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ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mohammed Sayer Elaraj, Alaqsa University

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Engineering Technology

) architecture and design methodology, Engineer- ing Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The award focused on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college stu- dents about career opportunities in electronics technologies. Dr. Alaraje is a

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

school students and motivatethem to choose engineering/technology career paths as they enter their undergraduate degreeprograms. This paper presents an overview of and results from the two-week workshop hostedduring summer 2017. Included in this overview will be an outline of the buildingautomation/energy management experiential learning that was undertaken and how IoT wasintegrated into this important technology discipline. Examples of edge devices, sensors, wirelesscommunications, and IoT processes such as publishing, subscribing, and building sensor/actuatordashboards for IoT-based building monitoring and control systems will be provided. Evaluationdata, teacher feedback and anecdotal information will also be presented. In addition to plans

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

scientific domain knowledge, 2) Create an immersive learning experience through the integration of 3D printing, electronic prototyping, and crafting in the classroom, 3) Gain the tools and techniques that support business operations and customer requirements in an efficient manner, and 4) The formation of a STEM self-concept that promotes career preparedness for either future college or career success.This approach was piloted from our National Science Foundation (NSF) Early-Concept Grantsfor Exploratory Research (EAGER) project titled, “Making in The Colonias: Motivating STEMParticipation through a Making as Micro-Manufacturing Model” 1, 2. In short, the programintroduces high school students to basic technical skills

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Jennifer G. Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

interactions among the STEM disciplines, andinterest in STEM careers [1-6]. Many in-service STEM teachers have limited experienceand/or educational background in engineering and technology. These teachers havelimited confidence to incorporate engineering and technology in their classroom.At a professional development (PD) workshop, that is part of a National ScienceFoundation (NSF) funded engineering research project, teachers from different schooldistricts were invited to learn building automation and additive manufacturing at auniversity campus in summer 2017. The overall goal of the project is to increase thenumber of students on the STEM pathway. This work reports the findings of a study thatexplored the effectiveness of a teacher PD workshop

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

fell into two areas: earning acollege degree or affinity for their major. This finding was surprising given that most earlylearners are uncertain of academic goals [4]. Driven by this evidence, self-reflection shoulddeepen student discipline-specific understandings.Research activities centered on a university-specific electronic portfolio: the PersonalDevelopment Plan (ePDP), enabling students to more effectively map out and navigate theiracademic and co-curricular experiences, as well as their subsequent careers. The ePDP is apersonalized planning process that enables students to understand, implement, and chart progresstoward their degree and college goals. For more than 10 years, the university has integratedpersonal development planning

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

engineers and other professionals who are awarded conditional certificates toteach subjects such as physics, chemistry, and advanced mathematics due to the lack of educatorswith these skills.Due to the requirement of advanced degrees in higher education, researchers are recruited toteach despite their relatively little experience teaching. This frequently results in discouraged anddisjoined students at a time that is critical to future studies and careers. This leads us to questionhow much pedagogical training is received by STEM educators, especially in relation to varioustechniques and in developing a course.Formal Training in Education. In general, K-12 educators are expected to be trained in bothteaching pedagogy and their subject area. However

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University

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Engineering Technology

90.48 % 2 4.76 % 1 4.76 %Figure 7: Survey results, Day-3 (3D Printing and Makerspace).Results and DiscussionsSurvey results presented in Figures 5, 6, and 7 show that the lab, project, and makerspaceactivities received highly positive feedback from the students. To assess if these activitiesaffected the students attitude towards engineering, a separate survey was conducted. A set ofsurveys were given at the beginning of the first day of the project (Day-2), end of each of Day-2,Day-3, and Day-4. The results showed that the labs had positive effect in improving the studentsunderstanding of engineering field and career opportunities as well as

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

it will be hugely beneficial to my engineering career because it was an actual engineeringproblem that I had to solve. In the future I believe that this information will come in handybecause as an engineer, understanding fluids and how they work in systems can be important ineveryday life because fluids are all around us. In the end, this was not an easy class, it requires alot of work and dedication if doing the semester long project. With that being said, I would notgo back on my decision to do the project, all of the hard work and hours that were put into thisclass and project have given me the most accomplished feeling I have ever felt. Upon checkingmy final grade on the project, it was one of the happiest/most accomplished feelings I

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology, smart energy grid.Prof. Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest Ashfaq Ahmed is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. Ahmed received his bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Karachi in 1973 and master’s of applied science degree in 1978 from

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

programs at its website. In an effort to increaseaccessibility to non-traditional students seeking to advance their career in Electrical EngineeringTechnology, a new online Electrical Engineering Technology program was recently launched.The development and delivery of the lab component of Digital Fundamentals, one of the coursesin this program, is presented. Several research questions were asked prior to and during thedevelopment of the program. These questions were as follows: i) Can online courses be deliveredwhile maintaining rigorous accreditation standards? ii) Can teamwork be encouraged andmaintained in an online setting? iii) Can the integrity of the assessment processes be preserved?And iv) can the pedagogical effectiveness of the lab

