Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

implementation of the newcurriculum. • Three courses within the biotechnology minor have been designed by faculty within the Department of Industrial Technology: Biotechnology Laboratory I, Biotechnology Laboratory II, and Bioinformatics. • The paper describes selection criteria for course content and topics as it pertains to biotechnology manufacturing.The courses within the biotechnology minor prepare students from multiple degreeprograms for careers within life science-based industries.IntroductionBiotechnology refers to harnessing the properties of a living organism to develop andmanufacture products that benefit human life. Although the biotechnology field hasexisted for nearly a century

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Page 11.759.6organization. He was a straightforward problem-solver with good information technology skills.Computer recycling seemed like a volunteer opportunity in a business-like atmosphere. Theopportunity matched his career skills and comfort level.The founder of the organization is a civic environmentalist. He aims to keep computers out oflandfills. He also is passionate about environmental education, promoting awareness of thetechnology-landfill issue in schools and businesses. He has successfully tapped business sourcesthat are replacing old hardware. The founder hopes to recycle 5,000 computers a year in the nearfuture. At present, the organization operates on the weekends because they cannot afford apermanent operations director. The

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

allowing University IP to go from ideas to prototypes and beyond. One of the goals ofE4 is to help students develop their own businesses in the local area around the University, andhopefully result in a pool of successful alumni who remain near the campus.The State. Yearly, Texas loses talented young men and women who graduate from the publicuniversities and accept jobs across the nation. E4 provides a mechanism for retaining andattracting bright individuals who are likely to have long term, successful careers. Due to locationand other factors, our university and its surrounding areas have traditionally been unable tocapitalize on one of its most valued products, educated men and women who have the ability tocreate technology-based products

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

, where the Meridian Kesslerneighborhood is located, the review noted that real median family income has dropped 2.7percent and there is no dynamic growth in the local economy. Additionally, the unemploymentrate increased from 2004 to 2005. Adding to this is that in 2003, 51.4% of public school studentsin Marion County were eligible for free or reduced free lunch and that the poverty rate in MarionCounty for children under 18 is greater than 18%. Clearly, with falling economic and jobprospects, the students in Marion County may benefit from an outreach program that introducesengineering and technology and the associated careers in a fun and engaging atmosphere.With these issues in mind, a program called Learning with LEGOTMs has been developed by

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

University, an M.S. in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Technology in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His research interests include building energy efficiency, computer simulations, spatial visualization skills, educational data mining, learning analytics, and cognitive processes in engineering design and problem-solving.Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER

Conference Session

ETD Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gangjian Guo, Bradley University; Joseph C Chen P.E., Bradley University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

, collaboration, and project management skills, 4-5 students, as one group, arerequired to complete the project that requires many different skills such as design, computersimulation, CNC machining, injection molding, etc. After a year of implementation, evidencedemonstrates that the program effectively enhances students’ understanding and capability ofplastic product development. By implementing this new curriculum, Bradley University has beenable to have a higher impact on the career preparation of the students and the supply of trainedplastics engineers to local industries. The presentation will illustrate the plastics injectionmolding curriculum and describe one of the successful four-module projects conducted based onthe curriculum. The impact to

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay V. Gadre, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology; Ramesh S. Gaonkar, SUNY-PCC and IITGN; Nikhilesh Prasannakumar, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology; Sneha N. Ved, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #20286Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoTs) - Challenges in Teachingthe ARM Controller in the ClassroomProf. Dhananjay V. Gadre, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology Dhananjay V. Gadre (New Delhi, India) completed his MSc (electronic science) from the University of Delhi and M.Engr (computer engineering) from the University of Idaho, USA. In his professional career of more than 27 years, he has taught at the SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, worked as a scientific officer at the Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, and since 2001, has been with the Electronics and

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditationrequirements have also been considered when developing the program curriculum. ABETrequires MET programs to prepare graduates with knowledge, problem solving ability, andhands-on skills to enter careers in the design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation,technical sales, or maintenance of mechanical systems. Therefore, supervised in-class activities,laboratory exercises, and term projects have been created for courses to support lectures andassignments to enable student learning. ABET accreditation standards also emphasize majordesign experiences based on students’ course work. Following ABET Student LearningObjectives (SLO) have been adopted and addressed in courses. A. an ability to

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Glen Wood, University of Houston, Downtown; Sergio Pena Diaz; Victoria Valencia, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

to prove theirunderstanding of the project. They thought this approach was more representative of what happensin industry. Also, they learned that it’s okay to rely on others team members for support and thata little research goes a long way. This is particularly important when cross-disciplinary teamsare attempting to solve complex, real-world problems. Working effectively as team members iscrucial for their professional careers while being able to conduct research helps them in life-longlearning. Some of the students indicated that the senior project pushed them beyond their comfortzone. They took leadership in an aspect of the project and made individual contributions count withthe very limited amount of time they had to complete the

