AC 2012-3065: A HANDS-ON COURSE IN DATA COMMUNICATIONSFOR TECHNOLOGISTSDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Aurenice Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include communication sys- tems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, and engineering education. Oliveira is the Michigan Tech Project Director of the U.S.-Brazil Engineering Education Consortium funded by FIPSE-U.S. De- partment of Education. Oliveira has also been contributing to STEM K-12
AC 2010-394: FUTURE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYRichard Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Kelnhofer is Program Director of Electrical Engineering Technology and Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Formerly, he held engineering and managerial positions in the telecommunications industry. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in 1997 and is a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Wisconsin. Dr. Kelnhofer teaches courses in communication systems, signal processing, and information and coding theory.Robert Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Robert
AC 2009-486: TECHNOLOGY CURRICULA IN CHINA AND THE UNITEDSTATES: WHAT ROLE DO "SOFT SKILLS" PLAY?Xian Zhao, Inner Mongolia University of Technology Xian Zhao, ABD, is an Associate Professor of Management at Inner Mongolia University of Technology (IMUT) in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China, where she teaches courses in Finance, Investment, International Business and other related subjects.Joy Colwell, Purdue University, CalumetCarl Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.1169.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Technology Curriculum in China and the United States: What Role
AC 2012-4835: HARD CORE VS. SOFT CORE: A DEBATEDr. Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology Antonio F. Mondragon-Torres received a B.Sc. degree with honors from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico, a M.Sc. degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, and a Ph.D. degree (as a Fullbright-CONACYT scholarship recipient) from Texas A&M Univer- sity, College Station; all degrees in electrical engineering in 1990, 1996, and 2002, respectively. From 1988 to 1995, he worked in a telecommunications company TVSCOM, Mexico City, Mexico, design- ing teletext products, first as a Design Engineer and later as a Design Manager. In 1995, he joined the Mechanical
AC 2012-4164: A GRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSEIN NETWORKS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTDr. Warren Rosen, Drexel University Warren A. Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University in 1978. Between 1978 and 1985, Rosen served as Assistant Professor of physics at Colby and Vassar colleges, where he carried out research in optical physics, solar physics, and medical physics. From 1985 to 1996, he worked at the Naval AirWarfare Center, Aircraft Division in Warminster, Penn., where he established an optical communications laboratory for development and characterization of optical components, systems, and protocols for high-performance avionics data networks. Rosen is currently an Assistant Clinical
AC 2012-3155: USING MODULAR PROGRAMMING STRATEGY TO PRAC-TICE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: A CASE STUDYDr. Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of TechnologyDr. Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of TechnologyMiss Xian Sun Page 25.1432.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using Modular Programming Strategy to Practice Computer Programming: a Case StudyAbstractIt is important for the engineering and technology students to learn and improve their computerprogramming skills throughout their college education. To make the students’ learning processmore efficient, a Modular Programming Strategy (MPS) was introduced at the last ASEE
AC 2011-12: PARAMETRIC MODELING, RAPID PROTOTYPING, ANDA WALKER ROBOTRandy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology Randy Shih is a Professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department at Oregon Institute of Technology. He worked as a design engineer in the automobile sector prior to starting his teaching career in 1984. He has over 25 years of experiences in the areas of CAD/CAE; and he is the author of fifteen CAD/CAE textbooks that are currently being used by many universities and colleges in North America. Page 22.1138.1 c American Society for
AC 2011-334: REEVALUATING THE STUDENT EVALUATION PROCESSScott Dunning, University of Maine Dr. Dunning is the Director of the University of Maine School of Engineering Technology (SET). He is responsible for overall supervision of the four academic programs within the school and serves as its academic dean. He is also a tenured Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology. His primary academic responsibilities have been for teaching courses within the electrical engineering technology program. Dr. Dunning’s primary research interests are in the areas of power systems optimization and the appli- cation of energy efficient technologies to industry. Previously, he was the Director and Founder of the
AC 2011-1038: DEVELOPMENT OF A RENEWABLE ENERGY COURSEIN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (EET) PROGRAMChao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Chao Li is currently working at Florida A&M University as an assistant professor in Electronic En- gineering Technology. He is teaching Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology Courses. He ob- tained his BSEE degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University and MSEE degree from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He received his PHD in EE from Florida International University. He is an IEEE Member and a Member in ASEE. His research interests include signal processing, biometrics, embedded microcontroller design, application of
