Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. DeJong, Central Michigan University; Dru M. Wilson Wilson, Central Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

Engineering (EGR120)in their first semester of freshman year. EGR120 is offered both semesters and currently has nopre- or co-requisite. Its syllabus covers introductory engineering material such as theengineering profession, disciplines, courses, problem solving, basic electrical and mechanicalconcepts, as well as two team-based design projects. For the first three years (2005-2006 to2007-2008 school years), the course was taught as one section; starting in the fourth year it wasbroken into smaller multiple sections to enhance professor-student interaction and studentlearning.EGR120 consistently draws relatively high enrollment (currently around 170 students per year),with 76% of the students taking the course in the fall. However, only 40-45 of

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5038: VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING LABORATORY EXPERI-ENCES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES IN ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGYDr. Mert Bal, Miami University Mert Bal received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus in 2008. He was a postdoctoral Fellow in the University of Western Ontario and a Visiting Researcher at the National Research Council Canada, London, Ontario, Canada in 2008-2010. He has worked on several research projects in the areas of virtual reality, intelligent integrated manufacturing, and wireless sensor networks. He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications related to the applications of virtual reality in manufacturing

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-39: THE EVOLUTION OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATESGeorge D Ford, Western Carolina University Construction Management at Western Carolina University. Dr. Ford worked for over fifteen years in the corporate world in plant engineering and environmental engineering positions and managed numerous construction projects as a plant engineer in the paper, plastics and rubber industries including warehouses, manufacturing buildings and utilities infrastructures.Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University Aaron K. Ball is a Full Professor and serves as the Graduate Program Director in Engineering and Tech- nology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Ronald E. Land, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Thomas M. Hall Jr., Northwestern State University; Kelly Ann Lacroix, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College; Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, timeliness, and continuous improvement canbe represented by the following performance indicators:  Practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience  Work on a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirement  Culminating senior experience (capstone course, senior project, comprehensive exam, etc.)Strict time constraints of the exam also suggested including timeliness as a factor.Program outcomes 3h and 3k were chosen to illustrate relevance of the EET test as an indirecttool because the above mentioned performance indicators identify the value of examinations(periodic, professional, certification, comprehensive, etc.) in student’s academic and professionallearning experience.These

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Arnie Peskin, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ABET and a Senior Member of IEEE, where he currently serves on the Educational Activities Board. Page 15.420.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of Nanotechnology and Power Systems Concentrations for an On-line BSEET DegreeAbstractAccording to a report titled “Workforce Planning for Public Power Utilities: Ensuring Resourcesto Meet Projected Needs”, published by the American Public Power Association (APPA) in2005, the electric utility industry is faced with an aging workforce and the potential retirementsof a large percentage of its employee base. A large number of electric

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

recognized in theliterature as a potential method of assessment for distance courses in the faculties of engineering,science, and technology1,3. Faculty may have to develop new methodologies, and structure orrestructure their course differently to accommodate and facilitate the effectiveness of onlineassessment methods. Some very recent studies documented the practicality and effectiveness ofdistance learning methodologies3. Results from an early study of the desirability and feasibilityof using distance learning indicated that this teaching and methodology has a useful role indistance learning4. The case for employing project-based learning methods as opposed to moretraditional teaching methods, where the learning path follows a carefully

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fashion, solve for all of the unknownnode temperatures and provide the final file for grading. This is done on an individualbasis, although they are allowed to consult with each other during the lab period. Somestudents are able to finish all five cases within the two hour lab period, but many cannot.They are given one week to turn in the computer file. If they wish to leave early from labthey must demonstrate that they have correctly completed the first three cases. The fiveproblems and their solutions are shown in the appendix.This exercise provides the students with a hands on application of a numerical 2-dimensional analysis method (finite difference) for solving a variety of heat transferproblems. Another benefit of this project is its

Conference Session

K-12 and STEM Programs in Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Tillman, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. • Assessment of teachers’ beliefs, attitudes and ability to build DIY interactive digital whiteboard and teachers’ interests and motivation to develop novel ways to teach using innovative educational technologies.Phase 1: In the first phase of the project (Spring 2013) the research team will design,develop, and test a set of prototype activities that support teachers in the effort to build aDIY interactive digital whiteboard. Validated and well established instruments measuringteachers’ attitudes toward and interest in educational technology (Survey of Teacher’sAttitudes Toward Information Technology and the Survey of Teacher’s Attitudes TowardComputers) will be administered at the onset of the intervention and then again at the endof the

