Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric John Addeo, DeVry University; Nugroho Iwan Santoso, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Chao-Ying Wang, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Raul San Martin Rivadulla, Graduate Education

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newmessage is that graduates not only need to possess sound technical knowledge in their chosendisciplines but also need to be better educated and more adept in the areas of communicationskills, teamwork, leadership and other professional skills. Despite the recognized importance ofthese skill sets, it is not easy to develop and implement a curriculum that deterministically fosterssuch skills. Also, subsequent outcome assessment of the achieved skill levels poses manychallenges and demands much creativity. Moon, et al. describes a joint experience betweenSyracuse University in USA and Carlos III University in Spain. The context is the education ofengineering students in fundamental business processes and integration using an industry-scale

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

-space to another can be accomplished in infinitely many ways. These features allow asystem to be controlled. If a system needs to track an input, its output is measured and used asfeedback to construct an error function. By the application of the controller, this error is reducedas close to zero as possible. The manner, in which the error is brought to near zero, dictates theresponse of the system. Some of the methods used in control system design aim at minimizingintegral square, L2 norm, H∞ norm, etc. of the error [1]. One of the most common types ofcontrollers is a Proportional-Derivative-Integral (PID) controller. This approach of controlsystem design can be applied to any dynamic system.The teaching-learning system that is composed of a

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Reina Gerard, U.S. Navy

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Engineering Technology

articulationagreement with Virginia Dominion Power3. These students must take MET 471, NuclearSystems I, and MET 472, Nuclear Systems II, as part of their senior electives. By adding thisfourth option in Marine Engineering Technology allows students to be in an accredited program,meeting the MET program criteria, as the new option evolves. Students in the existing optionsand the proposed Marine Engineering Technology Option would still take common courses inareas such as computer-aided drafting, statics, strength of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics,fluid mechanics, automation and controls, and computer solid modeling. All four options thenculminate in three senior technical electives and a senior project that integrates course work witha practical project

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Fischer, Oregon Institute of Technology; Claude Kansaku, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

lessonslearned concerning the SMI are presented.Software Engineering Technology and MathematicsThe SET program requires 28 credits of mathematics including differential, integral, and vectorcalculus, discrete mathematics and mathematical statistics. The SET program includes thepossibility of one additional elective math course in applied differential equations, linear algebra,or numerical methods for an additional 3 or 4 credits. Outside of formal math instruction,students are required to apply mathematical knowledge and skills in fundamentals courses suchas digital logic and physics, and computer science-related courses such as compiler methods.However, the JP sequence does not have an explicit math demonstration requirement. Therefore,it is uncommon

Conference Session

New Directions for Engineering Technology

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida

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structured class. Findings from thestudy illustrated how students were able to develop core competencies such as in CAD-CAMwhile characterizing the kinds of mistakes that students make in developing said competencies.We conclude on the illustration of a future iteration of an M3 curriculum, one where thechallenges students typically face in CAD-CAM are purposefully woven into the assignmentsthemselves, serving as a way to provoke awareness and improvement in skill development.Introduction‘Making through Micro-Manufacturing’ (M3 ) [1, 2] provides a model of how to couple theflexibility of ‘Making’ with the concerns of production engineering. Such an approach inproduction emphasizes customizability and personalization in product design. Because of

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

focus of the course should be expanded tocover the entirety of the rapid design and prototyping process. The emphasis on fabricationusing NC machine tools was maintained, however the course content was expanded to covershop-level metrology and the integrated use of CAD and CAM tools for rapid design andprototyping.A major feature of the revised course was the inclusion of a large, open-ended design andfabrication project. This project, which spanned the last five weeks of the course, was intendedto give students an opportunity to apply the entire rapid design and prototyping process to anoriginal product design. Students were presented with a scenario in which an entrepreneurhires them to design and prototype a single, hand-held device that

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Paul Gray; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

Curricula 2001, Computer Science Volume”, December 15, 2001. Published by the Joint TaskForce on Computing Curricula: IEEE Computer Society and Association for Computing Machinery.http://www.computer.org/portal/cms_docs_ieeecs/ieeecs/education/cc2001/cc2001.pdf.[8] Bailey M., Helps R., Lunt B., “Hardware Systems within an Information Technology Curriculum”, Session1450, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition 2004, June 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah.[9] Said H., Wulf T., “Pathway to Higher Education: Bridging the Digital Divide”, Session 3547, Proceedings of theASEE Annual Conference and Exposition 2003, June 2003, Nashville, Tennessee.[10] Nelson V. P., Chapman, R.O., Jaeger R. C., “A New Baccalaureate Program in Wireless Engineering

