Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; George Wright, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

entrepreneurship.1,2,3 In thissame spirit of “doing” versus “lecturing”, the Electronics and Telecommunications (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University have been developing an emphasis in electronics productdesign. To this end, the curriculum has been augmented to include topics such as electronicsmanufacturing, system integration, innovation, project management, and entrepreneurship. Aninitiative to team engineering technology students with business students who understandmarketing and small business plan development has also gained substantial momentum over thepast three years.4 Finally, all students are required to participate in a capstone design sequencewhere they work in teams to develop the concept for a product and implement a fully

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

- Step 2: Sketch and drawing of the architectural designThe second part of this project started in the beginning of the spring 2017. During this periodstudents sketched a first draft of the architectural design based on the dimension and the size ofthe location. The sketch was designed based on different norms. First, the total rectangular areaof the course was accurately measured and divided to twelve equal rectangles. Second, thedistribution of the holes as well as the difficulties and obstacles were located depending onrandom criterions. Third, the degree of challenges was gradually increased from the beginning tothe end of the course and the part for the disabled people was planned with all the requiredfacilities and included in the middle

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

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

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

owndeveloped system. Sargison et al.4 in 2005 presented the results of the first trial of introducingsome form of ePortfolio to 1st year engineering students as part of an initiative of University ofTasmania. It was used for the students to track their development skills and to help them in theircareer planning. Unfortunately, in all those cases, they just described the initial implementationand nothing on how they dealt with any issues that might have raised during the implementation. There has been also some implementation initiative in specific engineering programs.Christy and Fasina5 compared the eP implementation in two undergraduate biosystems/biologicalengineering programs, one from Ohio State University and another one from Auburn

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

barriers to completion? Answers to these questions generally hit on three themes: (1) Be selective - ensure students coming to the program have academic skills to succeed. (2) Have strong counselors, peer mentors, and student success offices to help focus students. (3) Financial planning - look at how they can afford to pay for all four years, not just this semester.8. Do you have many incumbent workers in your program focused on up-skilling? The number of incumbent workers who are people with a technical type job (maintenance or associate degree) trying to up-skill is very small. This reinforces the notion that the entrants into most of the BSET programs are college-age students.9. What have you found that has been successful in

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); WEIHUA FAN

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

their graduate degree in our university. Though most of scholars stated thatthey plan to do graduate study in the future during our interaction and discussion, we understandtheir decision to delay their dream and shoulder the financial responsibility towards their family.The project team struggled with our last objective (SETS-OB4) that “require all SETS recipients toparticipate in at least 80% of project activities.” Because all our scholars take more courses thanminimum required credit hour for full time students in order to graduate, their time becomes themost precious and limited resources they can dispose. Even though the project team eagerlydeveloped and established many activities aimed at enhance their on campus experience from allthree

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

(e.g.understanding the non-technical aspects of an engineering career or solving an open-endedproblem), level of expertise in certain skills, and descriptions of relationships with advisors andother faculty and staff. For engineering students planning to transfer to the Penn State UniversityPark campus for upper-division work, the survey also asked questions about the transfer process,and two final open-ended questions asked what could be done to support the transfer process andbetter aid students in their engineering studies while at the Altoona campus. The transfer open-ended question was not included in the technology survey, and some of the program contentquestions differed between the two groups.The paper presents the results of the survey, contrasting

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Ali Farahani; Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Mark Sotelo, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Awlad HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Capstone final report is required from each team at the time of presentation. Thisreport goes beyond a simple chronological review of the process to include a study of theavailability of comparable products on the market, financial viability, layout design of an idealproduction line, company bylaws, safety, and training, as well as the necessary technical data ofthe product itself (drawings, plans, parts description and numbers, inventory, workflow etc.).This should ensure that the students are familiar with the many aspects of production that gobeyond the manufacturing process.The teams present their work to fellow students, faculty andindustry members. The students’ final grade is a combination of their performance in tests, thequality of the

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

exposure to both a standardized design approach anda reoccurring opportunity to work in team environments from ideation throughcommercialization, ESET students prepare themselves for a two-semester experiential learningsequence referred to as Capstone Design. Here, three to four-person teams are formed through aself-selection process. Most students will capitalize on the multiple opportunities they have hadto work in a team environment through their other courses in the ESET curriculum. Once theteam is formed, they will operate as a startup venture for a period of two semesters. As theybegin the first semester which is focused on project management planning and initial design,they must identify a private or public sector customer/sponsor who has a

