Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Romel W. Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Responsible Disabled in their youth transitions programs that target high school youth with disabilities to prepare them for transitions to adulthood.Project DescriptionIn the project’s first year, the project principle investigators plan to convene the STEM SteeringCommittee. It will consist of the university and its partners and will recruit high school studentsto explore STEM majors. It will also recruit community college students to transfer to four-yearinstitutes of higher education (IHE) to explore STEM majors at the region’s universities. Thecommittee will meet quarterly and will develop sub-committees to work on specific projects andassessments. Participants will include faculty and student services representatives for each IHE

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

of the administrative hierarchy. The challengesof the chancellors/presidents, deans, academic vice-chancellors, and other academic officers arechanging as academic institutions adapt to the ever evolving environment within which theymust operate. They are expected to lead faculty in decentralized curriculum development andacademic planning. This group of leaders is also expected to set the direction for faculty withrespects to teaching, service, and scholarship. They must understand their institutions’educational mission and oversee all of the learning resources.23 Beyond the academic concernsthat must be addressed, these administrators must also facilitate the development of theinfrastructure involving strategic planning and

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, Engineering Technology Program

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Engineering Technology

zero) emission of greenhouse and hazardous gases. These generation devices can beused in stand-alone configuration or be connected to the power network for grid reinforcement.Given the rapid progress in RES&DG development and utilization, there will be a great need fortrained professionals with adequate knowledge in this area to be able to plan, design and operateRES&DG systems, evaluate their performance, and perform analytic evaluation of their impacton power systems to which they are connected4-7. In response to the above need, a graduate andsenior level course on alternative energy and distributed generation (AEDG) was developed inthe Engineering Technology program at our university. This course is based on a multi-sourcerenewable

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Roch Inst of Tech; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. Projects start early in the course and are expected to beworked on in teams within and outside of the class time with formal, more organized coverage oftopics such as team behavior/management, project planning, and technical content within theclass time. Mentoring outside the classroom is accomplished not only by office hours but also byupper class students hired as lab assistants and teaching assistants (TA’s). Usually, the processof successfully completing a project is more important than the project itself with a strongemphasis on creativity and critical thinking. This methodology is repeated in several courseswithin each of the phases of the program which provides several opportunities for the student tobe involved in the integrating

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M Little-Wiles, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus Ed.D., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

students,only 50% of students enabled this feature to stay informed of course events and information evenafter the faculty reminded them of the advantages of doing so. This demonstrates an amount ofdistance that a number of the students choose to maintain throughout the course. Student Page 23.1096.10comments in this area reflected this as well: “because a weekly periodic check was sufficient somobile access was unnecessary” and “I log on to my computer (and the LMS) frequently enoughto stay informed.” Researchers plan to examine this area in close perspective in the larger studyin future semesters to determine if this is a continuing

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Farhad Ameri, Texas State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

course as well.Product Planning (Week 1-2): In this phase, design teams are expected to understand theunderlying problem that is intended to be addressed by the final product and develop the projectsmission statement. The mission statement of the project contains the broad description of theproduct, the main assumptions, the key business goals, the primary and secondary markets forthe product, and the main stakeholders of the product. The design teams are cautioned that theproduct description that is created in the product planning phase should only identify theproduct’s basic functions and it should avoid implying any specific concept. The missionstatement serves as the project contract that defines the scope of the project and its

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University; Robert Matthews, University of Louisville

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Engineering Technology

are to 1) educate the reader about e-Health 2) describe the different components of e-Health 3) illustrate how e-Health works 4) summarize the potential benefits of e-Health 5) Detail a plan to increase the probability of a successful e-Health program. 6) describe a visionary, yet practical, initial e-Health activity that would benefit developing countries – the online Health Sciences CentreDefinition of e-HealthE-Health can be defined as, The use of information and communications technology to deliver health services and exchange health information when distance separates the participants2E-Health is a general term that includes many different technologies andtelecommunications modalities applied to many

