senior design project is developed in a two-course sequence of Senior Project I and II. InSenior Project I, students use their time to identify an engineering problem and proceed todevelop an optimum solution. At this stage, they also conduct thorough research on the topic andcomplete planning and design of the project. The subsequent Senior Project II is used to buildand test the functional prototype. These capstone courses are planned to develop a yearlongproject that will provide students with an opportunity to practice the skills that they have learnedand developed through the coursework.Metrology is the science of measurement.Skills Gap in Metrology TechnologyQuality assurance and related technology are vital for the functioning of
AC 2011-2785: APPLICATION OF PARAMETRIC SOLID MODELINGFOR ORTHOPEDIC STUDIES OF THE HUMAN SPINEJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University Jorge Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer- ing, and Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Design (CID) at Western Michigan University. He re- ceived his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison, received an M.B.A. from Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ., and a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from ITESM - Monterrey Campus in Monterrey, Mexico. Dr. Rodriguez teaches courses in Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, PDM/PLM, and Biomechanics and Finite
project, groupdiscussions, and self-assessments. The results support the general belief that a learning-centerededucational paradigm will produce greater learning and skill gains than a teaching-centeredparadigm in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. The techniquesused and the outcomes from the course have implications for not only future curriculumdevelopment but also ABET accreditation, which requires accredited ET programs to demonstratethat their graduates develop 11 competencies. This case study analyzes four of the 11 competenciesand provides educators an active learning resource with classroom instructional materials for afirst-year engineering design course.IntroductionFor over a decade, Michael Prince’s article
industry experts, but they also have the opportunity toput them into practice in an experiential laboratory setting. In the Fall 2012, the course was offered for the first time. Anecdotal evidence indicatesthat the course was well received. However, additional work still needs to be done includingcourse development, integrating the course into the Capstone design sequence, and integratingthe course into departmental and university initiatives.Additional Course Development The initial offering of this course gave a rather generic exposure to the strategy ofproduct development. The course fits well into the eSET Program overall curriculum and offersseveral enhancements to that curriculum. Based on survey feedback, several modifications
. Page 26.200.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Introductory Study of the Impact of Implementation Intentions onAssignment Completion Rates with an Emphasis on Engineering Technology StudentsIntroduction and Literature ReviewFaculty at our university have grown frustrated with low completion rates on homeworkassignments. While often a low percentage of the students’ grade, such practice is especiallyimportant for the quantitative courses that make up much of the engineering technologycurriculum. What if there was a simple way to significantly increase the percentage of studentscompleting their homework assignments, with little effort on the part of the
of courses within the program, reducing anydisconnect between courses, improving a sense of community among students and instructors. Methodology The methodology used to develop a standardized format for online course delivery and evaluatethe results of these efforts began with an in-depth literature review identifying best practices foronline learning. The target of the study was to reveal components of course development andstudent learning that could be widely adopted and have an immediate impact on student successand faculty support.Instructional design consultants from the Center for Teaching and Learning at IUPUI offeredadditional pedagogical insight for online learning as well as provided an account of availabletechnology supported by
; new technology research and development; technology management; projectbidding and scheduling; process improvement; system conceptualization, design and re-design;engineering operations management; industrial training, representation and sales; and manymore! A degree in ET can also set graduates on the way to career choices in business, law ormedicine.The challenge for a prospective or current student is to rely on their experience, do some “soulsearching”, and seek advice to help them assess their own skills, abilities, and interests thatmatch the academic expectations of a particular degree plan.The challenge for industry recruiters is to carefully evaluate the competencies required toperform specific functional engineering tasks and match
college in a timely manner.Initially, when approaching how to investigate areas in the GREAT framework, the task forcedeveloped research questions to use as a guide in the exploration. Additionally, best practiceswere considered for each area. This aided in creating a foundation to build a plan addressingstrengths and weaknesses in each component of GREAT.GraduateSince the GREAT framework examines school improvement from a reverse-engineeringstandpoint, graduation is the starting point in the process. Increasing graduation rates is aconstant struggle for urban universities and many factors were discussed to address issues thatcurrently prevent students from graduating in a timely matter. Urban colleges typically attract alarger population of
also worked at Jaguar Land Rover as a Six Sigma Blackbelt. For the last three years, he has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University. His Solid- ification Theory and Practice research team designs metallic alloys and processing for energy applications such as lightweight aluminum alloys for power train components, anisotropic gasarite structures for en- ergy absorption, and high toughness ductile iron for wind turbine hubs and bedplates. He also advises the Advanced Metalworks Enterprise, a student-run engineering organization that executes industry-driven development projects.Mr. Scott W. Wagner, Michigan Technological University
