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Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4042: DEVELOPING EXPERIMENTS FOR THE VIBRATIONCOURSE WITH MINIMAL EXPENDITUREDr. B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. degrees from Bangalore University and Indian In- stitute of Science, Bangalore, India. He received his M.S.M.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Auburn University, Alabama. Sridhara has published sev- eral peer-reviewed articles in the areas of acoustics, vibration, finite element methods, and engineering education.Mr. Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University Daryl

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TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristine Paradis Bastian, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4030: ACCREDITATION RECIPROCITY: INTERCHANGEABIL-ITY CHALLENGES BETWEEN BROADLY DEFINED AND NARROWLYDEFINED STUDENT ASSESSMENT METHODSMs. Kristine Paradis Bastian, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Kristine P. Bastian is a graduate student earning her M.S. in technology degree in the Department of Engineering and Technology from Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI). Bastian has a B.A. degree with high honors in industrial/organizational psychology (Purdue School of Science); honors minor in leadership (Purdue Organizational Leadership and Supervision); minor in interior design technology (Purdue Design Technology); and a human resource management certificate (Purdue Organi

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University; Jessica Buck Ph.D., Jackson State University; Britney M. Williams, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3078: THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITYDr. HuiRu Shih P.E., Jackson State University HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a professor of technology at Jackson State University (JSU). He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri. Shih is a registered Professional Engineer and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).Dr. Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University Gordon Skelton, professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Computer Science, is Director of the Center for Defense Integrated Data at Jackson State University. His research focuses on the develop- ment of intelligent GIS applications for

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Rachel Klapper, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-272: INTERCOLLEGIATE DESIGN COMPETITIONS AND MTSU’SMACHINE SHOP: KINDLING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY-STUDENTCREATIVITY & CONFIDENCESaeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees ten departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also he current director for the Master of Science in Professional Science program and a Professor of Engineering Technology at MTSU. Dr. Foroudastan received his B.S. in Civil Engineering, his M.S. in Civil Engineering, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1353: CREATING GREEN THINKING ENGINEERS THROUGHTHE CREATION AND USE OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENERGY MANAGE-MENT COURSEDonald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Pro- fessional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation, Energy Manage- ment and air pollution dispersion modeling Page 22.394.1

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Robotics and Automation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; John R. Hackworth, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3481: AUTOMATION LABORATOR DEVELOPMENTDr. Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University Cheng Lin is a professor and Program Director of mechanical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. He received his Ph.D. of mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University in 1989, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Lin has expertise in automation control, machine design, CAD/CAM, CNC, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing, and robotics. He has published 16 journal papers in the areas of robotics, automation, and GD&T. He has been active in the technology application research and teaching training courses for Virginia’s Applied Technology and Professional Development Center

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Engineering Technology

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Western Carolina University; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

that resulted in the 2014 report, STEM Integration in K-12 Education: Status, Prospects, and an Agenda for Research. He was the study director for the project that resulted in publication of Standards for K-12 Engineering Education? (2010) and Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects (2009), an analysis of efforts to teach engineering to U.S. school children. He oversaw the NSF-funded project that resulted in the 2013 publication of Messaging for Engineering: From Research to Action and the 2008 publication of Changing the Conversation: Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering and was co-editor of the reports Tech Tally: Approaches to Assessing

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TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Alabama State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-15: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE ASSESSMENTSFOR ABET CRITERION 3: STUDENTS OUTCOMESNripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Sarker is currently a Lecturer and Program Assessment Coordinator in the Department of Engineering Technology of the Prairie View A&M University, TX. Previously he worked at universities in Bangladesh and Japan and at UT, San Antonio. He received his first Master’s degree from AIT, Thailand and a second Master’s and a Ph.D. degree from the Texas A&M University. He is the Assessment Coordinator of Engineering Technology department and a member of the College ABET/SACS Committee at PVAMU.Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Ketkar is an Associate

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Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4031: A METHOD FOR ASSESSING REQUIRED COURSE-RELATEDSKILLS AND PREREQUISITE STRUCTUREDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial 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, Minn. 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. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically the cost modeling and analysis of product development and manufacturing systems

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Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos R. Morales, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2345: IMPLICATIONS OF PUBLISHING EBOOKS ON PCS ANDMOBILE DEVICES FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORSCarlos R Morales, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carlos R. Morales is an Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. Page 22.827.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Implications of publishing eBooks on PCs and Mobile devices for Engineering Technology EducatorsAbstractThere is no doubt that interactive eBooks enable Engineering & Technology educators to presentmaterials and concepts to learners in a rich and

