Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. DeJong, Central Michigan University; Dru M. Wilson Wilson, Central Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

andeducation of an engineer is now compared to that of an engineering technologist and othertechnologists (e.g., in terms of math/theory in the education, in terms of ability to work hands-on,and in terms of job roles in a interdisciplinary team). Students are now better exposed totechnology-related degree options other than engineering.Second, a technology professor joined the EGR120 teaching team. The course has since beenbroken into four curriculum blocks, taught “round-robin” by four professors: an EE section, anME section, a general engineering profession and projects section, and a hands-on/laboratory(technology-professor) section. The hope is that students who are dissatisfied with engineeringwill now have a contact and familiarity elsewhere in

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

programconcentrations.Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyAccording to their website, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)“serves the public through the promotion and advancement of education in applied science,computing, engineering, and technology.” They “provide, operate and maintain an independentand objective accreditation system of the highest quality and effectiveness.” They accreditengineering programs which may be described as “the art of applying the principles ofmathematics and science, experience, judgment and common sense to make things which benefitpeople. Engineering technology programs are characterized by their focus on application andpractice, and by their approximately 50/50 mix of theory and laboratory experience” 6

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-173: TOOL USE AND ACTIVITIES OF PRACTICING ENGI-NEERS OVER TIME: SURVEY RESULTSMichael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distri- bution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota for three years. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and manufacturing

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

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.1130.9OFDM system. Students can extend this by picking any other block from the OFDM Simulinkmodel and implementing it on hardware or follow this paper to implement the FFT block.References[1] Y. S. Cho, MIMO-OFDM wireless communications with MATLAB: Singapore ; Hoboken, NJ : IEEE Press : J. Wiley & Sons (Asia), c2010, 2010.[2] A. R. S. Bahai, Multi-carrier Digital Communications: Theory And Applications Of OFDM: Springer, 2004.[3] L. L. Hanzo, OFDM and MC-CDMA: A Primer: Wiley-IEEE Press, 2006.[4] G. Martin, B. Bailey, and A. Piziali, ESL Design and Verification. San Francisco, CA: Morgan Kaufmann, 2007.[5] S. Guzelgoz and H. Arslan, "A Wireless Communications Systems Laboratory Course," Education, IEEE

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Ronald E. Land, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Thomas M. Hall Jr., Northwestern State University; Kelly Ann Lacroix, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College; Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. & Ed.D. in Technology Education at West Virginia University. Steve is a Minnesota farm boy who has been involved in technology his entire life. He has worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico Highlands University, and on various grants funded by the US Department of Education, NASA, and Microsoft. He became a member of the Oxford Roundtable in 2008 and presented at the roundtable again in 2010. Dr Macho recently began to collaborate with the China National Institute for Educational Research on matters of technology, engineering and design education.Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Mike Eastman is Department Chair and Professor of Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications En

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-871: ATTRACTING K-12 STUDENTS TOWARDS ENGINEER-ING DISCIPLINES WITH PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODULESAlok K. Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion Univer- sity. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory. Dr. Verma received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certi- fied manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has orga- nized several international conferences as General Chair, including

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Joanne E. DeGroat, Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology

the synthesis constructs of VHDL. Faculty members will gain a basicunderstanding of VHDL. The course is laboratory intensive and includes a hands-on experimentto design, test, and simulate and synthesize a basic logic circuit as part of Quartus® IIdevelopment software [2]. The course objectives are to have class participants are able to: • Understand simulation versus synthesis environments • Build basic VHDL models using the VHDL design units (entity, architecture, configuration, package) • Use behavioral modeling constructs and techniques to describe logic functionality • Use structural modeling constructs and techniques to create hierarchical designsAdvanced VHDL:Course Description:Faculty members will