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

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Instrumentation Engineering in the University of ULSAN, South Korea, and his Ph. D in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering in Washington State University. His interests are in the areas of speech and image signal processing, signal processing in communication, photoacoustics and embedded systems.Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University CLAUDIO TALARICO received his Ph.D. in the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Electrical Engineering. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Eastern Washington University. His research interests include design methodologies for integrated circuits and systems and complex systems-on-chips

Conference Session

Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central

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(ECET)program. The first course in the sequence is an introduction to computer games, where asoftware platform, Alice, is adopted to develop programming concepts and working knowledgeof multimedia applications using audio, image, animation, and video data. The second courserequires students perform multimedia programming using the well-known software, DirectXwith a Microsoft Visual C++ platform. Students learn how to integrate graphics, animation andsound assets into interactive environments.We find that the sequence courses stimulate students to achieve their learning objectives in theECET curriculum via developing their computer game assignments and projects as a vehicle.Furthermore, the student retention is greatly improved. In fact, the

Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Sabah Abro, Lawrence Tech University

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United States Patent and Trademark Office. This paper will demonstratethe value of understanding this process and a body of applied engineering knowledge that isavailable in the quest to obtain a patent. Students’ experiences and outcomes are documentedthrough individual interviews and assessment tools. The constraints and challenges of developinga product, engineering it and preparing it to be marketed will be presented in this paper. Realworld entrepreneurial experiences are valuable lesson and an integral part of the entrepreneurialmindset learning experience. Real world entrepreneurial learning experiences are linked to eachstudent E-Team as they move their product idea through the validation process. The patentsearch might lead to

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Wm Adam Farmer, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Example projects and implementation experiences of the projects into therelevant courses are also summarized. The goal of the proposed projects is to highlight forstudents the relevance of each course and the applicability to future industrial applications. Inaddition, the project aims to convey the interrelated nature of courses in the curriculum. As such,pre and post intervention survey data related to student perceptions of overall course relevanceand course interconnectedness are presented. Improved ratings are seen in some aspects ofcourse relevance and integration. Suggestions for implementation in other programs and possiblefuture work are also presented.IntroductionIn today’s global and competitive environment, development of new products

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

. Homework assignments are not graded but must be worked thoroughly by the studentsto prepare for a follow up quiz given to the students in one week upon receiving the relatedassignment. This approach of assessing student's knowledge has been tested for severalconsecutive years and proved to be very effective in student’s comprehension of a subject taught.The other assessment tools used in the EM course are the midterm and final examinations, andstudents presentations. Due to globalization, the development of the student soft skills isbecoming an integral part of the curriculum in most universities. In most of classes offered in theSchool of Technology at Michigan Tech, students are required to research and present atechnical journal paper on topics

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

for graduates mentioned above, it becameclear that a comprehensive overhaul of the curriculum was needed. Over a period ofapproximately two years, the new electronic systems engineering technology curriculum wascreated through a process that involved faculty retreats and multiple cycles of industry feedback.6Throughout the process, an emphasis was placed on ensuring graduates would have the tools andexperiences necessary to be successful in the electronics product and system developmentindustries. This includes design and project management as well as support elements such asapplications development, maintenance and test. Today, the new curriculum has four main areasof focus:  Embedded systems: Modern electronic products and systems are

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Nick L. Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

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as evidenced through several requests received by the program (after thePACK Expo) for student interns and graduates for full time jobs.Summary The Industry-Education partnership resulted in the followings: 1) a new BS degreeprogram in Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, 2) formation of an active advisoryboard to advise, and help sustain the new degree program, 3) integral partnership with thenational professional society, 4) state of the art mechatronics laboratory, 5) A knowledge andresource center, 6) two federal grants in support of the mechatronics curriculum and workforcedevelopment, and 7) students success at the national design competitions.References1. US Department of Labor DOL (2009) http://www.careeronestop.org

Conference Session

Academe/Industry Collaboration

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, West Shore Community College; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Prince Mehandiratta, Michigan Technological University

