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Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Laura C Chezan, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University

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used in the analysis. The evaluation in this study is based on a Circuits course inelectrical engineering technology, for a relatively small-lecture classroom. IntroductionThe use of audience response devices, such as clickers, has become a common learning tool invarious universities. As a result, a considerable amount of literature has focused on their use inthe classrooms, in case studies from different disciplines. Caldwell (2007) makes a detailedreview of the literature related to clickers, their use, typical characteristics of questions used,attitude towards clickers and practice tips (1). A detailed report on the use of clickers for exampleis presented in Gachago (2008) (2). Students’ perception on the use of clickers was analyzed

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Software Applications in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton; Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Buck Jones, Engineered Software

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, but appropriate for this point in the course. In thefollowing five chapters, as just a small part of each, the use of the software is increased,introducing new capabilities of the software, paralleling the increased complexity of theprinciples and problems in the text. A screenshot of one of the problems is shown below inFigure 1 below.Figure 1 Simple fluid system modeled in PIPE-FLO®Students at this point in the course are becoming very skilled at seeking out the many elementsof required data from the text in both chapters and in the appendix. This requires substantialpaging through to gather the required elements. In the software, one of the first things studentsnotice is that the data is a bit more accessible. Not only do some basic clicks

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Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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category for Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology. However, considering that aproposed program includes fundamental courses in mechanical engineering technology andelectronic systems engineering technology which includes embedded electronic hardware andcontrol software, it is reasonable to say that graduates from a multidisciplinary engineeringtechnology program can be hired to work in many of the areas covered by these fields, especiallywhere the specialties intersect and require capabilities in multiple disciplines. Although detailed statistics specific to careers in engineering technology are notavailable, in general these careers will closely follow those of similar-focused engineeringcareers. Table 1 shows the growth outlook in USA

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Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed H. Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University; Fred Vondra, Tennessee Technological University; Ahmed K Kamal, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #14858Development of Professional Science Master’s Degree Program in Manufac-turing SustainabilityDr. Ahmed H. Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Ahmed ElSawy joined Tennessee Technological University (TTU) as a Professor and Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology since July 1, 1999. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Materials processing and Manufacturing engineering. Prior joining TTU. Dr. ElSawy held several industrial and academic positions in the USA and abroad. He was a professor and graduate program coordinator at the

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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assessment routine that clearly links course data to outcomes to Page 26.807.2 program.Literature reviewThe importance of executing a well-designed assessment program is critical to its successfuladoption because the very act of assessment can face considerable faculty resistance. Indeed,Palomba and Banta reference national surveys that identify faculty resistance “…as among themost important challenges facing assessment.”(1999, p. 70) The authors reference a number ofmisconceptions that are commonly cited by faculty resistant to assessment. They include: 1. Assessment data is valueless to faculty because it is intended for use exclusively

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Research Council reviews of technology education content stan- dards developed by the International Technology Education Association. He has degrees in biology and journalism. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Engineering Technician and Technologist WorkforceIntroductionCalls to expand and improve the quality of the U.S. technical workforce have been made in oneform or another for decades. Over the last 10 years, and particularly since the economicdownturn that began in 2008, the urgency of these concerns has grown.e.g., 1 A key worry,expressed by both policy makers and corporate leaders, is that the nation’s status as a worldleader of innovation is slipping. In fact, by some

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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complementary facets, relate those to specific engineering disciplinesand associated educational concepts at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and thenpresent specific learning and developmental opportunities and describe and present the studentengagement and achievements.IntroductionThe past decade has seen the advent of affordable, open-source programmable, microcontrollersand accessible wireless communication devices. These have led to a radical evolution in the goals,content and delivery mechanisms for many electronic and computer engineeringcourses 1 2 3 .The technological advances of the past decade have given rise to the commoditization ofunmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. Despite public fears over the intrusiveness of

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University

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probably to travel through time. We will hopinto a virtual time machine and journey back several million years, to visit the emergence of ourfirst primordial and prehistoric “engineers” and note instances where technology became part oftheir livelihood. We will see how and why they did it, and the materials they used. We shallmake episodic sojourns with occasional returns to the present and even visit the future. Ouritinerary is presented in Table 1 below, followed by descriptions of our journey. Page 26.29.3 Table 1: Course contents WEEK TOPIC Assignment/Exam Due Week-1 The Land