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

based on the ABET a-kcriteria. As has been done at several U.S. universities, we use the tests, final exam, homeworkand laboratory activities as direct methods to evaluate the learning outcomes. The major fieldtest (MFT), exit interview (oral and anonymous questionnaire) and employer and/or employeesurvey are used as the indirect methods to evaluate the learning outcomes. ET 3830, 4340 and4830 are three-credit courses and in each course the author gives two tests and one final exam,Each test and the final exam carry one-fourth of the final grade. There is at least one hands-on orcomputational team project in each class and the project(s) carry one-fourth of the final grade.Students can work independently but are encouraged to work in teams to

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

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knowledge of both hardware and software. Thereis a shortage of individuals who could implement hardware-software integration in design anddevelopment. The proposed degree curriculum plan will bridge the gap between these twodisciplines, and will provide the students a solid foundation in each. The proposed curriculumwill integrate the knowledge in the areas of electronics, computer and software with intensiveclassroom and laboratory experiences.From a software perspective, the proposed curriculum would draw its resources and wouldinclude most of the existing courses from the Computer Science curriculum within thedepartment of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Statistics . Students will gain proficiency insoftware design and development using

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology

skills and practice communication and presentation skills.Classroom teaching is combined with laboratory exercises. Heavy emphasis is placed onteamwork. At the end of the semester, the students must present a team project. The project is ofsufficient complexity and workload that it is very difficult for one student to complete it alone ina semester’s time frame.To illustrate the teaching approach, the topic of distillation will be presented. In this typicalsession on distillation process design and operation, the students learn about the concept ofdistillation, how to design a distillation to achieve desired product specifications, simulate adistillation process and consider the impact of certain operating variables on its operation.By

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University; Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

controlled to fit within a typically constrained laboratory budget, since thecost of development of a platform for a mobile robot can become fairly expensive as thecomplexity of the sensors and control system are increased, it can reach thousands of dollars. Inour case, early in the development process, this was a limitation that we had to work with. First,we try to establish which would be the best approach to follow in order to keep the cost of therobotic platform within the limits of the budget assigned to this class. Next, in order to reduce theimplementation costs we decided to use as many devices and systems that we already hadavailable in our labs, such as sensors, electronic devices, laptops, microcontroller cards andsimulators, programming

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsheen Mozammel, Purdue University, Calumet; Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University, Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

from real-world laboratory experiences. The MS degree program in the School ofTechnology offers applied job-related skills and professional growth opportunities that makestudents very appealing to future employers1. This degree requires that all students conduct adirected project as a requirement for graduation. The directed project is an applied researchproject that is more extensive and sophisticated than a graduate-level independent study and lessformal than a master’s thesis. The overall objective of the requirement is to engage each graduatestudent in a study, typically industry or business focused, which is sufficiently involved as torequire more than one semester to conceive, conduct, and report. The focus is to be placed on atopic with

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Lucy Kollhoff, Kansas State Univerty; Michael Kollhoff, Salina South High School

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Engineering Technology

and careers. b. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Science Area using tools of the profession. c. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Technology Area using tools of the profession. d. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Engineering Area using tools of the profession. e. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Mathematics Area using tools of the profession. f. Understand the importance of global skills and globalization. g. Understand the importance of teamwork.Structure and Format of Course:The course will consist of face-to-face lectures and laboratory exercises. Critical portionsof the lecture will be taped and

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Penn State Behrend

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Engineering Technology

Lab 4 IR Telemetry System 2 weeks Lab 5 Wireless Sensor Network 2 weeks Lab 6 Bluetooth-Enabled Instant Messaging 2 weeks Lab 7 RFID Reader System 3 weeksRFID Reader System Design ProjectThe RFID reader system design project consisted of one laboratory exercise, and it was designed tobe completed in three weeks. Just prior to this project, students were introduced to RFIDtechnology, RFID standards, and product tagging during the lecture4-5. Earlier in the semester, serialcommunications and communications protocols were covered.For the RFID project

