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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Monish S. Mamadapur, Alcon Research, Ltd.

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. Page 26.1619.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Understanding Additive Manufacturing Part Performance through Modeling and Laboratory ExperimentsAbstractAdditive manufacturing (AM) has attracted extensive attention in recent years due to its wideapplications in academia and industry. As most of the AM parts are built layer by layer, it isclear that parts manufactured from AM processes would perform differently compared toparts manufactured from conventional processes such as casting and injection molding. Sincestudents often rely on AM for part fabrication in courses and capstone projects, and industriescould adopt AM to produce components for their products, there is a

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Jai P Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Calumet; Mohammad Almenaies, Purdue University, Calumet

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George W McNelly Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, In- diana, USA. He received a Ph.d. from Purdue University in 1995. He is the founder and director of two industry sponsored applied research labs: Power Electronics Development and Applications Lab (PEDAL) and Smart Meter Integration Lab (SMIL). He is the Principal Investigator of one of 10 Global Innovation projects funded by the US department of State, Rapid, Smart Grid Impact RSGI), partnering with DeMontfort University in Leicester, UK, and UNESP in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has been a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) since 1998.Mr. Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Naveen Kumar was

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas

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the past decade recruiting andretention pressures have led engineering departments to increase the use of applications, project-based and hands-on terminologies in their program descriptions to the point that many arestarting to sound a lot like ET plans. Moreover, engineering and ET faculty will acknowledgethat their programs are applied. Although some may wish to argue that ET is the more applieddegree, this line of thought has yet to attract a strong following or produce a concrete action planfor an Applied Engineering brand for ET. Nevertheless, a quick internet search for AppliedEngineering Departments (February 2014) yielded the list of institutions in Table 1 that haveprograms or departments with an Applied Engineering or Applied ET

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Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith R. Pearse, University of Maine

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, where she taught introductory courses and co-directed the NSF-sponsored Young Scholars Program. Her most recent service to the University began in 2001, when she began teaching in the EET Program. Her technical courses include Digital Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and DC/AC Circuit Analysis, but her strength lies in teaching the more humanistic side of engineering in Introduction to EET and Project Management. Her student evaluations earned her the University of Maine’s Presidential Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2010 and the College of Engineering’s Early Career Teaching Award in 1995. Prior to 2001, Judith held several engineering and project management positions throughout Maine, including

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ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Applied Science and Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Fred has developed and taught graduate courses in Applied Research Methods, Engineering Economy, Quality Engineering, Statistical Quality Control, Quality Systems, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing Strategies, and Project Management. He also developed and taught undergraduate courses Quality, Industrial Statistics, Statistical Quality Control, Cost Analysis and Control, Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Technical Writing. Fred’s research agenda is focused on enhancing the competitiveness of manufacturers. In support of his research agenda, Fred has written nearly 40 refereed articles published in national and international

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peilin Fu, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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College ofLetters and Sciences. The assessment of the ability of SOET students to communicate effectivelyin writing is most often done through an analysis of the formal documentation accompanyingend-of-program capstone projects (undergraduates) or master’s projects and theses. Data in someprograms have shown an increase in the length of time required for students to complete theseend-of-program projects, many times as a result to needing additional time to correct and polishwritten documentation. Other anecdotal evidence across many SOET programs indicates thatstudents reaching these capstone and master’s projects are frequently not fully prepared toprofessionally document their results in writing. Due to the importance of writtencommunication

Conference Session

STEM Issues

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hadi Alasti, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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interfaces betweenlegacy robotic devices and the environment or the other machinery in work area. Wireless sensorplatforms that can sense the changes in work environment share their sensor observations withthe robot control system by storing the information over the cloud. A replacement for the robotcontrol system that has networking capability can read the sensor’s data from the cloud andcontrols the motion of the robot, accordingly.This in-progress project was implemented in four phases that will be discussed throughout themanuscript. These phases are i) planning for the required sensing and communication, ii) designapproach for data storage and visible cognitive computation, iii) using an industrial hardwareplatform with networking facilities