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. The main impetusbehind the workshops is to share the combined knowledge gained through curriculumdevelopment efforts and the technical information derived from lab development experiences. Inaddition, participants learn how FANUC Robotics training can be integrated in the curriculum oftheir home institutions. These workshops are offered to faculty members of two- and four yearinstitutions and are designed to increase practical experience in Industrial Robotics as well asrenew the interest and empower those seeking to revamp existing courses or develop newcourses in Industrial Robotics.These 2-day, 16 contact hour workshops are designed to be an intense, immersive experiencethat provide a broad spectrum of activities to participants. The

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

increaseaccessibility for working adults, a new online Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) programwas launched in the Fall 2017 semester. This paper presents the results of a comparative study oftwo groups of students (online and on-campus) doing the same lab-intensive course. The courseis Digital Fundamentals, a 200-level core requirement of the EET curriculum. Four importantresearch questions were posed: i. Can online courses be delivered while maintaining rigorous accreditation standards? ii. Can teamwork be encouraged and maintained in an online setting? iii. Can the integrity of assessment processes be preserved? iv. Can the pedagogical effectiveness of the lab experiences be evaluated?METHODOLOGYTwo groups of students were

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine; James Hyder, Intel; Michael Lesiecki, MCCCD; Thomas McGlew, Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center

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Engineering Technology

10 10 # Parts produced Figure 5. Paths to volume productionMost of these high quality integrated components can be obtained in small volumes forprototyping. If the concept is successful, production volumes can be readily scaled up tomeet market demand. By comparison, a manual assembly process using simple circuits(of the kind that are commonly used in teaching labs) can only give quality at the level of1 or 2 sigma. That may be enough to demonstrate a simple prototype but suppose it wereto be successful? It cannot be scaled up without being redesigned to use high qualitytechnology. As an example, TTL or CMOS gates are building blocks that are much toosmall for

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

viewed a product that needs to be verified and validated 1.Verification is defined as building the product correctly, while validation is defined as buildingthe right product1; this work is focused on curriculum validation.One thing anyone familiar with product design will be familiar with is identifying customerneeds or the voice of the customer (VOC). This is an integral part of any development project 13.It is important to not only identify customer needs, but also the importance of those needs 14. Anunderstanding of customer needs and a focus on them are key for the success of anyproduct 15, 16; in this case the success of an educational curriculum.It should be recognized that an educational curriculum is not like a standalone item. The

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1413: SENIOR PROJECT COURSE ENHANCEMENTJohn Irwin, Michigan Tech University Page 12.1271.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Senior Project Course Sequence EnhancementAbstractCurriculum changes implemented to enhance the Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) BS degree curriculum have brought about distinct differences in the methodologyof teaching the Senior Design Project course sequence. The previous course sequencerequired a senior project course that spanned two semesters for the undergraduatestudent. The students sought out an advisor who offers a choice of senior projectproblem statements that most often require a team of 3 or 4 students to

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University

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hardware design engineer, from 1997- 2002, and by vLogix as chief hardware design engineer, from 2002-2004. In 2009, Alaraje was awarded the Golden Jubilee by the College of Engi- neering at Assiut University, in Egypt. He has served as an ABET/IEEE-TAC evaluator for electrical engineering technology and computer engineering technology programs. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with College of Lake County in Illinois, and NSF award in collaboration with University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Seth William Adams

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an integral part of engineering and engineering technology education in an effortto correlate the practical side of engineering design and the engineering curriculum. Such coursesprovide an experiential learning activity in which the analytical knowledge gained from previouscourses is joined with the practice of engineering in a final, hands-on project.2-4 The developmentof capstone design courses and corresponding requirements have been influenced by varioussources, including the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), industrialadvisory boards (IAB), faculty leading capstone projects, numerous industrial companies, andengineering research.Earlier research4-15 showed the importance if industrial involvement in the

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

specificallyto assess student achievement in these topics. In terms of the ABET criterion, the facultyidentified this course as addressing outcomes c, e and k.The senior courses, MET 460/461, form the two semester capstone experience for the students.The capstone experience is a cornerstone of the curriculum, forming the transition betweenacademic study and the practice of engineering, and is designed to integrate the knowledgeacquired throughout the curriculum. This is accomplished by working in a team environment tocomplete an engineering project of interest to industry. The experience involves technical designand evaluation as well as project management, scheduling, written and oral presentations, andmarketing of the products. Consequently, the