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Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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with the Page 26.583.3opportunity to learn via traditional, blended or purely on-line class styles. Figure 1 depicts allthree educational approaches. The first case represents a traditional model, in which the theoryand hands-on activities are delivered in-person. We note that even the traditional approachbranches into two distinctive models (not shown in the Figure 1). One model represents thetraditional engineering curriculum in which the theory of the subject is presented first, followedby the hands-on activities. There is an alternative model commonly adapted by the engineeringtechnology programs, in which the theoretical knowledge

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County

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if theUnited States is to keep up with technological development in other countries. Jobs inarchitecture and engineering in Maryland are expected to grow by 35% between 2010 and 2020,with engineering technician positions in particular growing by 30%.1 Nationally, job growthpredictions for fields within engineering technology range from 2% to 24%.2 These industry andemployment trends will be intensified by national policy. A continued focus on vocational andtechnical careers has been identified as one of the top 10 state policy issues for 2014 by theAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). In 2013, governors andstate lawmakers changed state financial aid programs and provided scholarships to studentsenrolling in career

Conference Session

Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; John Monahan, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Upward Bound; Sarah R Hoffman, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Steven Kibler, Northern Embedded Solutions; Alfred Upton, ACUASI; Patrick Bakke Dewane, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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capability for research and education institutions to make impactful contributions.This paper provides details of UAS payloads and components fabricated using rapid prototypingtechnologies at the University of Alaska (UAF)[1] Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft SystemsIntegration (ACUASI)[2] using a teamed approach with heavy participation by undergraduate andgraduate engineering students. It discusses exciting new arctic research being supported through theseefforts, how students from various academic forums are engaged in the prototyping process, as well aslessons learned and initiatives pushing this technology down to high school (HS) and middle school(MS) students.BackgroundThe University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) hosts the Alaska Center for

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Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

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detail below.Lectures Currently, the course is based on the textbook Electronic Communications: A SystemsApproach by Beasley, Hymer, and Miller and published through Prentice Hall.6 The courseessentially covers the first eight chapters of the text. Because the book is written at a fairly highlevel, the course is augmented by more in-depth material on actual communication electronicsdesign. Table 1 outlines the weekly topics that are introduced in the two weekly lecture sessions. Table 1. Weekly Lecture TopicsWeek Topic1 Signals in the Time Domain, Log Units, Noise2 Information, Mixing3 Modulation, Analog4 Modulation, Digital5 Basic

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Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihaela Radu, State University of New York - Farmingdale; Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

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) theoretical understanding and (ii) creativity andinnovation 1, 2, 3. Industry evolution has proved that the need for well-prepared engineers withgood practical skills is constantly increasing. A study of the Royal Academy of Engineering,“Educating Engineers for the 21th Century”, reported that industry seeks for engineeringgraduates who have practical experience of real industrial environments3.As the complexity of microelectronic systems is steadily increasing, universities must updatetheir curriculum to cope with the increased demands of the industry. Further, the technicalcurriculum is in a constant state of flux due to the rapid and continual increases in the complexityand amount of knowledge students must assimilate. New technologies and tools

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Austin B. Asgill, Kennesaw State University; Aarick Aroz Zaman; Jarred Lee Prince; Olajimi Mark; Brion Allen Daffinson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Olugbemiga Olatidoye, Clark Atlanta University

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Testing Laboratory for ALMComponents (DoE-NNSA) • Development of Bio-Mechatronics Research Laboratory • Organizing to es-tablish CAU as a USGBC-LEED Lab in the S.E. region • Design and development of a multi-disciplinaryEco-Entrepreneurship Program Curriculum SELECTED DESIGN PROJECTS 1. Experimental Investi-gation of the Mechanical Properties of Bone. 2. Design and Development of Bio-Compatibility Index for c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #14450 Bio-Materials. 3. Experimental Ultra-low Speed Wind Energy Investigation for Modular Applications. 4. Studies on Sustainability, Recyclability &

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Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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-based learning in EET hands-on courses is discussed. The assessmentresults have indicated that the instructional approaches used have been successful in meeting theteaching goals, which once again serves as evidence for the effectiveness of active learning asresearch studies have indicated.Keywords: electrical engineering technology, active learning, Bloom’s taxonomy, learningstyles, teaching methodologies.1. IntroductionThe traditional way engineering and engineering technology courses are taught is based ontraditional lecture, which is still the most frequent teaching method used nowadays around theworld.1 On the other hand, active learning has been attracting considerable attention over thepast years with numerous research studies indicating

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Larraine A. Kapka, Sinclair Community College

