Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon-Torres, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mahesh Nandan Kommi, Rochester Institute of Technology; Tamoghna Bhattacharya, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

hardware implementation of the entire system would give the students a deepinsight of the OFDM concepts and would allow them to extend their research to various otherapplication of the OFDM communication system.The platform is being developed in Simulink which is a block level system design frameworkthat has time awareness. So what are the possibilities opened by using Simulink? First, we have aplatform that has time dependency as real systems do, at the same time the Simulink blocks canbe designed using Matlab code that is more algorithmic focused and do not have an embeddedtime relationship. Since the focus of the project is on hardware design, exploration andimplementation, the Simulink blocks can be implemented by FPGA vendor libraries, C or

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

everyday life requires human-specialists with up-to-date knowledge to Page 22.9.2maintain and monitor existing robots, as well as to develop new, more advanced, smart, and safemachines. During the last decade, popular interest in educational exploitation has increasedsignificantly1,3. Robotics in education is seen as an interdisciplinary, project-based learningactivity drawn mostly on math, science, and technology and offering major new benefits ineducation at all levels2,4,5. Some specialized robotics jobs require new skills, such as those ofrobot installer and robot integrator. While universities have long included robotics research intheir

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Real Time Communication Systems With PCsAbstractCommunication system classes have been traditionally taught with a lecture-only format.However, the proliferation of new concepts and algorithms in communication systems makes itincreasingly hard for students to master them only through mathematical derivations.Furthermore, without a hands-on demonstration of how the algorithm is used in real-lifeapplications, students without strong mathematical skills can become frustrated and generate aretention problem in EET/CET/EE programs. To overcome this problem, the theory taught inlecture has been complemented with laboratory experiments and class projects. However, manytraditional communication systems’ laboratory experiments are related to various

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Bochao Li, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

atMichigan Tech collaborate with Community College to develop a PLC curriculum to help solvethe current shortage and future expected growth in control engineering professionals required tohave relevant and up-to-date PLC skills within the State of Michigan and beyond. This projectdevelops and implements the open source, multi-level, interactive PLC software to be used inhigh schools, two and four year colleges, as well as to training the displaced workers wishing toimprove their knowledge and expertise in the subject matter and to meet the changing needs ofthe industry. The main objective of this project is developing of three levels of the PLCsimulation software so students can select the most appropriate level of difficulty that fits his

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany; Danielle Reynolds; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University New Albany; Andrew McCart , Purdue Polytechnic; Joseph F Dues Jr., Purdue Polytechnic New Albany

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Engineering Technology

novel teaching and learning methods to power engineering education.Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany Dr. Rustin Webster is a visiting assistant professor at Purdue University. He teaches within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and the department of engineering technology. He specializes in mechanical engi- neering and computer graphics technology. Prior to joining Purdue, Dr. Webster worked in the Depart- ment of Defense field for over 7 years as an engineer, project manager, and research. His specialization was in mechanical design, research and development, and business development. He studied at Murray State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham where his research was on immersive

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Megan Mize, Old Dominion University; Rochelle Rodrigo, University of Arizona; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of mechatronics and computer aided engi- neering. Her research Interests are: mechatronics,digital manufacturing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing systems, and engineering education.Megan Mize, Old Dominion University Megan Mize is currently a Doctoral Candidate in English Studies at Old Dominion University, pursu- ing the Literary/Cultural Studies and Rhetoric concentrations. Her dissertation, Constructing an Early Modern Queen: Gender, Authority, and the Rhetoric of Identity, explores the intersection of the history of female educational models and mimicry as a rhetorical strategy for Elizabeth I. As a Special Projects Graduate Research Assistant, she has served on the Quality Enhancement Planning

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, Old Dominion University; Jake Hildebrant, Murray State University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, Smart instrumenta- tion and Controls for Biomedical Applications and Structural Health monitoring. He worked on funded projects from NASA, Caterpillar and Federal High way. He published journals and conference papers in the areas of smart instrumentation and control and mechatronics systems.Jake Hildebrant, Murray State University Jake Hildebrant is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Engineering at Murray State University and the program coordinator for the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. He is also the pro- gram coordinator for the online Energy Management program at Madisonville Community College. He specializes in Motion Control, Robotics, Programmable Logical Controllers, Sustainability