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

12. Metrics for reliability & repair 13. Availability and efficiency (OEE) 14. Continuous improvement impact 15. Risks beyond planning horizon 16. Intellectual property defense 17. Regulation and legal factors 18. Competitive position 19. Time to obsolescence 20. Conditions of sale.Students at any level can see the rationale for these metrics. Some, such as intellectualproperty may be unfamiliar but they quickly see the need to understand the competitiveimportance of novelty 7. Again, there are interactions between combinations of criteriaand it is consider examples for any course topic. Inherent contradictions or conflicts ofpriorities quickly come to light and force a more rigorous re

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College

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Engineering Technology

relation between theory and real-world applications asearly as possible.Having a good coupling between the lecture and the laboratory components of the course plays avery important role in the learning process. However, if the laboratory experiments are notcarefully planned, laboratory experiences could seem abstract and disconnected from real-worldapplications. For example, we consider that connecting switches and LEDs to the microcontrollerwill help students to learn about basic input/output parallel ports, however, laboratory assignmentsshould be planned to show students the practical side of I/O. Furthermore, we consider that it ismore relevant that students can learn about different type of sensors and devices, at the physicallevel, and how

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

. This was a somewhat unanticipated consequence resultingfrom the project. However, it was one of the best possible outcomes from the experiment.Doing something different in class to break the routine is welcomed and appreciated by thestudents. As a result additional activities and surprises are planned. Many will occurunannounced and without prior warning offering new opportunities to experience old and newtechnologies.The only drawback from this active learning exercise was the extensive preparation timerequired to gather material and make the tools. However, it was an enjoyable experiencerecreating the past. A real plus was the cost involved, virtually none. Not many academicprojects can actually make that claim. In the future costs will be

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

both technical and non-technical skills in solving problems are required in baccalaureate programs but are optional for associate degree programs.Some other minor changes in other areas of the general criteria are also being proposed. Forexample, Criterion 6, Faculty, in the current criteria states that “The program must have aneffective professional development plan for its faculty.” This has frequently been interpreted tomean that there must be a formal written faculty development plan. This requirement has beenmodified to say “The program must demonstrate that the faculty is engaged in professionaldevelopment activities that support the field of instruction and the program educationalobjectives.” It was felt that the important

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

entrants to the workforce lack skills essential to job success, skills that employersexpect young people to already possess. This report particularly notes that employers surveyedsee the educational system as primarily responsible for workforce readiness, and acknowledgesthe great role that parents play in instilling in their children the importance of learning, work, andcareer.The needs of industry for skilled technologistsA one-day Planning Conference with some of New Jersey’s manufacturing representatives washeld in order to engage industry partners and learn from them their views regarding the mostimportant skills for new engineering technology graduates to possess. New Jersey workforcedevelopment professionals, administrators, faculty, and

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs,” Technology Accreditation Commission, ABET, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 2007.[2] G. Rogers, “Establishing Timelines and Responsiblities – An Example,” From Assessment Planning Flow Chart©2004, Gloria M. Rogers, Ph.D[3] Rogers, G., Surveys and Questionaires: Do They Measure Up?. Assessment Tips With Gloria Rogers, Communications Link is a publication of ABET Inc; retrieved from www.abet.org , January 2008.[4] G. Rogers, “Direct and Indirect Assessments: What Are They Good For?,” Community Matters, August 2006. Page 14.1211.7 Appendix A: Alumni Survey

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

actual product. It might be an open-ended multidisciplinary team project involvingdesign, analysis, or application with results presented in a written report in specified format. Inmany programs students also present their projects in public forum. In this type of project,students must be able to apply technical tools and skills to develop a solution for the chosenproblem. To plan and track their progress, the students often use project management tools.Beyond the stated objective of the project, in the process the students also learn the importance Page 14.193.2of professional behavior, engineering ethics, role of a team member, need for

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

) (3) (0)A significant percentage of the campers thought the camps were a good experience and that thecamps broadened their educational horizons. Ninety-four percent thought the camps wereeducational (82 percent last year) and 95 percent thought the “instruction” was fun (75 percentlast year). All of the campers thought the activities were educational, but only 89 percent foundthem as fun.The statement: “I will consider UNC Charlotte as a place to go to college” increasedsignificantly over last year. However, the goal of the project is to increase the diversity ofengineers, engineering technologists, or related scientists in this region, whether they plan toattend UNC Charlotte or not.The most unexpected development (and opportunity

