Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rajadas, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Occasionally, black light is used to enhance the visualization process. Page 12.466.6 5 Figure 3 – Completed Wind TunnelFuture plans include installation of a more powerful motor and more efficient fan, in addition tothe redesigned inlet mentioned above, which will increase the maximum speed to about 85 mph.Additional improvements which will occur as funding becomes available include enhancedinstrumentation and data acquisition equipment, and enhanced flow visualization capability.Example ProjectsWhile the wind tunnel has been built with teaching as its primary function

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Arbuckle, Western Kentucky University; Dale McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. As educationalinstitutions partner with industrial organizations to fulfill this need the preferred delivery methodof programs must be examined.This paper describes a study to determine the need for an online Master of Science inTechnology Management in a regional service area. While this program will be availableworldwide, our university requires that we demonstrate a regional need for all new programs.Human resource professionals were surveyed to determine their plans for hiring, or placingemployees in graduate programs. This study also sought to determine if industrial partners havea preference for the delivery method of master’s programs available to their employees.Survey results indicated that industrial partners were interested in

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Myszka, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assessment of engineering education[13, 15, 17]. Increased attention has beenpaid to program outcomes, and their relationships to individual course outcomes. Qualityassurance plans have been instituted that monitors the student performance relative to targets setfor each specific course outcomes. The assessment results should be filtered upward to theprogram level, and outcomes. Course, or curricular, modifications can be made to addressshortcomings.In light of preparing a comprehensive assessment plan, a critical look was made on the methodsof evaluating student competencies in a mechanical measurements course[2]. During the review,it appeared that an apparent hole exists. To address the issue, an alternative method ofassessment was implemented

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Bartonek, Cessna Aircraft Company; Bruce Dallman, Pittsburg State University; James Lookadoo, Pittsburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

beencontemplating a means to measure economic impact of the EET program as a possibledefense against credit hour counters who will undoubtedly begin to question the viabilityof a program with declining numbers. While such an argument would be inappropriatefor programs such as liberal arts, a professional program that can document its return oninvestment to the taxpaying stakeholder has a better position to withstand potentialcriticism linked to declining numbers in enrollment. The experience this summer hasspawned a plan to more completely measure the EET program’s impact on the state’sbusiness and its leverage on tax support received.References 1. 2007-2008 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs, Technology Accrediting

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

testing is conducted: 1) Write the steady flow energy equation and rearrange the terms to find a formula for the outlet temperature as a function of inlet temperature, mass flow rate, specific heat, and input energy (electric work). 2) Derive a formula for the temperature of the heater as a function of the inlet temperature, surface area of the heater, rate of heat transfer from the heater to the air, and the convection coefficient. (This part is only for students who have had some background in heat transfer). 3) Using the modified hair dryer, plan a sequence of measurements to measure the outlet air temperature for every combination of heater and fan settings on the hair dryer. What are the independent

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; MD salim, University of Northern Iowa; Ali Kashef, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Kenan Baltaci

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, particularly green power. Therefore, the information on theprospective wind turbine sites and the estimated average energy production from eachlocation are of our interests. The State of Iowa will be used as a test bed. Three facultymembers with different background (Electrical and Information Engineering Technology,Construction Management, and Technology Management respectively) are involved in theproject. The issues from the aspects of construction, planning/safety, and engineeringeconomy have been considered to determine the suitable locations for wind turbines.Graduate students have also been engaged in this project. . Page 12.661.2In an effort to

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

isincluded in the distribution/technology core.Purdue University has the most credit hours for electives while the least in general educationcore. Though the required credit hour for general education is only 19, students have theopportunity to choose the educational course. Page 11.454.8Change in plan of study for industrial distribution at Purdue UniversityCompared the current curriculum (year 2005) of Industrial Distribution program at PurdueUniversity to year 1994, there are many changes occurred, shown in the table below. Program Cores 1994 2005 General Education

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Heather Cooper, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the JiTTapproach to course delivery is that class instruction should be based on student need andinvolvement, with frequent student-instructor interaction. Through well-planned pre-classassignments, the instructor gauges student learning need and modifies each class appropriately toaddress student inputs and feedback.From its introduction in physics, the JiTT approach has spread throughout many disciplines suchas the sciences and liberal arts2. JiTT appears to be most commonly practiced in fields whereconceptual understanding and/or formulation of viewpoint based upon that understanding form Page 11.849.2the core course objectives. Adoption in

