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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

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Paper ID #17952Industry Certification Program in Quality ControlDr. Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University Ali Ahmad is the Head of the Engineering Technology Department at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He received a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Jordan (Amman, Jordan; with Highest Distinction) and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida (Orlando, Fl, USA). He has diverse expertise in human-computer interaction, quality engineering, and simulating human-machine systems. He previously worked on projects related to transfer of

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mert Bal, Miami University; Reza Abrishambaf, Miami University

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, intelligent agents, agent-based manufacturing scheduling, systems control and automation, distributed control of holonic systems and integrated manufacturing, agile manufacturing, virtual reality and remote laboratory applications in edu- cation. He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications in these areas. Mert Bal is currently an Associate Professor in the Miami University, Department of Engineering Technology, Ohio, United States of America.Dr. Reza Abrishambaf, Miami University Reza Abrishambaf received his PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Eastern Mediter- ranean University, Cyprus in 2012. His research interests include Distributed Control Systems, Intelligent

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pam Page Carpenter, NC State University; Nasim Lari; Erik Schettig, Wake County Public School System; David Matthew Sander, Wake Forest High School

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Paper ID #18158Engaging Middle and High School Students in Learning STEM through Elec-tric VehiclesDr. Pam Page Carpenter, NC State University Pam Page Carpenter, Ed.D. is Director of Education programs for the National Science Foundation Fu- ture Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center headquartered at NC State University. She has developed and led K-20 programs in renewable energy and alternative transportation with a focus on and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She is an adjunct associate professor in the Technology, Engineering, and Design department at NC State

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #18180Homework with Try-again FeedbackDr. M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Homework with Try-Again FeedbackAbstractThe concept of homework has an interesting history in the academic literature. The consensus ofthe value of homework has risen and fallen several times through the literature of the lastcentury. The focus of the majority of this previous research was based on students up andthrough the secondary level, with a lesser focus at the post-secondary

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wangling Yu, Purdue University, North Central; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest

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Paper ID #20336Teaching Microcontrollers with Emphasis on Control Applications in the Un-dergraduate Engineering Technology ProgramDr. Wangling Yu, Purdue University, North Central Dr. Wangling Yu is an assistant professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology De- partment of the Purdue University Northwest. He was a test engineer over 15 years, providing technical leadership in the certification, testing and evaluation of custom integrated security systems. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the City University of New York in 1992, specializing in control theory and electronic

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Riley Sevan Harding, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Paper ID #18084The Status of STEM Living CommunitiesMrs. Riley Sevan Harding, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Riley Harding is a recent graduate from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indianapolis (IUPUI). Riley received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision as well as a certificate in Human Resources. She is currently working at John Wiley and Sons as an Associate Editor in Indianapolis. Riley conducted research on this subject for her senior project.Prof. Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Professor Patricia Fox is a

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Catherine F. Cahill, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; John Monahan, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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modular design approach (eg, various size fuselage and wings).Future Outlook. The work accomplished to date by this small team of students has produced enormousresults for our programs across the board. Academic design courses and individual student projects inaerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineering are benefitting by including these technologies andcapabilities. In addition, this has enabled students to participate in design team activities such as theAIAA Design, Build, Fly competition. This has had the positive effect of energizing students at theuniversity clamoring for aerospace experience and opportunities, and has been a primary attraction fornew students considering UAF. This has also directly resulted in several STEM feeder

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Leonhardt, Western Washington University

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vehicle dynamics, chassis design,and aerodynamics. Before these program changes, students competing in SAE collegiate-designchallenges such as Baja or Formula SAE designed vehicle systems and components prior toexperiencing the appropriate formal coursework. The tunnel-hull design project plays a role inaddressing the challenge these situations posed by introducing pre-major students to a vehicle-design process that includes calculations of fundamental vehicle forces.The tunnel-hull design project grew out of an earlier design project developed for high-schooland first-year engineering technology students who developed Ekranoplan or wing-in-ground–effect vehicles powered primarily with rubber bands.1 For the Ekranoplan project, the

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Diane L. Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Paper ID #17806Engineering Technology Graduate Students: Roles Professional Societies Havein Their FormationDr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies.Dr. Diane L. Peters P.E., Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Sarah E. Leach P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #17881Main Campus and Remote Campus Engineering Technology Students: HowAre They Different?Dr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies.Prof. Sarah E. Leach P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute Sarah E. Leach is an Associate Professor in the

