Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

understandingand learning also points to the fact that learning and retention are enhanced by activitiesinvolving actual work within a simulated work environment. Gardner 6 mentioned that“Understanding is a result of the learner reshaping and transforming information.”Savery and Duffy 7 concluded that “One’s knowledge is refined through negotiationswith others and evaluation of individual understanding.” Figure-1, Cone of Learning by Edgar DaleIII. Various Learning Paradigms Various learning paradigms have emerged in our quest for enhancing studentlearning and comprehension. Common terms used while describing these paradigms are:case studies, project based learning, interactive learning, active learning, e-learning

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

– 2011 Figure 3: Fall to Fall one-year retention rates of the MECH departmentFigure 3 shows retention rates of the MECH department. A rate of 46.1 % is much higher thanother similar programs in the school of technology of design at City Tech. However, thedepartment is aiming at higher retention rates in the next three years. The department’s targetretention rate is an increase of 2 to 3 % per year.Undergraduate research and its impact on the departmentThe mechanical engineering department is including more research in its undergraduateprograms. Students are required to work in teams and develop research projects in severalcourses. Collaborative work between the MECH department and other departments such as theComputer

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering technology programs at the University of Cincinnati,such as internships or co-ops, service learning courses, study abroad programs, field projects,academic research, etc. This paper will describe how two faculty members in the MechanicalEngineering Technology department in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS)designed and delivered two avenues of concrete experience. One is a service learning coursewith entrepreneurship for honors scholars and the other is a study abroad course for allengineering technology students.IntroductionThe University of Cincinnati (UC) is a large urban public institution with students from aroundthe world. It is also classified as a research university by the Carnegie Commission. The city

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

jai p agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

flow, b) data structures like dictionaries, lists, tuples, and classes c)structured and object oriented programming methods, d) interactive graphic programmingand e) the html, xml and http processing.The paper elaborates the pedagogy of classroom delivery and impact on student comprehen-sion, conceptual understanding, learning and mastering of Python philosophy. Both methodsof vertical and horizontal learning methods are used in this class. All programs that studentswrite are added to a class repertoire which the current and future students will have access tofor enhanced horizontal learning. Students are required to a design a project at the end of theclass in which student teams of twos work on a project using python and share with the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

process. The students are given a specific design task; currently the design task has beento build a walker robot.Course DescriptionThe current format of the course contains three components: (1) The use of a commercialParametric Modeling package. Currently the SolidWork software is used. (2) An understandingof the available new technology, such as using a Rapid Prototyping (RP) machine and using a 3Dscanner. (3) The designing and building of an actual product to further reinforces the conceptsand principles learned. By integrating the project into the 2nd half of the course, the insights andstrengths of using the available new technologies can be better observed.The course is structured in a 2-3-3 format (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 credit

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sham Tickoo, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Wind Turbine for Automobiles Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue University Calumet 2200, 169th Avenue Hammond, IN 46323 CADCIM Technologies 525 Saint Andrews Drive Schererville, IN 46375IntroductionWhen teaching design related courses, the projects, exercises, or assignments that are given inthe class room may not challenge the students to come up with innovative ideas. Therefore, it isimportant to get students involved in challenging team projects, especially the projects that solvesome important problems

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

early as in theirfreshman year. Effective written communication skills are important for engineering education,with critical thinking being one of the most important aspects of the learning process at thecollege level. However, the efforts in required core curriculum English and communicationcourses are not always further integrated into engineering curriculum. Introducing a technicalpaper writing assignment in lower division engineering courses had the purpose of helpingstudents to be better prepared for major writing assignments in their upper division courses aswell as for their capstone project. For this study a writing assignment was introduced in anElectrical Circuits course, for electrical engineering technology students at Old

