Conference Session

STEM Issues

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hadi Alasti, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

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

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

brings together computing academic programs that are offered through theCollege of Engineering and programs in the Jesup Scott Honors College, an inclusive and uniquecollege designed around high-impact educational practicesThe paper will address first year project activities including the COF-IMPRESS-C recruitment,and advertisement plan to first-year and community college transfer students. The paper will alsoaddress the student eligibility and selection process, the recruitment of the first cohort scholars,and finally the orientation program.I. Research Background:Research shows that the impact of financial aid on retention is more significant in STEM programsthan in other degrees because STEM degrees often take longer to complete [1

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS

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Engineering Technology

accessed January 15, 2007.12. Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Education Plan: 1999 Critical Competency Gaps.13. Katz, Susan M., The Entry-Level Engineer: Problems in Transition from Student to Professional, Journal of Engineering Education, v 82, n3, July 1993 p 171-174. Page 12.1146.9

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

have a remote control in activities on the system via main server. ‚ The production method, transmission, multi-media section renovation and Collaboration & Comm. are designed in a way to enable live (same time) communication with least volume of data transmission. This is possible with the use of Vector Base for the Bitmap Base servers.Dynamic educational planning in the form of educational calendar of all courses togetherwith their syllabus and topics is the main specifications of implemented remote controleducation system software. The educational management system (including all educationalcategory) includes visual and sound transmission of the lecturer via a powerful data bank(in form of an abstract class

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

into all levels of adiscipline curriculum is futile. In today’s workforce, (where how you performed afunction at your job last week isn’t necessarily how you will perform it a week from now)knowing how to locate reliable information is essential.Collaboration and AssignmentsThe concept of collegiality is discussed as one of most challenging and meaningfulcomponents of a successful collaboration relationship between teaching faculty andteaching librarians.8 ACRL's information literacy web site presents many resources andideas including collaboration examples from various schools.9 ACRL points out carefullydefined roles, comprehensive planning and shared leadership as requirement ofsuccessful collaboration. Respect for each party is important in

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Graham Thomas, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

13.1166.5one we developed for this purpose. More labs related to DC/AC circuit, control, DSP, datacommunication and so on will be developed. This plan will provide us lot of project ideas.The Final ProjectThe final project is to build a resistor calculator with Java GUI and Applet. The project tasks arelisted as follow: 1. Use Java applet to develop a GUI that is similar to the reference webpage17. 2. Display the resistor image. 3. Make the color band change when selecting the different colors in the Como Boxes. 4. Make the webpage have two modes: learning mode and quiz mode. If the user selects the learning mode, the webpage function is similar to the reference webpage. When the user picks the quiz mode, the computer

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

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Engineering Technology

the next 15 years[1]. It is necessary that science and technology graduates develop a good understandingof this rapidly expanding technology. They should be able to integrate the key conceptsof nanotechnology into their knowledge bases. Academic programs in nanotechnologyshould be interdisciplinary in nature and must include several academic disciplines suchas chemistry, materials, biology, mechanics, and electronics.Realizing the need for providing nanotechnology education and training at theundergraduate level to technicians and technologists, Excelsior College, a well respecteddistance learning institution in higher education, has recently embarked upon a plan todevelop and implement an on-line 4-year nanotechnology degree program

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Engineering at Eastern Washington University. He plans on obtaining a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering following his graduation, and to pursue interests in hardware design and signal processing. Page 13.13.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Class Project on an LDPC-Based Error Correcting SystemABSTRACTThe low-density parity check (LDPC) code is an error correcting code that closely approachesthe information theoretical channel limit, also called channel capacity. LDPC and Turbo codesare the only two currently known codes that are denominated capacity approaching codes, andare extensively used

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College; David Hunt, State University of New York, Alfred

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Engineering Technology

backgrounds. Because of this,students from the MET department have little or no knowledge and skills in measurement ofelectrical signals, however, they have a more solid background in statics, dynamics and strengthof materials. On the other hand, students from the EET department lack knowledge and skills instatics, dynamics and strength of materials, but are skillful in the measurement and principles ofelectrical signals.To balance this difference, the lectures and laboratory material have been carefully planned. Toenhance the learning process, the EMA course is a team taught course where the lecture is taughtby a MET faculty member, and the laboratory is taught by an EET faculty member. The

