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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

wellas input from faculty and the MET IAB.L “Competence in the use of the computer as a problem solving and communications tool” was added mostly due to faculty input with concurrence from the MET IAB because it is a program emphasis and is assumed to be a strength of graduates in the current industrial environment.M “The ability to apply project management techniques to the completion of laboratory and project assignments” was added based on the survey results.N “Knowledge of and the ability to apply codes and regulations, and produce proper documentation to comply with them” was added for two reasons. First, the faculty and IAB felt that knowledge of codes and regulations was important in industry today. The second part was added based

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Carlin J McFarlane, Florida Gulf Coast University; Patricia O'Connor-Benson, Florida Gulf Coast University; Thomas Patrick Felke MSW, PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

been responsible for monitoring industry trends and developing technology solutions that serve to enhance both teaching and learning. Prior to her appointment at Florida Gulf Coast University, Mrs. O’Connor-Benson managed end-user technology systems and services at Brookhaven National Laboratory, a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. De- partment of Energy’s Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, BNL is a cutting-edge large-scale facility for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory’s almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

encompass different disciplines. In this workwe identify and expound upon some of the technical challenges facing those who wish toimplement or extend existing practical and laboratory tasks, at both the undergraduate andpostgraduate level, to incorporate challenging, state-of-the-art drone use-cases and deploymentscenarios. We focus on the challenges faced by students and document representative solutionsproduced in integrated dynamic control, image processing, machine vision, volumetric modelling,remote sensing and machine learning. It is important to note that the work, as described in thisarticle, can be largely performed and validated in academic settings independently of UAVavailability and deployment. This has proven increasingly important

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico University; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez Ph.D., Columbus State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

form of advising and for maintaining stability of the program.3.7 EquipmentClassrooms, offices, laboratories, and associated equipment must be adequate to supportattainment of the student outcomes and to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.To this extend, ABET sought that the institution had adequate: • Office space, classrooms and labs • Computing resources • Page 26.801.13 Guidance/supervision to use the labs and that the labs are used in a safely manner • Process to maintain and upgrade facilities • Library servicesEven though all items in the list are important, item 1, 2 and 3 are especially of concern

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Usman Ghani, DeVry University, Addison, Illinois; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, methods, and student populations.”15 One way to better understand the effect of simulatedactivities on students’ learning is to expand the research to uncommon educational areas suchlearning technical concepts related to information technology (IT). Even though for severaldecades researchers have explored the use of simulation to augment the laboratory experiences inthe areas of surgery, physics, chemistry, biology, math, and dental education, there is nosignificant study that measures the effect of students’ learning of IT matters using simulationsoftware such as Packet-Tracer. Therefore, conducting research, for finding the effects ofsimulated lab activities on students’ learning of Local Area Network (LAN) design and/ortroubleshooting concepts

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University - Addison; Aminul Karim, Higher Educational Consultant

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

% completed the comments section of thesurvey. The following is a sample of selected comments. The “new demands” of the marketplace are simply the continual accelerated changes in the complexity and scope of technological change. As technologies evolve, so must those whose chosen profession is to prepare the STEM-related workforce of the future. Or risk premature irrelevance. It would be nice if our top- level administration would concentrate on increasing faculty and laboratory support as much as increasing institutional “branding” and revamping the campus to be more engaging to the social desires of undergraduate students. And football… the institution is seeking to raise $26+ million to build a new stadium—a limited use

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

spent three years as a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Delaware where he expanded his knowledge on simulation of multiphase flows while acquiring skills in high performance parallel computing and scientific computation. Before that, Dr. Ayala hold a faculty position at Universidad de Oriente at Mechanical Engineering Department where he taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses for a number of subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Multiphase Flows, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, as well as Mechanical Engineering Laboratory courses. In addition, Dr. Ayala has had the opportunity to work for a number of engineering consulting companies, which have given

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy III

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian Scott Rice, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #28572How Extra Credit Quizzes and Test Corrections Improve Student LearningWhile Reducing StressDr. Brian Scott Rice, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Brian S. Rice is an assistant professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at Rochester Institute of Technology since 2016. He joined the RIT faculty after spending over 25 years in applied research while working at University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Ener- getics, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Eastman Kodak Company. Areas of applied research include system dynamics and controls, solid mechanics, heat transfer, and

