Paper ID #15163Faculty Technical Currency and Professional Development: 2016 Status Re-port on a National Survey of Engineering Technology FacultyDr. Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University - Addison Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a Senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Dr. Khan has more than thirty-two years of experience in research, instruction, curricula design and development, program evaluation and accreditation, management and supervision. Dr. Khan received an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and
Paper ID #16422Educational Innovations in an Introductory Materials CourseProf. Nancy L. Denton, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nancy L. Denton, PE, CVA3, is a professor in Purdue University’s School of Engineering Technology, where she serves as associate head for MET. She serves on the Vibration Institute’s Board of Directors, chairing the Academic Committee and serving on the Certification Scheme Committee. She is a Fellow of ASEE and a member of ASME.Ms. Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette Wei Vian is a visiting assistant professor in the program of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue
Paper ID #15247Fixture Design to Supplement Machining and Fuel Cell EducationProf. Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale YEONG S. RYU graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. and Master of Philosophy in Mechan- ical Engineering in 1994. He has served as an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (SUNY) since 2006. In addition, he has conducted various research projects at Xerox Corporation (1994-1995), Hyundai Motor Corporation (1995-1997), and New Jersey Institute of Technology (2001-2003). He has been teaching and conducting research in a broad range of
Paper ID #16205Embedded System Design Based on Beaglebone Black with Embedded LinuxProf. Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Omer Farook is a member of the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Calumet. Farook received the diploma of licentiate in mechanical engineering and B.S.M.E. in 1970 and 1972, respectively. He further received B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. in 1978 and 1983, respec- tively, from Illinois Institute of Technology. Farook’s current interests are in the areas of embedded system design, hardware-software interfacing, digital communication
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 Technological University in 2007. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev’s research interests include high energy laser propagation through the turbulent atmosphere, developing advanced control algorithms for wavefront sensing and mitigating effects of the turbulent atmosphere, digital inline
Paper ID #14565Gauge R&R and TroubleshootingDr. Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Zhan is an Associate Professor and program coordinator of Electronic Systems Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Zhan earned his D.Sc. in Systems Science from Washington University in St. Louis in 1991. From 1991 to 1995, he worked at University of California, San Diego and Wayne State University. From 1995 to 2006, he worked in the automotive industry as a system engineer. In 2006 he joined the Electronics Engineering Technology faculty at Texas A&M. His research activities include control system theory
Paper ID #16435The Use of 3D Printing to Introduce Students to ASTM Standards for TestingTensile Properties of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic MaterialDr. Rex C Kanu, Purdue University (Statewide Technology) REX KANU is an Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Polytechnic Institute in Richmond, Indiana. He has a B.S. and an M.S. in Chemical Engineer- ing, an S.M. in Management Science, and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science.Caleb Hale, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Caleb Hale is the Mechanician at Purdue Polytechnic Institute in Richmond Indiana. He supports and
Paper ID #15424Time and Cost Analysis of Implementing a Mechatronic Experience in an En-gineering Technology CourseMr. John R Haughery, Iowa State University John Haughery is currently a graduate fellow in the department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineer- ing at Iowa State University, where he is pursuing a PhD 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
Paper ID #16417Transitioning Students from Analysis to Design with an Active IncrementalLearning ApproachDr. Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University Jyhwen Wang joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University after working for 10 years as a researcher and R&D manager in industry. He teaches mechanics of materials, mechanical design applications and manufacturing processes. His research in- terest is in design and analysis of material processing technologies. He received his Ph. D. degree in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University.Miss Ying Zhang, Texas A
Paper ID #15095Undergraduate Engineering and Technology Student Attendance and Its Re-lationship to Success in Math-Intensive and Non-Math-Intensive CoursesProf. 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
in 2007. Dr. Wrate has now returned to his boyhood home and is teaching at Northern Michigan University. He is a member of HKN and IEEE, a Registered Professional Engineer in California, and is a past chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division of ASEE.Prof. Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University Michael Rudisill received a B.S.E.E. from the University of Illinois and a M.S.E.E. from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan and has been with Northern Michigan University for over 20 years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Update on the Development of an