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

abaccalaureate degree in technology.After the first few years of existence, it became evident that a growing number offreshmen planned at the outset to earn the EMET degree. The need imposed by theoriginal program for them first to earn an associate degree was often a point of confusion,and became an unnecessary and undesirable requirement. In addition, marketing anassociate degree with a baccalaureate option to both parents and students was obviouslymore difficult. Most parents are more interested in ensuring their children gain admissioninto a baccalaureate program, and the EMET program was not directly accessible tofreshmen students. With a program change, the goal was to retain the option of enteringthe four-year degree program at the conclusion of

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Dangelo, Intel; Drew Campbell, Purdue University; jason harper, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Load Current (mA) Figure 14 – LT1308 Efficiency for both Input Voltages (3.6VDC Blue and 4.2VDC Pink)SummaryBuck-Boost converters are extremely effective and widely used. They are taught in everypower electronics course in US, Canada, Japan and Inida at the senior and/or graduatelevel. Readers should leverage this small, low power and inexpensive technology toprovide required power. Power saving and sleep modes further enhance their importance.Follow a planned development path and utilize existing tools such as modeling, sampleapplications and demo boards.The buck-boost converters are sensitive, electrical noise generating and can quicklybecome unstable if not properly designed in conjunction with supporting components andproper physical

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

flirting prevents progress on the design; other times, the team becomesdysfunctional as the girls and boys act as if they cannot share adjacent space. Both problems cangenerally be circumvented if the team coach can plan what has to be accomplished at each teammeeting, and proactively assigns tasks to team members.At the management level, university and K-12 administrative policies and procedural differencesrepresent major obstacles if middle school students are to leave their school, such as participatein the ToyChallenge™ National competition. Both parties must conform to strict regulationsregarding finances and personnel. Determining exactly what these regulations mandate requiresdue diligence on the part of responsible faculty members each

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex Kanu, Ball State University

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Engineering Technology

Page 13.804.10 Figure 6. Flame resistance test of the neat Nylon 66 Figure 7. Flame resistance test of the Nylon 66 – Clay Nanocomposite (PCN)ConclusionThe approach used to introduce polymer-clay nanocomposites to students of the manufacturingengineering technology program at Ball State Univeristy seems to be effective because itencouraged the students to combine classroom information with materials from refereed journalsin an attempt to have a good understanding of novel materials such as PCNs. The appreciationof the nature these materials were further reinforced by the experiments done to elucidate theirunique properties. Another outcome of these research projects was the skills gained in planning,organizing

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Emre Bahadir, Murray State University

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Engineering Technology

and technologystudents, (b) increasing overall student diversity in engineering and technology education, (c)enhancing student learning in advanced manufacturing technologies, (d) modernizing laboratoryfacilities for a wide regional area, and (e) encouraging undergraduate student research projects.The evaluation plan is focusing on student learning and is also comparing the relative advantagesof remote and traditional laboratories. Through this project, many more users are benefiting fromstate-of-the-art rapid prototyping technology, thereby better justifying the cost of purchasing andmaintaining the overall facility. Currently, this lab has been used by three technology programsin TX, KY, and TN. The current practices made by schools and

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

). Attendance and Outcomes in a Large, Collaborative Learning, Performance Assessment Course. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).11. Webb T, Christian J, & Armitage C. Helping students turn up for class: Does personality moderate the effectiveness of an implementation intention intervention?. Learning & Individual Differences. September 2007;17(4):316-327.12. White K, Thomas I, Johnston K, & Hyde M. Predicting Attendance at Peer-Assisted Study Sessions for Statistics: Role Identity and the Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of Social Psychology. August 2008;148(4):473-492.13. Yudko E, Hirokawa R, & Chi R. Attitudes, beliefs, and attendance in a

