Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

severalfields. For instance, students graduating from technology majors such as computer network andsystem administration, electrical engineering technology (EET), computer engineeringtechnology, and audio production must have at least a basic understanding of moderncommunications principles, since they will be working with electronic/computer systems anddevices in their careers. Traditional undergraduate communication courses have focused onanalog transmission systems, which can be coupled with a fairly simple laboratory component.The emergency of modern technologies to support new services in cellular telephony, Internet,and data networks in general, has changed the focus from analog to digital systems, making datacommunications an essential area of

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

andinquisitive. Fourth, students might have to apply their knowledge in a different manner in orderto understand or solve a problem. Fifth, all projects require reporting on the work completed.That is accomplished through verbal communication with a faculty member or in a formal paperor presentation. This will strengthen and enhance student communication skills and betterprepare them to function in their future careers. Finally, even though this is not research it willrequire critical thinking and problem solving skills by the students. It has also been shown thatstudent projects carried out with faculty mentoring results in increased student retention andachievement. This is important not only to our institution but to the local community as wellsince

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, NEBHE received a three-year grantfrom the Advanced Technological Education (ATE)program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) fortheir PHOTON2 project. In the PHOTON2 project,educators from several geographic locations (four to sixregions nationally) brought together to facilitate photonicstechnology education at their institutions that isintelligently developed and seamlessly articulated. The‘Alliances’ consisted of four to six participants per region,including high school and two- and four-year collegescience, technology, engineering, and math instructors, aswell as their institution's career and admissions counselors.In August 2004, the ECET program at CalPoly-Pomonaorganized an alliance with high school science teachers aswell as a

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Jodi Sutton, HCC; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, “CFO seek soft skills,” Robert Half Management Resources, December 20073. Celeste Carter, “The Softer Side of Employment Skills,” Science Career Forum, July 2002 Page 13.1272.7 Appendix A Soft Skills Scorecard FLATE

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

hierarchical layers of academic careers, andwere natural step-ahead mentors. However, being an all female group, in a male dominatedengineering technology programs institution, encouraged us toward a co-mentor to each other “afriend with whom one shares mutual assistance.” Our group engaged in a series of interactionsto discuss various aspects of teaching/scholarship/service and professional development inacademe. We shared our individual and interdependent teaching goals/materials, observed eachother’s classroom activities for peer review, inspired each other with scholarship and creativeendeavors, and consulted each other for constructive critique during their major academe careeradvancements.Reflection III: How did we revitalize our understanding

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Mincic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. One ofthe biggest hurdles encountered by students is the uncertainty of theirdegree choice or perhaps career choice and many a student findthemselves taking several experiential courses in the early years of theirpost secondary experience.This paper looks at students who are very focused in their degree plan andhave chosen a specific degree at the community college. These studentsthen transfer into the university setting to complete a bachelor’s degree.Each student in this study have been awarded an AAS (Associate of Page 13.1298.3Applied Science) degree in Civil Engineering Technology (CET) at any ofthe Colorado Community Colleges offering the degree or have taken

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

which is assessed based upon itscomprehensiveness and originality. Students are required to master the soft skills ofcomprehensive report writing on a weekly basis and of Technical Project Report writing andproject oral presentation based upon the Team’s Final Project. These classroom practices andlaboratory environment provides a challenging and invigorating environment that prepares themfor a lifelong learning process and career path.Bibliography[1] Microchip Technology Inc. 2355 West Chandler Blvd. Chandler, Arizona, USA 85224-6199 (480) 792-7200 http://microchip.com[2] CCS, Inc. Custom Computer Services, Inc. PO Box 2452 Brookfield, WI 53008 www.ccsinfo.com[3] http://freenet

