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Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Hong 'Jeffrey' Nie; Julie Zhang, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1064: APPLICATION OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS IN AMIDWESTERN MANUFACTURING COMPANYAbed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa Hameed Madwar is currently a doctorate student in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. He has received his B.S in Electrical and Computer Engineer at Beirut University, Lebanon in 2005. He got his Master degree in Industrial Supervision and Management at UNI, Iowa in 2008. His research interest are in the area of wireless systems of sensor networks and virtual reality for manufacturing applications.Hong "Jeffrey" Nie, University of Northern Iowa Hong (Jeffrey) Nie is an assistant professor of Electrical and Information Engineering

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

14.478.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of an Interdisciplinary Service Learning Pilot Project Incorporating Universal Design Concepts for ADA ComplianceAbstractEngineering and Engineering Technology students need to become more socially aware andlearn to think of the entire population that may use the products or equipment they design.One of the main objectives of this project is to demonstrate how products can be designed tobe compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and usable by all people. Theconcept of Universal Design has emerged as a key component of this effort. Universal Designinvolves the entire process from its conception to end use, thinking more inclusively of the

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Jared Goodall, South Lake Automation

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1094: VOICE-VIDEO INTERACTIVE ROBOT DESIGNOmer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet OMER FAROOK is a member of the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Farook received the Diploma of Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering and BSME in 1970and 1972 respectively. He further received BSEE and MSEE in 1978 and 1983 respectively from Illinois Institute of Technology. Professor Farook’s current interests are in the areas of Embedded System Design, Hardware – Software Interfacing, Digital Communication, Networking, C++, PHP and Java Languages. He has a keen interest in pedagogy and instruction delivery methods related to

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Jackson Sherion, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1174: EFFECTIVELY DEPLOYING DISTANCE-EDUCATION (DE)LABORATORY COMPONENTS IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SET UPRanjeet Agarwala, East Carolina UniversityAndrew Jackson, East Carolina UniversityJackson Sherion, East Carolina University Page 14.519.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Effectively Deploying Distance Education (DE) Laboratory Components in an Engineering Technology EnvironmentAbstractThe goal of the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University is to supportthe economic development requirements of Eastern North Carolina by creating professionalsto meet the general engineering and technology needs of its private and

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-712: SIMPLE EXPERIMENTS FOR THE THERMAL AND FLUIDSCIENCESRobert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Edwards is currently a Lecturer in Engineering at The Penn State Erie, The Behrend College where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University.Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University Gerald Recktenwald is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Portland State University. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, IEEE and SIAM. His research interests are in fluid

Conference Session

Faculty Development and Research in ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Bertoline, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-713: APPLIED AND USE-INSPIRED RESEARCH FOR ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY: A RATIONALE FOR DEFINING A RESEARCH DOMAINGary Bertoline, Purdue University Page 14.227.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Applied and Use-Inspired Research in the College of Technology: A Rationale for Defining a Research DomainIntroductionThe College of Technology at Purdue University is in some respects in a unique position in thatit offers very large diverse programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.Purdue University is a research-intensive university that is nationally recognized in Engineering,Technology, and the Sciences. In the last few

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology student at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA. She received her associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State (2008). She is a research assistant for the EET program. Upon graduation, she is looking forward to a career in green energy. Page 14.110.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Solar-Powered Art Project Provides a Remote Green Energy Laboratory for Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractAn outdoor campus art project required some technology to help create a more meaningfulexperience for its beholders. The canvas for the artwork

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University; Timothy Coats, NSWCCD; Hesham Nassar, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-736: SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION FOR REPEATED IMPACTTESTSCheng Lin, Old Dominion UniversityGene Hou, Old Dominion UniversitySebastian Bawab, Old Dominion UniversityTimothy Coats, NSWCCDHesham Nassar, Old Dominion UniversityYu Liu, Old Dominion University Page 14.1114.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION FOR REPEATED IMPACT TESTSAbstractThe design and integration of an impact-testing machine is particularly for the test of an objectwhich is repeatedly dropped down from a specified height. Four linear actuators with two oneach of the two magnetic rails are used to lift up an object weighing up to70 lbs. Each actuator

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Karla Ramirez, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-755: IMPLEMENTING THE USE OF STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TOOLSIN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYImmanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville Dr. Immanuel Edinbarough is a Professor in the department of Applied Engineering Technology at the University of Texas at Brownsville. He has successful track record spanning over 25 years in the service oriented and challenging fields of academia, industry and military. He is a hands-on manufacturing expert who has worked in several areas of engineering, manufacturing, and technical management including research, design, and production of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Recognized trainer and resource person