of ergonomics in the industry has become significantly important nowadays, especiallyfor designing a workstation. The purpose of ergonomics application in industry is to make the workplacebest fit for the workers to ensure their comfort and safety. It impacts the workers’ satisfaction, reduces thenumber of injuries and production rate. To maximize the safety and productivity of a workingenvironment, an ergonomic approach must evaluate every aspect of the workplace and appropriatelyimplement rules, guidelines, and plans. This paper addressed an injury risk in the manufacturing industryand proposed multiple solutions to resolve injury and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. The injuryrisks include bare skin exposure to sparks while grinding
through taking technical electives.The Engineering Technology department at Western Washington University has a history ingraduating students who specialize in CAD/CAM from its Industrial Technology (IT) program.The majority of these students find employment regionally in small and medium sizedcompanies that specialize in product design and the fabrication of molds and tooling. There is anaerospace influence driven by companies that are part of the Boeing Company supply chain.Even with the economic downturn employment opportunities though not as abundant as beforeare available for graduates.In spite of the viability of this program, state and university directives have necessitated movestowards accreditation of programs to ensure that graduates
Aeronautical Engineering Technology program has senior level capstone courses thatintegrate knowledge gained through undergraduate courses. Three of these capstone coursesrequire the students to plan, design, build, test, and implement product or process improvements.Faculty members have designed these courses in the curriculum to focus students on productdesign and process improvement. The courses use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology andtechniques as a structured approach to problem-solving, product design, and processimprovement. This combination of design project experience and LSS knowledge is anadvantage for graduates seeking careers in aerospace and aviation, as the LSS methodology iswidely used across multiple disciplines to achieve dramatic
, practicalreal-world engineering training for their students and graduates. This is usually achieved throughstructured laboratory-based courses and project-based learning courses throughout theircurriculum. In the EET program at Kennesaw State University, the Capstone Design courseexperience was offered through a menu of project-based senior design courses that students gotto choose from based on their specific electrical areas of interest. This served the program wellfor several years but did not always offer the students a uniform design experience as thatdepended on the instructor(s) teaching those classes in a given semester. As a result, the EETfaculty concluded that in order to offer a more uniform experience to each cohort of students, itwas best
Department at The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, In and R@D engineer for The Institute of Scientific Research for Automation and Telecommunications, Bucharest, Romania. Over the past ten years she taught several undergraduate and graduate courses on Electronic Components and Circuits, Digital Design, Design of Fault Tolerant Systems and Testing of Digital Systems. Her current research interest includes Reliability and Fault Tolerance of Electronic Systems, Programmable Logic De- vices and new educational methods teaching digital design and analog electronics, emphasizing ”hands- on” experiences and project-based
beconditioned to get the best out of the on-line instruction process.3.2 Methodology for Evaluation the Effectiveness and Quality of Instruction Nearly 20 years ago, Chickering and Gamson 6 identified seven principles, which werelater highlighted in a technology focused study sponsored jointly by the Education Commissionof the States, the American Association of Higher Education (AAHE), and the JohnsonFoundation7. These researches stressed that good practice in learning must. - Encourage student-faculty contact, - Encourage cooperation among students, - Encourage active learning, - Give prompt feedback, - Emphasize time on task, - Communicate high expectations, and - Respect diverse talents and ways of learning
used for someexperiments) would impact the quality of education by potentially diminishing design creativitywith subsequent course offerings.References 1. Rosentrater, K. A. & Al-Kalaani, Y. 2006. Renewable energy alternatives – a growing opportunity for engineering and technology education. The Technology Interface, 6, 1. 2. Anderson, O. R. 1976. The Experience of Science: A New Perspective on Laboratory Teaching, Teachers College Press, New York. 3. Hofstein, A. and Lunetta, V. 1982. The role of Laboratory in Science Teaching education: Neglected Aspects of Research, Review of Educational Research, 52, 2, 201-217. 4. Edward, N. S. 2002. The role of laboratory work in engineering
-efficient teaching practices into these new courses fromhere-on in order to give the students the best and facilitate their learning in these new fields.To do these, according to a recent article by Linda C. Hodges, Associate Vice Provost forFaculty Affairs, Director, Faculty Development Center, University of Maryland, we wouldneed to address three basic best practices that can have positive impact on the way we presentthe course that will emerge in the areas of Renewable Energy, heretofore: Page 23.994.31. Begin with the end in mind.2. Generate criteria or rubrics to describe disciplinary work for students.3. Embed “assessment” into course
requiring large equipment may beable to implement remote control of physical equipment in a lab as presented by Gustavsson etal. [29].References[1] C. M. Toquero, "Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education Amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic: The Philippine Context," Pedagogical Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2020.[2] Y. K. Dwivedi et al., "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life," International Journal of Information Management, vol. 55, p. 102211, 2020.[3] S. Keskin and H. Yurdugül, "Factors affecting students’ preferences for online and blended learning: Motivational vs. cognitive," European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, vol
Transportation Engineers (ITE), and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). He has also been inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Honor Society, and Chi Epsilon, the Civil Engineering National Honor Society. He has carried out research in several areas, including advanced traffic signal control, construction management, and sustainability in construction and civil engineering. Michael has also worked in the engineering industry for several years, as both a design engineer and construction inspector. He is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and Texas, and a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction
2006-96: VIDEOCONFERENCE TEACHING FOR APPLIED ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis, Associate Professor in the Goodwin College, Drexel University, taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Emerging Technologies and Workforce Development Advisory Committee.William Brownlowe, Montgomery County Community College William Brownlowe, Associate Professor of
University, where he has taught courses on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Vehicle Dynamics, Energy Storage Systems for HEVs and also manages the Electric Propulsion Integration Lab- oratory. Dr. Liao is experienced in the areas of hybrid drivetrains and automotive manufacturing. Prior to Wayne State, he worked as a practicing engineer for over fifteen years with General Motors and Ford Motor Company. He holds a Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineer from Columbia University, M.S. from the University of Texas at Arlington and B.S. from National Central University (Taiwan), both in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Liao has research and teaching interests
Task Model to Acceptable? Completed CUCWD Fig.4: Flow chart for CAD module creation processB. Online LearningThe instructional design model driving the online learning design of CA2VES strives to Page 23.796.8incorporate leading research outlining best practices in the implementation of online learningtools. One element of the CA2VES online learning tool design was a virtual reality component,contained within learning modules, providing students with an opportunity to engage inhigh-impact
a lab experience. The new labfacility would allow EET 3373 and EET 4373 to be revised and enhanced to make the coursesappropriate for both ECE and EET students. Students from both disciplines would benefit fromusing the most current PLC technology and would have the opportunity to interface the PLC’swith a new and much expanded set of digital and analog devices that are used in industry. Inaddition, the new equipment will allow us to develop industry-relevant learning materials, andprovide state-of the-art knowledge and experience to students utilizing the facility. Thisknowledge and experience will result in a well-educated graduate with practical hands-onexperience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting industrial control systems
upper-level company management topics related todemolition and reconstruction. Issues related to sustainability and design for deconstruction willlikely be left to a future graduate-level course.Future Discipline DevelopmentAs mentioned previously, there is not a college-level textbook on the subject of demolition.Writing a comprehensive textbook would be a challenge from the faculty member’s viewpoint,but at least one industry expert has agreed in principle to participate as co-author in the creationof a textbook. Availability of a text will lower a barrier to other institutions exploring demolitionand reconstruction courses. While it is not practical for every institution offering a constructiondegree to get involved in this specialization
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifi- cally, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and manufacturing systems; computer-aided design methodology; and engineering education.Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science and engineering education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in science education at the Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Prior to his current position, he worked as a learning scientist for the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in
years of academic experience. He taught courses in Engineering, Computer Science, and Networking. Presently he is teaching courses in Cisco, Microsoft, UNIX, Data Communi- cations, and Emerging Technologies. Dr. Taher began his career as a Project Engineer for Zenith Data Systems Company. He worked at Benton Harbor Plant in Michigan for 2 years. Professor Taher is a member of IEEE and ASEE.Dr. 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
professional service) but who do notor cannot commit their full and complete professional efforts to the purposes of the university ina manner typical of regular faculty” ( p 41)17.Definition of Part-time FacultyEducational researchers such as Tuckman, Caldwell, & Volger18 were among the first to definecategories for part-time faculty, which included: Semi-retireds – former full-time academics, whose focus is not about future job prospects Graduate students – full-time graduate students who teach part-time to gain experience Hopeful full-timers – individuals who teach part-time only because they have not been successful at obtaining a full-time teaching position or began teaching part-time in the
theoriginal mailings. This new survey and method of administration proved successful with the rateof alumni responding nearly doubling from 5.7% in 2006 to 12% in 2009. This represents a Page 15.455.7highly statistically significant increase (p-value = 0.000). The team met its goal here. EmployerProfessional Practice survey results provided valuable information indicating that 15% of thoseresponding were enrolled in a graduate degree or some professional certification.Control PhaseThe Control Phase of a Six Sigma project makes sure that process improvements are maintainedinto the future. This final phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology for this
assess impact of good supply chain practices such as coordinated decision making in stochastic supply chains, handling supply chains during times of crisis and optimizing global supply chains on the financial health of a company. She has published her research in Journal of Business Logistics, International Jour- nal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management and peer-reviewed proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education.Dr. Michael D. 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
military. He is a hands-on manufacturing expert who has worked in several areas of engineering, manufacturing, and technical management including research, design, and production of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Recognized trainer and resource person in the fields of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics and Automation, Machine vision, ISO 9000 and Lean Six Sigma. He has published several papers, in these areas, in various national & international conferences and journals. He has won several teaching awards including the academic excellence award, NISOD 2008, from the University of Texas at Austin