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

/her for a gratifying career that involveshigh performance engines, intrepidly aerodynamic and sporty vehicles, fast race cars, andexciting auto race events.The ODU - PHCC Partnership and Close Involvement.PHCC and ODU from start were de-facto close partners in the implementation of theMotorsports Technology program. In effect, the bachelor’s program builds on the AssociateDegree program in Motorsports Technology offered by PHCC. Serious efforts have been madeto establish a close coordination between the academic requirements of both programs. Acoordinated articulation will allow a seamless and efficient transfer of graduates from PHCC intothe bachelor’s program.An important initial step, prior to an articulation agreement, has been the

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 13.466.3individual’s exposure and relationship to the profession’s mission, philosophy and goals.It is essential that the mentor be willing to make their, and/or their staff’s, time andequipment resources available to the student. This can consist of conducting labactivities in or near the office, or permitting the student to accompany and participate infield work by the performed by the surveyor or staff.There are also some less tangible qualifications desirable. The mentor is in an excellentposition to serve as an intermediary for self-discovery and development of personal andcareer skills of the student. The mentor can expand the student’s career horizons andassist in obtaining employment. At least one student each semester is hired by

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

encountered in theBiomedical Engineering field makes it difficult to develop an effective laboratory component to aBiomedical Instrumentation course for Engineering Technology. In this paper a discussion of theapproach utilized to develop a meaningful laboratory experience for ET students in the BMEToption is presented.I. IntroductionThe Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program at Southern Polytechnic State Universitywas recently approved to offer an option in Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET). Thisoption was developed with the primary objective of producing graduates who will have therequisite skills for a successful career in the Biomedical Engineering/Technology field. One ofthe key courses proposed for the option was a course in

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredrick Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ronald Krahe, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Education (ASEE). Fred Nitterright began his career as a machinist at Elliott Support Services in Donora, Pennsylvania in 1986. He was employed as a computer-aided draftsman at Powerex, Inc, a project engineering at Stanko Products, a process engineer at Ami-Doduco, Inc., and a project engineer and team leader at Classic Industries, Inc., in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Mr. Nitterright’s employment at Behrend commenced in 1999.Ronald Krahe, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Mr. Ronald Krahe is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He received the M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1991 from Gannon University and the M.B.A. in

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Nathan Everett, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

automotive fuel cell transportation system must account for these effects.At ASU, while all technologies will be a part of the curricula, the decision has been made tofocus resources on the technologies that the students are most likely to be exposed to early intheir careers. As a consequence, there is a need to develop case studies, ultimately to be used inthe classroom, which compare both the economic and technical realities of the competingtechnologies from a systems viewpoint. In this paper, well-to-wheels comparison of dieselelectric hybrid systems with fuel cell systems are discussed. Conclusions from this study arebeing used to guide the course and curriculum development.Engineering Systems OverviewThe potential long term market penetration

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong-Kyu Jung, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

oneof the preferable forms of the silicon chip design.IntroductionBecause technology has evolved drastically, introducing design practices that are similar to real-world projects into the classroom is one of the crucial issues facing engineering educationsocieties. Before discussing detailed activities, an examination of the “pros and cons” of currentdigital design practices in the classroom [1] is worthwhile. In industry, delivering the mostmarketable and typically large-scale, high-quality products in the shortest amount of time iscritical. Engineering education, on the other hand, usually deals with more general subjects thatmay not often, if ever, be used during the post-academic engineering career, as well as withpractices involving small

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Summers, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

are included in class discussions besides what is being discussedalready, students will develop a larger knowledge on what is going on in otherindustries besides cars or manufacturing industries.Absolutely! I have applied for internships and even had a co-op at a distributioncenter. I plan to choose a career in logistics or possibly a service industry. …since our major is so broad, we need to broaden the examples used in our classesto help prepare or students for the various problems in the "real world". Page 11.1299.4 Sorry for the enthusiasm, but I really do wish that there were a course or courses that covered these topics within industrial

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anand Richard, Indiana State University; Patrick Appiah-Kubi

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #20361Using Mini Protocol Stacks to Guide ResearchMr. Anand Richard, Indiana State University I am a recent entrant into the world of academia. I am currently an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, Indiana. Prior to this I was in industry for 23 years where my world was Embedded Systems Software applications and networking protocols. My toolbox is filled with C/RISC Assembly/C++/C# and a heady mix of processor expertise like ARM, StrongARM, PPC 603, 603e, 604, 860, 8260 for most of which I once wrote board support packages for RTOSes or device drivers. My career