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

sensitivity analysis which was also introduced during the lab lectures, only thoseinput variables with the greatest impact on COP were selected for error propagationanalysis.Case Study DiscussionThe proposed experimental plan noticeably shows that a particular group of students wasable to use the different topics covered in the engineering technology thermodynamiccourse and satisfactorily implemented them in the development of an experimentaldesign. The students had the opportunity to combine abstract concepts and formulate anappropriate metric for quantifying the thermal performance of a real refrigerator. Thestudents also made judicious selection of experimental hardware to conduct a data-sensitive experiment of high reliability. To evaluate how

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

would place thedepartment in temporary locations. The post had recently built a new education center, and thesecond phase of the center was under construction. When the phase two building wascompleted, the Engineering Technology department would move again from the temporarylocations into large new lab spaces in that building. While planning was underway for the firstmove to temporary locations, the department was also working with the architect for the phasetwo project to have the new labs tailored to our needs.The department moved from the main campus in June of 1998. With the initial move, thedepartment entered a transition period, with a gradual shift from offering sixteen week courses toattract students from the main campus to offering all

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain, South Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

1250 MW Page 11.395.11Figure 7E – Distribution of load as a factor of plant incremental factorFigure 7F – Plot of incremental fuel cost versus total plant output Page 11.395.12Figure 7G – Plot of plant output versus output of each unitVI. Load Flow Analysis VIThe Load Flow VI is currently being developed. The author plans to use the following steps todesign and develop this VI 6, 7, 8:1. Represent the system by its one line diagram.2. Convert all quantities to Per Unit.3. Draw the Impedance Diagram4. Obtain the Ybus matrix.5. Classify the

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

planning instructional methods in their discipline.However, undergraduate students in engineering and technology rarely have an opportunity tosolve real world problems that require integration across several disciplinary branches ofengineering and those outside of engineering. This makes it difficult for students to make thetransition from academia to industry especially in an era where the principles of concurrentengineering are employed in new product design and development. Therefore, there is a strongneed to bring challenging, industry involved problems into our classrooms today.The case study approach has long been used in business education but only recently made itsentry into engineering education but with significant momentum. Nationwide

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duane Fairfax, USMA; Kevin Huggins, USMA; Bryan Goda, USMA

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

importance ofeffectively planning for the diffusion of IT into a course versus a hasty deployment that producesnumerous IT barriers that stifles the learning process. The proposed framework will highlightthe relevance of course design, lesson development, and assessment as it directly relates toincreasing students’ confidence level so that IT is not a deterrence to the learning environmentthereby enhancing learning and improving academic performanceRelated WorkIT applications have become one of the most prominent tools for enhancing classroominstruction. Chickering and Ehrmann encouraged the use of IT ranging from bettercommunication between faculty and students to active learning techniques to engage students inthe classroom. They noted that some

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET RELATED OUTCOME BASED ISSUES

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

eightEE students. The grading for the projects is a collaborative effort with input from the facultymentor, project sponsor, and lead instructor with three milestone presentations each semester.In the previous five years, 63 projects have been initiated. In order to frame and demonstrate thecomplexity and varied nature of the addressed problems, several are highlighted as follows: (1)LED Lighting System to Assist Prostate Cancer Treatment. Brachy therapy treats cancerousprostate tissue by implanting radioactive seeds into the prostate. A student team developed adisposable light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system and software to connect a physiciantreatment plan to seed implantation. A second team improved the design by making the systemwireless

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi; Shahdad Naghshpour, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

transferability between programs.One of the tenets of the MILL model is the ―careful coordination of the various hands-onexperiences in the targeted courses6‖. The designs used in early courses are to be utilized insubsequent courses as the focus of process planning. The goal is to provide continuity to thelearning experience. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes in asequential order; while at the same time have access to a variety of learning methods in onecourse.Implementation of MILL model in logistics & supply chain curriculumThe MILL model was implemented to include applications in logistics and Supply ChainManagement program in a US university. This Extending MILL project was implemented in asequence of five