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR. BRUCE GEHRIG brings over 15 years of industry experience and 6 years of university level teaching experience to the program. His academic preparation includes three degrees in civil engineering including a M.S. in water quality and water/wastewater treatment processes and a Ph.D. in water resources planning and management and the delivery of public works projects. He is a licensed professional engineer in both Colorado and North Carolina.Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR. ANTHONY BRIZENDINE currently serves as Department Chair and Professor, Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; Lea Campbell, University of Houston, Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

evaluating the student learning outcome,(4) collect the exam or assignment,(4) Using the rubric, score the artifact and review the results, Page 15.326.5(5) Use the results for program improvement. The advantages of course-embedded assessment are multiple and diverse: (1) it is a process ofusing student activities, rather than nationally normed tests or surveys to assess skills andknowledge, (2) it builds on the daily work (assignments, tests, projects) of students and faculty,(3) it gets students to participate more fully as this is not a voluntary activity but part of theircourse work, (4) it is not "added on" to faculty work but is a part of their

Conference Session

Distance Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University; Oyindamola O. Idowu, Waukegan Schools District 60; Thomas C. MacMullen, Eastern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

these courses.The need to design viable alternatives that allow students to access laboratory facilities remotelywithout losing most of the educational objectives, typically achieved in a face-to-faceenvironment, is increasing by the day.This paper describes a solution already implemented and tested in order to move a traditionallytaught routing and switching telecommunication course, to ONLINE-based instruction. Thedesign requires remote access authentication to the VMWare View system which is composed ofthree servers: The secure server, the composer server and the administrative server. Theseservers have been virtualized and reside on the hardware allocated for the project. The VMWareView system is housed in a cluster of eight Sun Server

Conference Session

Nanotechnology/RFID

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Anderson, CET; Ghassan T. Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

theviability of the passive UHF RFID system to locate the position of a tagged objects, stored in amultiple shelved warehouse environment is investigated. A pilot system was implemented and itsperformance was investigated by a team of two students in the electronics engineeringtechnology (EET) program during one semester senior design project. A 915 MHz RFID systemperformance was investigated and analyzed in a simulated environment in the radio frequency(RF) laboratory. The concept of using RFID system for position identification in the simulatedstorage environment was successfully proven. The pilot system was able to identify taggeditems’ locations with very high efficiency especially in an RF friendly environment. The workrequired the analysis of

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

cost DAQ, National Instruments NI USB-6001, is required equipment for each student,instead of an equally-priced textbook. Penn State University (PSU) license permits an installoption for students to use LabVIEW™ (LV) on their own computers for educational purposesonly. In addition, the DAQ is used in subsequent semesters for other classes, adding value to thestudent investment. Hopefully, the students will use this equipment to experiment and tinkeroutside the class, adding valuable hands-on experience that many students lack.This paper presents the syllabus and topics selected. The paper will discuss the development ofsome of the exercises and projects used in the class. These activities develop student’s interest inhands-on experience which

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

materials that would significantly broaden the standard of first introductory systems course at the undergraduate level. 3. Develop follow-up courses at the undergraduate level that provide the necessary depth to prepare students both for industrial careers and for graduate studies in systems and control. 4. Make experimental projects an integral part of control education for undergraduate and graduate students. 5. Introductory control courses should place greater emphasis on digital control. 6. Emphasize the integration of control systems education and research at all levels of instruction. Page 12.1350.3 7

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

approach utilized various means of teaching mechanisms, consequently addressingvarious types of learners. These means, presented in the following sequence, were:1. Study of theory of machines including kinematics and dynamics22. Observation of working mechanisms and computer animations3. Reverse engineering of mechanisms found in animated toys4. Assembly and successful operation of commercially available automata kits5. An open-ended design project where a group of students had to design and build automata.During the course, students learned the theory governing mechanisms and their uses inthe real-world. The students followed a practical path to learn about joint, element, andmechanism types as well as functions of joints and