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

developed. ENGR 199 - Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles I - ​An introduction to the engineering discipline. Group work, oral communication, problem solving and design process will be introduced through lecture and project-based learning activities. Freshman Engineering majors only. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. ENGR 200 - Engineering Practices and Principles II - ​Engineering practices and principles, teaming, project planning, written communications, and conceptual design processes will be introduced through lecture and project-based learning activities. 2 lecture, 2 lab. ENGR 350 - Engineering Practices and Principles III - ​Engineering project-based learning (open-ended) with

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

observed that students are often unable to see a broader perspectiveof why they are studying various topics and required classes. Students seem to be less able tomake the connections that they need to make between the different classes and disciplines. Thispaper discusses a computer technology curriculum and its weaknesses, subsequent changes thatwere implemented with a program overhaul, and an assessment plan that was devised todetermine if those changes were effective towards meeting the learning goals.The changing expectations of both students and their future employers motivated us toreexamine and overhaul the way we teach computer technology. We revised our student learningoutcomes to better reflect industry needs and to make assessment more

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri III

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

] [3].Just as parts have standard tolerances, assemblies comprised of those parts have a tolerance aswell. The total tolerance for the assembly is directly driven by the tolerances of the parts whichcomprise the assembly. For example, if the assembly were comprised of parts which are all at theupper end of their total tolerance, the assembly might not function as intended. Therefore, designengineers must be mindful of the total tolerance with respect to the assembly. This phenomenonis known as tolerance stacking. However, the implementation of a proactive plan to avoidproduction issues caused by assemblies which are out of tolerance due to tolerance stacking isnot as straight forward to understand because the effects of tolerance staking are a

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University; Teresa A. Johnson, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

been feeder campuses. The purpose is to share the lessonslearned from this program development with others in the engineering education and technologyspace as a joint learning exercise.Research – Program RationaleWith the current resurgence of manufacturing, the largest economic sector in the region, today’sneed for technical talent has outpaced Ohio State’s ability to provide enough students to meetworkforce demands. Technological change, global competition, and a protracted economicdownturn combined to usher in and hasten the era of shop-floor digitalization and automation ofmanufacturing. Combined with the Great Recession’s impact on human resource planning, thegrowing "silver tsunami” of retiring skilled workers and the lack of a

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, Old Dominion University; Shirshak K. Dhali P.E., Old Dominion University; Betsey Odell, Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing ; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

cannot add/delete any general studies section and support coursessection, the only place to modify course lists to reflect our proposed changes were in corecourses section. The following section details proposed curriculum at John Tyler CommunityCollege for Mechanical Engineering Technology with Mechatronics and Robotics VisionSystems specialization. After reviewing survey results, industry visits outcomes and review ofJTCC existing curriculum, new curriculum design was planned and developed with three newcourses so that the existing curriculum and number of credit hours for AS degree will not beaffected. Figure 1 shows the block diagram of process plan of new courses development

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students in the US, the situation is different in the State of Qatar. According to the latestedition of Qatar’s Ministry of Development, Planning and Statistics released in March 2014, thenumber of female students attending college represented 65% of the total students enrolled atuniversities in the year 2011-12. Additionally, 60% of all graduates in Qatar are female. QatarUniversity is the first national university in Qatar with female students exceeding 70% of thestudent population [5]. In Qatar University’s Electrical Engineering department, female studentsmake up approximately 42% of the total student population [6].With the goal of understanding of how Qatari female students have developed (and pursue) theirSTEM career interest, mainly in

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to the additive manufacturing resources, capabilities, capacities, and products that could be produced. They were then introduced to several processes underway, including the one with which they would be engaged during the balance of the event. The introduction also included supervised processing and post-processing. Once a level of participant hands-on confidence with 3D printing was achieved, they were provided the opportunity to process canned products, which they could have personalized, and then 3D print the designs they developed. During the end of the last session of the event, the participants were administered a post-event poll to, on a 1-4 scale, gage their satisfaction with the event and to ascertain their plans for the

Conference Session

Various Prospectives in Power Systems

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

ypes of contaacts so a sep parate dc suppply was proocured to proovide theenabling voltage. Th his power suppply is rated d for 125Vdcc which is a typical voltaage utilitiesutilize in their substaations. Figuree 3 – Switch hing Type Teerminal BlocckCommu unication nsAt this po oint in the laab developm ment, relay co ommunicatioons are very basic and prrimarily connsistof relay front f panel access a to seriial ports. Fu uture plans aare to