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Amin Karim, DeVry University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, Fiber Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and Project Management. He also advises students on their senior design projects. He is author of “The Telecommunications Fact Book, 2E” and co-author of “Technology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st Century,” “Technology and Society: A Bridge to the 21st Century,” and “Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond.” He is a member of ASEE, and a senior member of IEEE.Amin Karim, DeVry University Amin Karim is the Director of Technology Programs at DeVry University. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading DeVry’s undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering technology, information systems, telecommunications

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Of the studentsthat complete the assignment the average grade is 78%. 15% of students have it fundamentallycorrect. 32% of students do not turn in the assignment at all as they are unable to complete itsatisfactorily. Some students managed to compute volumes of the order of 1x106 and thinknothing of it given the initial overall dimensions of 7 x 6 x 5 units. By the third week of thesemester, students have enough background in their CAD course that they could model the shapeand compute the mass properties of it as an independent check of their work. Very few studentsdo this.At this point students begin to see the value of planning and working on a project in a timelymanner. In this particular case not waiting until the night before something

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

curriculum, and increases incrementally in difficulty. Students write several reports in each of the following courses: TENS 2143 Strength of Materials, TENS 2144 Fluid Mechanics, TCET 3244 Construction Materials, TCET 4243 Highway Design,and TCET 4244 Soil Mechanics and Foundations. Page 11.248.6 Student reports are graded as if they were being prepared by a professional. Students receive detailed feedback, and will meet one-on-one with the instructor to discuss improvements in writing style. Finally, a presentation on a group term project is a major element of TCET 4243. Faculty members establish format and standards for

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

differential pressure transducer. The timing, powermanagement, control, measurement and data storage for the entire payload is handled by anembedded PIC™ microcontroller. A rocket launch date is set near the end of the semester with awell-publicized formal countdown commenced well in advance of the launch to help promoteinterest and build excitement for the event. The students are active participants in the launch andrecovery operations. The raw data collected during the flight is uploaded from the payloadmemory for interpretation and analysis by the students. A flight performance report based on thedata is submitted by each student. This paper presents and discusses the details of the rocketsystem, the role of the project in the course and feedback

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

seen that evening students are much more grounded in their assessment of theirfuture growth requirements and potential.A good comparison of the day and evening student population is given by the Industrial ControlSystems course sequence as given in the electrical engineering technology program atNortheastern University. Over 200 students have completed this sequence since its inception alittle over 5 years ago. During that time, both day and evening students have participated in thatcourse of study. From an observation of both segments, it can unequivocally be said that the part-time evening students have performed in a far more professional and mature manner. In fact,given the same project material, evening students complete their assignments

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico University; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez Ph.D., Columbus State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Networks IIEECE Wireless and X X X342 Mobile ComputingIT 350 Database X X X ManagementEECE Web Engineering X355IT 410 Info. Assurance X X X X & SecurityEECE Software X X435 EngineeringEECE Advanced X X X X X X440 Computer NetworksENGR Engineering X X X X474 Project ManagementIT 490 Capstone I X X X X

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, networking, communication systems, along with digital, analog, and machine-control electronics. He is the recipient of the 2013 Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence at Eastern and has been nominated multiple times for the Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year Award. His professional interests include implementing active teaching and learning strategies, metacognition, integrating open-source software/hardware with online control, and deploying electrical and telecom technologies in community-based organizations. He is always seeking opportunities for collaborating on teaching, scholarly, and service projects, especially those aimed at improving students’ critical/creative and communication skills

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Craig Malquist, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that of “Smart Dust”. The SmartDust Project was run by Pister, Kahn and others at Berkeley and had a goal of creating acomputerized ‘mote’ about 1 mm3 with independent power supply and the capability to collectdata and communicate it to other motes13, 15. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)techniques are used to incorporate sensors and computational capability on the same chip. TheSmart Dust Project produced a number of interesting concepts and derivative projects but did notof itself become a standard. The terminology ‘smart dust’ is now sometimes used in a genericsense to refer to very small computerized motes.Many applications are being proposed to use mesh networking and sensor mesh networks.Firefighting applications have already been