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districts across Ohio preparing students for STEM career and college endeavors.Larraine A. Kapka, Sinclair Community College Assistant Dean and Professor, Sinclair Community College MSME, MS Ind Mgt, PE (Ohio) Over 20 years industry experience 15 years higher education experience c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Virtual Online Tensile Strength Testing SimulationAbstractSupported through NSF-DUE, this TUES Type 1 project is 1) developing an open source,virtual, online tensile testing laboratory simulation; 2) conducting research to compare the costsand learning outcomes for using on-site, hands-on tensile testing equipment versus an onlinesimulation; 3) creating close industry

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Sprang, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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limited [1]. Tibbetts notes that FIGprograms engage resident students who register for the program and live in the dormitories, but do not engage students livingoutside of the dorms [1]. Carrell cites the exclusion of non-resident students as a downfall of residence-based programs andsuggests that significant retention improvement requires the formation of a cohort inclusive of all students [2]. The PSU-ErieFIG consists of dormitory residents who select the program, and therefore does not engage the significant number of studentswho live with their parents or in other off-campus housing. The second program, FastStart, focuses on cultural and social events. FastStart is a campus-wide program that groups afreshman student with a faculty mentor

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; James Walker, Michigan Technological University; Shashank Barkur Lakshmikanth, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Ruimin zhang, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College

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Technology to identify the required features for the software. Althoughthe initial version of the software is complete, additional software development is planned. Thesoftware is written in Processing (which builds upon the Java programming language) and usesOpenGL to display a real-time 3D visualization of a robotic arm. It has been tested on Windowsand Linux. In the future, we hope to add support for Mac OS X.An overview of the graphical user interface is shown in Figure 1. The igure shows (1) the roboticarm which was modeled using CAD software and imported into our program with customsoftware. The arm was designed to resemble the appearance of typical industrial robots. Figure 1also shows (2) a small status display which shows the current active

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Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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, specific, measurable and written, andcompletion date.Each team member signs an “Academic Resolution Worksheet” authenticating his or her inputand the process of accountability commences. Goal accountability is the responsibility of theteam members. Each team sits together at the weekly freshman seminar. The first ten minutes ofclass are devoted to each team member discussing the progress or lack of it they made on eachgoal during the previous week. Students assign a “percentage” to each goal indicative of howthoroughly they performed the goal for the week.7 Table 1 list the course outcomes.Table 1: Course Outcomes Course Outcomes 1. Students be able to identify many of the engineering technology faculty

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University - Northwest

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local governments, environmentalprotection agency (EPA), practicing engineers and entering undergraduate students ofgeotechnical engineering in particular. Real time climate precipitation combined withregional geology information can be reviewed for the illustration of using Google Earthin geoengineering site investigation study. Other geotechnical and hydrologicengineering applications of Google Earth are also discussed.INTRODUCTIONVirtually any construction projects on the Earth have to be built in or on soil and rockmass geomaterials of the earth. For those that are not built in or on the earth, they eitherfly, float or fall over [1] (Handy, 1980). Therefore, the site investigation of a project andits past history is very important for any

Conference Session

Project-based Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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several key questions are answered:1. How do we best incorporate research into the undergraduate curriculum?2. Does it make a difference?3. Who is it for?4. How do we know?5. What is the evidence for the last 10 years?6. Why make the transition to project-based curriculum?Through the analysis of the data on undergraduate course research participation extracted(and summarized) from Faculty Course Assessment Report FCAR, and to no small measure,in agreement with previous research, it can be concluded that undergraduate researchapprenticeship allows students to take a project from the beginning, all the way tocompletion. These, along with presentation/communication skills development, are veryimportant in helping students to identify

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Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University

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count of the tons of recycled steel used during thecurrent calendar year. Currently, Nucor (in conjunction with two foreign-owned steel companies)operates a facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana that continuously casts sheet steel directly frommolten steel without the need for heavy, expensive, and energy-consuming rollers. The processknown as Castrip30, if successful, would allow an entire mill to be built in 1/6 the space of a'mini-mill' and at 1/10 the cost of a traditional integrated mill. They call this concept a 'micro- Page 26.137.6mill'. Also, Nucor has two pilot projects, one in Western Australia and one in Brazil, which aredeveloping low

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Software Applications in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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their circuits. At that time, the students initially place their components onto the breadboardand would work to cut their wires to length and place them in rows/channels. If you were willing tospend time laying out the wires you can get a clean layout as seen in figure 1. Figure 1. Solderless breadboard with wiresAs the weeks progress, some of the wires get removed and others inserted, and little by little theboards grows to a complicated arranged of components and inter-connections as seen in figure 2. Figure 2. Solderless breadboard with ratsnestThe end result is that the students spend more time debugging loose wires and each time they placescope probe on the board, another wire wiggles loose. The end goal of the

