanne D. Bilbeisi School of Industrial Engineering and Management/School of Architecture, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078AbstractThere is a need to encourage more young people to consider careers in the technical fields ofEngineering, Architecture or Technology. Specifically, an increase in women choosing careersin these fields could help curb the predicted shortfall

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Julie A. Phillips; Dewey A. Swanson

PurdueUniversity. The existence of these campuses throughout the state, depend on this workingrelationship with local business and industry.Purdue University School of Technology, Columbus Campus, in continually developing ways topartner with local business/industry for continued technology education and development. Thispaper will detail some of these partnerships including:1) Technology in Action Days is a new program developed to give high school students a chance to explore degree programs in technology at a local firm.2) The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Department is partnering with a local Fortune 500 firm to train students in their apprentice program.3) A Quality Course offered by the Organizational Leadership and Technology

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Rafiq Noorani; Omar Es-Said; Boris Fritz; Anthony Barrata

Session 3263 Impact of New Technologies on Integrated Product Development Rafiq Noorani, Omar Es-Said, Joe Foyos, Anthony Barrata, Boris Fritz Loyola Marymount University / Northrop-Grumman CorporationABSTRACTThe purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of a new methodology of integratedproduct development through solid modeling, analysis, optimization, prototyping and testing.The aspects of simultaneous engineering methods, reduction of development time, reduction ofcosts and increasing product quality could be achieved by using these technologies. Examplesare presented here that show the connection of the

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Alok Verma

Session 2647 Design and Construction of a Mobile Laboratory for Distance Learning in Engineering Technology Alok K. Verma Old Dominion UniversityIntroductionLast ten years have seen a explosion in the number distance learning programs offered byeducational institutions . Distance learning programs of various types are available throughmore than 1,000 educational institutions in the United States. [1] Estimates are that by the year2007 almost 50 percent of all learners enrolled in postsecondary education courses will takesome of their courses through distance