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

% Middle Management 5% Applications Engineer 6% Project/program manager 22% Other (specify) 14% Manufacturing engineering 17%In addition, most respondents (>80%) reported

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

study, “The Engineer of2020,” emphasizes the need for engineers to have professional skills including strongcommunication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to make good decisions, a strong moralcompass, ethics, and cultural awareness. 3Employers of UMaine MET graduates value the same skills. In 2001 the MET programresponded to employer expectations by developing a new course, MET 100 Introduction toMechanical Engineering Technology. This course gives first semester students opportunities tolearn teamwork and professionalism skills they can apply in internships and in their careers. Theprogram also increased the number of individual and team project-based curriculum elementsmimicking professional tasks. For example, students in the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Dominion University. She joined the faculty of Old Dominion University in fall 1999. She has fifteen years of industrial experience in construction estimating and project management. She received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and her M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Page 12.820.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Identifying University Minors to Support the Construction Specialization area within a Civil Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractConstruction programs at many universities are

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

there were several other programs that could beused for a template. However, the content of many of the classes was still open for debate andtook considerable time to complete. It was at this time that the author decided to look to industryleaders for some suggestions. The first source was the Department’s own Advisory Committee.This committee was comprised of designers (both architectural and civil), a County BuildingCommissioner, a City Engineer, and a Construction Company President. In addition to this,several “Guest Speaker” utilized in various classes by the author were also consulted. Theseincluded Construction Project Managers, Estimators, Engineers, and the Secretary of a majortrade union. It should be noted that several of the industry

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-choice examination, and a studentsatisfaction survey, they have found out that web-based modules for instruction used inconjunction with a face-to-face lecture delivery mode resulted in higher levels of studentperformance and satisfaction. Fidan, et al8 have restructured their rapid prototyping class andtaught it as a web-enhanced course. Their students were able to prototype their parts through aremotely accessible rapid prototyping laboratory. The students were able to interact withstudents in Western Nevada College and prototype joint project parts. The authors of Reference8 have used D2L as their course management software and briefly described the usefulness of afew tools of D2L. The summary of Reference 8 indicates that that they were able

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 14.573.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Enhancing students’ learning in Electronics Engineering Technology courses by using mobile Tablet PC technology Chao Li G. Thomas Bellarmine Leon Prosper Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University {chao.li, gnanasigamani.bellar, leon.prosper}@famu.eduAbstractIn this article, the authors address a modern method of instruction using the new instructionaltechnology in the classroom. This project is funded by Hewlett Packard (HP) Higher EducationGrant. The main objective of this project is to integrate the use

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lei Jiang, Donghua University; Darayan Shahryar, Texas Southern University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

our department’s website,http://engineering.tsu.edu. It is worth mentioning that our students have shown greatinterest in this virtual lab design which was assigned as a final project in the Javaprogramming course. A well designed final project with a graphic user interface willmotivate students to learn and better understand Java. The Java teaching methodologywas published in the ASEE 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition14. Usually, virtuallabs can be used to train students in the use of equipment prior to hands-on experiences.Resistor Color Code – A Virtual Laboratory Developed with FlashFlash is a multimedia platform created by Macromedia and released in 1996. Currently, itis developed and distributed by Adobe Systems15. Because of

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuping Wang, University of North Texas; Vijay Vaidyanathan, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fabrications is achievable. Weanticipate that concepts and experiences students gain through the project will prepare them to bejob ready and productive from day one of their employment.Laser Direct Writing Technology LDW is a maskless, low-cost, approach for polymer micro structure fabrication. To fabricatea waveguide, the laser sensitive photoresist/polymer is spin coated on a substrate. Waveguidepatterns are written by tracing a laser beam through objective lenses, which control the beam sizeand consequently the micro patterns’ size across the surface of the polymer film. The film willthen be developed to remove the unexposed area. Combined with other equipment (substratecleaning equipment, photoresist spinner, etc.), the fabrication system

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Summers, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

examples/cases specifically dealing with service industries to share with your students? Yes 11 No 11 7. Do any of your course projects take place in a service industry? Yes 10 No 21While only one or two schools did any tracking of student placement in service industryjobs, some of the respondents specifically mentioned including service industryapplications, examples, or cases in their courses. The email respondents included serviceindustry examples and exercises because their own work experience included servicefirms such as logistics, schools, hospitals, and government.Taking the broader view of engineering technology in the service industries, there aremany applications for all majors. Some examples included disaster