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Hong 'Jeffrey' Nie; Julie Zhang, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

device. Sensorsalso could be used for process quality characteristics in machining processes. Quality can bemaintained in-process and in real time monitoring using system of multiple sensors to overcomenonconforming parts that might be manufactured; Ertekin et. al 6 used multiple sensory system tomeasure the surface roughness values showing that “their integration gives more reliable andaccurate prediction of above tolerance than when using a single sensory feature.” Ertekin et al.contented that using the multiple sensors can provide the information collected to plan the timefor the change of the tools. In other words, it indicates the quality characteristics of the tools.Wireless sensors networks has been utilized lately in many applications

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Page 14.478.3another important aspect along with providing the proper accommodations3. These conceptswere incorporated into a senior design project utilizing universal design to improve the learningprocess for students with disabilities.Project Description and FrameworkThe senior design projects run for two consecutive quarters during the student’s senior year. Thefirst quarter is mainly spent in the design and planning while the second quarter is dedicated torefining the design and building a prototype. Senior design projects are a perfect fit to apply theconcepts of universal design.The senior design projects are selected by the faculty and are chosen to give the students anassignment that would be typical of a task they could receive in the

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Jared Goodall, South Lake Automation

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Engineering Technology

a Master inTechnology or a MBA degree. The plan of study at the undergraduate degree level isstructured with required courses in the fundamentals of electrical circuits, machines,analog and digital electronics, microcontroller applications and basic programming. Thestudents are allowed to concentrate in a specialized area such as electrical power,telecommunications, computer hardware and software, process control and biomedicalelectronics by selecting advance courses in those areas. In the ECET department we haveclose to 55% part time students. The work experience of these students varies widely, andthe type of work they are engaged dictates the courses they take. For this reason thestudents are exposed to limited knowledge in many areas of

Conference Session

Faculty Development and Research in ET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Bertoline, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

years research funding at Purdue has increased ata high rate due to the efforts of our present and immediate past presidents of the university andour faculty who have embraced the strategic plans which guides the research growth. TheCollege of Technology is expected to engage in funded research and contribute to the overallgrowth of funded research at Purdue University. The College of Technology has seized thisopportunity to grow research and increase the enrollment of graduate students and graduatecurricula. In doing so it has become necessary to clearly define our research domain todifferentiate and identify overlaps with existing engineering and science research domains. Thispaper provides an intellectual and philosophical basis for defining

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

” knowledge. The result will be a clearly-defined economic difference between sourcing methodologies, complete with specific methodsof quantifying (in terms of money) many of the benefits of VMI that impact the bottom line, butare not easily converted to a dollar figure.IntroductionVendor management of inventory (VMI) has a distinguished recent history of progress andsuccess at the highest levels of industry.[1] From Procter and Gamble’s 24-year-old partnershipwith Wal-Mart to the current environment of widespread big-box retailer adoption, VMI hasgrown up from its roots as a wishful thinking plan to combat the bullwhip effect to a legitimateand even dominant idea for optimization of a retail supply chain.[2]Even so, VMI remains difficult to sell to

Conference Session

Faculty Development and Research in ET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Denton, Purdue University; Nancy Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

opportunity to obtain employees with a wider base ofknowledge and experience and subsequently work across a wider base of the industry. The workdiscussed here is industry based certification performed by the professional and industrialsocieties representing the both the employers and employees.Professional certification has numerous advantages for the employer and employee. For theemployer, benefits include: ≠ A pre-defined assessment tool to identify individuals with a required competency, ≠ Guidance for setting up employee professional development plans, ≠ The ability to verify applications and practice-based knowledge and skills of individuals using objective criteria, ≠ Potential business advantages such as

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

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Engineering Technology

for interactive elements within assignmentsmay correspond to the methods of adult learning.After conducting this research, it was determined that additional questions remain unansweredand would require a follow-on survey. Candidate questions for the future survey include: 1)What are the student’s preferences for DE coursework using synchronous versus asynchronousdelivery methodologies, 2) Clarification is needed to better define the levels and types ofinteractions desired by DE students, and 3) Opinions of DE students regarding courseeffectiveness compared to similar Face-to-Face courses are also needed.A future follow-up survey is planned to help answer questions regarding preferences in DEdelivery protocols and methodologies. Detailed