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Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Akshay Parthasarathy, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1007: A STUDENT PROJECT EXAMINING ALTERNATIVEASSESSMENT METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTSMichael Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial 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 for three years. 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. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product

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Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1533: BALANCING THE DEMAND FOR TEACHING AND SPONSOREDRESEARCH ACTIVITYDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing and operations strategy. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program, Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies, and an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for Allied Signal. He has a

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1712: GLOBAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSJanet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong is an assistant professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in 2003. Her academic interests include CAD/CAM, manufacturing engineering technology, process planning, control and automation, robotics, engineering education and research, and manufacturing applications in the dental field.Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati Dr. Janak Dave is a professor

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Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4990: TRACKING CAPSTONE COURSE PERFORMANCE IN ADATABASE THAT IS USED TO TRACK ACCREDITATION DOCUMEN-TATIONDr. Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University Wes Stone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Western Car- olina University in Cullowhee, N.C. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, Austin, master’s degree from Penn State, and Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, all in mechanical engineering. His re- search interests include manufacturing processes, quality techniques, and gas turbine technology.Dr. Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip W. Ferguson is completing his 10th year at Western Carolina University, where he has served as an

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-559: COMPUTER DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING IN QUAL-ITY INSPECTION- REVERSE ENGINEERING APPROACHAkbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and Engineering Technology coordinator in the Department of Tech- nology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests are in computer aided manufacturing and design, Finite Ele- ment Analysis, and automation. Page 22.362.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Computer Digital Image Processing in

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Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1161: DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENABLE INDI-VIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: A UNIQUE DESIGN EXPERIENCENina Robson, Texas A&M University Page 22.462.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Developing Technologies that Enable Individuals with Disabilities: A Unique Design ExperienceAbstractPeople with disabilities encounter a significant number of barriers and challenges, including lack ofemployment opportunities and access to adequate facilities. Today, over 60% of people withdisabilities do not have jobs. Lack of awareness about the challenges faced by persons

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Innovation in ECET Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-198: NEW APPROACH FOR TEACHING A MICROCONTROLLERSSYSTEM DESIGN COURSE FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYFernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University Page 15.913.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 New Approach for Teaching a Microcontrollers Systems Design Course for Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program at our University (XXX) offers aMicrocontrollers System Design course which is a four-credit course that all students arerequired to take for the EET program. The main goal of this course is for the students to learnbasic programming techniques (in assembly language) and practice their

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Jones, State University of New York, Institute of Tech, U; Anglo Tadros, SUNYIT

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-359: SUCCESSFUL USE OF RUBRICS TO ASSESS STUDENTPERFORMANCE IN CAPSTONE PROJECTSDaniel Jones, State University of New York, Institute of Tech, U Daniel K. Jones, Ph.D., P.E., is associate professor and chair of mechanical engineering technology at SUNYIT. Dr. Jones has actively participated in national and regional ASEE conferences for the past ten years. He has also successfully lead TAC/ABET accreditation efforts at SUNYIT.Anglo Tadros, SUNYIT Page 15.1144.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Successful Use of Rubrics to Assess Student Performance in

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-451: ENHANCING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN COURSE EXPERIENCE THROUGHINDUSTRY-BASED PROJECTSFernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern UniversityYouakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Page 15.508.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enhancing Electrical Engineering Technology Capstone Senior Design Course Experience Through Industry-Based ProjectsAbstractThe College of Science and Technology (COST) at our university (XXX) offers degrees inMechanical (MET), Civil (CET) and Electrical Engineering Technology (EET). All theEngineering Technology programs are ABET accredited and have been successful in

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Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-969: DEVELOPING AN INDUSTRY-DRIVEN GRADUATECERTIFICATE IN TEST ENGINEERING FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGISTSNasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University Dr. Alaraje’s research interests focuses on processor architecture, System-on-Chip design methodology, Field-Programmable Logic Array (FPGA) architecture and design methodology, Engineering Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is currently the Electrical Engineering Technology program chair as well as a faculty member at Michigan Technological University, he taught and developed courses in Computer Engineering technology area at University of Cincinnati, and Michigan Technological