Conference Session

Industrial Technology/Industrial Engineering Technology Forum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

12SAFETY:SAFETY WILL BE STRESSED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE COURSE AND IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OFEVERYONE.Safety glasses: There may be tours taken during the semester which require the use of safetyglasses. It is not anticipated that the students will need to use any of the laboratories with powermachines in them for this class. However, if the need arises during the semester, in accordancewith the Illinois State Law, all students must wear safety glasses in the laboratory whenlaboratory work is in progress. During the regular school year safety glasses may be purchasedthrough the ISU Construction Management Student Chapter.TRANSPORTATION:Every attempt will be made to provide university transportation for students to participate in fieldtrip activities, but

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 12.315.5Technology (BMIT )”, who involves testing, maintenance, repair, and calibration of theequipment used to deliver health care. The Biomedical Instrumentation Technician (BMIT),who also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician, or Biomedical EngineeringTechnician (BMET), works closely with other health care professionals. They are commonlypart of the hospital engineering division. Specialization areas include clinical radiology,ultrasound, cardiac monitoring, nuclear medicine laboratory, respiratory care, and therapeuticequipment. Graduates find employment with hospitals, biomedical instrumentationmanufacturers, and service organizations that specialize in biomedical instrumentation.Future Development of Biomedical Engineering:In

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Craig Malquist, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

system course covers fundamentalconcepts and applications of small (8-bit) and larger (OS-based) embedded systems, real-timeconcepts and applications and includes class and laboratory work in interfacing sensors andactuators to embedded systems. Within this context we added a module to teach the aboveprinciples of sensor mesh networking, combined with a single lab experience. The objectives ofthe module were that students should • Be cognizant of the evolution and need for sensor-mesh networking in embedded systems • Be cognizant of the features and constraints of mesh networking systems. Including current and emerging standards. • Be able to describe and work with the principles of implementation (networking, routing

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

a particular place of time,and demands a time for learning and further education. The intrinsic characteristics of theelectronic education are probably the main factors for its development.General CharacteristicsGeneral Environmental Requirements (Basic Facilities) 1. Virtual classroom space including all requirements (teaching program, virtual laboratory, virtual examination,…etc) 2. presentation of web-based course material and graphics, with instructor image 3. presentation of voluminous course texts in memo fields 4. facilities for question/answer dialog between the student and the instructor 5. Search facilities for the offered courses' database using the XML or other script

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE); Joe Bungo, ARM Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

concern was the large gaps in student experience, and this was addressed by theselection of more simplistic development platforms and environments for the workshops. Manyof these included open-source environments.It was also agreed that the format was to have a series of hands-on workshops where the studentscould evaluate and work on basic applications with selected platforms. Prerequisites were kept toa minimum and the intention was to show students the right tools for the right tasks. Page 23.207.4Dates were another important factor; a date had to be selected in which the laboratories used forthe workshops had minimal impact on running courses. A

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

heavier prescription of mathematics and science. The transformation graduallyled to an increase in lecture hours in upper division engineering courses richer in theory but withless room for laboratory practice 3. More recently and paradoxically, engineering departmentshave been pressured to reduce the total number of required credit hours in a 4-year B.S. degreeplan while simultaneously increasing the acquisition of business-related skills. For at least thepast 20 years, engineering programs have also seen the need to address attrition and keep theirmajors engaged via freshman courses that are hands-on, laboratory-oriented, and fun. The events of the 1950’s also set the stage for the proliferation of EngineeringTechnology (ETEC) programs as

Conference Session

Remote Instruction/COVID-19 Strategies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Steven Nozaki, Pennsylvania State University; David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University; Yabin Liao, Pennsylvania State University; Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University; Philip A. Jones, Pennsylvania State University; Shannon K. Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University; Susan Daigle; Adam Jeffrey Wielobob; Liyong Sun, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

online. Specifically, the campus itself was closed to students and faculty alike, resulting in a hands-on laboratory component that shifted to an ad-hoc “kitchen table” video demonstration format. For senior capstone industrial sponsored projects, the team meetings, sponsor interactions, and project presentations were all converted to a “virtual” format. However, the biggest thing I missed was the interaction with the students in the classroom. I felt the environment was not as interactive and the students tended not to be as engaged. Course content was delivered virtually with lab videos recorded showing how the labs were performed (by the instructor) and the data were collected and sent to the students