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine; James Hyder, Intel; Michael Lesiecki, MCCCD; Thomas McGlew, Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, NM.Michael Lesiecki, MCCCD Michael Lesiecki is Director of the MATEC organization - a national center devoted to educational technology development for community colleges.Thomas McGlew, Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center Tom McGlew is Project manager for the ESYST program which has been funded by the NSF to develop systems-oriented educational programs for use in community colleges. Page 13.1269.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Technology World is Changing Rapidly. Can Higher Education Match the Pace?AbstractNew electronics technology has been the

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Ayhan Zora; Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

after they join theworkforce. A substantial portion of the classroom projects in engineering technologycurriculum that require the use of advanced software tools has been increased in manyhigher institutions for both undergraduate and graduate levels.Emerging virtual applications may enhance understanding both theoretical and appliedexperiences of engineering technology students by supporting laboratory experiments.AMESim, SolidWorks, ProE, MultiSim and LabViewTM are some of the well knownsystem modeling, simulation and monitoring software tools that offer solutions to manyproblems in mechanical, thermal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electronics,controls, instrumentation and data acquisition areas. These virtual tools also help toimprove

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

communityorganizations utilized these statistical data to reinforce that young people in elementary andmiddle school need to learn about possible careers in their area; need to know how their currentstudies affect their possible career aspirations; need to meet adults who can serve as potentialrole models; need to know that manufacturing is not a “dirty” and unrewarding career; and needto experience learning in a fun and engaging way. All of these needs are addressed in the grantproposals and in the workshops and camps that have evolved from those proposals. Communityfoundations in the university’s service area have been interested in funding projects that canpositively affect their community as described above. All of the grants obtained have been lessthan

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Doris M Munson, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6360A Formal Research Study on Correlating Student Attendance Policies to Stu-dent SuccessDr. Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University Dr. Donald C. Richter obtained his B.Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling.Mr. Jason K Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee P.E., Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of American companies, and real-time embedded systems.Ms. Doris M Munson, Eastern Washington UniversityDr. Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He is currently a Full Professor at Eastern Washington University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manager in industry for over 20 years before teaching. His inter- ests include engineering education, project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling.Prof. Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roelof Harm deVries, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

increase in the amount of time the students are using CADD. Some goals of thecourse cannot be mapped into the CADD environment. These include competency withlettering, geometric constructions, use of drawing instruments, and descriptive geometry. Othergoals can be met either on the board or on CADD. Examples include proper techniques formaking a drawing, practicing orthographic projections, sections, and auxiliary views. In thereconfigured course, these are taught almost exclusively on CADD. A third group of goals canbe met only on CADD, including competency in basic modeling commands, and exposure torelatively new software models used in industry, such as Frame Generator.The effectiveness of the reconfigured course will be assessed in several

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

included in the Self-Studyreport and the display materials. In particular, the readiness matrix in the Self-Study instructionsindicates the necessity of having multiple methods of assessment. This paper will concentrate onthe development and assessment of the program outcomes, and specifically the use of studentsurveys to help identify areas for improvement in the curriculum.Program Outcome DevelopmentThe EET program at Purdue is a 2+2 curriculum; i.e., students spend two years working towardan Associate of Science degree in EET, followed by two more years to obtain a B.S. degree. Aunique characteristic of the program is that students are required to take a projects course in eachof the first three years and a two-semester senior project sequence

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meral Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Bonita Barger, Tennessee Tech University; Michael Allen, Tennessee Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

course also have its pre-requisite materials so that studentsrefresh their past learning. Although the majority of the course is based on the individualpractices, it is a requirement for the students to prepare and submit their final industrial designprojects with a team. Teams are formed with two to four students. Course students practicevarious communication mechanisms during the semester. There are many discussions made onthe final projects, although there is a very minimal discussion on the class assignments. E-mailand chat tools are also popularly practiced communication tools during the semester. In order toannounce the course schedule, the course calendar is fully filled for the entire semester. Studenttips are commonly used so that