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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different positions such as Process Engineer, Materials Planning and Logistics Manager, Production Superintendent, Manufacturing Engineer and Glass Technologist. During his time in the company, he co-authored two patents related to glass fabrication and glass coatings pro- cessing. Dr. Gonzalez is a Six-Sigma Black Belt and has participated in numerous process improvement projects. He has been trained as well in the Methodology of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) that he applied to solve complex problems. In the manufacturing operations field, he is certified in Production and Inventory Management by APICS, which is the professional association for supply chain management. He is a member of the Society of Glass

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET II

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Roger C. Lo, California State University, Long Beach; Praveen Shankar, California State University, Long Beach

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paper we present the working processes and activities of acurrent one-year ECR: PEER (EHR Core Research: Production Engineering Education andResearch) project funded by NSF organizing two workshops held by two institutes. Theseworkshops are to solicit and synthesize insights from experts in the academic, for-profit, andnon-profit sectors to describe the future and education of production in mechatronics. Eachworkshop is planned to be two days, where the first day will be dedicated to the topics ofworkforce education and training in mechatronics. The topics in the second day will be slightlydifferent based on the expertise and locations of the two institutes. One will focus on themechatronics technologies in production engineering for

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Electromechanical and Manufacturing Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahad Nasab, Middle Tennessee State University; SANTOSH KAPARTHI, Middle Tennessee State University

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thesystem complete the main components of the robot. The chassis is completed with a mountedcamera on the robot, and streaming video in taken on the computer. Advantages to this systeminclude reduced cost, reduced complexity in hardware, and smaller software parts. Hardwarerequirements for this project include a computer, in order to interface and program themicrocontrollers, a serial cable and power supply.RS-232 (Protocol)RS-232 stands for Recommend Standard number 232. It provides serial communication betweencomputer and microcontroller provides full duplex, asynchronous transmission and specifies theline voltages, connection considerations and baud rates. It consists of MAX-232 converter/chip(level shifter) used to connect the microcontroller

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Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cuprak, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; John Rajadas, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

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of the key areas of focus in the MechanicalEngineering Technology program at Arizona State University Polytechnic (ASU Poly) isThermofluids where therodynamic and fluid dynamic concepts are addressed. The GraduateDegree (M.S.) program in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MMET)department at ASU Poly has a variety of activities ongoing in this important area. The graduatestudent typically works on applied research projects designed with educational and researchobjectives. Most of these projects involve theoretical and experimental elements. The presentpaper describes one such project underway in the MMET Department.The project addresses engineering design issues associated with a dry waste collection truck toreduce the

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Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina

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management experience in establishing andimplementing major project activities. Further, the paper discusses how these activitiesbroadened and enhanced the educational, professional, and personal skills of students.IntroductionKansas State University’s Engineering Technology (ET) programs are receiving far moreemployer requests for graduating students than students available to fill the need. This is notmerely a local trend. The National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council(2005) confirms that domestic supply of qualified workers is not keeping up with the skilldemands in fields that require strong backgrounds in science, technology, engineering andmathematics. To address the shortage, in 1999, the NSF approved a new program

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Myszka, University of Dayton

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their ownabilities. In most cases, success appeared to please the students and provide the internalmotivation to achieve a correct solution.Example ProjectsA few example projects are given below. The description given to the students alwaysincludes the same format, which includes background, underlying theory and the actualassignment. Also given below is a sample submission for each assignment. I. Slider-Crank Mechanism A. Description Given to the Students Background: Many machines, most notably compressors, operate by imposing movement on a piston, in a linear manner, by rotating a crank. This common machine element is called a slider-crank mechanism and shown in figure 1. Mechanical design engineers often

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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methods, goals and accomplishments that have beenachieved through liaison work between industry and engineering education at the OregonInstitute of Technology. This project shows clearly the role of industry and how mutual benefitscan be continually achieved for both the industries involved and the engineering educationalcommunity. The project highlights include: • Discussions on the OIT satellite campus at Boeing • The many positive benefits of an Industry Advisory Board • Discussions of how to develop industrial connections and relationships • Illustrations of how to integrate and streamline the process of articulation work at the community colleges and making connections with local industries • Examples of how to achieve