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Various Prospectives in Power Systems

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

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pprotective rellays and systtem design. This d as a basis forpaper willl describe th he efforts pu ut forth by faaculty and stuudents to deevelop the labb. It willdescribe some of the lab procedu ures. Finallyy, it will provvide the readder with som me informatioon todevelop their t own rellay lab. Fig gure 1 – Typ pical Relay L Lab StationIntrodu uctionThe electtric power geeneration an nd delivery in

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Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Brandon Scott Weisberg, Farmingdale State College; Daniel Joseph Boss; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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associated manufacturing processes tofabricate bipolar plates. Students will be assessed based upon their efficiency and precision insetting up the fixture and the following careful implementation of the fuel cell purifier platemachining process. Fixture Design to Supplement Machining and Fuel Cell EducationIntroductionIn the modern era of exponential technological expansion and innovation, the future of the fieldrelies heavily upon the advancement and education of the manufacturing process. According toan article regarding the United States GDP (Gross Domestic Product), “Manufacturing industriesgenerated $2.1 trillion in GDP (12.5 percent of total U.S. gross domestic product) in 2013.” (1)This percentage of United States GDP contributed by

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Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University; Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University

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programs. Developing our understanding about this unique group ofstudents, while learning how to best educate and motivate them.Writing proficiency is an area that has been discussed for some time.1 Employers have indicated Page 26.1777.2that engineering technology students are unable to articulate clearly, in particular they arelacking in writing skills..2 Regardless, the work place demands the ability to convey thoughts andconcepts in writing.2 While this is the case, and is often known, academia is not consistent in thedevelopment of writing proficiency.1,3-5The authors believe that well-crafted exercises used throughout the curriculum provide

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ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC). Each commission accreditsprograms in its discipline. Despite harmonization efforts over the last few years, differences inseveral of the criteria do exist. This paper will provide explanations and cite criteria used in theETAC commission.There are a lot of terms and supporting documents used by ABET that need to be defined. Someof the more important ones are listed below. 1) Team Chair (TC). The Team Chair represents ABET and is the central point of contact once a program’s request for evaluation has been accepted. The Team Chair is a highly experienced Program Evaluator who helps the Program Evaluators and program being evaluated. 2) Program Evaluator (PEV). The Program

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Eddy Efendy, Purdue University

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students exhibiting TF and JP tendencies is much smaller. Evidence supports that engineering technology students are less judgmental and able to make decisions objectively when solving problems compared to their peers in engineering.The comparison of data taken from sophomore and junior ranked students in both required andelective courses supports the conclusion that there is a significant difference between engineeringtechnology students and engineering students, most significantly in the way these students learnand in their decision-making processes.ConclusionWhile these two papers are not the extent of engineering technology education literature, theyrepresent some of the work done in this area. Case Study 1 illustrates the

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, Columbus, IN; Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Nathan John Luetke, Old Dominion University; Moustafa R. Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Basim Matrood, Old Dominion University

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Learning Activity Description The main task in this project was to model all necessary parts, select standard parts fromthe standard parts database in the Computer Aided Design (CAD), assemble all components, andanimate the main assembly of a robotic kit. Students had two possible data sources for their finalproject: one from the textbook6, which included the majority of the parts, and one from the kit,7which included a small autonomous robot. The kit for this project is a four legged walking typeof mechanism: a “mechanical tiger”6. The Mechanical tiger assembly, shown in Figure 1, is apart of the Robocraft Series7, which consists mainly of robots with mechanical and uniquemovement realized via motor. The CAD modeling software used in this

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Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan; Richterica Tukiya Ford; Thomasina Jenkins

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laboratories. One of the DHS Center of Excellence (the Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence)is also engaged to provide expertise and guidance in order to enhance EMT program’s researchcapabilities.1. I TRODUCTIOIn 2005, Hurricane Katrina [1,2] devastated the Mississippi coastal area. Hurricane Sandyslammed the eastern seaboard in 2012. Every year, many Americans face a disaster oremergency and its horrifying consequences. The need for specialists in the field of emergencymanagement has never been greater. Those in the field of emergency management must haveadequate training, experience, and education.The Department of Technology at Jackson State University has established a concentration inEmergency Management Technology to prepare our students as