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University; Robert Matthews, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the University of Louisville. He serves as the coordinator of engineering graphics, a service unit for all Speed School departments. Matthews is credited for the development of the CADD program and its laboratories at Speed School. He is published nationally and internationally in areas of teaching methodology. During his tenure at the University of Louisville he has generated in excess of 2.2 million dollars in grants and gifts in kind. He founded and was the first manager of the AutoCAD Training Center at the University of Louisville. Matthews’ research activity evolves around innovative teaching methods, techniques and creative activity. Academic computing initiative involving web-assisted

Conference Session

Mechanical Design and Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

data collection to take place. Additionally, the proposed procedurecollects data (e.g., shear strength, mass degradation) that is useful in the task of predicting behaviorof sand-binder combinations.The protocol consists of four major steps5, with all specimens being prepared and tested in acontrolled laboratory environment (Temperature is controlled at 23.9±1.1C (75±2F), and relativehumidity is controlled at 50±3%). The steps are: 1. Preparation of disc specimen 2. Disc transverse strength testing 3. Scratch hardness testing of specimen 4. Thermal distortion testing at specified loads for 3 minutes

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

achievement levels. However, the results of theassessment tools identified areas which might benefit from improvement. Based on thisassessment, recommendations are made for the purpose of continuous improvement. This paperprovides information on the Program Outcomes assessment process issues and challenges and willbe of benefit to engineering technology programs seeking accreditation or re-accreditation.1. IntroductionThe curriculum of the Electrical Engineering Technology program covers a broad basededucational experience that emphasizes practical, hands-on laboratory work, closely coordinatedwith theoretical classroom discussion. Students receive a solid foundation of coursework inelectric circuits, digital electronics, solid-state electronics

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

with staff at the Albany Nanotechnology Center, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Center, and the Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership of Penn State regarding several week-long sessions at their locations. Page 13.423.4 The nanotechnology electives include: • Semiconductor Manufacturing: The Making of Integrated Circuits Reviews the history of semiconductor manufacturing, the processes used in making integrated circuits, e.g. photolithography, deposition, implantation, etching, metallization, CMP, and packaging. • Micro-electro-mechanical

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

covered. Other courses are beingexamined to determine if a similar active learning style could be applied. Many of theengineering and engineering technology courses utilize a hands-on laboratory approach but thelectures are conducted in the traditional way. They may be good candidates for the activelearning approach as well.Bibliography1. Allen, R. H. (2002). Impact teaching: Ideas and strategies for teachers to maximize student learning. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.2. Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. (ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 1). Washington, DC: George Washington University.3. Crabtree, D. E. (1972). An introduction to flintworking. Occasional Papers No. 28

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Many programs are limited by their laboratory capacities.A project such as this one can begin to encourage the utilization of cross-disciplinary resources.The assessment of the project will be an integral part to program assessment activities. Futurepossibilities for additional applications of interwoven projects will also be explored. Page 13.1292.3 3IntroductionTraditional engineering technology courses have been presented and function as stand-alonecourses which may or may not reference content connections to other courses within the sameprogram

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Jack Manansala, DeVry University, Addison, IL; John Smith, DeVry University, Addison, IL; Gabe Perez, DeVry University, Addison, IL; R Aguayo,, , DeVry University, Addison, IL; Rommel Sison, DeVry University, Addison, IL

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Abstract DeVry University’s Electronics Engineering Technology/Computer EngineeringTechnology (EET/CET) program senior project is a two-semester course sequence in whichstudents synthesize knowledge and skills learned in the previous courses. In the first course(EET-400, Project management), students research, plan and develop a project proposal. And inthe second course (EET-410L, Senior Project Laboratory) students implement the project plan bybuilding and testing a prototype. A typical project involves a solution to a software/hardware-based engineering problem. The process of developing and implementing a solution to theproblem offers a learning opportunity for students to gain new insights and competencies as aresult of “constructivist

