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Computer ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Melissa Lin, Exactech

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Engineering Technology

2006-910: TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVING WITH MATLAB FOR 21STCENTURY ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSPaul Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne PAUL I-HAI LIN is Professor and Chair of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Department, Purdue University Fort Wayne Campus. He is a registered Professional Engineer (EE) in the States of California and Indiana. He is a Senior member of IEEE. Lin's current research interests include sensor networks, Web engineering, and control applications.Melissa Lin, Exactech MELISSA C. LIN is an IT project manager of Exactech Inc., Gainesville, FL, and an associate faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Nghia Le, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

electronic circuits to count the cycles until thespecimen breaks. The prototype was then tested in the classroom to show that it is capable ofperforming high cycle fatigue tests.This paper describes the development and construction of a classroom ready fatigue tester and itsassociated electronics for a sophomore level mechanical engineering technology strength ofmaterials course. It includes a discussion of the performance of the fatigue tester, and theassessment, evaluation and improvement planned for the project. Lastly, it describes the broaderimpact of this project to better educate engineering technology students in the implications offatigue failures.IntroductionIn the limits of the classroom, both time and space, it is difficult for students

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

FEAsoftware. This paper discusses the assignments and compares simple problems solved inInventor to exact results to show how simple mistakes result in poor FEA results. It alsoincludes a discussion of the implementation of FEA in Inventor and strategies for educatingengineering technology students in FEA.IntroductionFinite Element Analysis (FEA) is a method for solving the equations that describe the behaviorof elastic solids when subject to loads. Finite Element software that employs this procedureallows engineers to calculate stress and strain in objects that cannot be easily analyzed by manualcalculations. The FE method was first described by R. Courant in 1943 to solve a torsionproblem but it failed to gain widespread use due to the volume of

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Xueshu Song, Northern Illinois University; Promod Vohra, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

2006-931: A COMMUNITY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMIN TECHNOLOGY – MAXIMIZING PARTICIPATION THROUGH VARIEDMODES OF DELIVERYClifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University CLIFFORD R. MIRMAN received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1991. From 1991 until 1999, he was a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Wilkes University’s. He is currently the Chair of the Department of Technology at NIU. His research areas are CAD, finite-element-analysis, and kinematics, both securing grants and writing publications. Dr. Mirman is actively involved in ASEE and SME.Xueshu Song, Northern Illinois University XUESHU SONG received his Ph.D. from

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-950: WHAT TOMORROW BRINGSJoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K. Steuver is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership at Columbus, Indiana. She was a member of the Association for Quality and Participation for many years and has taught in automotive-related industries for six years. She is currently teaching team development and safety courses. Page 11.1444.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 What Tomorrow BringsAbstractMotivated by the death of a classmate during the first week of school, grief gave way to

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Denton, Purdue University; Grant Richards, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-973: REVIEW OF AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GRADUATECOURSE PROJECT TO DEVELOP UNDERGRADUATE COURSELABORATORY CURRICULUMJohn Denton, Purdue University John P. Denton is an Associate Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University. His primary teaching responsibilities are electronic communications and advanced circuit analysis courses. He has won four outstanding teaching awards in ECET.Grant Richards, Purdue University Grant P. Richards is pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology at Purdue University focusing on the use of visualization technology in electromagnetic education. He currently serves as a Graduate Instructor for the Electrical and

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Paul Yanik, Western Carolina University; Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1029: A DIGITAL LOGIC BASED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN OF ADSP/COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR ECET STUDENTSRobert Adams, Western Carolina University Robert Adams is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the School of Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include mathematical modeling of electrocardiographic applications, 3D modeling, and digital signal processing. Dr. Adams is a senior member of IEEE and a member of ASEE.James Zhang, Western Carolina University James Z. Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Dr

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Heather Woodward-Hagg, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

2006-1030: HEALTHCARE QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS: AN EMERGINGEDUCATIONAL FRONTIER FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSSusan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet SUSAN SCACHITTI is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. She holds degrees in Industrial Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton and a MBA in Management from North Central College. Prior to teaching, she has ten years of industrial experience. Her industry accomplishments include playing key roles in ISO9001 certification, implementing Lean techniques into an electronics manufacturing environment and establishing a benchmark for a self-directed workforce. She has

Conference Session

Electrical ET Projects and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

2006-1056: AN L/C METER PROJECT PROVIDES A CAPSTONE EXPERIENCEIN TOPICS OF APPLIED DESIGN COURSEJames Everly, University of Cincinnati James O. Everly is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The Ohio State University in 1969 and 1970, respectively. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is currently Chair of the IEEE Cincinnati Section, and in 1997 he received the IEEE Professional Achievement Award. He has held several research and management positions in industry working for such

