Paper ID #14858Development of Professional Science Master’s Degree Program in Manufac-turing SustainabilityDr. Ahmed H. Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Ahmed ElSawy joined Tennessee Technological University (TTU) as a Professor and Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology since July 1, 1999. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Materials processing and Manufacturing engineering. Prior joining TTU. Dr. ElSawy held several industrial and academic positions in the USA and abroad. He was a professor and graduate program coordinator at the
Paper ID #14435Senior Design Capstone Project: Design and Development of Mount Struc-ture and End-Effector for Automated Robotic StackerProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical
Paper ID #14433Seven-Year Study on Effectiveness of Traditional, Blended, and Online CourseOffering ModelsProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan
Paper ID #17487Implementing Applied DynamicsDr. Michael Spektor, Oregon Institute of TechnologyDr. Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University Walter W. Buchanan is a Professor at Texas A&M University. He is a Fellow and served on the Board of Directors of both ASEE and NSPE, is a past president of ASEE and the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers, and is a registered P.E. in six states. He is a past member of the Executive Committee of ETAC of ABET and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Engineering Technology. Michael B. Spektor Michael Spektor holds a degree of a mechanical engineer from Kiev
Paper ID #14612An Inexpensive Control System Experiment: Modeling, Simulation, and Lab-oratory Implementation of a PID Controller-Based SystemDr. Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Biswajit Ray received his B.E., M.Tech., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Calcutta (India), Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (India), and University of Toledo (Ohio), re- spectively. He is currently the coordinator, and a professor, of the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he taught at University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez, and designed
Paper ID #15535Analysis of Student Preconceptions Related to Telecommunications and Qual-ity of ServiceProf. Mark J. Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Mark J. Indelicato is an associate professor in the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) in the department of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology since 1990. Previously, he was a Large Business Systems Communications En- gineer for NEC America, specializing in large scale deployment of voice and data network switching equipment. He teaches in the Master of Science
Paper ID #14584A Building-Block Approach to Industrial Controls Laboratories Using Pro-grammable Logic ControllersProf. Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Durkin teaches courses in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology; including the capstone design and independent study projects. He serves as a Faculty Senator and earned the 2013 Outstanding Teacher Award. He has over 25 years of engineering and manufacturing experience including; design, project management, and various engineering, research and manufacturing leadership roles. He has been awarded two US patents. He is an
program faculty have fully accepted and areimplementing the process described. A table illustrates the assessment data reporting processused by the program, showing some of the assessment data gathered and improvement decisionsmade as this process was used over a five-year period in a capstone course.KeywordsAssessment, Continuous Improvement, AccreditationIntroductionThe South Dakota State University Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program receivedits initial ABET-ETAC Accreditation in 2006. In 2011, due to State of South Dakota fundingcuts, the program was phased out, and accreditation was ended. In 2012, with the help of localindustry support, the program was restarted, and is on track to have another “initial”accreditation visit in
Paper ID #14957STRATA-1: A Public/Private/Academic Partnership for Undergraduate Ap-plied ResearchDr. Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan has over 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and communica- tions systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department in 1989 and has served as the Program Director of the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs and as the Associate Department Head for Operations. He has served as Director of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer in the private sector and currently a partner in a small
Paper ID #14533Perceptions and Applications of Honors Contracts in Developing an Under-graduate Engineering Research ExperienceDr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Harbin Institute of Tech- nology (China), and the M.S. degree in Applied Statistics and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. She is an assistant professor in engineering and technology at Western Car- olina University. Her research interests are statistical signal processing, diagnostics, and particle swarm optimization.Prof. Sudhir Kaul, Western
Paper ID #16567Practical Design of PID-type Controllers with ConstraintsDr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Technology at the University of Houston – Downtown, in Houston, Texas. He also serves as assistant department chairman. He received all his degrees in chemical engineering and obtained his Ph.D. from Lehigh University. His area of specialization is process modeling, simulation and control. He has worked in the industry for 19 years where he held technical and management positions with major operating companies as well
Paper ID #16133Successful Use of Performance Indicators to Assess Student OutcomesDr. Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNY Polytechnic Institute Dr. Jones is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at SUNYIT in Utica, NY. He coordinates the ETAC/ABET accrediations pro- cesses. His technical interests include machine design, mechancial measurements, vibrations, instrumen- tation, and assistive technology for people with physical disabilities.Dr. Mohammed Abdallah, SUNY Polytechnic Institute c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
for which he is a co-PI. Dr. Okhio is very familiar with the level of technology and development, world-wide. He has visited many countries including Taiwan, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Senegal, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and he lived in the United Kingdom for more than 12 years. He is married with two children. EDUCATION Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Queen Mary College & Imperial College University of London, United Kingdom, April 1982 Dissertation Topic: Computational & Experimental Investigation of Flows through Wide Angle Conical Diffusers-applications in Combustion, Swirling Turbulent Flows, Multi-Phase, and Multi-Physics Flows. Thesis Supervisors: Profs. G. Langer; P
novel teaching and learning methods to power engineering education.Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany Dr. Rustin Webster is a visiting assistant professor at Purdue University. He teaches within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and the department of engineering technology. He specializes in mechanical engi- neering and computer graphics technology. Prior to joining Purdue, Dr. Webster worked in the Depart- ment of Defense field for over 7 years as an engineer, project manager, and research. His specialization was in mechanical design, research and development, and business development. He studied at Murray State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham where his research was on immersive
Paper ID #15636Quality Matters: Development of an Online Course Shell for Quality-ControlCoursesDr. Nabin Sapkota, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Nabin Sapkota is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University. He received a B. E. degree in Production/Industrial Engineering from the Regional En- gineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL, USA). He has a diverse expertise in the areas of Operations Research, Simulation, Quality Engineering, and
