Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; Danny Teachman, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

quality and even with the reduction in features it was still found to bevery functional for its intended use.Project Description and FrameworkThe senior design project course spans two consecutive quarters during the students senior year.The first quarter is devoted to the design and planning of the project. The second quarter isdedicated to refining the design and building a prototype. Some senior design projects weredetermined to be a perfect fit for applying the concepts of universal design and these wereconcentrated on for this pilot project.The senior design projects are selected by the faculty and chosen to give the students anassignment that would be typical of a task they could receive as a young engineer in theindustrial world. Great

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Shawn Racz, Lockheed Martin, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

F g 4 3 h 1 2 h 2 1 i 1 2 i 2 1 i 3 2 j 2 1 j 3 1 k 1 2 k 2 1 Total = Senior Design Project IISenior Design Project II (MET 422) starts in the winter term of the senior year. At the end of thecourse a written progress report is completed. Much of the development and design work of theworking prototype is carried out during this course. Weekly meetings with the advisor are usedto generate “to do” lists and other tracking mechanisms. Typically, during the beginning of theterm planning starts

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Remote Renewable Energy Systems,” WINDPOWER 2003 Conference, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL/CP-500-34043, Austin Texas, pp. 1-18, May 2003.43. G.P. Giatrakos, T.D. Tsoutsos, P.G. Mouchtaropoulos, G.D. Naxakis, and G. Stavrakakis, “Sustainable energy planning based on a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy / hydrogen power system: Application in Karpathos Island, Greece,” Renewable Energy, vol. 34, no. 12, pp. 2562-2570, Dec 2009.44. http://www.digsilent.de/index.php/products-powerfactory.html Page 24.307.16

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee P.E., Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, S. E., 2004 , “Keep Students Coming by Keeping them Interested: Motivators for Class Attendance," College Student Journal, 38(1) pp. 157.14. Hancock, T. M., 19__ , “Effects of Mandatory Attendance on Student Performance,” College Student Journal, 28(3) pp. 326-329.15. Immerwahr, J., 2011 , “The Case for Motivational Grading," Teaching Philosophy, 34(4) pp. 335-346.16. King, B. M., Eason, B. L., St. L. O'Brien, Gregory M., 2004 , “Effects on Grades of a New University Policy Requiring Faculty to Take Attendance," Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 16(2) pp. 9-18.17. Kohn, A., 1999, Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); George Takahashi, Purdue University; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

also understanding the framework at any later stage. A scene-tree construction is usedin Virtual Scene Renderings. The root or the parent object consists of whole scene groupedtogether and all the other components are grouped under this parent object using ‘parent-child’relationships. Individual scene elements corresponding to each floor type were created andpositioned according to their corresponding positions as per the Pareto plan obtained in theprevious step. For complex objects including multiple parts, various object parts are grouped toform parent objects, leading to complete objects that are combined and re-positioned to createthe final 3D scene. Another advanced way of customizing the virtual objects is by the use ofPROTO nodes, which

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and science courses taken in high school. This approach toan introduction to engineering technology course contributes to students’ preparedness forsubsequent science, math, and engineering technology courses. Several introductory coursesreported in the literature1-3 were taken into consideration while planning the content of the coursepresented herein. The issues of remedial math preparation4 and its impact on engineeringtechnology student retention5 were considered as well. After a careful review of the need of ourstudents and the review of relevant literature, it was decided to focus on engineering problemsolving early in the course by integrating concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, andvectors. Optimization of single-variable

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith R. Pearse, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-campus professionals were asking foranother similar series. As a result, this course will be offered on a continual basis each fall usingthe interactive online technology.The materials from the FE Review Course, which was also deemed a success, are currently beingdownloaded to the college of engineering’s website so students may access them at anytime.Again, students cited the ability to review the recorded sessions at their convenience as the mostprominent benefit of Adobe ConectPro. The plan is to continue to offer this as a free service toanyone wishing to use the course information, and to update the information approximatelyevery two years to maintain currency. An important question was raised during the teaching ofthis class by one of the