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reynaldo M. Pablo Jr., Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Economy: A Hybrid Course for the Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractHybrid courses refer to classes where there is a carefully planned blend of both traditionalclassroom instruction and online learning activities. It is a combination of the best of both stylesof instruction. Instructors can teach a significant part of the course through active-learningassignments over the internet. The advantage is less travel to campus making it easier for morepeople to get a college education because of the limited on-campus attendance. These kinds ofcourses are now more accessible to more people in more places, which is perhaps the biggestadvantage of

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

33 AlignmentTechnical Approach and Results of Receiver TestingThe American Radio Relay League (ARRL) [10], founded in 1914, is the national association forAmateur Radio in the USA. Today, with more than 156,000 members, ARRL is the largestorganization of radio amateurs in the United States. The ARRL provides a comprehensive list of16 Receiver tests outlined in their 157 page Test Procedures Manual [11]. These have beenarranged in the ARRL test plan to minimize the required level and frequency of hook-up changesand modifications. Each hook-up, however, is shown complete with all changes from the Page 22.496.5previous test clearly indicated

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Kristina Rojdev, NASA; Daniel Carrejo, NASA; Anthony J. Colozza

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

within the allotted budget for the project. If standard salaries for all the work completed would Page 24.927.5have been included in the proposed budget, the total costs would have exceeded the NASA budget forthe project. By using a Capstone Design team approach for the design, development and test activities,the Capstone team was offered the opportunity to work on an exciting and challenging project whileproviding a cost effective method to accomplish these initial project elements.The Capstone team began planning the initial design activities during the Fall 2012 semester andcompleted final prototype demonstration, project presentation

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Kevin Myles, Texas A&M University; Zach N. Adelman, Texas A&M University; Madhav Erraguntla, Texas A&M University; Mark A. Lawley, Texas A&M University; Eun Jung Kim, Texas A&M University; Joseph Louis Burgi; Kevin Price, Texas A&M University; Keith Fritz, Texas A&M University; Dakotah Hawke Stalcup; Zhihao Pan, Texas A&M University; Zachary Stokes, Texas A&M University ; Blaine Wilson Harris, Texas A&M University; Fernando Aguado, AIM-N; Carter B. Wheat, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Gavlick, AIM-N; Maxwell Macauley Martin; Hunter Street, Texas A&M University; Sungkeun Kim; Xuan T. Dang

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

effort ofconducting research on Vector-borne diseases and Mosquitos is planned to be continued. TheIoT monitoring system can perform data collection, including environmental data related to themosquito breeding sites. The researchers have worked for the development of the customizedIoT system for mosquito researchers. In order to expand the impact, research and teaching effortshave been integrated. Three capstone projects have been created in Fall 2020. They havedesigned a mobile weather station, a Raspberry Cluster server, and a water sampling drone formosquito research. These capstone projects concluded in Spring 2021. It was found that therewere synergies in creating projects in a common theme. Three teams had significant differences.It

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of ergonomics in the industry has become significantly important nowadays, especiallyfor designing a workstation. The purpose of ergonomics application in industry is to make the workplacebest fit for the workers to ensure their comfort and safety. It impacts the workers’ satisfaction, reduces thenumber of injuries and production rate. To maximize the safety and productivity of a workingenvironment, an ergonomic approach must evaluate every aspect of the workplace and appropriatelyimplement rules, guidelines, and plans. This paper addressed an injury risk in the manufacturing industryand proposed multiple solutions to resolve injury and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. The injuryrisks include bare skin exposure to sparks while grinding

Conference Session

Remote Instruction/COVID-19 Strategies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton; Carson Lee Running, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

more diverse/reliable educational system.The movement to online teaching has taken on many different forms. Some institutions haveadopted a fully online instructional approach, while others provide a blended learning type, usingsupportive systems and implementing tools such as Moodle, Blackboard, Atutor, and CanvasLMS,among others. Effective online class is important for achieving institutional goals of both teachingand learning in higher education. Previous research on e-learning was mainly conducted with anin-depth focus on certain e-learning dimensions such as technology, faculty, support, pedagogy,readiness, management, ethics, evaluation, planning, and institution [3]. This paper investigatesZoom’s breakout room application and its effect

