Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware; Thomas Brumm, Iowa State University; Steven Mickelson, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

ABETa through k general criteria outcomes. The ePortfolios can then be used as evidence for TAC ofABET accreditation purposes. Finally, the ePortfolio, as a compendium of highlights from thestudent’s academic career within the ET program, will also be useful for exhibiting studentcapabilities to potential employers.Implementation: The planned revisions of the ET program will take effect in the fall of 2010.As a matter of best practice, compilation of the ePortfolios cannot be left until the senior year.Ideally, students should be exposed to the concept and begin working on their ePortfolios duringthe freshman year. Students must be given regular input and guidance regarding their progress incompiling the ePortfolio throughout their four-years

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

in their curriculum that leads to academic career in engineering or engineeringtechnology. Two courses that students have in their senior year are transferable to Drexel, if theyare accepted to the AET program. The two courses are EET 102, Introduction to AET, and MET101, Manufacturing Materials. The courses follow the syllabi of the same freshman classestaught at Drexel. The books and other materials for those courses are the same as for thefreshmen students at Drexel University.Currently, the administration of AET Program at Drexel University is working on transferarticulation agreements with Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and CommunityCollege of Philadelphia (CCP). Both colleges have successfully prepared students in the past

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

stabil- ity, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simu- lation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference pro- ceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting and analysis, renewable energy analysis, assessment and design, turbulence and wave propagation

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peilin Fu, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2143: IMPROVING TECHNICAL WRITING AMONG ENGINEERINGAND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSPeilin Fu, National UniversityShekar Viswanathan, National University, San DiegoRonald Uhlig, National University, San DiegoHoward Evans, National University, San Diego Page 15.702.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Improving Technical Writing among Engineering and Technology StudentsAbstractThe ability to communicate clearly and effectively is crucial to success in an engineering career.Good writing skills give students a competitive edge in job searches and career advances. It iswidely agreed in and out of academia that instruction in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Dominion University the senior project is a twosemester course, which is the case in most of the undergraduate programs. The Introduction toSenior Project is a first semester 1 credit course, which covers a series of career related topicsrelated to engineering technology such as engineering codes and standards, engineering ethics,technical report writing, job search and resume writing techniques, patents and property rights,and professional engineering licensure. By the end of this course the students are expected todecide on a project topic, establish partnership with a faculty advisor for the project and submita project proposal. In the second semester, the actual Senior Project is a 3 credits course inwhich students work under advisor

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

. ¬ ENGL I and II, and HUM-SS I and II, are typical composition courses and humanities or social science electives, respectively. ¬ Circuits I and II, and Physics I and II are calculus-based. ¬ Computer Programming (CMP PGM) is a course on computer-based engineering problem solving. ¬ The courses E & ET I-IV could be designed to keep the students engaged throughout the curriculum. These would play a significant role in reinforcing the CDIO philosophy, in advising/retention and career planning, in clarifying the differences in the academics of E and ET programs, and in helping the students identify their strengths and interests; the sequence gives opportunities to cover topics in innovation, creativity & design

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Edward Chandler, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Roger Brown, Chippewa Valley Technical College; Kenneth Exworthy, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (retired); Jeffrey Fancher, Western Wisconsin Technical College; Walter Hedges, Fox Valley Technical College; Terry Fleischman, Fox Valley Technical College; Patrick Hoppe, Gateway Technical College; Richard Lokken, Milwaukee Area Technical College; Thomas Martin, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Daniel Merkel, Milwaukee Area Technical College (retired); Michael O'Donnell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Terry O'Laughlin, Madison Area Technical College; Mark Porubsky, Milwaukee Area Technical College; Robert Steker, Waukesha County Technical College; Timothy Tewalt, Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Engineering Technology

Instructor in Electrical Engineering Technology at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), where he teaches courses in DC/AC circuits, digital circuits, electronic devices, logic design and FPGA design. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1967 with majors in Semiconductors and Logic Design.Kenneth Exworthy, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (retired) KENNETH W. EXWORTHY, P.E., holds a BS (EE) from MTU and an MS (EE) from MIT. He worked in many diverse areas of electrical engineering for 25 years. The last 20 years of his career were spent teaching industrial instrumentation and electronics at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). During that time he also consulted

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kin Moy, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

3rd party laboratories to be certified to a set of quality and technical requirements. This certification process is known as AEMCLRP (Automotive EMC laboratory Recognition Program) 20 administrated by A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation). In additional to the facility, test engineers and test technicians were also part of this certification process. Their qualifications and knowledge in EMC and test instruments/procedures were assessed. This assessment on their EMC competency will be discussed later. Better preparations in EMC education from the university once again became an important contributing factor to the success of a student’s professional career. .Expectations of EMC Test engineers and