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branislav Rosul, College of Dupage; Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

describes the mapping of the modules to existing coursesin the associate degree plans of study in partnership institutions, which allow students whocomplete the modules to receive course credits toward associate-level degrees in the participatinginstitutions at the same time. Modular offerings will allow certification at beginner, intermediate,and advanced levels in Mechatronics that meets industry workforce needs, while it facilitatesreceiving an associate degree. This approach enables a seamless transfer for students betweencolleges and university partners. A complementary aspect of this modular development is alsothe incorporation of innovative interactive and online delivery of lecture and laboratory materialsto accommodate a flexible schedule

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Satyajit Verma, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

teams.The two research projects are being carried out as planned. Initial study has been completed, andthe hardware has been completely set up for further research.If carefully designed, REU can greatly enhance the educational experience for students. It canalso provide help for faculty members conducting research. Besides these apparent benefits tothe student researchers and the faculty members, which is extensively discussed in literature, thispaper illustrates that many components of the research projects can be used for curriculumimprovement and outreach activities. The input from students was critical to the success of anycurriculum improvement effort. Based on their own experiences, the undergraduate studentresearchers can make great

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

3.00reactive powers in AC circuits5. Determine time constants and analyze transient response 2.88 3.51 2.34 3.32of RL and RC circuits.6. State the resonance conditions of an RLC circuit and 2.64 2.80 2.63 2.80calculate resonant frequency7. State the basic operation of diodes, transistors, power 2.08 2.00 3.19 2.96supplies, and amplifiers8. Apply the concepts of Wheatstone bridge and transducers NA 3.15 NA 2.759. Learn to function effectively in laboratory groups 3.24 3.00 2.5 3.2010. Plan and conduct experiments in a disciplinary manner, 3.56 3.23

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee P.E., Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; N.M. A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

planning and most important implementation all though theuse of active learning styles will help reinforce the theory given in lecture and should lead thestudent to be a more engaged.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The creation and use of undergraduate research as alaboratory experience can affect career decisions leading to graduate school and relieve themonotonous aspects of learning while instilling a sense of accomplishment.6, 7, 8, 10When a student is required to formulate the experiment himself/herself from a set of open-endedparameters innovation happens. In the context of the course “open-ended” was defined as usingthe existing tools, either hardware or software, assigned to create and demonstrate to the rest of

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Adesso CyberPad Digital Notebook: http://www.adesso.com/en/home/tablets.html32. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Evaluation ofEvidence-Based Practices in Online Learning; A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies.Washington, D.C., 2010. Page 23.1259.1333. Echo 360 Survey "The Student View of Blended Learning, " www.echo360.com34. Assessing Consumer Preferences for Continuing, Professional, and Online Higher Education. Eduventures,2011.

Conference Session

New Directions for Engineering Technology

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shaoping Qiu, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elizabeth A. Roumell, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

wide array of initiatives from sales and operations planning (forecasting) to newbusiness development while keeping up with primary duties involving logistics andwarehousing”.As for what a regular workday in this industry will look like in 5-10 years, it is clear thatparticipants will go through a shift to remote work and digital avenues that will take the place offace to face interactions. They agreed that “more remote work and more automated robots andother forms of automation take the lead”. “Software becomes the driving engine in how ourcustomers complete their work”. In addition to the time schedule, other changes might include“…larger work/life balance. In addition, much of the work will be less human-driven and moreautomation”. It is

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

firstsemester of offering it in the new format and the modifications planned for future semesters. 11. IntroductionData communication, including data gathering, processing, and sharing, is one of the fields thatseems to have exponential growth, and it grows much faster than any other field, mostly due to thefact that it became lately an underlying technology for so many other fields. Research and businessalike are strongly dependent on the ability to access and process data. In addition, the ability tocommunicate with other computers and mobile devices through advanced data communicationtechnologies led to significant changes in everyday life and businesses. The Internet hasrevolutionized data

