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Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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demonstrations for their project, they must have enough knowledgein design, analysis, fabrication, and testing. In ESET program, most courses with courseprojects use about half of the semester for regular laboratories and only about seven weeks fortheir course projects. Given the time limitation, making a gadget for the Mimi-Maker Fairecould be a challenge for some lower level courses. In Make Culture, people are supposed tolearn many knowledge and skills on their own before they can make gadgets. As students movethrough the ESET program, they know more and more about designing electronic gadgets. Control System (ESET 462) is a senior level course. Students typically take this coursetogether with their Capstone I (ESET 419), as illustrated in Fig.1

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs II

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yoonill Lee, Purdue University Northwest

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comprehend.As an alternative pedagogical method, we provide these concepts to students through laboratoryexperiments, as it is very important for electrical engineering technology students to acquirehands-on training. To facilitate understanding of the PID controller, we use the Amatrol T5552process control learning system that has a built-in Honeywell PID controller. In order to see theeffects of different control types, we experiment in three different control modes: (1)Proportional (P) mode, (2) Proportional-Integral (PI) mode, and (3) Proportional-Derivative (PD)mode. We analyze each control mode characteristics and draw comparisons among all controlmodes. Finally, we provide student course assessment and course evaluation feedback toillustrate the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York

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. While engineering technology ethical case studies exist, most have a technical focus.In contrast, the ASEE Prism case study related to the publication of a letter to the editor fromWayne Helmer [1], a professor of mechanical engineering in Arkansas, offering the “truth aboutthe homosexual /lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender lifestyle” can prompt a classroom discussion ofsexual orientation within an engineering and legal context. The event offers engineeringtechnology students a context-based tool to evaluate the clash between statements of policy, freespeech, intolerance, and opinion. This case study exercise is designed to illustrate howprofessional and ethical standards intertwine and relate to real life situations while avoiding adebate over

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Ali Aljaroudi, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University

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Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the injuries rate in the fireservice is four times greater than in private industry, with almost a third of firefightingpopulation being injured in the line of duty [1]. Due to the combined physiological andpsychological demands of firefighting, firefighters must go through extensive training whichtypically takes place in a physical environment “classroom’’ with the implementation of thestandard operating guidelines taking place during live - fire training scenes [2]. These scenesrequire tremendous efforts and assets including training personnel, specialized training facilitiesand carefully planned live - fire scenes, as well as new training models for each single trainingactivity [2]. There is a claim that the

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs II

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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lagging. This is evident from the scant current availably of programs at alllevels of education and workforce development (EWD) nationwide. The Commonwealth ofVirginia has no EWD programs in the robotics technology area. This project was funded by theAdvanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Research Institute [1] and all the requirements wererelated to Robotics Curriculum development.The challenges of the development of Robotics curriculum are well explained in the classroomenvironment [2]. The early childhood exposure to Robotics play an important benefit in roboticstechnology and is discussed in [3]. There are several U.S. Department of Education statisticsand information available [4-11] on workforce development in robotics, manufacturing

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Hamid Eisazadeh, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

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assess the performance of the project, an instrument was developed withmultiple-choice problems and survey questions for the students. The results of a field test in asophomore manufacturing class are presented. The module is available at the ASME Dropboxand the developers are seeking other colleges to promote the project and participate in thefield test.1. IntroductionAfter surveying 2500 industry engineering supervisors, early career mechanical engineers andME Department Heads it was found that 46.9% of industry supervisors state a weakness inunderstanding of standards among ME/MET graduates and 48.3% of early career engineersstate their own weakness of standards understanding1. In addition, under the programcurriculum section in the self

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Emin Yilmaz P.E., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Gary Harding, GKD-USA, INC.