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

22.991.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Krisys: A Low-Cost, High-Impact Recruiting and Outreach ToolIntroductionThe United States has seen declining enrollments in engineering and technology disciplines overthe past five years.1 This trend is of growing concern to engineering professionals and iscontributing to a recognized shortage of talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM).2 The problem has led many funding agencies to promote STEMprograms in an effort to increase the awareness and value of STEM careers among today’s youthin order to boost recruiting and retention in these fields. As an example, in 2006 the

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yang Zhang, Western Carolina University; Nelson A. Granda, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; AMM Nazmul Ahsan, Western Carolina University; Hayri Sezer, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

students, and 100 senior students hadcompleted the perceptions survey. The response rate observed in this survey showed that First-year students are still developing their interests when entering college life and have someengagement in official university activities. Sophomore students had a relatively low responserate, which showed a diminished passion and increased tiredness towards college life activities.The renewed increase in participation by junior and senior year students indicates theirmatureness to get ready for graduation and start their career, which encourages them to getinvolved in college activities such as this survey to make sure their voices are heard. 120 100

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, DeVry University, Decatur, GA

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

traditionally educated students for careers in the occupational field known as electronicsengineering technology (EET) or simply electronics technology (ET). Nationwide, overallenrollment in many of these legacy technology programs have continued to be running belowhistoric averages and have even caused the faculty of some programs to become fearful ofeventual program elimination! If one looks at the statistics available from the National ScienceBoard (NSB), the total number of students enrolled in the field of Engineering Technology(typically in the fields of civil, electrical/electronics, construction, computer, and mechanicaltechnology) continues to follow a downward trend from an all time high in the early 1980s totoday’s lower full time equivalent

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

% 11.25% 26.25% EET 70.00% 13.33% 16.67% MET 65.22% 8.70% 26.09% CET 33.33% 11.11% 55.56% Other 61.11% 11.11% 27.78%Q-27 CommentaryIt can be seen that the vast majority would have started their college education right out of highschool if they had it to do over again. A few did say that they were happy doing it as they had. Amoderate group selected other. This case seems to be made up of those students who havechanged careers by transferring from another program or simply changing careers in midstream.Q-28. In your opinion, what is

Conference Session

ETD Manufacturing/3D Printing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua B. Hooker, Michigan Technological University; Vincent Druschke, Michigan Technological University; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Siddharth Yogesh Parmar; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College

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Engineering Technology

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 member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a member of the ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing Division, a member of the ASEE Engineering Technology Division, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association (ECETDHA).Mr. Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College Mark Highum is currently the

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

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the award is focusing on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college students about career opportunities in electronics technologies.Dr. James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University M. Azizi received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, in 2010. From 2010 to 2013, he was a R&D engineer at Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. and Aviya Tech Inc., Longueuil, Canada. Since 2012 he has been an adjunct assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering at Concordia University. In 2013 he joined Michigan Technological

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University - Addison; Aminul Karim, Higher Educational Consultant

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Engineering Technology

quality. The efforts to increase instructionalquality depend on faculty development (focus on faculty), instructional development(focus on student, course and curriculum), and organizational development (focus onstructure and process).5Changes in higher education, impact of technology, and paradigms shifts in approaches toteaching and learning, contribute significantly to the scope and breath of facultydevelopment.6 Faculty in purely teaching institutions (non-research environments),especially those teaching in technology-based and career-oriented programs, generallylag behind the pace of technological change in terms of their professional developmentactivities due to their non-association with research activities. They face two majorchallenges

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Kansaku, Oregon Institute of Technology; Linda Kehr, Klamath County School District; Catherine Lanier, Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

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Engineering Technology

federal, state, and local governments. • Encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aeronautics, space science and technology. • Recruit and train professionals, especially women, and underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace related fields. • Develop a strong science, mathematics, and technology education base from elementary through university levels.Core OSGC programs include graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, NASA centerinternships and mentorships, undergraduate research-based programs, and K-12 outreachprograms. University and community college partners provide the student and faculty base towhich NASA

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Mainoo, Bowling Green State University; Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

, B., Reichgeelt, H., & Zhang, A. (2002).13. Peterson’s Guide to Graduate Study. (2005), Retrieved November 2005, from http://www.peterson.com.14. Price, B., Reichgelt, H., & Zhang, A. (2002). “Designing an Information Technology Curriculum: The GeorgiaSouthern University Experience”. Journal of Information Technology, 17(1), 1-6.15. Stokes, M. E., Davis, C. S., Koch, G. G. (2000). Categorical Data Analysis Using the Sas System. Cary, NC:SAS Publishing.16. United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (2006). Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved June 5, 2006, fromhttp://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.toc.htm.17. United States Department of Labor (2004). Career Guide to Industries. Retrieved June 5, 2006, fromhttp://dol.gov/.18

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Nan Byars, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