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

future “team-oriented” relationships in the real world. This courseis structured to be a multi-disciplined environment where third-year engineering technologystudents can explore a number of relevant topics pertinent to their success as a student as well asa future practicing engineer. The resulting diversity served well as a precursor to examiningthese outcomes from different engineering perspectives. The teaching strategy necessarilyrecognizes that an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities extendsquite naturally into the other areas of emphasis included in the outcomes. Presentations and classwork include traditional instruction, guess speakers, group projects, extensive writing, andstudent presentations on

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, energy audits and condition surveys for various mechanical and electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce emission impacts of buildings by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. His current research focuses on engaging and educating students in sustainable and green buildings’ design and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Students’ responses to flipping Applied Fluids from instructor- centered to a student-centered using PBL paradigmAbstractFluid

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University; George Morgan, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and Project Management. He also advises students on their senior design projects. He is author of “The Telecommunications Fact Book, 2E” and co-author of “Technology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st Century,” “Technology and Society: A Bridge to the 21st Century,” and “Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond.” He is a member of ASEE, and a senior member of IEEE.Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University Dr. Gene Gloeckner is an associate professor of education and human resource studies, in School of Education, Colorado State University. He received his Ph.D. from the Ohio state university. He has authored a number of

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems. v. Estimate material quantities for technical projects. vi. Employ productivity software to solve technical problems. vii. Plan and prepare design and construction documents such as specifications, contracts, change orders, engineering drawings, and construction schedules. viii. Perform economic analysis and cost estimates related to design, construction, operations, and maintenance of systems in the civil specialties. ix. Select appropriate engineering materials and practices. x. Apply basic technical concepts to the solution of civil problems involving. 1) hydraulics, 2) hydrology, 3) geotechnics, 4

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex Kanu, Ball State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

goal of both methods is to achieve completedispersion of clay nanoparticles, which exist in layers/stacks, in the polymer matrix if thebenefits of PCNs are to be realized. Figure 3 is used to illustrate an ideal situation wherethe clay nanoparticles are dispersed completely in the polymer matrix. Figure 3. An illustration of clay nanoparticles dispersed in polymer matrix.The method of conveying this information to the students is through lecture presentationssupplemented by handouts from trade journals. As part of the course requirement, put inplace to reinforce the students’ understanding of PCNs, the students are required to doexperimental research projects based on information covered in class. The findings ofthese projects are

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

continuous improvementprocess during the academic year.IntroductionThe widespread applications of automatic control have dominated most aspects of industrialapplications1. As a result, the need for well-trained engineers and technicians who can design,operate, and maintain this high-tech equipment has substantially increased. Different applicationsof industrial control are typically offered within EET curriculum requiring strong backgrounds indigital circuits and power electronics. Our institution has an excellent ABET accredited EETprogram which offers a course in industrial electronics. To avoid increasing degree requirements,it was necessary to revise the current course to incorporate student’s projects and designassignments. Projects are key

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

principles are important to the students?Description of the leadership part of the courseThe most important principle of learning leadership in this class is based on the notions ofabsolute integrity and sound moral values. Because the real learning of leadership principleshappens experiential, every effort is made to provide such experiences in the setting of thecourse. Some of these experiential contexts include in-class group and team tasks, case studies,and out-of-class team projects. Some of the team tasks and work require students to projectthemselves into the emerging global society and condition and discuss hard questions within andas teams such as world population challenges, addressing graft and corruption in the technologyindustry, global

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay V. Gadre, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology; Ramesh S. Gaonkar, SUNY-PCC and IITGN; Nikhilesh Prasannakumar, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology; Sneha N. Ved, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Communication Engineering Division, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), New Delhi, currently as an associate professor. He directs two open access laboratories at NSIT, namely Centre for Electronics Design and Technology (CEDT) and TI Centre for Embedded Product Design (TI-CEPD). Professor Gadre is the author of several professional articles and five books. One of his books has been translated into Chinese and another one into Greek. His recent book ”TinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius”, published by McGraw Hill International consists of more than 30 hands-on projects and has been translated into Chinese and Russian. He is a licensed radio amateur with a call sign VU2NOX and hopes to design and

