Conference Session

ETD Learning Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

emphasis on project control and engineering design processes. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, ethical, global, environmental, and contemporary issues. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. ENGR 400 - Engineering Capstone I - ​Senior engineering project selection, planning, and development. Emphasis will be placed on defining project requirements, developing project work breakdown structure, conceptual designs, and working prototypes. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab. ENGR 450 - Engineering Capstone II - ​Senior engineering project design, development, fabrication, and testing. Emphasis will be placed on iterative design processes, project management and execution, fabrication and testing. 1 Lecture

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

. While this course uses active learning approaches and team projects, the scope of theircontents distinguish them from similar courses that seek to achieve improved graduation andretention rates. For instance, in this course, soft skills such as technical writing, use of Excel,developing an individual academic plan of study, cooperative education, internships, culturaldiversity, quality, safety, and ethics are covered. Basic technical skills covered include math,mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering technology. The rationale for this course is toexpose students to these subjects and topics before they enroll in core engineering technologycourses such as applied statics.Assessment of learning:While the author plans to conduct this

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

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Engineering Technology

-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives e. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team f. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems g. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature h. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. A knowledge of the impact

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University and Excelsior College; Shambhu Shastry, Excelsior College; Shou-Bang Jian, Excelsior College

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Engineering Technology

/her area of work, builds the hardware, tests, and documents his/her work.Throughout the build and test stages, students record video evidence of their work. Near the end of theterm, each student presents (defends) his/her work through an online seminar to other students andfaculty. Each student's capstone project is assessed for integrative learning of the functional areas ofelectrical engineering technology, mastery of the science and technology fundamentals, experimentation,oral and written technical presentations, engineering ethics in design and practice, self-directed learning,and continuous improvement.Through this capstone project experience, the student outcomes are geared to:  Work in a team, brainstorm, research, identify, and

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebil Buyurgan, Missouri State University; Kevin M. Hubbard Ph.D., Missouri State University; Martin Price Jones, Missouri State Univiversity

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

methodical curriculum development and revision activities in thenew Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Missouri State University to incorporate acomprehensive engineering design content. A sequence of five courses in the curriculum arerestructured to emphasize different aspects and dimensions of engineering design. Incorporatedwith Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation requirements,courses are linked to emphasize different aspects of engineering design throughout the curriculum.Students complete integrative design projects in this sequence of courses and apply the theory inreal-world engineering problems. Enterprise skills, including teamwork, professionalism, andrecognizing ethical values are also

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Sue A. Guzek, Kansas State University, Salina; Timothy Bower, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Engineering Technology

proposedsolutions and helped redefine program-level student learning outcomes.Eventually the committee agreed on changes and developed an implementation plan. At thispoint courses and programs were developed into a proposal and passed on through the universitycourse and curriculum approval process.Key Artifacts of the ProcessThis paper will not attempt to present all of the brainstorming ideas, diagrams, and artifactsproduced during the process. However, a few key artifacts may help the reader understand thecontext of the revised curriculum: Mission Statement We educate students from Kansas and the Midwest, transforming them into capable, ethical members of the computing profession. We provide Kansas and Midwestern

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Lisa Yount, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

clear expression of ideas in writing. ISLO 2: Critical Thinking “A habit of mind” characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. ISLO 3: Information Literacy The ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand. ISLO 4: Ethical Reasoning Ethical reasoning to reasoning about right and wrong

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik Sobota, DeVry University, Addison; Spencer William Karlovits, DeVry University ; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

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Engineering Technology

Senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Dr. Khan has more than thirty-two years of experience in research, instruction, curricula design and development, program evaluation and accreditation, management and supervision. Dr. Khan received an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Nanotechnology, Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, and Social and Ethical Implications of Technology. He is the author of many educational papers and presentations. He has authored/coauthored the following books

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

skills 10. ABETaccreditation criteria and industry demands have increased the focus on these professional skills11 . In the context of ABET, Shuman et al. 11 broadly characterize these professional skills toinclude: teamwork, ethics, communication, societal impact understanding, life-long learning,understanding current issues. Several of these professional skills were identified as important orkey differentiators for potential employees 12. For the purpose of this work, the key professionalskills include communications, teamwork, and project management.This work examines how a capstone course that was recently (starting in fall 2014) expanded to atwo-semester capstone experience (as opposed to a single semester) was viewed by projectsponsors