Conference Session

Topics Enhancing ET Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jorge L Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8997The Use of an Iterative Industry Project in a One Semester Capstone CourseDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Wanda Moses, South Carolina State University; James Allen Anderson P.E., South Carolina State University; Cynthia T Davis, SC State University

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Engineering Technology

courses. IntroductionAutomation is becoming part and parcel of every industry, and industries need a trained workforce tomanage this new development. Engineering and technology graduates must have a comprehensivebackground covering a wider range of technical subjects. The graduates must be proficient in the use ofcomputers, engineering and scientific equipment, conducting experiments, collecting data, andeffectively presenting the results 1, 2, 3, 4. In addition to having a good training in their respectivedisciplines, all graduates must be well-trained in courses and laboratories dealing with computerprogramming; computer aided design; computer organization and architecture; and others

Conference Session

K-12 and STEM Programs in Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Tillman, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

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Engineering Technology

were installed. This paperthen discusses two cases of teachers in Texas who built their own DIY interactive digitalwhiteboards with the support of the original teacher described in the first case. The firstparticipant who was supported was a male preservice elementary teacher studying toreceive a Master’s degree in social sciences, and the second participant who wassupported was a female inservice elementary teacher studying to receive a Master’sdegree in educational administration. The participants undertook the intervention at aneducational technology research laboratory located within the college of education at asouthwestern university in the United States. The activity consisted in learning how tobuild a DIY interactive digital whiteboard

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Western Carolina University; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

theUnited States to compete in the space race. This shift was achieved “at the expense of design andapplication-based laboratory courses,” according to Holloway (1991:94). As a debate over theengineering curriculum grew, S.C. Hollister, president of ASEE, commissioned a review ofengineering education, which would become known as the Grinter Report.A primary recommendation of the Grinter Report was for engineering programs to increase themathematics, physics, and engineering sciences content of the curriculum (Grinter, 1955). Adraft of the report also recommended that engineering be bifurcated (Seely, 1995). One formwould focus more on the scientific and theoretical aspects of engineering and educate engineersworking in research and design for the

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Aaron Alexander, Oklahoma State University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

, which is rooted in the concept of providing a hands-on learning experience tostudents. As hands-on learning is the prevalent way of education in ET programs throughout theworld, a majority of the courses taught in the programs have a laboratory component. On theother hand, capstone design projects (senior design projects) are a common hands-on course forfinal year undergraduate students across all engineering and technology disciplines.The capstone design courses provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to get involvedin open-ended real-world problems. The courses help students explore the societal need to applytheir knowledge gained over the years of undergraduate engineering or engineering technologyeducation. Starting with the

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

like “What does this mean?”, “How doesthis impact what I’m doing?”, and “How do I use this?”. These students are not only conversantin the theoretical knowledge, but also enjoy developing the skills needed to make a designphysically come to life.There are multiple tools utilized by Purdue to develop successful graduates. Third partyvalidation through either ABET and the FAA provides constant evaluation to ensure the programis providing graduates with desired successful outcomes. The program itself is filled withopportunities for learning through multiple methods such as hands-on laboratories andcollaborative learning. The program does not stop with only the technical training of itsgraduates, but also includes multiple opportunities for

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

standing prior to beginning the races. The Page 22.991.12times that each team records on their drag and road race heats are announced, but they are onlyrecorded by the race judge. At the end of the road race heats, the final tallies are made, winnersannounced, and prizes awarded.Delivery MethodsSeveral different venues have been used to facilitate workshops and other events using the Krisysplatform. The mechanical, hardware and software development support required for completingall aspects of the Krisys workshop lend themselves best to offering workshops on the TexasA&M campus using EET/TET laboratory resources. These include, but are not

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; William Tanner Ursell, Sam Houston State University; Shelby Amber Spradley

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

ofplywood to the back of the original handle. After the wood glue dried up, they applied the firstcoat of white spray paint on the LAB.Students had already 3D-printed educational shapes that are used for the shape drop activities.There is a blue cube, red cylinder, and a yellow triangular prism as shown in Figure 9a. They allhave the same dimensions of 1.5” W, 1.5” L, and 1.5” H. The right dimensions of the shapes arevery important because they need to fit in the slots in the board, as well as making sure they werebig enough for the children to handle safely. It took about an hour and a half for each shape tobe completed in the Engineering Technology laboratories as seen in Figure 9b. (a

Conference Session

New Directions for Engineering Technology

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emily Rada, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

-level mathematics,including numerous semesters of calculus and theoretical science courses [7].Engineering technology programs focus on the application of traditional engineering theory. Thedegree course work focuses on applied calculus, algebra, and trigonometry [7]. This area ofstudy includes practical, laboratory, and problem-solving skills, giving engineering technologydegree programs an “implementation” minded focus of engineering theory [5].Figure 1 depicts the hands-on-continuum of engineering technology [8]. Engineering programsstudy coursework geared towards science, theory, and foundational analysis, while engineeringtechnology programs study coursework geared towards industrial application and hands-onimplementation in the workplace

Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

automated conveyor belts. The field of automation and controls continues toprovide attractive and promising employment opportunities for many graduates. Chitikeshi et al.developed a well-defined robotics technology program from community colleges and four-yearengineering technology programs [6].Kwon et al. developed an “E-manufacturing system” that is defined as a system methodologyenabling the conveyor belts and overall manufacturing operations to successfully integrate withthe functional objectives using the Internet. Their Internet-based quality control scheme is called“E-Quality Manufacturing” enabling distance and remote students to reach their hands-onmanufacturing laboratory effectively [7]. As part of a senior design project sponsored

Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

project focusing on analyzingrotation may be a helpful learning supplement for students. Therefore, a carousel projecthas been developed and implemented in an undergraduate dynamics course in mechanicalengineering technology (MET).This article will discuss the learning process and results of a group laboratory project incurvilinear motion. This project is designed to not only improve students’ learningoutcomes and understanding of dynamics content, but also to develop and enhance theirproblem solving and critical thinking skills.Students are tasked with designing and building a physical carousel model, choosingmaterials for the main body and supporting cables, recording data, and using their data toanalyze the model’s rotational motion. To solve

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lei Xie, Texas State University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on engineering education, design tools; and computer-aided design methodology. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Warehouse workforce preparedness in the wake of Industry 4.0: A systematic literature

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #17861Assessing Communications and Teamwork Using Peer and Project SponsorFeedback in a Capstone CourseDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s

Conference Session

Academe/Industry Collaboration

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajit Koshal; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifi- cally, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and manufacturing systems; computer-aided design methodology; and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Workforce training and Industry 4.0 adoption in warehouses at SMEsAbstractConsumers now have the ability to shop online from a wide variety of products with a shorterorder delivery time. This puts a great

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Adrienne Smith, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

microcontrollers,instrumentation and data acquisition, photonics, sensors, power supplies, programming,computer applications, and both wired and wireless networking with familiarity with the higherlayers of the OSI model included. A graduate of an electronics technology program should beadept at understanding how all of these topics are utilized in the operation and control of modernelectronic systems. Furthermore, students should be given experience, through laboratory workand projects, dealing with real-world electronics systems. This aspect of the ET program shouldstart in the first semester and continue throughout the program culminating with a capstonesenior project of the student’s own design. The curricula must keep the students interested

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; John Bugado, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Albert Cruz, National University

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Engineering Technology

development life cycle Additional preparation for certificate exams is incorporated through the inclusion in midterm and final exams of questions similar to those that will be encountered during certificate exams. Also, correlated laboratory hands-on exercises help provide students with the confidence (as well as the skills) that they are ready for these certificate exams.Additional Applications Page 12.876.11Similarly, the competencies of specific industry certifications have been integrated into ourcurricula for programs in engineering management, security and safety engineering, and aprogram currently being developed in