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Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Miller, Virginia Tech; Jeffrey Connor, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-563: STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN A LARGE LECTUREScott Miller, Virginia TechJeffrey Connor, Virginia Tech Page 15.1127.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Use of Technology in a Large LectureAbstract In the spring of 2009 a large lecture class, CEE 2814 Measurements, was observed todetermine student laptop usage during lecture. This 185 student section met three times perweek in a large lecture hall for 43 total classes in the semester. All students were required to owna laptop. For 26 of these lectures a graduate student sat in various locations throughout the room,on different

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2176: DEVELOPMENT OF A THERMAL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR APOWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, energy conservation, and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991) from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; MS (2000) and PhD

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-149: AN ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN ENGI-NEERING TECHNOLOGYVladimir Genis, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Vladimir GenisProfessor and Engineering Technology Program Director in the School of Technol- ogy and Professional Studies, Drexel University, has developed and taught graduate and undergradu- ate courses in physics, electronics, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, nondestructive testing, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. Results of his research work were published in scientific journals and presented at the

Conference Session

ETD Design II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Paul Sanders, Michigan Technological University; Scott W. Wagner, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5035: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INTERDISCIPLINARYPROJECTSDr. John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University John Irwin has presented published papers at the ASEE conferences in 2002 & 2006-09 in the Engineer- ing Technology and Engineering Graphics Divisions. Irwin in 2006 joined the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University and presently is a tenured Associate Professor, MET and is also Coordinator of the MET program. He has a master’s degree in occupational education from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich. and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. Irwin has also been a Program Manager for a NSF grant awarded in the ATE program area

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Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi; Shahdad Naghshpour, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5421: ENHANCING STUDENTS LEARNING THROUGH MILLCONCEPTDr. MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi MD Sarder is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of the Industrial Engineering Technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). He is also an Associate Director of the Center for Logistics, Trade, and Transportation. At the USM, he revamped his program by developing as many as 14 new courses, implementing hands-on experience in courses, and delivering online courses for distant students. Sarder is very active in engineering and technology education research. He has published a book and more than 50 articles in various areas of industrial engineering. He is involved with

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Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3831: INTEGRATING BUSINESS PROCESS SIMULATION SOFT-WARE INTO A FACILITIES LAYOUT COURSEProf. Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton Charlie P. Edmonson is a professor and Program Coordinator of industrial engineering technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, he retired from the U.S. Air Force Civil Service after 30 years of engineering design, industrial engineering, and engineering management experience at various organizational levels. He holds a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from Tennessee State University and a master’s of science in industrial engineering from the University of Pittsburgh

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sai Bhanu Prasad Chennupati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kelly A. McFall

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

AC 2012-4876: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN SUPPORT OF SIX SIGMAAND INNOVATION: CAN IT CO-EXIST?Mr. Sai Bhanu Prasad Chennupati, Purdue University, West Lafayette Sai Chennupati is currently pursuing a M.S. in industrial technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. He is interested in Six Sigma, finance, supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and innova- tion. He received his B.E in mechanical engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.Dr. Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Chad Laux is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Technology Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. He teaches courses in Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma Quality. His research

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namık Kemal University; Vasil Trenev, Bulgarian Academy of Science

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3983: DISCOVERY LEARNING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEER-ING DESIGN: CASE-BASED LEARNING OR LEARNING BY EXPLOR-ING?Dr. Nina Robson, Texas A&M University Nina Robson is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A&M University and an Assistant Researcher in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of California, Irvine.Dr. Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namk Kemal University Ibrahim Savas Dalmis is Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Design and Man- ufacturing Division, with a bachelor’s from Marmara University Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Education, a graduate degree from

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Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Nick L. Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-40: INDUSTRY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: MECHATRON-ICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTNiaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the School of Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). He is also the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate Studies at PUC. Dr. Latif served as an Assistant Dean for Statewide Technology Administration in the College of Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, before joining Purdue University Calumet on July 1, 2007. He is the Principal Investigator of the 2010 NSF-ATE grant, ”Meeting workforce needs of Mechatronics Technicians.” Mr. Nick Wilson is the founder and President of Morrison Container Handling

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Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence L. D. Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3756: A FORMAL RESEARCH STUDY ON CORRELATING STU-DENT ATTENDANCE TO STUDENT SUCCESSMr. Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University Jason Durfee received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young Univer- sity. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University, he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point, and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics, and piano technology.Dr. William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently a Full Professor of engineering and design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in engineering