short runs, as well as quoting of functional injection molded parts. This project wasundertaken as an industry-sponsored senior project by students in the Design and theManufacturing Engineering Technology programs in the College (Department of Design,Manufacturing, and Management Systems – EDMMS – at Western Michigan University).Methodology The main steps taken to complete this feasibility study were: Study injection molding process and material properties Create initial/modified designs Determine injection parameters Perform Moldflow and Finite Element Analysis Define cooling channel Do testing of printed inserts. There were
Paper ID #14796Use of Drone for a Campus Building Envelope StudyRaheem Taiwo Ariwoola, East Tennessee State University Raheem Ariwoola developed an early interest in Engineering due in part to being born in a family dom- inated by Engineers. Having enjoyed fidgeting with all electronics equipment found in his surroundings when he was growing up, he developed a curious and inquisitive mind to further his study in the field of engineering. In 2012, he received a degree in BSc Electrical Engineering in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria, with the highest honors. Immediately after graduation, he went ahead to
Paper ID #14496Use of ePortfolio as Integrated Learning Strategy in Computer IntegratedManufacturing Online CourseDr. Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Jovanovic received her dipl.ing and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from University of Novi Sad, Serbia. She received a PhD in Technology at Purdue University, while working as a PhD student in Cen- ter for Advanced Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management Center of Excellence. Dr. Jovanovic is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at ODU. She is teaching classes in the area
developed in house.At this university, electrical engineering technology (EET) and computer engineering technology(CET) majors always take one semester course on computer programming so they can be effective inusing embedded controllers and other programmable devices, later in their curricula or in industryafter graduation. It is a C based programming course with few projects appropriate for second yearengineering technology students. CET majors further study Java, Ada, and C flavored languages intheir curricula. EET majors do not have opportunity to learn other languages although some of themwould program – using proprietary languages- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) aftergraduation in industrial settings.Several of follow on courses taken
Paper ID #16890Leveraging Industry Partnerships to Create New Educational Focused Lab-oratory FacilitiesProf. Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Grant P. Richards is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He teaches in the areas of automation, process and industrial communication systems.Mr. Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser After completing an undergraduate degree in Physics at Purdue University, Don began his career teaching high school physics and physical science. Soon, however, he began working in the Process Industries in various
Paper ID #14909Improving the Impact of Experiential Learning Activities through the Assess-ment of Student Learning StylesDr. 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
Paper ID #14582Modular Control of a Rotary Inverted Pendulum SystemDr. Xiumin Diao, Purdue University Xiumin Diao received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing from Yantai University, China, in 2000, M.S. degree in Measurement Technology and Automatic Device from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China, in 2003, and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 2007. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. His re- search interest
through TECHFITThe second approach to engage student interest in STEM is through the NSF TECHFIT project.TECHFIT is an acronym for Teaching Engineering Concepts to Harness Future Innovators andTechnologists. “TECHFIT includes a professional development program for teams of middleschool teachers to equip them with technology, skills, and the knowledge needed to create theirown exergames. They, in turn, run the equivalent of a ten-week afterschool program, under theguidance and support of the TECHFIT staff, in which they share the same lessons with theirstudents to accomplish the objective of their students to innovate their own exergames. Theexperience is designed to inform, educate, excite, and reinforce the importance and value ofSTEM through
ranging from mining rock mechanics and engineering to civil/geotechnical and foundation engineering in particular. He earned his D.Eng (Ph.D. in Engineering Science of Mining Engineering) from University of Science and Technology Beijing and also holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Alabama, respectively. With an interdisciplinary background, Dr. Li also has strong interest in transportation and water resources problems related to geotechnical engineering and other disciplines closely tied to geo- engineering’s learning, discovery and engagement study and collaboration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Using Google Earth in the Study of