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Zachary John Anderson; Dustin Glynn Walker, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

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 received the diploma of

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to market needsfor those with knowledge and skills in additive manufacturing. Thorsteinsson and Page [1]discussed the evolution of 3D printing and Industry 4.0 and remarked that “Industry 4.0 is touted,by many, to change the lives of millions over the next several decades. Industry 4.0 is a term thatseems to be synonymous with 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing”.The literature suggests that students and graduates who possess direct metal additivemanufacturing techniques knowledge and skills have a career advantage compared to studentswhose knowledge and skill base is limited to plastic printing [2]. Therefore, there has been arecent interest among institutions in direct metal additive manufacturing. Many institutions

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

opinionregarding sexual orientation or religious ideas. Helmer possesses the right to believe the ideasespoused in his letter. Instead, the case study analysis focuses only the decision by ASEE topublish the message.EventsThe case study begins with a review of the Prism article on diversity and sexual identitypublished in October, 2011 [12]. Engineers interviewed for the article described the challengesfaced throughout their academic and professional careers because of their gender identity andsexual orientation. The article also discussed groups who are trying to improve the acceptanceand working conditions of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) individuals in science,technology, engineering, and math disciplines.Following the publication of

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

body.Results and DiscussionThe selected Engineering Technology program has both major and support courses to preparegraduates for technical and supervisory careers in a variety of industries. The program combinestechnical knowledge with communications skills and teamwork to provide the flexibility neededin today’s rapidly changing marketplace. The selected program educational objectives are:  Demonstrate technical proficiency in the field  Apply quantitative reasoning and critical thinking in solving technical problems  Effectively communicate technical knowledge, ideas, and proposals to others, including upper management  Lead project teams in successful completion of projects  Have strong organizational and management

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Panteha Alipour, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

industry.With notable growth in supply chain activities in manufacturing and other industries in the UnitedStates, there has been a huge chance for equipping our university students in supply chainengineering technology (SCET) career path. Thus, we propose that additional research is neededfor at least two reasons. First, Nicholson [7] reminded us that optimization in industry and schoolmaterials’ are inherently linked; as such we would expect SCET to be particularly relevant in theindustry discipline [8] [9]. Therefore, an absence of some important courses’ presence in SCETprograms would reflect an essential gap in curriculum development and, conversely, its presencewould signal that technology and some engineering departments have been proactive in

Conference Session

Project-based Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

whether they want to continue their academicexperience at the graduate level. Additionally, the undergraduate research in the curriculumprovides students with a clearer understanding of career options in the E&ET fields, whileproducing more informed, committed and better prepared graduate students with greaterpotential for success in graduate programs. It gives students a deeper and more matureunderstanding and appreciation of E&ET in general, contributing to students’ personal andprofessional growth. Engineering and Engineering Technology programs with strong Page 26.945.2undergraduate research produce better prepared and more qualified

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Survey ofCollege Graduates (NSCG). These data are made available by a variety of government agenciesand present the STEM workforce generally and engineering technicians and technologists inparticular in varying degrees of detail. The educational datasets used in this analysis are theIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the Baccalaureate and Beyond2008/2009 (B&B), and the Career/Technical Education (CTE) Statistics. These educationaldatasets are produced and distributed by the Department of Education’s National Center forEducation Statistics. The various data sources are summarized in Table 1. Table 1 Summary of engineering technology data sources Education data Employment data ACS

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Adel Salama P.E., Austin Peay State University; Chin-Zue Chen, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Communication Value Rubrics https://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/written-communication[4] E. Friend and C. Chen, “Capstone to Career,” Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science, vol. 94, no. 1-2, p. 19, June 2019.[5] M. J. Purdy, M. Sproul, M. Mercer and A. Salama, “Home Keyless Entry Capstone project experience,” presented at the 129th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. Columbia, Tennessee. November 22, 2019. (Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science publish date to be received)