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change) Perseus Publishing, 2001.4. Carlson, L. and Sullivan, J., “Exploring Entrepreneurship through Product Development: A Hands-On Approach,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2002.5. Caswell, C. and Mendelson, M., “Integrated Product Development in the Classroom,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 1997.6. Daneshgari, P. and Nimmo IV, P. E., “Learning Based Product Development,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2002.7. Dennis, T. and Fulton, R., “Facilitating Distributed Collaborative Product Development in an Undergraduate Curriculum,” Proceedings

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

multiple techniques and methods to “triangulate” performance, andthis paper will provide a comprehensive look at ICAP as well as the other techniques thatsupport continuous improvement. It will address the formal communication techniquesand channels established to integrate activities across organizational boundaries, and itwill describe an infrastructure that effectively engages staff and faculty and programconstituencies in the continuous improvement planning and implementation. TheEngineering Technology Department program represents a successful, holistic approachto systematically assess, evaluate, and improve the Department’s efforts in achievingprogram objectives and outcomes. The program at UNCC represents an approach toTC2K that not only

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

Hardware DescriptionLanguages (HDL) and automation based digital design flow to the particular curriculum. Thedemographics of the student population and their immediate careers suggest that most graduates donot pursue graduate studies in computer engineering, nor do they seek employment related to designand manufacture of Integrated Circuit components. However, there have been a few select studentsin recent years who gained employment in areas specialized in development of digital systemsoverlapping into programmable logic devices. The limited skill set instilled upon them was adequatefor them to further their expertise confidently.The primary objective of EET program at this institution has been to provide a broad skill set tograduates to work in

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University

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domain knowledge (elementary school science). Practice-basedlearning was implemented, in which a cohort of high school students from an underserved bordercommunity in Texas worked as an autonomous Making-Production Team (MPT) to produceinstructional hands-on science kits for their own community’s elementary school. By working ina scenario simulating professional practice, the MPT members pragmatically integrated Makingactivities with aspects of production scheduling, inventory, and supply-chain management. Theeventual goal of this activity was for the MPT members to learn engineering concepts anddevelop a STEM self-concept that only such thick practice could provide.Supported via distance mentoring and summer training workshops by a Texas A&

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

into two distinctive models (not shown in the Figure 1). One model represents thetraditional engineering curriculum in which the theory of the subject is presented first, followedby the hands-on activities. There is an alternative model commonly adapted by the engineeringtechnology programs, in which the theoretical knowledge presented in the lectures isimmediately reinforced with the laboratory hands-on activities.The second case represents the blended learning which combines face-to-face classroommethods with computer-mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach. Figure 1: Educational approaches currently used in academiaThe goal of a blended approach is to join the best aspects of both face-to-face and

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Li, Florida A&M University; Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University and Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Jan. 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his Ph.D., Soares was immediately hired as an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology Department at FAMU. Soares has made many contributions to the department, from curriculum improvements, to ABET accreditation, and more recently by securing a grant with the Department of Education for more than half a million dollars. Page 25.1153.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Senior Design Projects

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Industrial Collaborations and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayanna Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology; Eva Graham, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Engineering Technology

. Page 12.1494.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 To Encourage and Excite the Next Generation of Engineers through Human-Robot Interaction Projects for Space ExplorationAbstractThe robotics field represents the integration of multiple facets of engineering and science – frommechanical construction to intelligence programming to science data analysis. It is an idealopportunity to showcase the relationship math and science have on tangible real-worldapplications. Unfortunately, the multi-disciplinary nature of robotics creates difficulty in usingrobotics as a pedagogical tool for the diverse learning styles present in different disciplines. Theinfusion of low-cost robotic platforms has alleviated some of these

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 22.265.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 ATTRACTING K-12 STUDENTS TOWARDS ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES WITH PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODULESAbstract Low enrollment and high attrition rates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM) based degree programs have created a workforce problem in industries like shipbuildingand repair which are important for national security. Part of this problem can be attributed topedagogical issues like lack of engaging hands-on activities utilized for science and matheducation in middle and high schools. Lack of student interest in technical careers can also beattributed to lack of an integrated approach in