Paper ID #16200Virtual Online Tensile Strength Testing SimulationMr. Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College Steve Wendel serves as Director of the National Center for Manufacturing Education (NCME), originally established as a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence in the NSF Advanced Technological Education Program, the NCME provides leadership development for deans, program chairs, faculty and other educational leaders in manufacturing and engineering technology. Steve is also the Director for the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Affiliate in Ohio. PLTW-OH has grown to over 400 programs nearly 190 school
Paper ID #16870Who Will Lead Next: Where are the New Volunteers?Prof. Patricia Fox, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Professor Patricia Fox is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue Uni- versity Indianapolis (IUPUI). Pat has been a member of the faculty for over 32 years. She has previously served as Associate Chair and Associate Dean in the School. Pat teaches leadership, ethics, sustainabil- ity, and study abroad courses. She has held a number of leadership roles in the
Paper ID #16587Work in Progress: Designing a University 3D Printer Open Lab 3D ModelHector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso Mr. Hector Lugo works as a Student Technology Success Coordinator at The University of Texas at El Paso. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He is currently enrolled as a Master of Science with a Major in Electrical Engineering. His motivation and passion pushes him into research in wireless commu- nication, especially in Bluetooth Low Energy and Near Field Communication as well as building projects and fostering innovation with faculty and staff members. As part of the Learning
. , Pennsylvania State University, Erie Edward Evans is a senior lecture and chairs the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He teaches engineering mechanics, engineering graphics, computer applications and machine design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Introducing Stress Transformation and Mohr’s Circle to Engineering Technology Students using an Interactive Example Problem Philip A. Jones, PE Lecturer in Engineering
plans to earn KSA national, ABET and SACS accreditation for PMU, KSA (2009-2013) • Conducted Specialized ME training on numerous industrial c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #14401 applications for major oil/gas corporations worldwide (2009-2013) • Serving on the advisory board of Center for Computer Aided Design, U of Iowa (2003-present) • Tens of industry consulting services in the areas of product design, development over the past 25 yrs.Dr. Molu O. Olumolade, Central Michigan University An Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology with Central Michigan university
Paper ID #18466Education through Applied Learning and Hands-on Practical Experience withFlex Fuel VehiclesDr. Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale Prof. Tawfik obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has held a number of industrial & academic positions and affiliations with organizations that included Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Stony Brook University (SBU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro, NASA Kennedy, NASA Marshall Space Flight Centers
Paper ID #18341A Briefcase Hardware Design for Data Acquisition TrainingDr. Weican Xiao, Michigan Technological University Weican Xiao is currently a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Xiao earned master degree in Engineering System at Colorado school of mines in 2002. He obtained another master degree in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University in 2006 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University in 2012. Dr. Xiao’s research interests include power system, instrumentation and semiconductor power
Paper ID #18956A Capstone and Design Project on Process Automation: Technical Detailsand Student LearningMr. Michael Ghossein My name is Michael Ghossein I have a Bachelors Degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering Technology from the University of Houston - Downtown. I currently work at Shell Deer Park as a Process Operator (5 years experience). I intend to use my education to start a career in Controls and Instrumenta- tion.Linda M. DeLosSantos, University of Houston, DowntownDr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Paper ID #19538A Journey to Integrate Spatial Visualization into Community College Engi-neering and Technology Programs to Increase Student Diversity and Reten-tionMr. Kenneth Paul Grimes, Tidewater Community College Kenny Grimes is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, VA. TCC’s Associate of Science in Engineering program produces transfer students that comprise nearly half of the Old Dominion University engineering undergraduate population. Mr. Grimes’ TCC position is a culmination of diverse prior experiences from careers as a powertrain control system engineer at
Paper ID #18113A Mobile Platform Using Software Defined Radios for Wireless Communica-tion Systems ExperimentationDr. Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University Dr. Otilia Popescu received the Engineering Diploma and M.S. degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, and the PhD degree from Rutgers University, all in Electrical and Computer Engi- neering. Her research interests are in the general areas of communication systems, control theory, signal processing, and engineering education. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of En- gineering Technology, Old Dominion University in Norfolk