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Nathan Everett, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1091: A WELL TO WHEELS APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OFAUTOMOTIVE CURRICULA IN APPLIED ENGINEERING PROGRAMSDale Palmgren, Arizona State UniversityBradley Rogers, Arizona State UniversityNathan Everett, Arizona State University Page 11.147.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Well-to-Wheels Approach to the Development of Automotive Curricula in Applied Engineering ProgramsIntroductionHistorically, many seemingly promising alternative energy technologies have failed tosignificantly penetrate the market, often because of economic realities or the difficulty ofintegrating these technologies into the existing worldwide energy infrastructure

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Mark Azadpour, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1126: LOSSLESS IMAGE DECOMPOSITION AND RECONSTRUCTIONUSING HAAR WAVELETS IN MATLAB FOR ECET STUDENTSRobert Adams, Western Carolina University Robert Adams is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the School of Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include mathematical modeling of electrocardiographic applications, 3D modeling, and digital signal processing. Dr. Adams is a senior member of IEEE and a member of ASEE.James Zhang, Western Carolina University James Z. Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Dr

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mindy Breen, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology. Page 11.1114.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Senior capstone: A cross-disciplinary, student-centered approachAbstractRecently, the Engineering & Design department at Eastern Washington University examined andrevised its Senior Capstone curriculum. The new curriculum enables the department’s multipledisciplines to effectively collaborate in a problem-based, student-centered learning environment.The Engineering & Design department offers eight undergraduate degrees. The diverse

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong-Kyu Jung, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

oneof the preferable forms of the silicon chip design.IntroductionBecause technology has evolved drastically, introducing design practices that are similar to real-world projects into the classroom is one of the crucial issues facing engineering educationsocieties. Before discussing detailed activities, an examination of the “pros and cons” of currentdigital design practices in the classroom [1] is worthwhile. In industry, delivering the mostmarketable and typically large-scale, high-quality products in the shortest amount of time iscritical. Engineering education, on the other hand, usually deals with more general subjects thatmay not often, if ever, be used during the post-academic engineering career, as well as withpractices involving small

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Stanley, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1171: INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY AND AVOIDING CIRCUITSIMULATION ERRORS IN MULTISIMJohn Hackworth, Old Dominion University John R. Hackworth is Program Director for 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. He is the principal co-author of the text Programmable Logic Controllers: Programming Methods and Applications, published by Prentice-Hall.Richard Jones

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

2006-1176: A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS FOR A LARGEMULTI-PROGRAM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is the Program Chair for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at RIT. Prior to joining the MMET Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and a Manufacturing Engineer for Allied Signal. He has a Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing and a BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from RIT as well as an AAS in Engineering Science from Hudson Valley Community College.Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Merrill is the Program Chair for the

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

2006-1195: EVOLUTION OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER TECHNOLOGYPROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTONLuces Faulkenberry, University of HoustonWajiha Shireen, University of Houston Dr. Faulkenberry is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department of the University of Houston College of Technology and is the Coordinator of the Electrical Power Program. Dr. Shireen is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at the University of Houston College of Technology. She teaches and does research in electrical power. Page 11.606.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Terrence O'Connor, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

2006-1227: ACADEMIC DART GUNS – A REVEALING EXPERIMENT FOR 2-DKINEMATICSTimothy Cooley, Purdue University-New AlbanyTerrence O'Connor, Purdue University-New Albany Page 11.152.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Academic Dart Guns – A Revealing Experiment for 2-D KinematicsA small, portable kinematics experiment was developed for the purpose of improving theunderstanding of 2-dimensional (ballistic) kinematics for sophomore mechanical engineeringtechnology students. Although this type of experiment this is not unique, the equipment andaccompanying laboratory exercise were used to provide students with important

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

2006-1259: OFFERING A SPECIALTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE ENROLLMENTS AND MEET EMPLOYERDEMANDS: TECHNOLOGY USED IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CAREBarbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Biography CHRISTE, BARBARA is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Biomedical Engineering Technology in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at IUPUI. She has authored seven on-line classes and is a leader in continuing education for currently-employed biomedical equipment technicians using the web. She has a BS in Engineering from Marquette University and a MS in Clinical Engineering from Rensselaer at Hartford

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Boser, Illinois State University; Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

technical areasaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) to develop aneffective assessment program. This paper focuses on common means of assessment that can beused as essential elements for continuous improvement of curriculum to meet accreditationstandards. Advantages and disadvantages of these methods are presented to allow readers todetermine which methods are most appropriate for their situation. The authors also provide theirown experiences with many of these assessment methods. The paper concludes with a summaryand lessons learned.Introduction Program assessment, quality assurance, and continuous improvement have becomeessential elements of the accreditation process. National higher education

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

2006-482: DESIGN OF ENERGY EFFICIENT RECESSED COMPACTFLUORESCENT (CFL) DOWNLIGHT FIXTURERaju Dandu, Kansas State University-Salina Page 11.410.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Design of Energy Efficient Recessed Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Downlight Fixture Dr. Raju Dandu, Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Kansas State University at SalinaAbstractA recessed downlight is designed to address limited availability of energy efficient residentialand light commercial recessed downlight fixtures. This fixture is a non-conventional