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

least, I can understand what is happening the next time I havea window seat on an airplane.”Student 45 – “Although I barely skimmed the surface of the intricate world of mold design, I feelconfident that my research will be beneficial if I enter the steel industry as planned post-graduation in May. Being able to compare the sand casting process to concepts discussed in thecourse has definitely helped me grasp concepts better and understand the importance of flowcontrol.”Student 46 – “Not only that but I think a research project like this was good because it made meapply knowledge I've gained from a lot of the classes I've taken in my previous three years…”Student 49 – “From a big picture point of view, this project was certainly beneficial. I

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Laura Wilson, University Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

project was already laid out, we could concentrate on the work that was necessary to complete a capstone project. The concepts of abstracts, annotated bibliographies, proposals, PowerPoint, and poster boards could all be illustrated effectively using this existing project. ExpressPCB software, project cost, and planning with the use of Gantt Charts were also introduced."2.0 Was the class project effective in enhancing your technical skills? • "The project introduced the soldering onto printed circuit board, which I had no prior experience with in the past. In addition this project allowed us to work on design improvements

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Brian Resnick, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

? "I feel that this class project was very rewarding and I enjoyed seeing the subsystem components coming together to form a complete system. The project walked us through a complete system which emulated concepts that I will need in the senior design process, and in addition to the material I learned about RF systems the course provided a review of earlier coursework. I feel that I am well prepared to start senior design next year. I also would have liked to learn about Microsoft Project beyond the simple Gantt chart because I plan to use project management software for senior design

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, SUNY-Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that will help is the recent Viacom dealwhich will add content from Viacom’s subsidiaries including MTV, VH1, BET, Comedy Central,Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures. With a commitment from this large provider, it shouldincrease Joost’s momentum and continue to grow in terms of available content. As with otherstreaming video solutions, content comes from stored files provided to the network of users fordownload. As mentioned before, Joost does not have, nor were any plans mentioned for, afacility for live video or local programming. Obviously, this is an advantage of broadcasttelevision.Architecture and Technology OverviewOpen SourceMuch of the Joost application architecture has been developed using open source technologiesand standards [3

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djafar Mynbaev, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Roman Kezerashvili, New York City College of Technology; Janet Liou-Mark, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, almost three thousand City Tech students benefited from Page 13.1123.12the project by virtue of fact that their science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsprofessors participated in faculty-development activities. As a result, their students had theopportunity to learn using laboratories and curricula materials developed over this year. Asthe virtual community grows in scope, the student population that will benefit from thisproject, especially underrepresented minorities and women, will increase, we hope,exponentially. To achieve this goal we are planning to finish building our Web site withcomplete cross-references among interdisciplinary

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2012. Critics of this plan included environmental groupsand many European allies, because the total emissions would continue to increase albeit at aslower rate. Some allies, however, applauded President Bush for recognizing that CO2 emissionsshould be reduced and taking action rather than just ignoring the Protocol. Faced with withdrawal from the United States, in July 2001 representatives of over 170nations negotiated a revised version of the Kyoto Protocol that would proceed without U.S.participation, but which also would lower the target reduction from 5% to 1.8%. In August 2001,the Foreign Relations Committee of the U.S. Senate unanimously approved (19 to 0) a resolutionthat asked President Bush to negotiate a global warming treaty

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

considered the VPLab project a success with some caveats. Though one of the maindesign goals was to shy away from the video game feel, many of the students were distracted bythe “videogame appearance of the objects in the simulation” [9]. Those students that hadexperience with physical lab experiments felt the simulated experiments were very different fromthose of the VPLab. The designers’ adherence to the principle of realism was accomplished withthe few observed distractions and they will continue to refine the imagery in the VPLab. Theoverall conclusion was to continue making refinements to the simulation and reinstitute thestudy. They also plan on researching other VL implementation and including larger number ofstudents in these studies.The

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

liked to learn about Microsoft Project beyond the simple Gantt chart because I plan to use project management software for senior design."4.0 Rate this course overall, based on its effectiveness and helpfulness in utilizing your pastcoursework experiences and preparing you for senior design. "This course proved to be quite enjoyable. Introducing vector network analyzers for testing was a high point of the class. Also this was the first large scale project system project that I have encountered, outside a previous Honors project that I completed. One of the nice things about the course is that once it is all said and done you are able to