Conference Session

Electrical ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Joanne DeGroat, Ohio State University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

design course represents a good pool of research staff to implement this design.For the students, this will represent a real-world experience and will be very beneficial for themwhen they start making a career decision. This router will be implemented as an HDL model forMesh and Torus topologies.5. ConclusionWith the demand of skilled FPGA designers on the rise, the objectives of this paper was to present“FPGA programmable logic design using VHDL” course, which will be a new addition to theelectrical engineering technology program at School of Technology. Also, the paper proposed are-configurable SoFPGA (System-on-FPGA) architecture, which is a real-world experience forstudents to participate in and gain knowledge. The research project offers

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, signals and systems,controls, and electrical machines. An examination of the curriculum in EET revealed that it wasan excellent candidate for the introduction of an option in Biomedical Engineering Technology(BMET). The primary objective for the development of the BMET option has been to producegraduates that will have the requisite skills for a successful career in the biomedicalengineering/technology field. This paper discusses the rationale and considerations for thedevelopment of the BMET option.I. IntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Thegrowth rate in Biomedical Engineering has outpaced traditional engineering disciplines such aselectrical and mechanical engineering. The health

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware; Eric Benson, University of Delaware; Lawrence Hotchkiss, University of Delaware; William Balascio, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

active member of the Delaware Chapter of the American Statistical Association (currently Treasurer, Membership Chair and webmaster). He maintains a lively interest in statistical methodology with particular interest in analysis of dynamic data.William Balascio, University of Delaware William Balasio, P.E., is an electrical engineer with Carew Associates in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. His professional career spans over 25 years. He has taught an engineering technology PLC course at the University of Delaware for over 15 years

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

instances they held a day job, had family withchildren and took mostly night classes to improve their education to advance in their career atwork or to take on a new job on graduation. What the technology students lacked inmathematics when compared to the engineers, was more than made up in their hard work anddetermination to stay focused and learn. Some of them seemed to be less focused on the rigoroustheoretical development and deductive reasoning used in engineering. They were more inclinedto look at an equation, determine how to apply the same, solve many example problems toreinforce the concepts. They generally followed a “template” or “recipe approach” to solvingproblems. The working students also brought varied and very interesting

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

jai p agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

horizontal learning throughactive and engaged discourse and discussion. Students are empowered to charter their learn-ing and feed their curiosity. These classroom practices and laboratory environment provides achallenging and invigorating environment that prepares them for a lifelong learning processand career path.Part 1 – Basic 1. Intro to Python 2 hours 2. Basics 2 hours 3. Sequences (Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Sets) 2 hours 4. Math (use NumPy and Matplotlib modules) 2 hours 5. Functions 2 hours 6. String manipulations

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students’ understanding islimited to the notion that there are engineers and technicians. Few have knowledge of what liesin between—technologist. This understanding would allow them to make a more informeddecision about their career choice.Our efforts address both of these issues to create a win-win solution for both the students and theprogram viability.Recruitment and Enrollment History 1999 to 2005The start date (1999) for this discussion on recruitment and enrollments represents the graduationof the first class of the EMET program—it began in 1996. Also, during this period, Penn StateAltoona offered two associate degree programs (EET and MET). The EMET 4-year programwas a 2+2 where student first completed an associate degree in either EET or

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

sites such as IEEE jobs[3], Monster[4] andYahoo! Careers[5] having Arduino or mbed as a skill required. Because of this, we need to trainour students on a platform that will be easy to use, that is widely used in industry and that willallow students to work at all levels of abstraction, from assembly language, going through a highlevel language such as C or C++ all the way to graphical programming and automatic codegeneration.2.1 ChallengesAs mentioned previously, the main challenge is to keep students motivated and engaged.Students want to create complex applications immediately and our job as educators is to keepthem with their feet on the ground by providing guidance through all the steps required toaccomplish the type of applications