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Design, Construction and Testing of a Soil Sterilizer- A Student Design ProjectAbstractRoot-knot nematodes are microscopic worms that live in soil and feed on the roots of manycommon garden crops. Many species can develop from egg to egg-laying adult in as little as 21to 28 days during warm summer months. Root damage causes formation of galls and gallsdamage the water-and nutrient-conducting abilities of the roots. Plants heavily infested early inthe season can die.Students’ task was to design, construct and test a soil sterilizer to kill nematodes. Sterilizershould be capable of raising sandy soil temperature by 70oF (from 60oF to130oF) in less than halfan hour. Targeted soil volume was 1.5-ft in diameter and 1-ft

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Megan Gibson

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, overall system operation and necessary LabVIEW TM Virtual Instruments (VIs) areprovided. This unique senior design project also provides necessary assessment data for both seniordesign and Instrumentation and Data acquisition courses in a B.S. in Engineering Technology Program.IntroductionA number of indoor irrigation systems were developed with multiple objectives such as improvedefficiency, quality, and reduced cost. A wireless plant irrigation robot system constructed based on a well-known ZigBee system investigated how to overcome the limitations of the fixed sprinkler system andavoid large space consumption [1]. The authors recommended the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) panelsand rechargeable batteries to enhance the system efficiency

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wei Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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correspond to ASTM standards for various materialproperty tests but do not accurately represent many real structures [1, 2].To increase students’ learning interest, enhance the understanding of knowledge, andimprove their learning outcomes in beam deflection while highlighting the effects of realprocesses, a group laboratory project has been designed and implemented at the PurdueUniversity Kokomo campus. Students here are primarily commuters, with up to 15students in a typical engineering technology class, and most classes taught in a studioformat. The campus culture tends to emphasize efficient completion of all educationaltasks performed by students. As a side benefit of the designed beam deflection laboratoryproject, students gain experience with

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Engineering Technology

*NEToccupational data to determine current and future engineering technology skills neededby manufacturers.[1] As Paul Nutter et al states, “Academic programs can benefit byassessing their effectiveness to fulfill the needs and expectations of manufacturingindustries, gaining insights for appropriate curriculum revisions to enhance the job-readiness of students to serve these ‘customers’ of our academic services.” [2] Thecommittee supported the viewpoint that many students will find engineering technologya better educational fit than the existing engineering degree program offered at theuniversity.The steering committee aligned BSET goals, outcomes and proficiencies to ABETaccreditation guidelines, which will be used to track students’ mastery of the

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; David E. Thompson, Sam Houston State University

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experience while on campus. The aims of the coursewere to (1) help undergraduate students who are interested in research connect with facultypartners who are committed to mentoring undergraduates in research, (2) to guide students inreading through papers that introduce the type of research being carried out in a faculty partnerslab, (3) to guide students in drafting a mini-review of 5 papers relevant to that research, (4) toguide students in identifying and writing up a research proposal which they will complete in thelab of the faculty partner. In the first year, six academic departments out of eight participated inthis new course by offering a cross-listed course for their students under one major course taughtby one of the PIs at the STEM Center

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs II

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ilya Y. Grinberg, SUNY Buffalo State

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distribution systems analysis, design automation, systems engineering, and engineering technology education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Development of Senior Design Sequence with Integration of Undergraduate Research ComponentIntroductionResearch experience for undergraduate students is a proven powerful pedagogy, which not onlyhelps students apply disciplinary knowledge and acquire workplace skills, but also contributes toimproving students’ organizational and problem-solving skills. There is extensive literaturedocumenting the value of undergraduate research on student learning [1] and the Council onUndergraduate Research (CUR) provides leadership in

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo

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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

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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. Therefore, the students took these quizzes very seriously because it reflectedon their course performance.For team project-based learning, the students were assigned a task on materials’ selection usingthe Prospector® Materials Database5 or the CES EduPack6 software. An example of a materialselection activity was based on the author’s experience with an industrial client that wanted achoice of plastics materials to use as a substitute for an automobile component. The criteria forselecting the appropriate materials were that the materials should: (1) be processed by injectionmolding, (2) have maximum continuous use temperature of 230 – 350 ºF, (3) have coefficient oflinear thermal expansion (CLTE) flow of 14 x 10-6 – 16 x 10-6 in/in ºF, (4) be

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Northwest; James B. Higley, Purdue University Northwest

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and when it may not be the bestapproach in an already established active learning environment.Introduction In recent decades there has been a growing integration of technology-based instruction inhigher education [1]. The traditional classroom based instruction is being re-worked to move“instruction” to the individual learner level in order to free up time so that students can spendmore time with instructors and classmates. Hence, students participate and interact when in theclassroom rather than just listening to lectures. Many instructors are using this new found timeto have students participate in active learning techniques and provide time to freely exchangeideas that enhance learning material. Whereas it is true that