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Rick Taylor, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

uniqueopportunity of designing, fabricating, testing of these alternative energy vehicles (AEV) andcompete at the national and international levels. Additional information on our AEV projectscan be found at http://etis.web.mtsu.edu/studentprojects.htm.An Overview of Our CADD/CAM Instruction In CADD I we primarily teach AutoCAD and students learn to create orthographic viewsof mechanical components using CADD as a tool. They also learn to construct electrical circuitdiagrams, and draw house plans and plant layouts. In CADD II they learn to create mechanicalparts and assemblies using AutoDesk Inventor and SolidWorks. They learn to createpresentations and make animation movies. In Advanced CAD student learn advanced topics andcreate more complex

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

other team members in a collaborative approach to meet the project goals.The last rotation on PLC’s is structured in a different form than the first and second roboticrotations. The problems are devised such that the student team must understand the process thatis being automated. The process must be studied and then a automation solution is developedalong with choosing the sensors, actuators and other devises to accomplish the task at hand. The Page 12.892.3process must then be flow charted. The number of inputs and output required are determinedand then the automation plan is worked out in words before the programming begins. The PLC’sare

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

believeshould be critical components of a program preparing individuals with a high level ofcompetence in the field.MethodologyThe Delphi technique was utilized because it pools the knowledge of experts within a definedfield to build a consensus to forecast what is likely to occur in the years ahead. Such projectionsare very accurate because it is utilizing the knowledge of those who are at the cutting edge ofresearch and study in a particular field and are therefore very much in touch with what the issuesand trends are in a field. The Delphi method has been very useful to other curricular areas topool expert knowledge for planning for future trends [5], [6], [7]. A panel of experts was identifiedfor participation in the study that included individuals

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Patrick Green, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

whowere reluctant to complete the survey at that time were provided a faxed copy for completion andreturn by fax.Survey Project Actions: • Refine Survey Instrument • Receive contact lists from Celadon and plan timeline for pilot test and student implementation of survey • Pilot test of survey (2-3 people) and make adjustments as necessary, final approval • Implementation of survey • Validation of survey results and analysis of data (statistical results and development of graphs) • Write management report detailing findings, conclusions and recommendationsSurvey questionsThe survey was originally created for a project conducted earlier. To provide for consistency incomparison of results, most questions remained the same as

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

well as those planned for futuresemesters.Though increasing enrollments is a goal, it is more of a side benefit than a primary aim. Theprimary goal is to make sure that students have a clear understanding of the options available tothem so they can make informed decisions about which type of program is the best fit; whichwill allow them the highest level of enjoyment in their courses, academic program, andeventually, in their professional careers. It is our belief that Engineering and EngineeringTechnology are equal options; each suited to a different type of student. It really depends uponthe particular student and his/her areas of interest and future goals which constitutes the betterchoice.BackgroundPenn State Altoona is one of nineteen

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam; Mohammed Faruqi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

DescriptionThe course is planned to give students a general idea and skills in thermal-fluidsystems, an prospect for hands-on laboratory work and to support students interestedin majoring in technology related professions. One of the desired goals of the course isto incorporate laboratory experiments that will be performed by the students to furtherattract their interest in thermal-fluids area and to generate real-world data sets forprocessing, analysis and reporting.The thermal and fluid systems course is required for all students graduating with degreesin Industrial Engineering Technology, Design and Distribution. The course is describedas the design and analysis of thermal and power systems including boilers, airconditioning, refrigeration, pumps

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Intelligent Systems, 13(4), 2005, pp 223-230. 5. Society of Manufacturing Engineers. “Manufacturing Education Plan: Phase I Report. Industry Identifies Competency Gaps Among Newly Hired Engineering Graduates”, Manufacturing Education for the 21st Century, Vol IV, 1997. 6. Rogers, D., Stratton, M. and King, R. “Manufacturing Education Plan: 1999 Critical Competency Gaps”, Manufacturing Education for the 21st Century, 1999. 7. Otieno, A. and Mirman, C., “A Laboratory Based Programmable Logic Controller (plc) Course for a Manufacturing Curriculum”, Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition. Nashville, TN, June 19 – 19, 2003