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Weissbach P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Koty Jarrod Miles, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

is needed which can be quite expensive.In this paper, a low-cost alternative is presented to give sophomore level electrical engineeringtechnology students a visual understanding of the torque provided by a stepper motor. A steelconnecting rod is mounted to the shaft of the motor. The rod can be mounted such thatmetrology weights can be attached to the rod, allowing the torque applied to the motor to beadjusted.IntroductionRotating electrical machines are employed in industry to provide torque at a given speed forconveyor belts, saws, pumps, and a host of other applications. Their understanding is critical formost electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology students pursuing a career inpower systems, industrial automation

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Huma Shoaib, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

predictive of achievement according to Li (2018). Theyreported that the group students who engaged in watching lecture videos, taking quizzesand participating in discussion forums showed an overall better performance in theMOOC. In some studies; (Xiong, 2018; Alcarria, 2018) peer assessment is reported as aform of student engagement in MOOCs. However, peer assessment is not related withperformance or achievement rather with student characteristics and behavior as well associal engagement. Williams (2018) reported having learner goals in STEM relatedMOOCs effected student engagement. These goals can be related to interest or use ofinformation in future career. They also report that engagement is measured in terms ofcertification or activity

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon K. Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Sweeney began his career as a Quality Engineer for Lord Corpo- ration. He worked there eleven years with the last eight years being as a Product Designer of vibration control products. He joined the faculty at Penn State Behrend in 1996 where he teaches a variety of engi- neering mechanics courses. His research interests are materials testing, industrial statistics, and vibration analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Gage Capability Case Study in a Quality Control Course Shannon Sweeney, P.E. Associate Professor of Engineering

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering Technology

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

ET Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lukman G. Bolahan Anidu

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #25433Design of an Automatic Class Attendance System as an Undergraduate Se-nior Design ProjectDr. Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University Ali Eydgahi started his career in higher education as a faculty member at the Rensselaer Polytechnic In- stitute in 1985. Since then, he has been with the State University of New York, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Eastern Michigan University. During 2006-2010, he was Chair of the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences, Founder and Director of the Center for 3-D Visualization and Virtual Reality Applications, and Technical Director of the NASA funded MIST

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Loryn R. Becker, Michigan Technological University; Ted J. Wierzba, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Ebrahim Tarshizi, Michigan Technological University; Laura Claire O'Connor, Michigan Technological University; Ryan J. Livernois, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #17470Laura Claire O’Connor, Michigan Technological University Laura is a Geological Engineering student at Michigan Technological University, graduating with her B.S. in Spring 2016. She has worked and conducted research within the mining industry throughout her undergraduate career and will be attending graduate school for Mining Engineering in Fall 2016.Mr. Ryan J. Livernois, Michigan Technological University I am a Undergraduate geology student at Michigan Tech graduating in December 2016. I have field experience with geological mapping, surveying, and conducting

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honghong Liu; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

microcomputers, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems;c. the ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems;d. the ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems.In addition, students will benefit from hands-on practice and strategy analysis/coding, and mostimportant of all, prepare for the potential career in the future automotive industry.AcknowledgementsThis work was supported in part by the National Science Foundation, ATE, under grant numberDUE-1400593References1. US Department of Transportation: http://www.its.dot.gov

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Sprang, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

from Carnegie Mellon University. His career includes over thirty years experience in designing and programming embedded systems and has multiple patents for both hardware designs and software algorithms Page 26.918.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Improving Freshman Retention in an Engineering Technology ProgramAbstract - High freshman attrition in engineering programs is a significant and growing concern. In 2010 and 2011, less than41% of first year freshmen received a grade of C or better in first semester technical major courses at Penn State Erie, theBehrend College

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11372Innovative Embedded Systems ProjectMr. Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Stephen Strom is a lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department of Penn State Behrend, and holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. His career includes over thirty years experience in designing and programming embedded systems and has multiple patents for both hardware designs and software algorithms Page 26.971.1 c American

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaiah I. Ryan, Western Washington University; Aaron Cramer, Western Washington University; Ying Lin, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

filters and simulate the filter response.  To realize math script within a LabView VI program. Page 26.1307.3On the other hand, LabView, a popular platform used in industry for real-time measurement andtesting applications, is a suitable tool to accomplish real-time signal acquisition, analysis, andprocessing tasks. Due to these features, we have adopted LabView as the major software platformin developing these lab exercises. Other benefits of using LabView include that students getexposed to such a useful tool and have opportunities to build up their experience and skills whichprepare them for their future career in this area.In addition

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University; Leigh Sharma; Jennifer Vandenbussche, Kennesaw State University; Valerie Washington, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

[homework assignments] in this class this term? Yes No 2. On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 represents not at all committed and 5 represents extremely committed, how committed are you to completing your [homework assignments] in this class this term? 1 2 3 4 5 3. Please take a moment and think about those assignments. a. What is the primary reason that you want to be successful on them? Be specific. (ex: It will help me in my future career; so I don’t fail the course) ______________________________________ b. Finally, write a statement of your goal for [the assignment] on the line below. Start