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilse B. Nava Medina , Texas A&M University ; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University

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Technology program within the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, discussed herein.Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price is an associate professor in the De- partment of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. She teaches courses in the areas of welding, quality assurance, and metallic materials. Dr. Price’s research interests are in welding processes and troubleshooting, welding metallurgy, weld overlay systems, and engineering education. She received her B.S. degree in engineering technology (1987), M.S. in industrial engineering (1990

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Paper ID #20459Distance Learning Experience in a Construction Engineering ProgramDr. Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Major: Structure, Minor: Geotechnical, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada(2010) M.S. Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Structures, Construction, Sharif Univ. of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1996) B.S. Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1993) Appointments Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL (8/14 - Current) Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Eng., Behrend College, Penn State

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon K. Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Paper ID #17964Gage Capability Case Study in a Quality Control CourseMr. Shannon K. Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Mr. Shannon Sweeney is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He received an A.S. in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineer- ing from West Virginia Institute of Technology in 1981 and 1985 respectively. Mr. Sweeney also received a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1996 from Case Western Reserve University. He is certified as a Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality and is a Licensed Professional

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Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University; Brian Kozak, Purdue University; James Thom, Purdue University

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Paper ID #18519Developing an Aeronautical Engineering Technology Course for CommercialSpace OperationsMs. Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University Tracy L. Yother is a PhD student in Career and Technical Education in the College of Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Ms. Yother currently teaches the undergraduate Powerplant Systems course in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) program. She possesses a B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Technology. She also holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Ms. Yother has 18 years’ experience in the aerospace and defense industry working for companies such as

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ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #18167Building Automation and IoT as a Platform for Introducing STEM Educa-tion in K-12Dr. Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies. He re- ceived the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include product development, analog/RF electronics, instrumentation

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EET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University and Excelsior College; Shambhu Shastry, Excelsior College; Shou-Bang Jian, Excelsior College

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Reviews, IJAMT, CIT, ASEE, and other conferences and journals. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina and ETAC of ABET reviewer for Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology.Dr. Shambhu Shastry, Excelsior CollegeMr. Shou-Bang Jian, Excelsior College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Capstone project scheme, implementation, and results of an online BS EET program Nikunja Swain, Anthony Benson, Jianxin Tang, Sohail Anwar, Shou-Bang Jian, Jessica Lamendola, and S. K. Shastry, Excelsior College, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany NY 12203 IntroductionCapstone Design Experience (CDE) exposes students

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EET Papers 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest

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Paper ID #20155Case for a Course in Digital Control in the Undergraduate Engineering Tech-nology ProgramDr. Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Northwest Jai P. Agrawal is a professor in electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University Northwest. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1991, dissertation in power electronics. He also received M.S. and B.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, in 1970 and 1968, respectively. His expertise includes analog and digital electronics design, power electronics, and

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EET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #18821Circuit Troubleshooting Based on Applying Lean Six Sigma TechniquesProf. Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Elaine Cooney is the Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology and the Program Director for Electrical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She is also a Senior IDEAL Scholar with ABET, which means that she presents assessment workshops with other Senior IDEAL Scholars.Dr. Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Paul Yearling Education: PhD. Major: Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Applied

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MET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Amir Barakati, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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persuade her undergraduate students to investigate interesting questions in fluid mechanics with her.Dr. Amir Barakati, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dr. Amir Barakati received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Iowa in 2012. During his PhD studies and subsequent postdoctoral research, he investigated electro-magneto- thermo-mechanical coupling in composite materials and NURBS-based finite element analysis of cloth simulation. Dr. Barakati currently teaches Intermediate Mechanics of Materials, Introduction to Engi- neering Design, Mechanics for Technology, and Instrumentation Lab at Penn State Berks. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017

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MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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; control. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Planning of Curriculum Modules for Teaching of Fluid Power ConceptsAbstractHydraulic fluid power is a technical field that has gone through the cycle of being a primaryoption for power transmission, to having a substantial drop in its use, and now in becoming onceagain a preferred technology. There is no doubt that hydraulic fluid power is a maturetechnology, and the new applications present numerous challenges, but it is evident that there aresignificant benefits. Therefore, there is a growing need to have

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ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Joyce Tam, New York City College of Technology