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

2006-487: ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE(E4) INITIATIVE: BRINGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO THEUNDERGRADUATE CLASSROOMJay Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Coordinator 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.Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan joined the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University in 1989. His current areas of interest

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2006 Using Rockets to Unify Topics in an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Instrumentation CourseAbstractModel rockets are being used at Penn State Berks to unify topics in an electro-mechanicalengineering technology instrumentation course. Model rockets provide an exciting platform onwhich to carry many types of devices and sensors. Throughout the semester, several types ofsensors and transducers are introduced and studied. Sensors include thermistors, micromachinedaccelerometers and integrated pressure transducers. The physics, construction and characteristicsof these sensors are discussed in the course lectures. The students also receive hands-onexperience with many of the sensors

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

2006-501: SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS THAT HAVE BEEN ENRICHED BYINDUSTRY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION CONNECTIONSWilliam Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology Name: (William) Joe Stuart Department: Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology Academic Rank and Title: Associate Professor Year of OIT employment: 2004 Academic Degrees: M.Sc. Physics, University of Southampton, UK (1972) B.Sc. Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno (1969) A.A.S. Metallurgical Technology, Erie Technical Inst., Buffalo, NY (1966) Professional Licenses and Certificates: Professional Engineer. PE Cert # 7811237 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aram Agajanian, DeVry University-Chicago; George Morgan, Colorado State University; William M. Timpson, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-510: A COMPARISON OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENT ISSUES THATAFFECT ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION IN ELECTRONICS ANDCOMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT A FOR-PROFITINSTITUTIONAram Agajanian, DeVry University-Chicago Dr. Aram Agajanian is a senior professor at DeVry University in Chicago. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Rochester, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University, a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Colorado State University and a CCNA certificate. He teaches electronics and computer technology courses including LAN and WAN. He has 10 years of industrial experience in electrical engineering; his research interests include understanding the issues

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

2006-522: RFID: WHERE DOES IT FIT IN ECET EDUCATION?Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Page 11.1098.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 RFID: Where does it fit in ECET Education?IntroductionRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) is technology that is quickly being embraced by a varietyof industries, including retail, pharmaceutical, and defense. Industry experts predict a hugedemand for RFID technicians in the next 5 years. Hundreds of thousands of technologists areneeded to configure, install, and support equipment being utilized in hundreds of industries andgovernment. Expertise will be needed to adapt off

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Drigel, Miami University

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Engineering Technology

2006-550: FROM PROJECT PLANNING TO NATIONAL CHAMPION - BUVDESIGN, BUILD AND WINGary Drigel, Miami University Gary Drigel is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Miami University (Ohio). He received his Bachelor of Science Degree (1973) and Masters Degree (1980) in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has also completed all his course work and part of his thesis work for a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering at UC. Gary is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. He has 30 years of engineering and research experience gained at Armco Research and Technology in Middletown, Ohio and has been a professor at Miami

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

2006-551: A NOVEL APPROACH TO SIMULATING FACTORY CONTROLSYSTEM PROBLEMS THROUGH A PC AND FOUR MICROCONTROLLERSDaniel Dangelo, Intel Corp. Daniel Dangelo is a Test R & D Engineer at Intel Corporation in Chandler Arizona. He manages the CPU Low Cost Burn In Equipment New Product Extensions Development Working Group and provides electrical design and validation support. Dan has worked at four other technology companies during his greater than nineteen years in the industry. Dan has four patents pending and published five papers. Dan received his Master of Science in Technology and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and Associate of

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Melissa Dark, Purdue University; Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Technology

Director for Educational Programs at the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) at Purdue University. Her academic interests include information assurance and security curriculum and faculty development, educational technology, instructional design, and assessment.Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University Barry M. Lunt is an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. Dr. Lunt received a B.S. and an M.S. degree in EET from BYU, and a Ph.D. in Occupational and Adult Education from Utah State University in Logan, UT. He has spent seven years in industry as a design engineer. His present research emphases are the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

2006-561: A COMPARATIVE OBSERVATION OF FULL-TIME VERSUSPART-TIME ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WITH RESPECT TOATTITUDES, PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, MATURITY, AND GENERALPROFESSIONALISMJerome Tapper, Northeastern University Professor Tapper is an Associate Academic Specialist in EET at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a BSEE and a MSIS, both from Northeastern University. Jerry is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with over twenty-five years of industrial experience. He is also the author of a tool-kit based text for electrical engineering technology students, Electronics for Engineering Technology and has authored more than 25 papers

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ron McKean, Ferris State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-563: THE EVOLUTION OF A TECHNICAL CURRICULUMRon McKean, Ferris State University Ron McKean – Is serving as Interim Associate Dean / Associate Professor in the College of Technology at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI). His academic experience includes 15 years as faculty (four as Department Chair) in the EET & CNS department. During this time, he has championed several curriculum initiatives including the BS Computer Networks and Systems. Prior to academics, he worked 14 years as an Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technical Manager, and Principle Investigator/Project Engineer. He holds a MSEE from the University of Michigan