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and stepper motors. 8. To use the knowledge of math and science in studying the loading conditions of machines and transformers. 9. To enhance creativity through innovative project designs. 10. To integrate real life applications and latest technology into labs and projects. 11. To connect motors and generators in the laboratory and make performance measurements. 12. To graph experimental data from motor tests and present the results in a written and/or oral report.The course as taught in

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Zachary John Anderson; Dustin Glynn Walker, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2019 INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) LABORATORY AbstractInternet of Things technology is the preferred choice of modern engineers in theindustry. Bringing this technology in the undergraduate education has become acoveted and imperative objective of engineering educators. The paper presents theresults of a project to develop laboratory exercises using Internet of Thing (IoT) in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology major. This project, uses anESP8266 NodeMCU v1.0 board for connection to the Internet. It employs Arduinoprogramming for the design of several laboratory exercises. These labs include:Introduction to the IoT technology, Basics of the development board

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University; Brittany Newell, Purdue University; Erika Dawn Bonnett, Virginia Tech; Jorge Andres Leon-Quiroga, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

educational research project started with theinitial goal of highlighting students’ energy literacy, and the relevance of this topic with respectto the course materials. Initially, one course learning objective was selected, and the specificcourse topics related to that objective were identified. A specific in-class assignment wasdeveloped for the purpose of highlighting the connections between the class material and generalenergy concepts. The activity during class required the students to use the Bernoulli equation in aguided step by step process to estimate at the energy requirements in a hydraulic system. Afterthis activity, the students were given a survey to provide their own perspective about theirperceived knowledge about energy and how these

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Paul Gray; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

science majors in the College of Natural Sciences. This paper also reports recentlydeveloped curriculum for the NaSA major and lists program requirements in detail. The authorsalso intend to discuss the curriculum with similar institutions and consider their suggestions forthe program enhancement.I. IntroductionAccording to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, computer support specialists and systemadministrators are projected to be among the fastest growing occupations over the period of2002-2012 1. Due to this reason there are a number of Bachelor of Science in AppliedNetworking Technologies and System Administration degree programs developed andestablished all over the U.S. as well as Europe and Asia 2-3. There are also a number ofinformation

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Les Kinsler, Kansas State University, Salina; Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, electromagnetic scattering and wearable sensors. Page 24.657.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Growing a STEM Initiative: Establishing Philosophies, Identifying Needs and Lessons LearnedAbstractThe momentum for promoting STEM education is on the rise across the country inunprecedented ways through educational grant offerings, student competitions, mediacoverage, and project oriented curriculums. Indeed, all are making positive contributions,but the need for more such programs in many school districts remains strong. This paper isan attempt at documenting the

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University; Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

have gained the insight I was looking for when I initially chose my “BigQuestion.” I now feel I have a strong understanding of how shocks operate, the differencesbetween designs, and have a basic understanding of the design calculations and procedure foranalysis. For how relatively simple the shock absorber is in design, there are many complicationsand factors involved when attempting to simulate their true performance. Not only did I learnabout shock absorbers, this project demonstrated how intriguing and intricate their designprocess can be.”Student 6 – “As I look back to the beginning of the semester and what I had envisioned Iwould be learning in MET 313 I am impressed and satisfied that have not only been able tocomprehend and apply the

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maren Henry, University of West Georgia; Eric Granlund, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Design (MET 210W) is a fourth semester writing intensive and capstoneengineering design and analysis course for students enrolled in the Associate DegreeMechanical Engineering Technology Program as offered by The Pennsylvania StateUniversity. This three credit-hour course teaches engineering design and analysisprinciples through team-oriented design projects supported by communication skills:written, graphical and oral [1]. The major objective of MET 210W is to provide students with methodologies todesign and select machine elements found in mechanical systems. The elements includekey design and analysis, roller ball bearing selection and analysis, chain and sprocketselection and analysis, linear helical compression spring design and