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1752: DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED COURSE IN MINER SAFETYTRAININGBruce Mutter, Bluefield State College Page 14.474.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of a Web-Based Course in Miner Safety TrainingAbstractThis paper highlights the work at a Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) at asmall college to develop a web-based miner safety course in our Mining EngineeringTechnology (MIET) program that continues to meet the quality standards in the industry.Capitalizing on the initial success of our web-delivered courses in the School of EngineeringTechnology and Computer Science (SET) delivered through the CART Course

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

subject of VMI: its definition, its basic premise andtheoretical supply-chain benefits, but failed to gain a true understanding. The industry in whichthe former student is employed has a natural distrust of agency-based purchasing due to decadesof regulatory oversight, inertia, and high risk averseness. The resulting lack of willingness toconsider supply chain management best practices is obvious, unfortunate, and inevitable.This failure comes back to educators in engineering and technology. While system dynamics hasdone an excellent job creating deep experiential learning of the bullwhip effect through the useof The Beer Game and other similar activities[4], supply chain educators have not done as wellcreating deep experiential learning of the

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1821: ENHANCING UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE THROUGHPEER-LED TEAM LEARNING (PLTL)Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed D. Foroudastan is the Associate Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and Professor of Engineering Technology. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering (1980), his M.S. in Civil Engineering (1982), and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1987) from Tennessee Technological University. Professor Foroudastan's employment vitae includes: Assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering for Tennessee Technological University, Senior Engineer, Advanced Development Department, Textron Aerostructures, and Middle Tennessee State

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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HongLi Luo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1829: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIMEDIA NETWORKINGCOURSE FOR AN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMHongLi Luo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 14.1196.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of a Multimedia Networking Course for Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program1. IntroductionThere is an explosive growth of multimedia data transmitted over the Internet recently.Multimedia data includes image, audio and video. Video-on-demand (VoD), videoconferencing,voice-over-IP (VoIP), Internet television (IPTV), video surveillance systems are some of thepopular multimedia networking

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1920: ABET ACCREDITATION: RESOLVING A WEAKNESS ORCONCERNJohn Irwin, Michigan Technological University Dr. John Irwin has presented published papers at the ASEE conferences in 2002, 2006, 2007 and 2008 in the Engineering Technology and Engineering Graphics Divisions. Dr. Irwin in 2006 joined the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University as Associate Professor, MET and is also Chair of the MET and Industrial Technology programs. He has a Master’s degree in Occupational Education from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Irwin has also been a Program Manager

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1937: NOT SO FAST WITH THE DEMISE OF CIVIL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY--IT MAY BE JUST ABOUT TO BLOSSOM!James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology Page 14.914.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Not So Fast with the Demise of Civil Engineering Technology, It May Be Just About to Blossom!!AbstractAs recently as June 2008, the skies appeared to be growing ever darker for Civil EngineeringTechnology as an educational platform at four year institutions in the U.S. The National Councilof Examiners of Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) had in September 2006 adopted the ASCEPolicy Statement 465 that applicants for Professional

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1976: A STUDENT-SELECTED TEAM-BASED CAPSTONE PROJECT INRF COMMUNICATIONSGrant Richards, Purdue University Grant Richards is a doctoral candidate in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He currently serves as a graduate instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department. His research interests include pedagogy supporting math\physics constructs, visualization tools and RF electronics.John Denton, Purdue University John Denton is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the Purdue University, College of Technology in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1990: SURVIVING THE ACCREDITATION DOUBLE WHAMMY: ABETAND SACS ACCREDITATION IN THE SAME YEARAustin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. (E.E.)from the University of South Florida. He is currently a Professor and Department Chair in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University (FAMU

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2000: A LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN IMPEDANCE MATCHINGUSING TRANSMISSION LINE STUBSGrant Richards, Purdue University Grant Richards is a doctoral candidate in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He currently serves as a graduate instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department. His research interests include pedagogy supporting math\physics constructs, visualization tools and RF electronics.John Denton, Purdue University John Denton is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the Purdue University, College of Technology in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue

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Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuhong Zhang, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2021: THE APPLICATION OF MATLAB TO TEACHINGCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMSYuhong Zhang, Texas Southern University Page 14.1178.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Application of Matlab on the Teaching of Communication SystemsAbstractMatlab has become a widely used tool for teaching and learning in various Engineeringprograms. In author’s electronics technology program, many students do not have astrong calculus background, which is the basic requirement for the communicationsystems course. Therefore, it is helpful to have a tool like Matlab to help themunderstand the concepts of signal, Fourier theorem, random noise and

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2026: CDIO-BASED TWO-YEAR COMMON TEMPLATES FORECE/ECET AND FOR ME/METEnrique Barbieri, University of Houston ENRIQUE BARBIERI received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He was on the faculty of Electrical Engineering (1988-96) and a tenured Associate Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (1996-98) at Tulane University. In 2002 he joined the University of Houston as Professor & Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE and Chairs the Executive Council of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston WAJIHA SHIREEN received her PhD degree

