Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

organization has trained 300 persons in computer repair todate.The student volunteer at the computer recycling location took his son and neighborhood highschool students with him on Saturdays. They were exposed to diversity, learned to give of theirtime, developed their own talents and helped transport loads of computer parts. Hopefully, theirexperiences will help them to develop some lifelong habits of giving to the community. Thestudent made a strong emotional commitment to his project despite his reservations.In reflection, the information technologist admitted that his was an emotionally challengingexperience. He worked with disabled, unemployed, low-income, inner-city residents. Thesepersons were likely to be ethnically or racially diverse. Some

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Paul Giguere, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

Diffusion of Innovations. This research is supported in part by the National Science Foundation under DUE 0302574. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References Cited1. Houdeshell, J. and G. Pomeranz. Preliminary Results from a NSF-ATE Funded Distributed Hybrid Instructional Delivery Project. in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, "Engineering Education Reaches New Heights". 2004. Salt Lake, Utah: American Society for Engineering Education.2. Houdeshell, J. Results From the NSF-ATE Distributed Hybrid Instructional Delivery Project. in ASEE Annual Conference

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

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Engineering Technology

of the number of credit hoursrequired for each core. Nonetheless, the main focus is at distribution and technology core.Especially when considered in detail, most courses are related to distribution, logistics, andsupply chain. It is very important for students to have knowledge and skill in these areas becausethey are directly involved with the distribution in industry. Some courses in technology areincluded to make student get more understanding and skill in industry. There are also widevariations in course titles, areas of concentrated study, and use of internships among programs.Finally, the changes in industry have reflected to the curriculum of the program due to themarket needs.ReferencesAnonymous (1998). Distribution '98

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Barbara Eichler, DeVry University; John Morello, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

: Technological Impact : Present and Potential, Richard W. Siegel.3Table 3. Nanotechnology: Benefits and RisksNanotechnology Application Area Potential BenefitsEcology Nanoparticles have extremely high surface areas compared to their volume; this characteristic makes them ideal for the fabrication of: - New catalysts - Heat reflection layers - Aerogels for transparent damping

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology

could not expect some of thecourses we had required on the main campus to be offered successfully at the satellite location.We had to change our requirements to adapt to the new site. The changes included a reduction incalculus requirements (from ten to three credit hours) and elimination of a computer lab wherewe had introduced students to the EXCEL spreadsheet and other software.Some of the changes and cuts reflected a need to better align our requirements with engineeringtechnology, rather than engineering, requirements. However, the changes did cut some materialwe deemed valuable to our students. We added a new course, ENGT 3050 Problem Solving inEngineering Technology, where we would have a chance to cover this material. This is designed

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

engineering and engineeringtechnology whether it is electrical, computer, or mechanical. It would have been impossible toaccomplish this goal of offering a real world engineering education without the generousassistance of many organizations through a series of collaborative efforts.Conclusions, Reflections, and the FutureThe success of Eastern Washington University’s program to build and furnish a new buildingshows that the new paradigm of forming collaborative partnerships with all of the stakeholders inengineering and engineering technology has great merit. By utilizing this new approach to thereoccurring problem of funding engineering education Eastern Washington University was ableto build a new state-of-the-art facility for its programs. This

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Mott Community College; James Moseley, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

theeducational basis of PBL. The main supporters of the cognitive theories are Jean Piagetand Robert Gagne. The implementation of the PBL activities involves instructorguidance, reflection and motivation as well. Constructivism is an off chute fromcognitivism where theorists believe not all information is known and there isn’tnecessarily one truth to all questions. Constructivist philosophy believes knowledge isbased on experiences and one must construct their own meanings. John Dewey, born outof a progressive philosophy, believes in social constructivist psychology, because he isconcerned with the process rather than the end product of the curriculum (Dewey, 1916)4.Cognitive teaching involves problem solving, cooperative learning and discoverylearning