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Abdulhaleem Abdullah Alowaisheer, Fluor Daniel Technologies, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. What could be improved?3. Do you think if this class should be followed by an advanced level class on the embedded de- sign in the undergraduate level?Two of my colleagues in the Engineering Technology faculty at Purdue University Calumet provid-ed the feedback. In summary, both expressed satisfaction that the foundation knowledge is veryhelpful to the students. One of them suggested to offer another course to teach DSP based micro-controller design and using Ethernet based controls. The second colleague suggested to teach scourse on embedded real-time motor control for robotic machines. Obviously all suggestions arevery good. We will try to embed as many of them subject to the space available on the tightly con-trolled plan of study in the

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in Engineering Technology Education & Administration: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

industrial sectors. This shortage of qualified employees directly affects the ability of theUS as a whole to compete in the global economy. Additionally, in a similar report8, theConference Board examines the basic knowledge of applied skills of workers and found thatmany of new entrants to the workforce lack skills essential to job success, skills that employersexpect young people to already possess. This report particularly notes that employers surveyedsee the educational system as primarily responsible for workforce readiness, and acknowledgesthe great role that parents play in instilling in their children the importance of learning, work, andcareer.The needs of industry for skilled technologistsA one-day Planning Conference with some of New

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

appropriate to the media being used. - Comprehends communication from others. Attends to messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.A complete list of the ET Workplace Competencies (without definitions or key actions) is shownin Table 1.Table 1. ET Workplace Competencies Engineering/Technical Knowledge Analysis and Judgment General Knowledge Planning Continuous Learning Communication Quality Orientation Teamwork Initiative Integrity Innovation Professional Impact Page 24.510.3 Cultural

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed H. Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to conducting engineeringresearch. The REU participants each formulated their own research question, developedhypotheses, and planned the required steps to obtain the data needed answer their question. Thestudents took a public path of question development through the use of hand-written postersin the meeting space. Peers, as well as the technical mentors, reviewed the posters throughoutthe first week and made suggestions via post-it notes to refine the students’ research question andtheir research plans. By the end of the first week, the students had become the PI of their ownresearch program. The TTU faculty mentors, graduate students, R&D engineers, and industrymentors then became facilitators to the student PIs. Rigorous weekly

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Frank Miceli, Asheville Bucombe Tech Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

401/402 Theme Tools Application Introduction to Synthesis of Synthesis of ET, Deliverable Design Tools Curriculum Subjects EE, and ECET Engagement Curriculum Project SubjectsCourse Introduction to Scientific Method Creativity Proficiency in alloutcomes Project planning introduced outcomes Intro. To Design Problem Solving Sustainability

Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

issupported through the University System of Georgia Office. Many of the EET and MET courseshave already been developed and are being offered to existing student so that any bugs will beworked out prior to the full roll-out in 2013. All of the IET courses have been developed to date.In order to ensure that all course offered through distance learning are of uniform quality, eachfaculty member developing a course has to go through the a training program offered through theTeaching Academy for Distance Learning (TADL) in the Office of Faculty Support andDevelopment.Since the signing of the articulation agreement, a number of the TCSG schools have indicatedtheir interest in participating in the agreement. Table 5 provides a list of colleges who plan

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene C. Koch Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

forcesand how they react to one another. This can align with geometry and physics.Construction Estimating: A simple house plan can be used to show how to use geometry tocalculate the amount of materials needed by calculating surface area and volume for differentproducts. Materials can be developed that the teachers are given in which the students build whatthey calculate to visualize. This can aligns with many areas of mathSurveying: Measuring the height of a a tree using a tape measure and the sun with 90 degreesmakes use the Pythagorean theorem and introduces students to civil engineering, city planning,and surveying. This is a very hands-on approach to geometryConclusionThe belief is the P-12 STEM teachers can be highly effective if connected

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Zafrul Hasan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 25.1377.2It is expected that the students, in carrying out the capstone project, follow some proven steps ina systematic and timely manner. They need to plan ahead for each of the tasks and allocateappropriate amount of time for each. They often need to set some milestones and check theirprogress against them. This way they can remain on-track for completion of the project.Even following the above steps, the outcome of the project may vary from what was originallyintended for due to some reasons or other. This variation may be favorable or otherwise. Assuch, there is always a need for analysis that identifies any specific strength or weakness as wellas factors that are beyond control. This leads to formulate more specific guidelines