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University

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the principles and theory of cybersecurity, but also equipped students with practical hands-on skills. This approach helped studentsturn abstract concepts into actual skills to solve real-world problems and challenges.This paper is organized as follows: Section 2 illustrates conceptual framework. Section 3describes game-based learning. Section 4 discusses problem-based learning. Section 5deliberates integrated learning. Section 6 demonstrates student-centric learning. We then describeself-paced learning in Section 7 and evaluation plan in Section 8. Finally, we conclude our workin the last section.2. Conceptual FrameworkIn this project, we built a learning system for cyber security education. It employed a variety ofeducational methods in

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EET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Karl J. Huehne, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Mathematics Profes- sional Engineer License Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Current Position: Associate Chair Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Director Industrial Experience Over 20 years of industrial experience initially as a Royal Naval Dockyard indentured craftsman machinist and Design Draftsman and project manager on Leander class Steam Turbine Naval frigates and diesel electric submarines. Most recently includes 12 years in Research and Development and Lean Six Sigma process improvement experience troubleshooting process issues in the Paper, Chemical, and Converting Industries.Mr. Karl J. Huehne, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Huehne has

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Marie Flynn, College of Charleston; Michael G Flynn, College of Charleston

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Paper ID #16715Recruiting via Creation of STEM Solutions to Societal ProblemsProf. Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT. For the majority of that time, she has been actively involved in teaching software development courses. From 2008-2014, she led the NSF-ITEST funded SPIRIT (Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology) project. Since October 2013, she has been co-leading with Prof. Brad Harriger the NSF-ITEST funded TECHFIT (Teaching

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Sprang, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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improve retention. Bullenevaluated a project-based FYEE program that reported a 33% increase in retention as late as the seventh semester [3]. Baillieresearched peer tutoring as a means of improving retention [4], and Daempfle noted that peer tutoring had the added benefit ofovercoming student’s negative perceptions of faculty [5]. A common theme in these and other prior retention improvement efforts is the formation of community. In this context,we use the word community to express the forming of a friendly cohort of students in the same major. This cohort includes Page 26.918.2the freshmen students in the major

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Mr. M. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric

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Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County

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Paper ID #12534Building a STEM Pathway with Engineering by Design andMs. Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Upon graduation from the University of Maryland at College Park with her masters in geotechnical en- gineering, Laura went to work for Baltimore Gas and Electric where during her career there she was responsible for substation and transmission line construction projects, relocation and installation of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for the Light Rail, and for improving service reliability. After obtaining her MBA, Laura became the Director of Corporate Purchasing and was a

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Brandon Scott Weisberg, Farmingdale State College; Daniel Joseph Boss; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Paper ID #15247Fixture Design to Supplement Machining and Fuel Cell EducationProf. Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale YEONG S. RYU graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. and Master of Philosophy in Mechan- ical Engineering in 1994. He has served as an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (SUNY) since 2006. In addition, he has conducted various research projects at Xerox Corporation (1994-1995), Hyundai Motor Corporation (1995-1997), and New Jersey Institute of Technology (2001-2003). He has been teaching and conducting research in a broad range of

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Eppes, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Janice Girouard, University of Hartford

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, management and specialtopics. MIM is envisioned to complement the current project-based Masters program and enableits transition to a thesis-based track.The need to improve the linkage between our undergraduate and graduate studies is alsodiscussed. We intend to expand eligibility and increase awareness for undergraduate students aswell as create more relevant alternatives for part-time graduate students. Such an integratedapproach is expected to yield a sequence of enrollment increments as the proposed changes areimplemented and publicized within our target market. This in turn should set the stage for themigration to a thesis-based Masters. The changes we have made or proposed create an array ofeducational pathways greater than the sum of their