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2087: AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO ASSESS TEACHINGINDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICSYouakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Page 14.183.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Effective Approach to Assess Teaching Industrial ElectronicsAbstractIn this paper, we describe an effective approach to assess teaching of industrial electronics in amodern engineering technology program. Several active learning techniques were used toreinforce student learning of power electronics theory and applications, including motor variablespeed drives, solid-state converters, and the energy conversion in electrodynamics systems. Theeducational merit of this approach is discussed

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2146: SUPPORTING AN EMPHASIS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:INTEGRATING ELECTRONICS CAD TOOLS ACROSS THE CURRICULUMJay Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Director for the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include product development, analog/RF electronics, instrumentation, and entrepreneurship.Joseph Morgan, Texas A

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Blanton, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1250: FIR FILTERS FOR TECHNOLOGISTS, SCIENTISTS, AND OTHERNON-PH.D.SWilliam Blanton, East Tennessee State University Dr. Blanton is an associate professor and coordinator of the Biomedical Engineering Technology concentration at East Tennessee State University. His scholarly interests are the applications of digital signal processing to electronic instrumentation, especially medical instrumentation and medical imaging. Page 14.632.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 FIR Filters for Technologists, Scientists, and Other Non

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1302: THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS): ARE THEY MEASURABLE, AND HOW?Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University Page 14.1211.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009The Electrical Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives: AreThey Measurable and How?AbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program developed a Program EducationalObjectives assessment process in response to ABET accreditation requirements. ProgramEducational Objectives (PEOs) describe the attributes that we desire our graduates to possess threeto five years after graduation1. The BS degree program in EET will prepare

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1310: DOCUMENTED DIFFERENCES IN STUDENT PREFERENCESREGARDING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES IN DISTANCE-EDUCATION (DE)COURSESSherion Jackson, East Carolina UniversityAndrew Jackson, East Carolina University Page 14.498.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Turning-In Assignments: Student Preferences for Online Assignments and Due DatesAbstractThe purpose of this exploratory program evaluation study was to examine the due dates of onlineassignments in relationship to student needs and to provide faculty and instructors withfoundational data for decision-making purposes including a basis for adjusting assignment duedates to

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1319: A COMPARISON OF INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY METHODSBASED ON STUDENT-EVALUATION DATAJohn Hackworth, Old Dominion University John Hackworth is an associate professor and director of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Old Dominion University. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, both from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining the Old Dominion University faculty, John had approximately 20 years of industrial experience in test engineering and plant automation with General Electric Company. He is the co-author of two textbooks which are currently in use by several electrical engineering

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lei Jiang, Donghua University; Darayan Shahryar, Texas Southern University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1350: TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUAL ANDREMOTE LABORATORIES: A CASE STUDYXuemin Chen, Texas Southern UniversityLei Jiang, Donghua UniversityDarayan Shahryar, Texas Southern UniversityLawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern UniversityDavid Olowokere, Texas Southern University Page 14.1168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Technologies for Development of Virtual and Remote Laboratories – A Case StudyAbstractWith the rapid development of computer and Internet technologies, the virtual and remotelaboratories have become an important part of the educational process. To developinteractive virtual and remote laboratories

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1374: TAKING ACTION: ENHANCING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYLABORATORIES WITH LABVIEW-BASED GRAPHICAL DEVELOPMENTTOOLSYongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yongpeng Zhang received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Houston (2003), and then joined Texas Instruments DSP Solutions Lab of CECSTR, Prairie View A&M University as a post-doctor research fellow. Currently he is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Technology Department, Prairie View A&M University, Texas. His research interests are control system, power electronics, mechatronics, and real-time DSP solutions. As the 3M non-tenured faculty award recipient, his research has been funded by Army

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Harding, Purdue University; Benjamin Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1412: AN AUDIO TEST BED DESIGN FOR LAB TESTING ANDHIGH-SCHOOL RECRUITINGGene Harding, Purdue University Gene L. Harding is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, where he has been for 6 years. He also worked in industry for 3 years with Agilent Technologies, and has over 23 years of combined active and reserve service with the United States Air Force.Benjamin Scott, Purdue University Benjamin L. Scott is a sophomore in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program at Purdue University. He is a non-traditional student with several years of experience in metal fabrication and industrial production

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Patrick, Texas A&M University; Clint Vigil, Texas A&M University; Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University; Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

research into tactile displays that can move each pin both normally and tangentiallyto the skin. The use of 3D movement for the pins means the display can mimic more interactionsbetween the skin and various remote or simulated surfaces4,5. This paper covers the experiencesof two undergraduate Electronics Engineering Technology students in developing andconstructing a tactile display with four pins with independent motion in three dimensions. Thisproject was part of a class on control theory, and the students had previously taken classes inanalog circuits, digital circuits, and circuit/component testing. Each student spent approximately20 hours on this project.Project FlowThis project was completed as part of a senior-level course on control