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Case Dakota Born

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Engineering Technology

adopted in ET curricula spanning variousdisciplines by many institutes. 1, 2, 3 Prolific literatures discussing numerous projects successfullycarried out by students with various engineering and technological backgrounds have beenpublished with technical details. 4, 5 Since ET programs focus more on the application oftechnologies, emphasis on developing projects with industrial partners is becoming a trend andstudies have shown great success in many cases. 6, 7 Teaching methods and assessing mechanismsemphasizing different aspects that modern engineers and engineering technologists are facingsuch as time management, team work, communications, and ethics have also been developedand incorporated in these courses to resemble experiences in practical

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Margaret Ducharme, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

basedon the observations and comments they received.2.5 Friday’s Workshop SessionFor Friday’s industry and workshop session, guest speakers were invited to discuss and conductworkshops related to a real-world engineering system. The following is a list of the topics andworkshops that were discussed in detail during Friday’s sessionOn June 3, a Vaughn alumni and a Ph.D. student at City College (CUNY) addressed students inthe SEE program about educational determination, willingness, and ethics as prerequisites foracademic success.On June 10, an outstanding senior student in the Mechatronic Engineering program and Co-Founder & VP of Union Crate talked about his start-up company.On June 17, a Vaughn alumni and a Control Systems Engineer at

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Riley Sevan Harding, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue Uni- versity Indianapolis (IUPUI). Pat has been a member of the faculty for over 32 years. She has previously served as Associate Chair and Associate Dean in the School. Pat teaches leadership, ethics, sustainabil- ity, and study abroad courses. She has held a number of leadership roles in the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) including four terms on the ASEE Board as well as serving two times as the Chair of Engineering Technology Council. Pat is a Fellow of ASEE. Her research interests include sustainability and study abroad

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

particular occasions, the online student was asked to communicate with the in campusclass students. In one occasion, she presented her project for the class students andanswered their questions. A presentation of the long distance student was a memorableexperience for the class students, as she was assigned to present about her constructionjob experience, professional ethics, and her suggestions for their job search. That was avery attractive session for the in campus students, as the communication was possiblesuch that she could see the class students with the front camera, and they could see herface and her presentation on the screen. The adjustments have been prepared before theclass for such communication.The above consideration created a

Conference Session

ETD Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

17 0 1 2 3 11 Developing ethical reasoning and/or ethical decision making 11.76% 5.88% 5.88% 17.65% 58.82% 4.06 1.39 0 17 2 1 1 3 10 Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view 11.76% 0% 5.88% 23.53% 58.82% 4.18 1.29 0 17 2 0 1 4

Conference Session

ETD Manufacturing/3D Printing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University; Ayodele O. Abatan, Miami University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

ofobjectives and design criteria, procedural synthesis, engineering analysis, and evaluation. In alldesigns, students will consider realistic constraints, such as economic factors, marketability,human factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impacts. The first part of theproject (ENT 497) deals with feasibility studies or proposals. The second part (ENT 498) is theactual implementation, testing, and production or simulation of the prototype 16.The AM Lab initiative has added a new dimension to the senior design sequence as it providedopportunities to the senior students to quickly prototype and test such design projects. Thestudents in the senior design project course are encouraged to utilize the AM Lab equipment inrapid

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Buikema, Purdue University; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Wanju Huang, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

professor life circumstances, same classroom size, same weather, etc.).There are also ethical dilemmas in attempting to create a control group of students who do notreceive the same educational opportunities as others, who expect the same quality education,when it is obvious to an instructor that a pedagogical strategy is engaging more students andcreating an exciting learning environment.Redesigning a learning environment is a huge undertaking that should be approached with amindset of making gradual changes over time. Implementing new technologies and pedagogicalstrategies involve a learning curve as both instructors and students adjust to the differentstrategies and deal with the inevitable hiccups that occur. Faculty need to find what works

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Diane L. Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Engineering Technology

skills14 andwork-related skills with tools and equipment15. Their ethical awareness is higher14, as is theirwork ethic15, and they have more experience and skill with time management16. However, theydo face certain challenges. They often have personal and family responsibilities that youngerstudents do not have, and may have difficulty fitting into the graduate student community17-19.Finding the appropriate graduate program, getting admitted, and finding funding may be morechallenging due to their time away from the university environment17,18. Once admitted, theymay find that their computer skills and ability to use higher-level mathematics are insufficient,due to changes in computer programs and the length of time since they had to use their