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

(thinking about concepts andapplications of concepts). Most typical laboratory exercises involve well planned activitiesrequiring students to gather data for a particular set of operating parameters using preconfiguredinstrumentation. The experiments generally have been well tested ahead of time to assurepredictable results. These types of experiments are sometimes called “cookbook” exercises. Theauthors often use these exercises themselves, and acknowledge that there is a place for them in alaboratory curriculum. The hair dryer exercise described by Edwards4 is one such experiment.However the authors are attempting to extend typical laboratory experiences to include actuallearning as well as just demonstration.Active learning approaches to

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Jeff Willis, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

degree from Iowa State University in 1992.Jeff Willis, Utah State University Jeff Willis Jeff Willis is a Software Engineer developing Mission Planning Software at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. He earned a BS degree in Computer Electronic Technology and a Masters degree in Computer Science from Utah State University. As part of his Master’s Thesis he co-authored two papers on self-configuring, deterministically latent intercommunication architectures for satellite payloads. Page 11.78.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A New Approach in Microprocessor

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

eliminated.By involving industry partners in this decision, we were able to meet costs associated with thenew courses were offset through donations. Donations included upfront costs, ongoing labsponsorship, and a good quantity of networking tools. The university also proved funds tosupplement curriculum change costs. Four faculty have since been trained with primary fundingfrom Exceptional Merit Grant awards – sponsored through the Ferris Foundation.Opportunities through change...By 2003 the department was undergoing significant changes. Several faculty retired, providingopportunity to bring fresh talent into the program. In addition, the entire department facilitieswere being remodeled. Change equals opportunity.Through a little crafty floor planning

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Anthony T. Cahill, Texas A&M University; Ricardo Eusebi, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

deviations to characterize errors in their measurements. They also investigate the effects of averaging multiple samples to reduce random noise and associated measurement error.• Learning Objectives 1. Become familiar with the equipment used for electrical measurements (power supply, multimeter, DAQ, etc.) 2. Understand the importance of inherent measurement error in the lab setting. Be able to articulate the difference between relative error and absolute error 3. Develop and implement an experimental plan to find a mathematical expression for the relationship between voltage and current in a simple resistor circuitLab 2 – Electric Potential and Electric Fields• Summary – In this lab, the students use a

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

programs.Several studies show this contrast, suggesting that further research in this area is warranted.The rationale for the higher population of students consistently in one program over the other isgenerally unknown. While researchers study the engineering population, the engineeringtechnology population goes relatively unnoticed. The effects of a student’s past and currentenvironments in engineering technology are relatively unknown.Researchers developed a survey to gather data from underrepresented populations inuniversities that meet the noted criteria. While the premise for this survey was to learn moreabout these students, their demographics, community and school support and preparation for theuniversity experience, as well as their plans for the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

), white board(s),projector(s), and printer(s). The author was the professor of record and independently designedthe course based on Purdue University CLOOs. In course planning and preparation, theinstructor adopted a learning-centered paradigm, while using a Learning Management System(LMS) (i.e., Blackboard) for course organization, file sharing, assignment posting/submission,grading, and testing. The instructor’s goal was to create a learning environment in which studentscould learn to restructure the new information and their prior knowledge into new knowledgeabout the content, and practice using it. Course design included a combination of mini/bridginglectures (as needed), readings, group discussions, exams, assignments, and a team project

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Jennifer G. Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of universities have developed professional development activities andworkshops for teachers [18]. For example, the University of Florida developed a two-week summer program and invited K–12 teachers to engage in engineering activities andlearn to implement these activities in their classrooms [23]. The Iowa State UniversityCollege of Engineering designed a program for K–12 teachers that deliveredtechnological literacy, and helped teachers to integrate engineering principles into theircurriculum [24]. Dortmund College planned and implemented a summer short course tointroduce high school educators to engineering problem solving [25]. It was noted that ashort course was offered at first as a summer workshop for in-service teachers with