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Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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-designexperiential learning experiences (labs and projects) to incorporate current technology to provideauthentic experiences. The obstacles to achieving this in high-tech fields include the time andcost of constant re-design. In order to reduce the financial cost of redesign, faculty memberssometime spend a lot of time seeking discounts and donors. In addition time and effort isexpended negotiating with the administration for support for more new lab equipment. All of thisleaves less time for teaching and research. Once the equipment is purchased courses and labexperiences are re-designed to incorporate the new technology. The technical turnover intechnology classes is substantial. In electronics there is a continual drift towards more capablesystems as

Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William B. Phillips Ph.D., DeVry University; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach; Robert Aron PhD, DeVry University; Abour H. Cherif, DeVry University; Susana Fortun Ph.D., DeVry University, Chicago

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. Phillips was a faculty member and Chair for DVU’s Biomedical Engineering Technology Program where he mentored senior projects, and taught biomedical, electronics, and basic science courses. In addition, he developed curriculum and courses in these subject matters. Before joining DVU, Dr. Phillips was a Faculty Associate at Arizona State Uni- versity (ASU) for the Bioengineering Department, where he taught and assisted in the development of biomedical engineering courses and mentored student capstone projects. He holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Bioengineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Before entering into a career of higher learning

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Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Paul Lapsansky, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

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systems design freeing the system developer from thelimitations and constraints of a wired connection. This paper describes how the Embedded RFSystem Design is incorporated in a senior / graduate level course in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering Technology Program. The content of this course is offered both as a standalonecourse and also an abridged version is adopted as a Final course project in the DigitalCommunication course. The gist of this course can also be incorporated in a course of Robotics.The course is based on embedded RF System Design utilizing Microchip Technology’srfPIC12F675 to provide data transmission between two embedded systems. The rfPIC12F675 isa low cost, high performance Microcontroller with UHF ASK / FSK short-range

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New Course Development Concepts in ET II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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of the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifi- cations Institute. His professional interests include great architecture and all things related to construction innovation.Mr. Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Matt Ray is a lecturer for the Construction Engineering Management Technology Program offered through the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University In- dianapolis. He currently provides instruction for Soils and Foundations, Construction Cost and Bidding, Construction Project Cost and Production Control as well as managing the Certificate of Training in As- set Management. He is a graduate of Purdue School

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ETAC/ABET RELATED OUTCOME BASED ISSUES

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNYIT; Mohammed Abdallah, SUNYIT

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Page 23.225.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Assessment of Communication and Teamwork Skills in Engineering Technology ProgramsIntroductionInstitutions of higher education have acknowledged that an effective teaching/learning processmust involve assessing and evaluating what and how much students are learning. Assessmentand evaluation leads to improvements in the educational experiences.ETAC/ABET Criteria 3.B.e. and 3B.g. require that graduates demonstrate effective skills inteamwork and communication.1 Therefore, the goal of this project was to develop consistent andefficient methods for assessment of students’ skills in these areas for different programs

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Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. His major areas of inter- est include wireless networking and embedded microcontroller-based data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems. Morgan has also served as Director of Engineering and as a Senior Consultant to the private sector where he has been involved in several design, development, and system integration projects sponsored by the FAA, USAF, and major airport authorities. As a Texas A&M faculty member, he established the Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL), a joint university-industry partnership focusing on the design and development of hardware and software products Morgan served 22 years in the Air Force

Conference Session

Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso

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Paper ID #16587Work in Progress: Designing a University 3D Printer Open Lab 3D ModelHector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso Mr. Hector Lugo works as a Student Technology Success Coordinator at The University of Texas at El Paso. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He is currently enrolled as a Master of Science with a Major in Electrical Engineering. His motivation and passion pushes him into research in wireless commu- nication, especially in Bluetooth Low Energy and Near Field Communication as well as building projects and fostering innovation with faculty and staff members. As part of the Learning

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Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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). Students are encouraged to learn these on their own as part of an independent study or senior project. ETEC 312 is an elective that uses Rhino. Table 1. Skill Set for CAD/CAM TechnologistCAD/CAM as a SpecializationA review of different disciplines shows that CAD/CAM as a specialization most aptly fits withinManufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (E), and Drafting/Design, Manufacturing andMechanical Engineering Technology (ET). This is not to say that the technology does not receiveattention within other programs. In fact almost every discipline requires some