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Godbey, Jacksonville State University; Dana Ingalsbe, Jacksonville State University; Terry Marbut, Jacksonville State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Spring: MFG 505, MFG 511Spring: MFG 507, MFG 511 Summer: Elective 1Summer: Elective 1, Elective 2 Fall: MFG 521, MFG 531Year Two Year TwoFall: MFG 521, MFG 595 Spring: MFG 507, MFG 515Spring: MFG 515, MFG 596 Summer: Elective 2 Fall: MFG 595 Spring: MFG 596Table 2. Plan of Study Manufacturing Systems Technology Programthat are teaching at local community colleges that select education courses for their electives. Theelective courses may be taken at JSU or transferred from another institution. This

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Koontz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Chance Glenn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

associated technology.Our Telecommunication Systems Laboratory now features both passive optical network (PON)and hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) technology. These are two leading approaches to providebroadband access to support the triple play. In addition, we are developing new courses to covertopics such as video transmission and broadband network engineering. This paper presents thecurrent status of our laboratory and course development along with our plans for futureenhancements.IntroductionThis paper consists of two parts: a review of communication requirements and technology in thelocal access network and a report on how this area is being addressed by the TelecommunicationEngineering Technology Program and Rochester Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Sustainable Design & Global Issues in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Dibella, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and the ultimate resultsof the planning is a building that will likely be built in the United States. The buildingengineering services industry is almost by definition a non-globalization affected careeropportunity. Thus, an engineering and engineering technology curriculum6 must accommodatethe needs of this industrial sector.Industrial ControlsVirtually every mass produced product is either assembled, transported from process to processon an assembly line, and/or inspected by programmed (including Programmable Logic Control,PLC), industrial controls. 21st century robotics as well as modern energy generation systems allmust utilize industrial controls. Designing and/or programming industrial controls is one of theengineering areas of study

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abu SARWAR, Austin Peay State University; John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

experiences with making the transition from the use of mathdepartment courses to developing our own courses in mathematics for engineering technology.The paper will discuss development of the courses, initial offerings, a discussion of the effectsthis change has had on other courses, and plans for future changes.Introduction Page 13.1167.2During the 1980s, our institution replaced an industrial arts program with a bachelor’s degreeprogram in engineering technology. The program was formed on the university’s main campus,where students had easy access to course offerings from the math, chemistry, and physicsdepartments, and operated on traditional 16

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

(wordings) in the objectives should be used to prepare aquestionnaire. Any questionnaire larger than two pages in length is repelling to respond.The Educational Benchmarking Inc. (EBI) does business to conduct opinion surveys. It has asmany as 83 questions with lot of redundant and boring questions. It is difficult to relate thesequestions to the objectives and assessment plan. During designing a questionnaire (instrument),the psychology of the respondent should be carefully thought about. It is likely that a respondentmay not respond to a long list of questions. Even if he does, he may not put his valuablethoughts. To obtain meaningful response from a targeted person, a survey instrument(questionnaire) needs to be prepared with adequate judgment

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

degree in what major are you pursuing?As a college student, did you ever take a co-op or intern position related to your major or work in aposition related to your major either full-time or part-time?[ ] Yes [ ] NoIf yes, for which companies have you worked and for how many months?Other than the senior project course, did you participate in any “Enterprise” or similar programswhile in college? Page 14.1212.11[ ] Yes [ ] NoIf yes, which Enterprise or other program? Do you now or do you plan to subscribe to any industry-oriented magazines or periodicals? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, which ones? Do you expect to take

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Itappears that limitations in the non-traditional modes of course delivery reduce the students’perceived quality of a course, or raise the effort required (and resulting frustration-levels) of thestudents, which result in lower evaluations. Faculty, administrators, and technical staff at OldDominion University have recognized this difference and are currently working to improve thetechnical quality, level of available in-class interaction, and instructor availability for studentsusing non-traditional delivery modes. Further work is planned to analyze data trends in responseto individual evaluation questions, looking at responses in the context of the instructor versuscourse content. In addition, the Engineering Technology Department at Old