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

class (Fluid Power System Design) that will end with the completion of a semesterproject. In this project, students will develop and test their own prototype system e.g., emulationof a backhoe or a stamping device duty cycle.The reason for the modularization is to offer the option that each module can be offered as a topicin any existing application-based course. Courses with, for example, design, energy, sustainabilitycontent can benefit from the use of any of the proposed modules. Under this development plan allmodules are offered in a single course in order to test and refine them, but it is well known thatthe trend nowadays is to reduce the number of total credits in existing BS programs. Therefore,individual modules can be offered as

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

University Faculty Senate. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Performance of a Linux-based RouterAbstractToday’s routers have increasingly short life cycles. The short life cycle is due to the growingdemand for bandwidth by users. High traffic under limited bandwidth conditions results in asignificant number of dropped connections and excruciatingly slow speeds. Coupled with thepractice of sporadic firmware updates for the majority of commercial routers, consumers usuallyhave to purchase new hardware every two years to maintain consistent speeds. This projectexplores an alternative, building a home-built router suitable for use in senior projects andspecial projects. While our lab

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

institutionalizedand last minute ABET visit preparation minimized.IntroductionThe assessment of student attainment of program outcomes as required by ABET accreditationcriteria presents challenges for engineering education programs. Criterion 3 of the 2007/2008criteria for accrediting engineering technology programs states that programs must demonstratethat student assessments are being used as part of a broad, documented continuous improvementprocess. In addition, multiple assessment methods are to be used to “triangulate” data to ensurethat program outcomes and objectives are being met. The Criteria goes on to suggest possibleassessment methods, including “student portfolios, student performance in project work andactivity-based learning; results of

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Hope Cranford, Savannah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

recruitment and retention asvital issues for higher education. Survey research indicates an increasing percentage of minoritystudents at elementary and secondary school levels. The National Action Council for Minoritiesin Engineering 3 presented the following data related to minority participation on academicinstitutions.Higher education’s group of students is increasingly made up of minority youth. AfricanAmericans, Latinos and American Indians constitute 30 percent of the nation’s undergraduatestudents today, a proportion that is projected to grow to 32 percent in 2010 and 38 percent by2025. Corrective actions must be taken to recruit and retain minority students. Several collegesand universities across the nation have implemented minority

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Sam Mason, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Mason, CMfgT, CSIT is an instructor of Industrial and Engineering Technology in the areas of Manufacturing/Robotics and Graphics Technology. He has a Master of Science in Industrial Technology and currently pursuing an Educational Doctoral degree in Instructional Systems Design for curriculum and instruction. His industrial work background ranges from supervision, quality, manufacturing and automation engineering and instructional training. He is Chairman – Elect for the Lexington, KY Society of Manufacturing Engineers chapter and on the State Project Lead the Way Certification TeamXiaolong Li, Morehead State University Xiaolong Li joined Morehead State University in 2006, after graduation from The

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Reina Gerard, U.S. Navy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

articulationagreement with Virginia Dominion Power3. These students must take MET 471, NuclearSystems I, and MET 472, Nuclear Systems II, as part of their senior electives. By adding thisfourth option in Marine Engineering Technology allows students to be in an accredited program,meeting the MET program criteria, as the new option evolves. Students in the existing optionsand the proposed Marine Engineering Technology Option would still take common courses inareas such as computer-aided drafting, statics, strength of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics,fluid mechanics, automation and controls, and computer solid modeling. All four options thenculminate in three senior technical electives and a senior project that integrates course work witha practical project

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

throughoutcomes expected of associate degree graduates, graduates of baccalaureate degree differential and integralprograms must demonstrate: calculus; sciences (defined as biological, chemical, or physical science); anda. the ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation engineering topics (includingsystems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems.b. the ability to apply project management