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aminul Karim, DeVry University,Downers Grove, IL

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

in the domains of engineering technology. The survey also explores faculty inputregarding the importance of technical currency and its relationship to student learning andsuccess. Finally, the paper compares the current status of faculty scholarship vis-à-visfaculty technical currency to the results obtained through earlier studies (2003 & 2007). I. IntroductionThe purpose of project was to explore faculty perceptions of the importance and currentstatus of faculty technical currency for effective teaching. A survey was conducted viathe ASEE ETD listserv during December 2013; the listserv has a membership of morethan 4000 faculty members and professionals belonging to 1000 institutions. Engineeringtechnology faculty were asked to

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Andrew McNeely, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

prove that the medium level of instruction produces thehighest clarity and confidence, there is some evidence of a trend for students to prefer thisformat. Based on observations of students working in the lab, this may be because the studentsare required to do less “clicks” since most instructions are on one page within Canvas.Additional work is required to analyze the impact of the level of instruction on students’conclusions and lab reports.Another important finding is that faculty should not do research in a class full of graduatingseniors. The data shows a drop off of participation from week to week throughout the semester.We believe that this trend can be attributed to students focusing on higher priority items, such ascapstone projects

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Kelly, New Mexico State University; Michael Morrell, New Mexico State University; Thomas Jenkins, New Mexico State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Department of Engineering Technology.Michael Morrell, New Mexico State University Michael Morrell is an assistant Professor at New Mexico State University in the college of Engineering, Engineering Technology Program. His specialties include computer sofware and hardware. Michael worked in industry as a Computer Engineer and scientist for 25 years before coming to NMSU. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Brandeis University, and is a PhD Candidate at Brandeis University currently researching automated assesment tools for teaching engineering courses. His background includes extensive computer programming projects, computer security, and computer communications.Thomas Jenkins

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Jodi Sutton, HCC; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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Engineering Technology

government civiliansEric Roe, Hillsborough Community College ERIC A. ROE is the Director of FLATE, an NSF Regional Center of Excellence in Manufacturing Education. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida (USF). During his time at USF, he has researched fluidized bed drying, been a consultant to the Citrus Industry, worked on Florida Department of Citrus research projects, and the High School Technology Initiative - funded by NSF. Prior to USF, he was employed as a technologist in Research and Development at Tropicana Products, Inc. with process and product development responsibilities. His research interests are food engineering, fluidized bed

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

section 1-1 due to combined loading and the other for shear stress at point B at section2-2. Example 3 is on the topic of deformation due to axial loading. Here also, the moduleincludes several exercises to show different amounts of deformation that will occur at differentpoints; only one case, however, is shown as an example.The author plans to develop a total of about 90 exercises covering the above topics. Thus far 35such exercises have been completed; the remainder is expected to be done within six months..Each exercise takes anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes from formulating the problem to actuallypublishing it online. The only investment in this project is the faculty time, as there is no othercost involved. The author plans to publish an

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Reception of such information and advertisement has been quite positive. At thewriting of this paper, enrollment projections for the Fall 2008 semester are encouraging.SummaryA bachelor’s level degree program in Motorsports Technology has been developed by OldDominion University for initial on-site delivery in Martinsville, VA. Important partners for thisprogram are Patrick Henry Community College and the New College Institute, both located inMartinsville, VA. Courses were initiated in Spring 2008 with small enrollment. A strongmarketing effort has been initiated by the ODU Motorsports Technology program director andour partner institutions to attract local, regional and national students. Expectations are that theprogram will grow substantially by

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University; Timothy Coats, NSWCCD; Hesham Nassar, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Figure 10: Maximum of 12 Gs recorded in this reading.6. SummaryStudents can gain the following practical experiences when developing the system: (1) Dynamic analysis of the mechanical system. (2) Assembly magnetic parts (of the magnetic rails.) (3) Align the motion between the object mounting plate and ThrusTubes’ bearing guide. (4) Set up motion profiles in the amplifier. (5) Create PLC programs to choose motion profiles with timers. (6) Wire the PLC distribution box. (7) Wire from PLC outputs to the PLC distribution box. (8) Wire and program data acquisition system.The machine developed in this project is only a 1-DOF machine. Therefore, the size of thetesting object and machine’s lifting capacity are very limited. To solve