, defines requirements for assessment measures used byengineering technology programs. The purpose of assessment and evaluation activities is todocument that program objectives and outcomes are being met. The criteria document2 statesthat: Assessment measures typically consist of, but are not limited to, student portfolios, student performance in project work and activity-based learning; results of integrated curricular experiences; relevant nationally-normed examinations; results of surveys to assess graduate and employer satisfaction with employment, career development, career Page 12.282.6 mobility, and job title; and preparation for

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

efficiencies • Solicit input from colleagues who have also worked to this end.Conceptual OverviewContemporary accreditation procedures have moved far away from imposing an arbitraryset of distant standards and requirements. Currently, they call for a much more tailoredway of looking at how well an institution and/or its programs develop graduates who areeffective in terms of the career path/profession they pursue. Outcomes have becomemuch more important than inputs. Continuous improvement procedures withdocumentation of how their loop has actually been closed are expected. Page 25.1225.4Figure 1 depicts an overview of the way that faculty viewed and

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

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 while being mentored by a faculty member results in increasedstudent retention and achievement. This is important not only to our institution but to the localcommunity as well since we are currently a net importer of employees to fill positions in thehigh-technology career fields (Regalado9, Dec/Jan 2006, p.37).It is also

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

) leaving a lot of room for a student to pursue other interests through a double major or a minor. Also, the math and science requirements were less rigorous than the new program. This tended to attract students who were undecided and less committed to a career in technology. It must also be recognized that one of the impacts of the Great Recession may be to redirect higher caliber students from more expensive university programs to ones that are more affordable. WWU is recognized as offering one of the most affordable degrees in the Pacific Northwest region. Coupled with better employment opportunities for technical fields, this too will positively impact the quality of students seeking any ET major.• Managing Program

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Technology

a project manager and senior con- sultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electronics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Samia Afrin, East Tennessee State University; Ty Reeves, East Tennessee State University; Levi Myers, East Tennessee State University; Kyle Davis, East Tennessee State University; Noah Benjamin Dowell

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Engineering Technology

MSD related complaints reported by the workers where they were exposed to awkwardpostures.It's been rigorously established that the students learning with hands-on projects escalate their interest andmotivation to lead a successful career in the industry upon graduation. Students' learning performancecurve alleviates while using the project-based learning (PBL) technique, as they experience the process inreal-time [7], [8]. They apply their theoretical knowledge acquired in class within the defined context. Anengineering technology level-4 course named "Ergonomics and Process Optimization" had been instructedfollowing the PBL technique in Fall 2019. A total of 18 students were divided into nine groups assigneda real industrial problem and

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kevin Zender, Michigan Technological University; Corey Blankenship, Michigan Technological University; Tyson Joseph Bethke, Michigan Technological University; Nathir A. Rawashdeh, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

engineering students. Theapplicability of PID in many different career fields, implies that many degree programs couldbenefit from adding it to their curriculum. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical EngineeringTechnology, etc. are all degrees that either already offer disciplines or courses that study thedesign and use of automated control [5].Part of the Advanced PLC laboratory at our university, the Amatrol Process Control System,shown in Fig. 1, is used to teach programming of industrial equipment for controlling the flowrate and level of fluids [3]. It is not concerned with the theory of PID control, rather it focuses onthe programming of industrial equipment and the

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Roger C. Lo, California State University, Long Beach; Praveen Shankar, California State University, Long Beach

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Engineering Technology

. Industry employer provides the first-hand information of the trend of technology development and the types of workforce needed. Strong and close college-business partnerships are encouraged and new effective and sustained two-way communication and collaboration will be explored. Examining college and graduate level education and their impacts on STEM workforce readiness. Review the current curricula and explore new pedagogies and methods including hands-on, research-based, interdisciplinary, and virtual and remote learning. More internships, apprenticeships, and traineeships for undergraduate and graduate students are essential for students to get ready to start their STEM career after graduation. Prepare K-12

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

technology as career fields. This survey instrument was chosen forthis study as the instrument is currently being used to examine effects of makerspaces andmaking projects on engineering students (Morocz et al, 2015; Morocz et al, 2016: and Talley etal, 2016). These other ongoing studies allow comparisons of this preliminary data to those ofother student groups in future work. As the students in this study were in a senior design course,it was expected that their engineering design self-efficacy would increase as a result of thecourse and project as observed by Miskioglu (2016) in a similar study of engineering design self-efficacy in a senior design course. This preliminary data was collected to compare to futuresemesters, when not all students

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Rover Robot design project include 3D sketching and printing, electronic controls, andcomputer programming, to print and assemble a Robot Rover that can be operated autonomouslyand by remote control operation. This project is intended to promote STEM and STEM-relatedteaching and learning. It is significant to note that the web portal serves as a hub for these virtualcollaborations. Figure 7 - 3D Robot Rover Resource Page at www.ucdistancetraining.org 7 This development material was used in the UNITE summer workshops that were hostedat JSU. These workshops were sponsored by US Army and Verizon. Their purposes are togenerate awareness of STEM studies and career path to local