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Technology

considerations. The major issues for each group are discussed in thefollowing sections. Page 14.681.4Prospective College StudentsFor the purpose of this discussion, prospective students are individuals who plan to enroll inengineering technology degree programs. Generally, this group asks questions regardinggraduation requirements, employment prospects, recognition and rewards.One of the key questions that prospective engineering technology students ask is whether theywill be allowed to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. These individuals knowthat passing the FE exam will result in (a) recognition when they obtain the title of engineer-in

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; William Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

laptop computers since 1995(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/TSC/policies/). While in 2000, the Massachusetts board of highereducation implemented a plan to provide all students attending publicly funded colleges theirown laptop, including the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Olsen,20006). Conversely, the survey concluded that only five out of one hundred schools requiredstudents to own laptops. Clearly illustrating that while laptops are common in educationalfacilities, most engineering and technology schools still do not require laptops. There may bemany reasons for this including, cost, security, and other regulatory and control issues, but thebenefits of freeing up precious floor space and financial resources by reducing the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

exchanging ideas with the audience for new andimproved methodologies and to increase the effectiveness of the methodologies presented here.OverviewMany institutions in the United States have formed online or distance learning centers anddepartments for many years now. In their evolving processes of planning and improvements fortheir online distance education and learning centers, they recognize (a) the significance ofinformation and communications technologies in supporting student access and learning; (b) theformulation of an overarching teaching and learning framework that informs and directs thedevelopment of online learning; and (c) the resourcing of equipment, systems and infrastructureto support widespread use of these technologies in program

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Jesus Martinez, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

technology. He is planning for a career in engineering industry. Page 14.1361.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Web Based Control for Mechatronics Laboratory ExperimentsAbstractMechatronics programs all over the country are gaining popularity and the student base isincreasing everyday. This field of engineering brings a multi disciplinary approach toengineering education reflecting the complex nature of common products that we come across indaily life such as cell phones, airbags and myriad of appliances. In other words, mechatronicproducts are the fusion of mechanical devices, sensors, actuators and

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Laux, Purdue University; Edem Tetteh, Virginia State University; Carmen Caldwell, Virginia State University

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Engineering Technology

institution, and otherstakeholders, such as private industry12. To meet expectations of various stakeholders,accreditation to a nationally recognized body, such as TAC-ABET, may be completed by ETprograms13. Accreditation criteria of ABET places emphasis on learner-centered instruction andmeasured learning14,15. Learner centered instruction and measured learning are tenants of abackwards curriculum design. A backwards design process is essential for the creation of adistance education course16. By utilizing learner understandings, backwards curriculum designcan provide advance organization and planning for effective delivery16. The creation of an onlineLean course was based on the accreditation idea of meeting various stakeholder expectationsthrough

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

details, andconducting quizzes. These methods require extensive development and oversight, and aredifficult to integrate into an overall assessment plan that meets current ABET-TAC accreditationrequirements.2Simulator developers have used a variety of technologies to create automation and controldevices for education. A microcontroller that communicates with a PC through a serial interfacewas selected by one team as the preferred simulation hardware tool.3 Simulator software written Page 14.748.2in Pascal and C handled both analog and digital signals. Other groups utilized commercialautomation software to combine networking, PLC programming, human

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

sessions, great efforthas been put forth by ABET to help program evaluators (PEVs) set expectations for neededassessment evidence from the institution. PEV training materials include the following section: “What to Look for in Course Materials: ≠ Courses appear appropriate to accomplish the Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes. ≠ Student work indicates active engagement and demonstration of learning. ≠ Evidence with respect to specific Outcomes (including those in the criteria) as appropriate to the assessment plan.”2With this in mind, newly trained evaluators may be looking for multifaceted types of studentlearning evidence in contrast to

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Cincinnati. She holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in 2003. Her academic interests include CAD/CAM, manufacturing engineering technology, process planning, control and automation, robotics, engineering education and research, and manufacturing applications in the dental field. Page 14.367.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Conversion of an Existing Car to a