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Departmentboard of industrial advisors prepared a list of major program curriculum areas. The programcurriculum would contain coursework in the essential technical aspects of the industry including:1. Generation,2. Transmission and distribution,3. Electrical machines and machine control (including PLCs as well as microprocessor controlledpower semiconductor motor controls),4. Electrical system protection emphasizing microprocessor based protection relays,5. Electrical system design and project management,6. The electrical industry practices and relationships,The curriculum would emphasize the use of computers and software in the industry and electivesin alternate energy systems, power semiconductor converters and power system communicationswere to be

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

samecitizenship/service expectations as professorial faculty. The teaching loads also varied accordingto these service expectations, with professor educators having the greatest teaching load andprofessional faculty having the smallest teaching load among these professional faculty. Research faculty were not expected to do any teaching, and generally performed limitedservice. Their primary assignment was research and scholarship, so they were expected to workwith a cadre of research assistants, seek funding for research projects, and publish their findings. Adjunct faculty were found in four sub-types, and were also known as contingent faculty.The first type were faculty who worked full-time in nearby industries and who taught no morethan

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

considers papers that relate to industrialtechnique, rather than analysis, and engineering education papers that focus on content, ratherthan methodology [2]. It is suggested too that the following subjects meet the aforementionedcriteria: accreditation, active learning, applied research, assessment, capstone projects, classroomactivities, curriculum design, distance learning, industry partners, innovative pedagogy,laboratories, non-technical skills, and other topics related to engineering technology practice andeducation.Using data contained in the Scopus database (Elsevier B.V.) and analyzed by SCImago (akaScimago), selected metrics were examined that characterize the Journal of EngineeringTechnology. A research group from the Consejo Superior de

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Mirim Kim, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Myeongsun Yoon, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

effective performancesof underrepresented groups in science, Active Reflectivetechnology, engineering, and math graduate Experimentation Observationprograms 5. Industry field trips have beenshown to increase students' engagement andaffective learning 8. Wong et al. 32 also Abstractreported the effectiveness of experiential Conceptualizationlearning in the Project Haiti program.Exeriential learning activities are used by Figure 1. Kolb 1 Model of Experientialseveral engineering educators. For instance, recent course

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Joanne DeGroat, Ohio State University; Aurenice Oliveira

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, GPIO, UART, Software debugging, building a system in the SPARTAN device.The course will enable students to gain real-world experience and contribute to FPGA basedresearch project.6 ConclusionWith the demand of skilled FPGA designers on the rise, the objectives of this paper was to present“Topics in Programmable Logic” course, which will be a new addition to the electrical engineeringtechnology program at School of Technology. The course offers students a real-world experiencein FPGA based logic design. This will create a pool of informed electrical engineeringtechnologists from which industry can draw their potential staff. This common pool of studentswill be given the opportunity to conduct research in Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Sheyman, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

16 7.61 7.99 7.23 34 16 8.06 8.46 7.66 Similar set of data is provided for all other experiments.ConclusionsThis project created value for the Thermodynamics course. This was done by clarifyingexisting experiments for the students using the on-line tool before entering the laboratory.The computer simulation of the Thermodynamics laboratory experiments is the first butimportant step to introduce the Thermodynamics course on line and for the long distanceeducation

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Rosario Gil, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Sergio Martin, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Elio Sancristobal, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Pablo Losada, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; juan peire, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fingerprint and other devices so that we will try to assure that a studentis alone.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to acknowledge to the Spanish Science and Education Ministry and theSpanish National Plan I+D+I 2004-2007 the support for this paper as the project TSI2005-08225-C07-03 "mosaicLearning: Aprendizaje electrónico móvil, de código abierto, basado enestándares, seguro, contextual, personalizado y colaborativo".Bibliography 1. Martín, S., Castro, M., Peire, J. et al. Experiencias e introducción de dispositivos móviles en la Enseñanza a Distancia. Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence, Granada Spain, 2005. 2. Rivilla, I., Castro, M. et al. Development and implementation of a collaborative environment for