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Paper ID #21107Product Development Process and Student Learning in an Engineering Tech-nology Capstone Project: Electrical Go-kartDr. Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology Angran Xiao is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York.Dr. Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology Dr. Andy S. Zhang received his Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 1995. He is currently the program director of a mechatronics project in the New York City College of Technology/CUNY. For the past 15 years, Dr. Zhang has been

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A Technology Potpourri II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology (ECET) program. Within this course set are the curriculum’s networking and communication courses. As is true with his ECET faculty colleagues, Border supports the program with teaching assign- ments, as needed, in freshman- and sophomore-level courses offerings. Examples of these include the sophomore level electric circuits and digital electronics courses. Border teaches a digital communication graduate course within a Ph.D. Consortium Technology Management program, as well as other graduate level courses at BGSU. Border served as interim department chair of the Engineering Technologies department. He served as chair of the university Faculty Senate curriculum and academic affairs committee. He

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Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Delvicario, University of Hartford; Dominick Gerard Lauria, University of Hartford; Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Ying Yu, University of Hartford

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Paper ID #22278Promoting Critical Thinking Through Troubleshooting Exercises in Funda-mental Electric Circuits LabsMr. Joe Delvicario, University of Hartford Joe Delvicario began his college education with the University of Hartford’s Audio Engineering and Technology program. He intended to work at a recording studio after graduating. However, while on this journey, the technology classes in this program inspired him to reorient his goals, towards a future in electrical engineering. It was a natural fit to take this newfound passion for electronics and begin sharing it with new students as an adjunct instructor at the

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Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Sanjeev Adhikari, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; James W. White, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Paper ID #21769Selecting Estimating Software: Perspectives from the Construction IndustryDr. Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Charles McIntyre is a Professor and Program Director of the Construction Engineering Management Technology Program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He received a Ph.D. from Penn State in 1996. Prior to joining IUPUI, he was a faculty member and former chair in the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at North Dakota State University in Fargo. Dr. McIntyre’s current research includes sustainable construction, green

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ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University

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art technologies. Laboratoryequipment such as function generators, oscilloscopes are often misplaced when moved betweenthe various labs, consequently tracing their locations results in wasted valuable faculty andstudent time. A team of three senior Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) students weretasked to develop, in one semester and with limited budget, a basic yet smart IoT RFID basedtracking system capable of logging the location and time history of any laboratory equipment. The system was developed by integrating low cost state of the art devices, which includes theRaspberry Pi single board computer, low cost passive UHF (Ultra High Frequency) RFIDreaders together with industry standard EPC Gen2 passive tags, and a wireless local

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest

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Paper ID #23380Software-hardware Integration of System Design DisciplineDr. Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Wangling Yu is an assistant professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology De- partment of the Purdue University Northwest. He was a test engineer over 15 years, providing technical leadership in the certification, testing and evaluation of custom integrated security systems. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the City University of New York in 1992, specializing in control theory and electronic technology.Prof. Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest Omer

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ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University

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Paper ID #21043STEM Educators: Who Are They?Dr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies.Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University I am a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. I am an undergraduate researcher for Dr. Anne

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A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmed S. Khan, Academic Platform, Lombard, IL ; Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #23409Structured Programing Methodology and Its Role in Cognitive Developmentin Problem Solving SkillsProf. Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest Omer Farook is a member of the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Nothwest. Farook received the diploma of licentiate in mechanical engineering and B.S.M.E. in 1970 and 1972, respectively. He further received B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. in 1978 and 1983, respec- tively, from Illinois Institute of Technology. Farook’s current interests are in the areas of embedded system design, hardware-software interfacing, digital communication

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ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Paper ID #22434Student Community Project to Design a Mini-golf Project for the City ofLeesville, LADr. Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Community Project to Design of a Mini Golf Course for Leesville City - LA Mohammed Benalla, Department of Engineering and Technology Vaughn College, 8601 23rd Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11369AbstractThis paper described a community project to design a first draft of a mini golf course, 18 holes,with a future location in the city of Leesville, LA. The course was designed to be

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #22773Tensile Comparison of Polymer Specimens Produced with Different ProcessesDr. Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Wei Vian is an assistant professor in practice in the program of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Statewide Kokomo campus. She got her Ph.D from Purdue Polytechnic, Purdue University, West Lafayette. She got her bachelor and master degree both from Eastern Michigan Univer- sity. Her recent research interests include grain refinement of aluminum alloys, metal casting design, and innovation in engineering technology education.Prof. Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue