Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Some of the learning outcomes considered in thepresented analysis were identified by Engineering Technology faculty for program assessmentpurposes. Additionally, there are also other outcomes that were considered by both faculty andmembers of the Engineering Technology Industrial Advisory Board during the developmentstage of the program assessment process. In two senior level courses dealing with subjects ofengineering design and manufacturing processes, each type of student activity was also assessedin terms of its level according to Bloom’s taxonomy. Various assessment methods andobservation are utilized in these courses to evaluate students’ performance. Design projects,concept generation, individual formal presentations, information search

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Dibella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

explain the reason for the small size of this laboratory facility,if additional corporate donors were to feel comfortable in assisting with this project. Havingcorporate visitors was a very touchy situation at that time as in marketing – presentation iseverything in the early stages of a project. Failure to perform early on could lead to corporatenon-interest and possibly a disastrous development plan.A New laboratory Space Emerges Page 12.113.5The middle of the year 2000 seemed to be the beginning of the end of this new program, aswithout a continuous influx of additional state-of-the-art resources, the existing program wouldcertainly stagnate

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Floyd, Oregon Institute of Technology; Hoejin Kim, OIT; David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Implement a Course on Vision Systems with Applications in Robotics at the Oregon Institute of TechnologyAbstractRobotics, material handling systems, surveillance, object recognition, and component inspectionin manufacturing are just a few of the areas where cameras and vision technology are beingcombined to design new processes and update existing ones. A problem arises from the widerange of skills and knowledge related to the mechanical set-up, electrical controls and softwarerequired to develop and successfully implement these systems. A class that introduces students tothis subject matter so they can do projects and work in an industry setting is needed.This paper proposes a course program of study that will be used to introduce

Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

” engineering,security, sensing, applications programming, health information systems, test andevaluation, others) and desired characteristics for our graduates (e.g., project managementexpertise, team building skills, ability to ‘fit’ into organization, bias for sharing andcollaboration, writing and presentation skills, adaptability and versatility, “systems” viewand approach to problem solving, others). All of these (and many others) have been, orare being, implemented. These contributions are important in driving the high leveldirection and strategy of the school, but for the purposes of this paper it is more relevantto examine program-specific advisory boards.Advisory Board Formed After Program Launch: M.S. Wireless CommunicationsWhile some

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Communicating with Hyper-tweetsAbstractImproving student writing skills is one of the most persistent challenges in technical education.The problem is too stubborn to expect a single solution but it is too important to accept the statusquo. This paper describes the results of a modest project to improve short reports.Concentration on this segment of the problem has intrinsic advantages because short reports aredemanded frequently and the topics can be tightly defined. Since they require only a fewhundred words, they qualify for the term ‘hyper-tweets’. A PowerPoint template has beenestablished to constrain the scope and present the content as a single image to encourage afocused visual effect. It can be easily converted to a Word document if required

Conference Session

Industry based new Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in Industrial Technology and Industrial Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

learningmanagement system such as communication, information, assessment and interaction tools.Communication tools such as email, messaging and blogging can provide students with a meansto not only communicate with their instructor, but also with each other which can help fosterbetter collaboration in projects or assignments. Information tools consist of places where thesyllabus is posted and where supplemental administrative and course materials may be loaded.Online quizzes, tests, and surveys are examples of assessment tools which an instructor or anadministrator can use to determine the amount and quality of student learning. Finally, chat anddiscussion forums as well as file sharing provide opportunities for collaboration and areinteractive type

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

educational exploitation has increased significantly 1, 3.Robotics in education is seen as an interdisciplinary, project-based learning activity drawnmostly on math, science, and technology and offering major new benefits in education at alllevels 2. Robotics implements 21st century technologies and can foster problem solving skills,communication skills, teamwork skills, independence, imagination, and creativity 4. Taking intoconsideration that students have a better understanding when they express themselves throughinvention and creation 5, robotics activities are considered to be a valuable learning tool that cancontribute to the enhancement of learning and to the development of students’ thinking 2.Some specialized robotics jobs require new skills

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Dan D. Koo, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifi- cations Institute. His professional interests include great architecture and all things related to construction innovation.Mr. Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Matt Ray is a lecturer for the Construction Engineering Management Technology Program offered through the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University In- dianapolis. He currently provides instruction for Soils and Foundations, Construction Cost and Bidding, Construction Project Cost and Production Control as well as managing the Certificate of Training in As- set Management. He is a graduate of Purdue School of Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, SUNY-Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 13.295.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Classroom Experience of Peer-to-Peer Network Technology as Next Generation TelevisionAbstractOne of the more challenging aspects of undergraduate Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology program is to bring the state-of-the-art technology experience into classroom. Formany students, the traditional lecture/exam format is not effective at instilling the key conceptssuch that students truly understand. In the Digital Communication course during 2007, a newtechnology application class project called Joost “Bring TV to the Web” was introduced andreceived positive student responses. This paper describes the details of the class projectinformation that can

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Joshua Killey, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, such as Information Systems, also found that “68% of CIOs said that ‘soft skills’ such ascommunication and team building are more important today than five years ago” (pg 1)1. A gapexists between what employers expect from academic programs and what they discover in newlyhired graduates1. Paramount to all skill sets, the ability to learn is crucial. Many fields require‘retooling’, or learning new approaches and technologies. Instructors at the post-secondary levelmust foster the ability to learn through “incorporating sufficient challenge into courseassignments and projects,” (pg 6)1.There are two categories that employers fall into: those who are hiring to fill a specific job, andthose hiring for raw skills2. Many graduates do not possess the

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assessedindividually. Thus, collaborative learning is a core approach in hands-on lab projects commonlyused in electrical engineering technology courses.2.4 Problem-based Learning (PBL)Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method where students work on an open-ended, real-world problem and work in teams to identify learning needs and develop a solution.Typically, it is introduced at the beginning of the course and provides the context and motivationfor learning additional material. In PBL, instructors are usually facilitators as opposed to themain source of information. Successful PBL should start with well-designed problems in order to Page

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

FormatVALUE Project BackgroundThe Association of American Colleges and Universities started the VALUE (Valid Assessmentof Learning in Undergraduate Education) project in 20072. This program was created in order tobetter show educational benefits, quality of learning, and retention and graduation rates. Sincethere are no standardized tests for the Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs), there was a need todevelop a way to document and assess student learning in undergraduate education.The VALUE project was driven by an advisory board made up of 12 people, national andinternational leaders. The main goal was to generate a way to evaluate student learning that wasbased on the work students produced through the curriculum across a set of Essential

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy III

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

learning). The social, behavioral and cognitive theoriesthat underpin cooperative learning support students to share their motivation and work towards acommon goal, and structure new knowledge by linking to existing knowledge. Another exampleis project-based learning, defined as self-directed and collaborative work to apply knowledge to alegitimate problem [12]. Problem based learning is commonly used as the model in capstonedesign courses for engineering majors, where students apply their previously gained knowledgeto a final year project [13], and work in small groups to solve a problem in a self-directedmanner [14].2.2 – Models of expertise sharingDistributed expertise within an educational setting, with its roots in Lave’s situated

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #33416Developing Engineering Technology Programs to Address the WorkforceSkills Gaps in Robotics and Advanced ManufacturingDr. Mert Bal, Miami University Mert Bal received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Eastern Mediterranean Univer- sity, North Cyprus in 2008. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the University of Western Ontario, and a Visiting Researcher at the National Research Council Canada in London, Ontario, Canada between 2008 and 2010. He was involved in various research projects in the areas of collaborative intelligence, localiza- tion and collaborative information processing in

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego; Lal Tummala, San Diego State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Texas Electronics Association; past chairman of IBM’s Materials Shared University Research Committee; Ph.D. Recruiting Coordinator for IBM’s Systems Technology Division; and executive sponsor for 3M division’s student programs. He has published and presented widely in areas of surface science, electronic materials and processes, project management, and industry/university relations. He holds 4 patents and has received awards for excellence in technical innovation (IBM), technical authorship (IBM), teaching (University of Colorado), and scholarship (National Science Foundation).Lal Tummala, San Diego State University Lal Tummala is the Professor and Chair of Electrical and

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Honchell, Purdue University; Gregory Palmier, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

facing analysts in performance tuning: it is theadaptation of the speed of a computer system to the speed requirements imposed by thereal world [2]. It is these topics in performance analysis that need to be applied to keepthe design requirements of computer systems moving forward. Page 11.1202.2BackgroundTo create a method for developing exercises to analyze computer performance andmodeling, a literature review process is used to organize an approach for solving theproblem while providing focus on how the projects research will contribute to thetechnology field based on previous related work. Current computer engineeringprograms contain a significant

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) and Savery and Duffy (1995) favor situated learning when astudent works on an authentic task in a real setting[4]. Ross documented the use of employee-student ill-structured work related projects as the basis for contextual projects in a graduate Page 11.1313.5course in instructional technology[17]. Specter (1999) advocates the use of collaborative learningcommunities for the learning of complex domains especially in a distance-learning environment.Grabinger (1996) proposes instructional strategies that create a constructivist-learningenvironment called "rich environments for active learning (REAL's)"[19]. This strategy issupported by

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest (College of Technology); Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest (College of Technology); Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest; Yoonill Lee, Purdue University Northwest; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

). He is the Principal Investigator of one of 10 Global Innovation projects funded by the US department of State, Rapid, Smart Grid Impact RSGI), partnering with DeMontfort University in Leicester, UK, and UNESP in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has been a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) since 1998.Prof. Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest (College of Technology) Ashfaq Ahmed is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. Ahmed received his bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Karachi in 1973 and master’s of applied science degree in 1978 from University of Waterloo. He is the author of a textbook on power electronics

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Northwest; James B. Higley, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

efficiencies. Since 2004, Professor Scachitti has focused her efforts towards applying Industrial Engineering concepts to improve Healthcare and other non-traditional service environments using Lean and Six Sigma methods.Prof. James B. Higley, Purdue University Northwest JAMES B. HIGLEY, P.E. holds the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He is responsible for teaching courses in modeling; integrated design, analysis & manufacturing; manufacturing processes; CNC programming; and senior project. He holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Flipped

Conference Session

EET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

conclusion of thestudy was that even though each school has specific ways to implement their courses, thelaboratory component and the advantages provided by the SDR hardware for hands-onexploration are very important for student learning. The study was published in 2014 and theauthors were concluding by encouraging other schools to use SDR in their courses. Specificimplementations of hands-on courses using SDR have been presented by educators andresearchers in US and worldwide in different forums 4-10. The focus of these implementations hasbeen augmenting traditional wireless courses with a hands-on component. SDR were used atundergraduate level in senior design projects as well as in term projects 4, for undergraduateindependent study to evaluate

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael Shenoda, State University of New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Fall 2019, as well as performance inofferings of the same estimating course before OER implementation.BackgroundConstruction Management involves the study of courses in areas of practice such as plan readingand production, cost estimating, safety, scheduling, and project management. Students are oftenrequired to purchase textbooks, equipment, and software for these courses at great expense. Theauthor has previously considered [1] the high level of expenses for engineering and technology,in general, and Construction Management, in particular, and the high rate of increase in the costof these over time through a number of sources. These included costs of over $300 for individualtextbooks [2] and over $1200 a year [3], and a rate of increase of

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Posinasetti Nageswara Rao, University of Northern Iowa; Kanchan Das, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Automation 14.3% 14.3% 35.7% 35.7% 13. Computer Integrated manufacturing 23.1% 15.4% 38.5% 23.1% 14. Project and Organizational Management 16.7% 25.0% 50.0% 33.3% 15. Capstone Projects in manufacturing / Senior 21.4% 14.3% 50.4% 21.4% Design Projects 16. Sustainable manufacturing 22.2% 33.3% 11.1% 44.4% Table 5: The manufacturing engineering technology contents covered by the participating faculty B.S. in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

energy storage, including advanced battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Yeh is also experienced in developing formal degree programs and professional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and co-PI of several federal and state funded projects for course, curriculum, and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University Y. Gene Liao is currently Director of the Electric Transportation Technology program and Associate Pro- fessor of engineering technology at Wayne State University. He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from National Central University

Conference Session

Teaching College Algebra and Using Mathematics Tutoring Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyounkyun Oh, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Sujin Kim, Savannah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

supplemental tools such as MAPLE,MATLAB12,13,14, and etc. Meanwhile, some schools base their method of teaching on previousteaching methods that were successful15.Since the spring semester of 2007, our school has also been partially reconstructing the collegeAlgebra course by running a pilot program in several sections. The program is supported throughthe HBCU College Algebra Reform Project which was designed by Small1,16,17 and innovatedand positively accepted by many colleges and universities18,19,20.While the traditional teaching method focuses on the development of algebra skills, the pilotprogram adopts a new learning methodology under the name “contemporary College Algebra(CCA).” In the CCA class, the students are urged to learn more from their

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

reviews IT training methodologies. Thefifth section offers results and discussion on the literature review and the sixth and final sectionis devoted to the conclusions drawn from this literature review.IS/IT skillsThe Information Technology (IT) skills requirements can best be exemplified by the statement“Competent IT skills are critical for the success of IS projects and operations”.12 These skills areoften difficult to quantify which causes IT managers and IT professionals to struggle witharticulating what they are. Nakayama and Sutcliffe, in the article “Perspective-driven IT talentacquisition” provide exploratory research on what are IT skills and how an organization canacquire them. There are three reasons13 for the challenges in defining

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University; Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. - Completing ODSA-funded project on Ohio Advanced Manufacturing Technical Resource Network roadmaps organized by manufacturing processes to determine manufactur- ing needs and technical solutions for machining, molding, joining/forming, additive manufacturing. - Collaborating with state and national partners on advanced manufacturing education pathways and engi- neering technologist manufacturing career programs - Served as lead coordinator of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree program at The Ohio State University focused on curriculum devel- opment and approval, securing industry support and promoting program to internal/external audiences. - Published a US Economic Development Agency-funded engineering

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

mechanics, heat transfer, applications of numerical analysis, and in improving undergraduate engineering education. Page 14.1058.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 1 Simple Experiments for the Thermal and Fluid SciencesAbstract:An NSF funded project called The Engineering of Everyday Things (EET) uses simple, everydaydevices to help teach core concepts in the thermal and fluid sciences. Exercises are beingdeveloped which can be used for laboratory classes, in-class demonstrations, or as supplementalinstruction

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-563: THE EVOLUTION OF A TECHNICAL CURRICULUMRon McKean, Ferris State University Ron McKean – Is serving as Interim Associate Dean / Associate Professor in the College of Technology at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI). His academic experience includes 15 years as faculty (four as Department Chair) in the EET & CNS department. During this time, he has championed several curriculum initiatives including the BS Computer Networks and Systems. Prior to academics, he worked 14 years as an Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technical Manager, and Principle Investigator/Project Engineer. He holds a MSEE from the University of Michigan

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E., Oklahoma State University; Ridge Reid, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

including fire protection reports, code equivalencies, and general code consulting for many projects across the nation and abroad. Additionally, she has valuable technical knowledge in smoke control analysis including the commissioning of smoke control systems.Ridge Reid, Oklahoma State University Ridge Reid, GSP, is a Associate Safety Engineer for the Valero Meraux Refinery. He is a highly orga- nized and independent worker who is capable to effectively coordinate tasks to accomplish projects with timeliness and in line with the goals of the organization. Ridge earned his Bachelor of Science in Engi- neering Technology in 2015 from Oklahoma State University with a major in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering. During

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University; Keith Fisher, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

obtainemployment within large manufacturing organizations, the growth in the construction sector,locally and nationally, has provided additional opportunities for these graduates in the thermalsciences related field. Opportunities in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system design,as well as project management and systems integration are quite common and growing. Also,many graduates are gaining employment in the applied design, test, and maintenance functionswithin industry. Rapid changes in technology and management practices are compounding thecomplexity of this shift, leading employers to continuously provide recommendations andrequests related to program content and desired graduate capabilities and attributes.Responsibility for program