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Qian, South Dakota State University; Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University; Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Technology

the time table. • Divide work fairly and do not be unfair, such as changing team meeting recorder, reporter, or even team leader over the project. • Criticize ideas without criticizing people. • Differentiate where there is a disagreement within the group. • Integrate a number of different ideas into a single position. • Ask for justification for a member's conclusion or answer.Those teamwork skills shown in team progress reports, final reports and presentations werereflected in teams’ and team members’ grades. Learning attitudes reflecting life-longlearning skills such as hard-work and desire for learning were emphasized in the course,which was graded at 10% of the total grade and graded at 15% for projects

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Drigel, Miami University

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Engineering Technology

testing. Page 11.654.6 5Senior Design Project (ENT 498)ENT 498 is the second semester course for Miami’s capstone design course series. Studentsmust complete the design, build and test stages of their projects. They are required to write anextensive report about all aspects of their project, including a reflective essay about theirexperience. They are also required to present their design and findings to the faculty, industrialpartners and academic community at an annual Senior Design forum. This forum includes atable top display and/or model of the project. Their course final grade is based on both

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Dangelo, Intel Corp.; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University; Narciso Macia, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

MC03 was sent to MC04 and transferred to MC03through discrete I/O lines7.Serial data monitors and adapters were very useful with data transfer debugging. The serialmonitors use dual-color LED’s to reflect data flow, and some include jumper and switchcapability to modify signal connections. These monitors and adapters reduced development timeand on occasion added problems. Experimentation discovered an in-line monitor causedcommunication conflicts between MC02 and the PC.Light tree indicator states were programmed to align with standard industrial machineoperations. Indicator definitions can change for different companies and tools, but similaritiesdo remain. See Table 1 for a listing of all light tree states. Table

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.2. Essential workplace skills. Tech Prep at Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL http://www.ivcc.edu/techprep3. Engineering Clinics. Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/engineering/clinics4. Integrated Product Development. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. http://www.lehigh.edu/ipd/programs5. The Enterprise Program. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. http://www.enterprise.mtu.edu

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University-Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University-Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

, which in turn translates into Continuous Improvement of Outcome Based Education. Page 11.978.8IV. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Program’sContinuous Improvement PlanIV- a. The Teaching PhilosophyThe ECET department’s Teaching Philosophy is the reflection and commitment tostudent centered, Outcome Based Process Education.The Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Department draws its teachingphilosophy from the secular scientific tradition of free inquiry leading to the unhamperedgrowth of knowledge.The Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Faculty addresses the holistic needsof the society at large

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Scudder, Rochester Institute of Technology; John Stratton, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

4.19 belts, pulleys, and sprockets for mechanical design applications. 1 Ethics - understands the importance and consequences of ethical behavior. 4.18 Engineering Graphics - Read, apply, and measure GD & T and size tolerances to meet 2 4.17 design goals and reflect manufacturing process capabilities. Mechanics - Design axially loaded members, beams, bars in torsion and machine parts in 2 4.16 combined loading for both static failure and deflection

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ramin Sadeghi, Power and Water University of Technology (PWUT); Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

education will be more that 7 billion dollars that reflects a 98% growthfrom 1997 to 2002. This shows the size and the extents of market growth at the present.Electronic education will soon replace the other methods of education, thanks to its rate ofgrowth.Development Factors of the Electronic EducationTechnology has revolutionized the businesses and now, the realm of education should berevolutionized. Information and knowledge are the armaments of today's competitive world, andcan create monumental changes in it. The traditional methods of education are no moresufficient, because the cycles of production, industrial information and organizational strategiesrevolve much faster than was expected and the employees should be re-educated in

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Edward Chandler, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Roger Brown, Chippewa Valley Technical College; Kenneth Exworthy, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (retired); Jeffrey Fancher, Western Wisconsin Technical College; Walter Hedges, Fox Valley Technical College; Terry Fleischman, Fox Valley Technical College; Patrick Hoppe, Gateway Technical College; Richard Lokken, Milwaukee Area Technical College; Thomas Martin, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Daniel Merkel, Milwaukee Area Technical College (retired); Michael O'Donnell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Terry O'Laughlin, Madison Area Technical College; Mark Porubsky, Milwaukee Area Technical College; Robert Steker, Waukesha County Technical College; Timothy Tewalt, Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Engineering Technology