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

tostart than engineering degrees due to the generally larger student to program ratios.Keywords: engineering enrollment, engineering accreditation, engineering technologyenrollmentIntroduction“Improvise, adapt, overcome” is a credo that engineering and technology educational programadministrators at American universities may need to adopt. To maintain the quality of highereducation in the United States, administrators must strategically plan to optimize programswhich may be successful and discontinue programs which are not successful. They mustimprovise in a time when public funding of higher education is declining, adapt programs tooptimize their operations, and overcome the natural effect of diminished quality which isexpected during periods of

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandy W. Feola, Sinclair Community College; Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

some thought into what image best captures the mentor and the mentor’s career. They alsopractice communication skills for example, to discuss and to get approval to take pictures thatcan be posted on the CareerME.org site. Page 22.626.4Involve: Being part of the “bigger picture”; sharing the experience with peers.Students that participate in the project to create a CareerME.org profile produce a product theycan be proud to share.Social Media Tools to Complement Job Shadow ProcessFrom planning to the post-shadow reporting, many activities between the job shadow mentor, theteacher, and the student require collaboration and communication. The

Conference Session

Industry based new Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in Industrial Technology and Industrial Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

mirror that of their on campus, traditionalcolleague for greater engagement. Page 15.363.2A closer look at these urban, commuter students and what type of learning opportunities andlearning management system they are provided at the School of Engineering and Technology atIUPUI was the goal of this study. Several key questions guided the research such as: 1. How do administrators plan for this type of student and best accommodate their learning? 2. How do we create that “sense of community” for commuter students as we have done so well with traditional on-campus students? 3. What type of learning environment would best benefit an urban

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

in lab.Outcomes: The five key outcomes of this lecture course are: 1. Basic Resistive (DC) Network Analysis 2. Fundamentals of AC Network Analysis 3. RC and RL Transient Circuit Analysis 4. Fundamental Calculations of AC Power 5. Introduction to Balanced 3-Phase Circuits NOTE: Electrical safety, instrumentation and measurement, and shipboard electrical systems were introduced in lecture, but these areas were given much more focus in lab and during training ship tours.Outcomes Assessment: Skills Assessments: A student survey was completed (see attached) to gauge student learning fromthe student perspective. The results are summarized here, together with plans for

Conference Session

Distance Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian A. Alenskis, Purdue University, Richmond, Ind.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Purdue course. It should be noted thatthe many years of investment in the OLI website by Dr. Anna Dollár and Dr. Paul Steif haveprovided an economical, yet credible, alternative to textbooks and video-recorded facultylectures.Course Design Page 24.1139.3Purdue’s course was not planned as a typical “flipped” class, in which the content is deliveredonline and the full lecture time utilized for other purposes. In this initial use, OLI replaced thelecture component entirely. Thus, OLI then was primarily used to effectively teach the conceptsof statics. The course planning identified two topics that were no longer in the current Purduecourse

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Dan D. Koo, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

faculty members accompany the organization on its field trips. 2. Leadership – Students who assume officer roles within the SSC encounter all of the challenges of leading a group of individuals, including building consensus, implementing Page 24.1224.6 plans / projects, running meetings, maintaining order and successfully collaborating. While leadership skills are a virtue regardless of the profession, construction management students particularly benefits from leadership experience as they proceed with their careers and assume the kind of responsibilities common within the industry. 3. Meeting management – In one of

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Wanda Moses, South Carolina State University; James Allen Anderson P.E., South Carolina State University; Cynthia T Davis, SC State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

satisfied with the easy to use nature of the program. 70% of the students completed allassignments without any help and they answered questions related to variables, processes andassignments, selections and iterations clearly. We plan to monitor these students in subsequentprogramming courses for their performance and present the findings in another paper. In the CS 300course, we used RAPTOR in 2012 Fall semester. There were 12 students and most of them (90%) likedRAPTOR for small problems (small flowcharts). Since the flowchart for their number system converterwas large and required a deeper understanding some of the features of RAPTOR, only 25% of thestudents thought RAPTOR is helpful for solving complex problems. Since the students in this