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

integrated. This report will include all the information used to define thetopics, and the actual content in the proposed modules. It is expected that such development willaddress the limited exposure to fluid power subject that current students of engineering andengineering technology programs have, thus allowing them to consider careers in the hydraulicfluid power industry.IntroductionFluid power, hydraulic and pneumatic, is an industry that has had multiple applications in themanufacturing segment all across the globe, being close to $20 billion industry. This industry isparticularly an important component for the U.S. economy (i.e., basically 25% of market share),with a ten-fold downstream economic impact for the top ten industries utilizing

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Joyce Tam, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

% of Students agree or strongly agree Related Survey Questions S, 2014 F, 2017 My research has made me more confident in my 75% 90% ability to conduct research During my research experiences, professor became 70% 75% more confident in my ability to conduct research My research has made me more confident in my 70% 83% ability to succeed in future coursework/career. Doing research increased my motivation to reach 75% 82% my school and career goals. My research experience has made me more knowledgeable about product design and 80

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University; Katie Rieger, Oklahoma State University

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Engineering Technology

. Table 1 Survey Statements Completing the Research Project Video project has helped me to… Communication Skills Std. Dev. be more comfortable with using video editing software. be more comfortable with using video cameras. be more comfortable with publishing video online for others to see. consider video to be a valid form of professional communication. be a better communicator in my future life and career. Student Interest/Engagement Std. Dev. increase my interest in learning about the subject of construction technology. work hard at being knowledgeable on my topic of research

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

awarded to Black orAfrican American students in engineering technology than in engineering [1-3]. The rationale forthis trend is unknown, and the amount of research on this very small part of the academe doesnot explore the issues that affect the decisions made by these students as they confront thequestion of what to do with their careers. Various techniques employed by recruiters at differentinstitutions have diverse results, while academic, and environment, may have a role in thechoices made by these students. Understanding these students, their similarities within aninstitution, as well as between programs is anticipated to provide greater ability to recruit, retain,and encourage more diversity within these student populations.Literature

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

networking systems. He has designed several models of high frequency oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology, smart energy grid.Prof. Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest Omer Farook is a member of the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Nothwest. Farook

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmed S. Khan, Academic Platform, Lombard, IL ; Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University

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includes analog and digital electronics design, power electronics, nanophotonics, and optical/wireless networking systems. He has designed several models of high frequency oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology, smart energy grid.Prof. Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest Ashfaq Ahmed is a

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark J. Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology; George H. Zion, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

education research, A. Johri and B. M. Olds, Eds., ed New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2014.[14] M. W. Ohland, S. D. Sheppard, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, D. Chachra, and R. A. Layton, "Persistence, engagement, and migration in engineering programs," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 97, pp. 259-278, 2008.[15] B. Xie and K. A. Shauman, Women in science career processes and outcomes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2003.[16] E. E. Blair, R. B. Miller, M. Ong, and Y. V. Zastavker, "Undergraduate STEM instructors' teacher identities and discourses on student gender expression and equity," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 106, pp. 14-43, 2017.[17] H. Dryburgh, "Work hard, play hard

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Delvicario, University of Hartford; Dominick Gerard Lauria, University of Hartford; Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Ying Yu, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

] undergraduatemajor.” The same survey also indicates that more than 75% of those surveyed say they wantmore emphasis on five key areas including: critical thinking, complex problem solving, writtenand oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings.As part of the larger goal to better prepare students for career success and personal development,improving students’ critical thinking ability has been a significant initiative of the University ofHartford’s strategic plan since 2014. In the fall semester of 2017, we implemented a coordinatedlarge-scale project that aimed to promote students’ critical thinking through a series of newly-designed troubleshooting exercises embedded in all fundamental DC electric circuits labs forengineering

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Sanjeevi Chitikeshi; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

maintained applications wherealong with mechanical and electrical systems, they will have the necessary background aboutmachining, electronics, logic control, and other skills that are related to the maintenance ofindustrial robots and automated equipment in integrated manufacturing systems.Some examples of mechatronics pathways at different education levels are mentioned here:  Mechatronics in High SchoolMechatronics has been added to the Virginia Career Technical Education Manufacturingpathway. The two lead faculty for the mechatronics area of specialization at Old DominionUniversity and Tidewater Community College served on a panel that introduced this curriculumin 2017, as part of the project Higher Education Pathways for Maritime

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Haughery, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

between the two groups, while course grades were not different formajors vs. non-majors. We also analyzed covariates of ACT, GPA, age, and technical experienceand found that GPA and age were significantly associated with higher grades. Interestingly,technical experience had no impact on students’ grades (good or bad). A few interestingimplications can be drawn from our study, as follows:  Non-major students were able to perform to the same academic level as major students, when given a technically rigorous experience that was significantly removed from many of the non-major’s career goals.  Students who were given a more hands-on, technically rigorous project did better academically in the course.  Age was an

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University; Robb E. Larson, Montana State University; Daniel Miller

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Engineering Technology

bestvalue-added path to success.Quality Improvement Program Review – the Overall Current StateAs previously stated, our program improvement activities are guided by a documented CQI Plan.The stated goals of this plan are for the MET Program at MSU to: • Support the mission and vision of the University (MSU), College of Engineering (COE), department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (M&IE) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program. • Prepare students for successful MET careers which suit our program constituents. • Maintain ABET-ETAC accreditation. • Define the MET program mission, educational objectives, and educational outcomes, define assessment tools and evaluation criteria, and