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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videos over multiple semesters/sections. Results show a very high percentage of students watch the video before class, moststudents watch in close proximity to the campus (based on IP address analysis), within one/twodays before the class. Some students re-review sections of videos before tests, and use multiplemobile and desktop devices that at times shift during the semester. Video analytics allow theinstructor to adjust video content knowing who watches, and where, when and how these flippedclassroom videos are used by students.Introduction The flipped or inverted classroom has been used by engineering/engineering technologyeducators for a number of years 1-7. For this study the author combined the flipped classroomapproach with

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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specific course, then linked toassignment rubrics, previously created to assess student submissions. Rich information onstudent outcome attainment is available when the Outcome tool is used consistently by faculty.BackgroundFirst-year students can be profoundly impacted utilizing self-reflection tools embedded inelectronic portfolios to promote self-advocacy [1], [2]. Self-reflective prompts offer the firstopportunity to identify and explain why students want to achieve a particular academic goal, andwhat specific steps they are taking to achieve the goal. When identifying the qualities associatedwith persisting engineering technology students, Christe [3] found strong evidence of acommitment or an attachment to their college work. Student focus

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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include advancing STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Hands Across the Sea – The US Fulbright Scholar Experience in State of Qatar– lessons learnedAbstract:Considering the impacts of ongoing globalization, it is important for researchers and educators tohave dialogue and collaboration with their counterparts around the world. This possiblecollaboration has been facilitated through a Fulbright US Scholar program Experience in State ofQatar. The Fulbright US Scholar program sends approximately 800 American scholars andprofessionals per year to approximately 130 countries, where they lecture and/or conduct researchin a wide variety of academic and professional fields [1]. The program was

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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planning.This paper will review some of the more interesting datasets available from NCES annual reportsthrough the lens of the Baldrige Excellence Framework, which requires that data graphics showlevels, trends, and comparisons (relevant benchmarks) over time. This paper will also discussways we can use NCES data to improve Engineering Technology education and advising.IntroductionFor a century and a half, the National Center for Education Statistics has been collecting,analyzing, and reporting data on the condition of education in the U.S. NCES produces severalannual reports which are available at https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/annualreports/. These include: ● Digest of Education Statistics [1] is a huge report. The most recent edition is more than

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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acknowledging these notions of difference andhow they affect the classroom allow both students and instructors to see the classroom as aninclusive place. This study focuses on identifying effective classroom management strategieshighlighting diversity and inclusion. The authors utilized survey, interviews and a meta-analysisof literature and identified five classroom management strategies: 1) creating a supportivephysical environment, 2) establishing clear expectations of behavior, 3) communicating studentsin a culturally responsive ways, 4) creating a caring and inclusive classroom and 5) managingproblematic behaviors - that can maximize inclusiveness in a classroom and enhance learningenvironment.IntroductionCulturally responsive teaching can be

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Srivarssha Govindarajan, Farmingdale State College

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for low maintenance [1]. Moreover, it involves the usage of preciousmetals like platinum, which accounts for its high cost. In the present, graphene and graphene oxide 1were used in a fuel cell and were found to replace platinum catalyst. The cost of graphene oxide iscomparatively cheaper than platinum. However, more importantly for the applied research work,all the data collected was done within applied learning and highly dynamic learningenvironment. This type of applied learning comes with many benefits in comparison to traditionallearning in a classroom setting. One of the main benefits is that the student can immediately learnby physically doing and then see the impact of a scientific or

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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program empowers the students in the early stage of their learning process. This paper presents a MATLAB phasor toolbox for analyz- ing ac sinusoidal circuits in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program. The toolbox has functions for conversion among complex, polar and phasor forms. It includes func- tions for adding, subtraction, multiplication and division of phasors, plotting phasors on the complex plane and in the time domain and many useful analysis.1. INTRODUCTION DC and AC circuit analysis is the beginning and the fundamental course in the Engineer- ing/Technology programs. In this or similar courses, students learn to analyze electrical circuits and networks by using basic electrical engineering laws like the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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labsTwo sample labs are provided below. These are two summaries of the actual hands-on activitiesin the sequence of experiments both groups of students performed. EXPERIMENT 1 Number SystemsObjective The objective of the lab is to convert binary or BCD numbers to decimal. Each group will construct aportion of a digital system that decodes a BCD number and displays it on a seven-segment display.Procedure 1. Datasheets can be found online using Google. You must enter the part number, found on top of each component, to obtain the appropriate pinouts. Draw a schematic with all pins labeled, it will help you as you are