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

more likely to produce Super Technologists given the balance between theory and real world skills that is developed through the course of such a program. Management, Leadership and other Personal and Interpersonal Soft skills Technical Design Experience Practical Technical Background Theoretical Technical Background Figure 2. 4-Tier model for the “Super Technologist”4. Become a program that works toward actively encouraging women and minorities. Women and minorities are keys to improving the number of ECET recruits each year. Studies show, unfortunately, that women have been made to feel uncomfortable in laboratory settings. We hope

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ofinvestigations that began when the statistics showed that the leading cause of death in frontalcollisions was the impact of the driver against the steering column.Main functions of an airbag:≠ Avoid impact of the driver or passenger against harsh elements of the vehicle (steeringwheel, dashboard, windshield, etc.).≠ Absorb part of the kinetic energy of the body.≠ To protect occupants from impact of crystals from the windshield.≠ Decrease the head movement and the risk of cervical lesions.However, airbags are installed in other areas of the modern cars as well.An airbag needs a sophisticated deployment system for its successful operation.According to the laboratory reports of the sponsor company, the airbag deployment system

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. IntroductionThe curriculum of the EET program covers a broad based educational experience emphasizingpractical, hands-on laboratory work, closely coordinated with theoretical classroom discussion.Students receive a solid foundation of coursework in electric circuits, digital electronics,solid-state electronics, communications, power and electrical machinery.The EET program has developed a PEOs assessment process to fulfill ABET accreditationrequirements. It is an outcome based assessment in which the PEOs should meet the need of theprogram constituents. PEOs describe the attributes that we desire our graduates to possess three tofive years after graduation. According to ABET’s definition of PEOs, “Program EducationalObjectives are broad statement that

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

selected 21 times (17.9%).Other was selected 12 times as an assignment type choice, and Team Topic Paper was noted fourtimes. (see Table 6) Those noting the Other category often focused on interactive activitieswhich included interactive laboratories, discussions, and chats. (see Table 11) Participants tendedto steer away from team work due to negative opinions regarding poor online interactionsbetween some team members and non-participation of other team members. One participantcommented on team assignments with this statement. “Online team projects are largelyineffective for me unless ALL members of the team are willing to put forth solid effort. Just onein the group not carrying their share drags the whole group down.”Table 6Preferred

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and Evaluate Programs. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, Number 71, fall 1997, Jossey-Bass Publishers page 33-39 5. Palloff, Rena and Pratt, Keith. Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom, 2nd Edition, , Jossey-Bass, 2007, pages 205-226.. 6. Flory, Isaac and Hackworth, John R., The Administration of Senior Design Projects in a Distance Learning Environment. ASEE 2005 Annual Conference Proceedings. 7. Hackworth, John R. and Jones, Richard L. Assessment Methods for Comparison of On-Campus and Distance-Learning Laboratory Courses in an Engineering Technology Program ASEE 2004 Annual Conference Proceedings

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

programs in engineering technology. The BLS provides thefollowing notes regarding 4-year engineering technology programs: ≠ The programs include various hands-on laboratory classes that focus on current application issues. ≠ Students are prepared for practical design and production work, rather than jobs that require more theoretical knowledge. ≠ Engineering technology graduates may obtain jobs similar to those given to engineering graduates. ≠ Engineering technology graduates are not qualified to register as professional engineers under the same terms as graduates with degrees in engineering. ≠ Some employers regard 4-year technology program graduates as having skills between those of a technician

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

available resources for thefaculty.4. “Hands-on” Demonstration of Concept: In some online laboratory environments somefaculty would like to see their students demonstrate their understanding of the concept. This isnot an easy task for online students that take the course remotely. We recommend utilizingscreen-capturing software in which every movement of the cursor on the computer screen can becaptured and traced back. Our experience with experimenting with screen-capturing software atthis stage is a work in progress. We should be able to provide more information of ourexperimental approach in the near future.5. Team-workability Assessment: Group performance and team-workability skills are importanttasks for the engineering and technology students

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-63: AN ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Chief Technologist of the Lean Institute and MET Program Director at ODU. Alok received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Alok is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. His publications are in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Process Automation and