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E. Shirl Donaldson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University, School of Engineering Technology

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Engineering Technology

., O'Connor, T., McRuairc, G., McNamara, M. & O'Donnell, D. Critical thinking in the university curriculum–the impact on engineering education. European Journal of Engineering Education 37, 125-132 (2012).5 Claris, L. & Riley, D. Situation critical: critical theory and critical thinking in engineering education. Engineering Studies 4, 101-120 (2012).6 ABET. ABET Home Page, (2015).7 ABET. Engineering vs. Engineering Technology, (2013).8 Hart Research Associates. Falling Short? College Learning and Career Success. (2015).9 Downey, G. Are engineers losing control of technology?: From ‘problem solving’to ‘problem definition and solution’in engineering education. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 83

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University; Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

on a Three-Phase, 2500 kVA Transformer Figure 5. Students Testing the 72.5 kV Puffer SF6 Circuit Breaker Figure 6. Testing the Control Power for the Circuit BreakerTwo-Year versus Four-Year DegreesAll faculty strive to fully develop their student’s potential. When the student stops at theassociate degree it is very similar to preparing them for a trade. While it is possible, upwardmobility within their profession is limited. It is quite possible they will remain at the tester levelfor the duration of their career. With a baccalaureate degree it is much more likely that thestudent will promote into higher levels, either in operation, design, or management. That said, itis difficult to convince

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University - Northwest

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Engineering Technology

for sightseeing and directions, but do not seem to appreciatethe complete full potential of its wide application of Google Earth in their futureprofessional engineering career. However, recent article [6] by Yang (2015) promotedseveral online resources utilization in geotechnical engineering education among themGoogle Earth has been recommended as the first Internet choice for geotechnicalengineering education. Article [7] by Puchner (2011) provided many demonstration ofusing Google Earth to track rapid natural and/or human factors effects on topography,coastal erosion, dam level fluctuation, drainage systems, flood lines and land use history.Article [8] by Kumar (2014) promoted the teaching of geotechnical engineering usingprofessional

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Fox, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tiffany Erin Whinery, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Institute of IUPUI. She is also a graduate student in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. She is currently pur- suing a Master in Technology degree in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development. Her primary foci of her research include: assessing, evaluating, and improving leadership programs, as well as career and professional training and development. Tiffany is currently redeveloping the assess- ment plans for the Organizational Leadership and Technical Communication undergraduate programs in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. She is also involved in the strategic planning, facilitation, and analysis of program needs assessments for IUPUI and external organizations

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A Jones P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Edward R Evans Jr. , Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

Professional Engineer, PE 054155E, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jones began his engineering career in 1986 with General Electric Company in Erie, Pennsylvania. Subsequent to that time he worked for Morrison Knudsen Co. in Boise, ID, and Atchison Steel Castings Co. in Atchison, KS. He then returned to General Electric Company as Engineering Manager of Locomo- tive Truck Design Group. His most current industrial experience began with LORD Corporation in 1998 as Product Engineer and Engineering Manager. Mr. Jones is an Associate Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers with specific interests in vehicle suspension design, vibrations, structural design, and manufacturing.Mr. Edward R Evans Jr

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Drapinski Moss, Purdue University; Mark French, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

an educational psychologist, studying motivation among pre-service teachers and college faculty members. Along with teaching pre-service teachers, she is the project manager for the STEAM project, a First in the World grant project, funded by the US Department of Education. She works for the Center for Instructional of Excellence at Purdue University.Dr. Mark French, Purdue University Mark French started his career as a civilian aerospace engineer for the US Air Force after getting a BS in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at VA Tech. While working for the Air Force, he did an MS and a PhD at the University of Dayton. His dissertation was on the design of aeroelastically scaled wind tunnel models. After 10 years

Conference Session

ETD Green Energy/Sustainability

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Ruane Ph.D., Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Sophia Rose Mayne-DeLuca, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

country. Faculty from both universities collaborated to develop the prompts outlined inTable 1. The faculty discussed what the students at both universities were covering or hadalready covered at that point in the termTable 1Discussion PromptsTopic PromptIntroductions Introduce yourself to the other students. Please mention your major, year, and career goals. Explain what interests you in the areas of green energy and why?Green Energy Systems Do you see any potential implementation of green

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

, 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. Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest Omer Farook is a member of the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue

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

senior highschool students interested in pursuing a career in the STEM field, not only as an outreach effort,but also to make the student aware of their context in addressing the community needs. Theultimate goal for this multidisciplinary team framework is the creation of a comprehensive,cooperative learning environment for undergraduate engineering programs.As part of this program, the students had the opportunity to present their collaborative workresults at the 2018 Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability, in Stephenville, TX, andat the 2018 UTRGV Engaged Scholar Symposium, in Edinburg, TX. The configuration of thepartnership endorses collaborative leadership through the continuous support from differentorganizations in the