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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length of time students work to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge (Donnelly & Fitzmaurice, 2005) and that the work produces a realistic product or presentation (Jones, 1997).Case StudyIn the spring 2017 semester, twenty-four undergraduate students (20 male) enrolled inMET10200: Production Design and Specification at the Purdue Polytechnic New Albanycampus, of which 58.33% were freshman (n = 14), 25.00% were sophomores (n = 6), 12.50%were juniors (n = 3), and 4.17% were seniors (n = 1). One student did not complete the course.All students majored in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), a major in the School ofEngineering Technology (SoET), and were registered Purdue University students

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Allen Hotalen Jr., ECU Department of Technology Systems; Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University

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very much. Mostoften, students sit in massive lecture halls passively listening to lectures. With this traditionalapproach, the lecturer drives the learning process rather than students actively taking part in thelearning process themselves [1]. A more solid and modern approach on learning, called Problem-Based Learning (PBL), was introduced through John Dewey’s philosophies. PBL comes fromidea that learning is grounded in discovery and is better achieved through mentoring by teachingprofessionals, rather than the traditional “transmission of knowledge” approach. The PBLapproach leads to higher student engagement and involvement in the learning process, whichallows for increased levels of deep thought and discovery since students are actively

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Duong Vu, Duy Tan University-Vietnam; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

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in all aspects of discovery and design. The course interactively involves thelearner in directing and defining the material under discourse. The paper presents the fine pointsof pedagogical approach that were implemented in successful completion of this course.1. IntroductionPlastic bottles find common use in a wide range of applications in our daily lives. As a resultproduction and use of plastic bottles has increased remarkably over the years. The high demandof plastic bottles, especially in the water and soft drink industry, has brought with it severeenvironmental problems due to careless disposal of these bottles [1]. Statistical data reveals thatyearly people add up to 8-9 million tons of plastic waste to our environment, which includes

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

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Engineering Technology

laythe groundwork for future courses. The goals represent the restrictions imposed by time andmoney. The learning objectives and goals are as follows.Learning objective:1. PLC basics2. PLC configuration3. Input / Output (I/O)4. Programming using ladder logic5. Common PLC circuits6. Analog I/OThe goals for lab the activity:1. Add a PLC lab to the existing course2. Allow all students to work individually as opposed to groups3. Use existing hardware4. Provide a meaningful PLC experience for the studentsIn the existing course the students create a variable speed motor drive with a pushbutton stop /start circuit and a relay, also known as a magnetic starter, see Figure 1. The new PLC labfollows the variable speed motor

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher David LeBlanc, University of New Hampshire; Donald J. Plante, University of New Hampshire

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intellectual framework forstudents in any major. It represents the faculty's collective belief in what constitutes andcontributes to essential knowledge of the world.”1 The Discovery program covers studies in areassuch as the foundations of English, Quantitative Reasoning, Biological Sciences, PhysicalSciences, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, SocialSciences, and Environment-Technology-Society (ETS). Most of the Discovery classes areoffered from the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). Prior to this work the ET program had noclasses that fulfilled any of the UNH Discovery requirements.There is a lot of anecdotal and research evidence that deeply technical degrees such as ET can beisolating for students and lack

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Jennifer G. Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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interactions among the STEM disciplines, andinterest in STEM careers [1-6]. Many in-service STEM teachers have limited experienceand/or educational background in engineering and technology. These teachers havelimited confidence to incorporate engineering and technology in their classroom.At a professional development (PD) workshop, that is part of a National ScienceFoundation (NSF) funded engineering research project, teachers from different schooldistricts were invited to learn building automation and additive manufacturing at auniversity campus in summer 2017. The overall goal of the project is to increase thenumber of students on the STEM pathway. This work reports the findings of a study thatexplored the effectiveness of a teacher PD workshop