knowledge and skills to teach their students how to use technology to enhance fitness through the TECHFIT program.Dr. Michael G Flynn, College of Charleston Flynn has a PhD in human bioenergetics and a 30 year career of teaching and research in exercise physiol- ogy. Flynn has authored or co-authored over 80 refereed manuscripts and book chapters. He has received grants from NIH , American Heart Association, NSF and the American College of sports medicine. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Recruiting via Creation of STEM Solutions to Societal ProblemsAbstract:The literature is replete with studies that share many reasons why students, particularly womenand minorities, choose
Paper ID #13603Examining the use of engineering internship workplace competency assess-ments for continuous improvementDr. Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University Mark is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Agricultural Technologies from Iowa State University. Mark currently sits on the board for the Illinois Drafting Educators Assocciation (IDEA), and the ISU Department of Technology Curriculum Committee. Mark’s research interests include 3-Dimensional Visualization & Solid Modeling, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Additive
Paper ID #14216Experimental analysis for an energy efficient product designDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation & control. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE
Paper ID #12904Facilitating Additive Manufacturing Engagement and OutreachDr. Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University Ranjeet Agarwala serves as a Teaching Instructor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Car- olina University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 from Bangalore University and Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in 2000. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University in 2014. He has about 15 years of university teaching, industry, and industry consulting experience. Since
Paper ID #13568Fundamentals for Assessment Success: A Sustainable Data Organization Strat-egy within a Construction Management Technology ProgramMr. J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis J. William White AIA is a lecturer with the Construction Engineering Management Technology program within the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis. He is a registered architect who has more than 23 years of varied construction industry experience. Mr. White has undergraduate degrees from Indiana University and Ball State University and a masters degree from Purdue University
. Page 26.817.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Generating Interest in ET through High School CompetitionsAbstract:Finding ways to generate interest in Engineering Technology (ET) is an ongoing challenge formany colleges and universities. Starting early is always recommended; however, employingrecruitment initiatives even in high school may yield success when the right motivators are used.Having strong corporate partnerships not only enables delivery of specialized programs but alsostrengthens the message from both an academic and industry perspective.The authors partnered with an international manufacturing company that offered a nationalcompetition to high school students as part of
Paper ID #13202Handling Increased Faculty and Student Workload During Difficult EconomicTimesProf. Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University Terence L. D. Geyer is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.S. in Manufacturing Technology and M.Ed. in Adult Education in a specially combined program of Technology and Education at Eastern Washington University. He has 20 years of business experience in the IT field and 15 years of experience in education. He lives off-grid for eight months of the
Paper ID #11286A Correlation Study of Project-based Courses Activities on STEM Engineer-ing Technology Students’ EnrollmentProf. Ihab Habib P.E., Austin Peay State University Ihab Youssef Habib Assistant Professor and Program Manager of Construction in Engineering Technology Department PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION Doctorate of Education, Leadership & Professional Practice, Trevecca Nazarene University, (May 2012 – (Expected 2015) Masters of Engineering, Concentration in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tennessee State University, August 2000 – April 2002 Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, concentration in
include, amongst others: time tospend with student on authentic research, time to work with scientific equipment in classroomslecture content can be viewed repeatedly, the method promotes thinking both inside and outsideof the classroom, and students are more actively involved in the learning process. All of theseadvantages share a common philosophy; online instruction can be used at home to free class timefor learning.This paper presents the implementation, delivery, and analysis of a flipped course in electricalpower engineering technology at the undergraduate level. The methods used are characterized interms of existing evidence based research for practical and effective instruction, and instructorand student feedback is included for
Paper ID #13155A Hands-on Project approach to Teaching Solid ModelingProf. Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology Randy Shih is a Professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department at Oregon Institute of Technology. He worked as a design engineer in the automobile sector prior to starting his teaching career in 1984. He has over 30 years of experiences in the areas of CAD/CAE; and he is the author of fifteen CAD/CAE textbooks that are currently being used by many universities and colleges in North America
Paper ID #12338A low cost and flexible open source inverted pendulum for feedback controllaboratory coursesDr. Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology)Prof. Timothy R. Cooley, Purdue University, New Albany Tim Cooley is an Associate Professor in the Purdue Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at the New Albany, Indiana location. Page 26.63.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A low cost and flexible open source inverted pendulum for feedback control
Paper ID #11563A NEW INTERACTIVE COURSE IN COMMUNICATION ELECTRON-ICSDr. Jay R Porter P.E., 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 Program Coordinator for the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Program. He received 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
Paper ID #12238A Systematic Review of Mechatronic-Based Projects in Introductory Engi-neering and Technology CoursesMr. John R Haughery, Iowa State University John Haughery is currently a PhD graduate fellow in the department of Agriculture and Biosystems En- gineering at Iowa State University pursuing a degree in Industrial and Agricultural Technology. His technical experience and interests include electrical energy systems, industrial controls, and mechatron- ics. Currently he is researching the integration of mechatronic-based projects into freshman engineering and technology curricula with the intent of increasing
Paper ID #12599Academia and Industry Partnership: Building State-of-the-Art IndustrialControl and Automation LaboratoryProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from
. Page 26.451.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Design and Fabrication of Electric Go-kart Using 3D PrintingAbstractThis paper presents how to bring current high technologies in engineering classes with the use of3D printers in design and fabrication of electric go-kart parts. Students in MechanicalEngineering Technology Club with interests in automotive technology as well as manufacturingtechnology were given the opportunities to design and build electrically powered go-kart to learnproduct design, prototyping and manufacturing. Using 3D printers, students designed and builtnumber of different go-kart body parts, including a steering wheel column cover and a front nosewing pieces. In