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; James Walker, Michigan Technological University; Shashank Barkur Lakshmikanth, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Ruimin zhang, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College

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Engineering Technology

have a focus outside of trainingpeople for industrial robotics. Our RobotRun software is functional, but is still underdevelopment. Currently, it provides a 3D view of a robotic arm, allows selection of diferentend-efectors, and allows the user to control the robot through a realistic teach pendant which isanalogous to teach pendants used in industrial robotics. In the future, we plan to ine-tune thesoftware based on feedback, add features, and add some common industrial scenarios whichwould be useful for training.Overview of the SoftwareWe began development on the RobotRun software in the Summer of 2015. Two Computer Sciencegraduate students collaborated with other students and faculty in the Department of ComputerScience and the School of

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Rios Santiago, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico / Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Engineering Technology

, and CNC machine tools in the areas of system design, production planning, and control and manufacturing. Edinbarough also served in paramilitary forces and in the Air Force. He is a Life Member of the ISTE, a senior life member of the IE (India), a member of ASEE and SME, and a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Assistive technology based on IoT in building automation: a multidisciplinary engineering projectAbstractNowadays, most of our daily activities can be performed indoors; according to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on average, an American spends 90 percent of theirlife

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University

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Engineering Technology

thefollowing: 1. Apply engineering design principles to formulate a problem statement, analyze requirements and produce a system-level block diagram. 2. Develop a prototype of an electrical/electronic and/or software system to meet given specifications. 3. Integrate knowledge from across the core Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum. 4. Work effectively and productively in a team environment. 5. Effectively communicate technical ideas and concepts.The required course deliverables are as follows: 1. Problem Statement (Definition) 2. Benchmark Studies 3. Requirements Specification 4. System Block Diagram 5. System Specification and Design/Analysis 6. Prototype Fabrication 7. Testing/Debugging Plan

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Hung Pham; Anish Khatiwada, University of Houston, Downtown; Jonathan Lopez

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fuel. The plant materials to be used for biofuels categorically fall into high sugar orstarch materials as is found in sugarcane or grains of wheat, corn, or rice. These materials areobviously easy to convert into alcohol. Another category of materials under intense investigationis the use of plant waste material for conversion to ethanol. The advantage of this second type ofmaterial is that you are not pitting the future production of energy against the future productionof food. As fresh water and available agricultural land become more limited using plant waste toproduce fuel seems like a sustainable solution to the overall energy production plan for cities. Adisadvantage of using these plant-based wastes is that they are high in cellulose

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

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Engineering Technology

graded and returned to the students so they receive some feedback on theirperformance. The compromise proposed to company officials was to have the final, officiallyrecorded grade be either Pass or Fail and that the bulk of the grade is based on attendance andclass participation with a small percentage based on the results of the assessments.This assessment and grading plan has been utilized for the first three offerings of the class. Theauthor has noted that those students who are taking the class specifically for the three hours ofMET credit and are uninterested in taking the CCT exam are sufficiently unmotivated andrequire some additional inspiration. This class has been offered in the fall semester leading up tothe CCT exam offered by ASQ in

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

course was a collaboration ofclassroom technology education teachers and university faculty with extensive experience inproviding professional development on topics in engineering and technology to K-12 teachers ofscience, mathematics, and engineering.This course provides an introduction to the historical and philosophical backgrounds oftechnology education, including instructional planning and delivery, curriculum design andassessment. Topics include content selection, lesson planning and alignment with standards,assessment and the use of instructional technology in support of different technology educationteaching strategies. Attention is given to planning, teaching, safety practices, classroom andlaboratory management, and assessing

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

, troubleshooting, and running the APPproject. As depicted in Figure 6, the project planning process started with developing a workbreakdown structure (WBS) method, in which the project was broken down into its five majorcomponents. These components were then subdivided into various subcomponents withassociated activities. The WBS method was used to ensure that all activities were identified andincluded and that these activities could be completed in the proper sequence. Page 13.1057.9 PROJECT Robot Sensors PLC Feeder Conveyor Teach the Attach to Program