Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Durkin, IUPUI

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

EducationAbstractSmall businesses face extremely difficult times in the current economic climate. They are facedwith international price competition, yet are unable to afford the very resources needed to helpthem become more competitive. At the same time, Engineering Technology education focuseson practical engineering methods, but has few opportunities to offer students practical casestudies in which to apply their training. This is an opportunity to match these needs, and perhapsexpand the potential employment base for our students.This paper explores the development of hands-on, project-centered learning opportunities byapplying engineering technology coursework to specific small business productivity and designproblems. A case study illustrates why these

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Qian, South Dakota State University; Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University; Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assimilation and cultivation oflifelong learning skills. Self-directed learning activities also make students have an intrinsicbelief that one is responsible for one’s own learning [ 4 ] .The current MNET curriculum produces manufacturing technology program graduates thatare not as strong in understanding the overall methodology of design as expected. This has Page 11.790.2been a shortcoming identified in our outcomes assessment data as indicated by results on theSociety of Manufacturing Engineers Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) examand other program assessments. It is important for MNET students to be able to develop anddesign tools and