AC 2010-1539: IMPLEMENTING A FORMAL COLLABORATIVE MECHANICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH CAMPUSRESEARCH ACTIVITIESKevin Cook, Montana State University Kevin Cook is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at Montana State University. He is also the Program Coordinator of the MET Program. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. degree in MET and a M.S. degree in Industrial and Management Engineering, both from Montana State University. Mr. Cook has significant industrial experience and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Montana. His research interests relate to education methods research, as well as curriculum design and integration.Salman Adam, Montana
AC 2008-1021: THE TECHNOLOGY WORLD IS CHANGING RAPIDLY - CANHIGHER EDUCATION MATCH THE PACE?John Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson is a Professor in the Electronic Systems Department at Arizona State University Polytechnic. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with the JACMET consortium.Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine Louis Frenzel has wide experience of higher education and is currently editor of Electronics Design Magazine.James Hyder, Intel James Hyder is an expert in ion implantation technology. He is currently responsible for technology training activities in Intel Fab 11X, Albuquerque
AC 2011-229: LOCATION IDENTIFICATION USING PASSIVE UHF RFIDSYSTEMPatrick Anderson, CETGhassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University Associate professor at the Physics and Engineering Technology Department. Research interest is in the field RF communication. Page 22.1021.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 LOCATION IDENTIFICATION USING PASSIVE UHF RFID SYSTEMAbstract Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has been widely utilized and applied in retail stores andmanufacturing environments. Over the years the advances in the technology provided
AC 2010-2209: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTELLIGENT REMEDIAL TUTORIALLEARNING SYSTEM FOR NON-TRADITIONAL AND ADVANCED PLACEMENTSTUDENTSSteven Walk, Old Dominion University Steven R. Walk, PE, is Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He recently was head of the Center for Technology Forecasting, and Director of the Maritime-Aerospace Liaison and Technology Development Center, at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine. His research interests include high voltage electromagnetic phenomena, energy conversion systems, technology management, and technological change and social forecasting. Mr. Walk is owner and founder of Technology
and online studentspurchase a kit that provides them all the general materials (wire, breadboards, components, tools,etc.) necessary to laboratory work throughout their curriculum. Online students are furtherprovisioned with an oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, power supply, and signal generator,whereas campus-based students have access to facilities with workbenches replete with testequipment.A three course sequence in fundamental electronics is taken by all electronics engineeringtechnology students. Reinforcement of test equipment and circuit simulation, DC, AC, and Page 24.98.3device fundamentals are all covered. The device course
Paper ID #8696The RepRap 3-D Printer Revolution in STEM EducationDr. John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University John Irwin earned a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michi- gan, and in 2006 joined the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University and is presently a tenured Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology (with a strong manufacturing focus). Irwin was a Program Manager for a NSF grant from 2002-2006 to develop a Manufacturing Simulation Technology associate degree program, and from 2009-2010, Irwin served as PI for a Michigan Depart
, nanophotonics, and optical/wireless networking systems. He has designed several models of high frequency oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology, smart energy grid Phasor analytical tools in ac circuit analysis. American c Society for Engineering
underway will expand this category of layers by adding acellular modem layer capable of both voice and datacommunications.Sensor/Actuator. A number of layers have been developed forthis category including Page 26.1167.5 1) Multi-sensor demo board shown in Figure 6, 2) 4-20mA sensor interface board, Figure 6. Multi-Sensor Layer. 3) Charge amp board for Tri-axel Accelerometer, 4) Analog Voltage Board, 5) High Voltage Instrument Interface Board, 6) Solenoid Value Interface Board, and 7) High-Speed DAQ Board.Analog System Environment (ASE). TheASE (Pronounced “ACE”) Board depicted
AC 2010-1094: DESIGNING OF A COURSE CONTENT SERVER FOR THEDISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY FORMATOmer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet Professor OMER FAROOK is a member of the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Farook received the Diploma of Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering and BSME in 1970 and 1972 respectively. He further received BSEE and MSEE in 1978 and 1983 respectively from Illinois Institute of Technology. Professor Farook’s current interests are in the areas of Embedded System Design, Hardware – Software Interfacing, Digital Communication, Networking, Image processing and Biometrics, C++, PHP and Java Languages. He
AC 2010-1262: OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY STEMMINGFROM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM REFORMDavid Spang, Burlington County College Dr. David I. Spang holds a PhD degree in Material Science & Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation & Technology Management, both from Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. He has over twenty years of experience in the Solid State Materials and Chemical Process Industries in various Research, Process and Business Development positions. He is currently the Dean of Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Burlington County College, a position he has held for the past five years. Dr. Spang has previously
AC 2010-10: DEVELOPMENT OF A FOUR-STORY ELEVATOR SYSTEM FORTEACHING MOTION CONTROL CONCEPT WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOGICCONTROLLERShiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Page 15.400.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Four-Story Elevator System for Teaching Motion Control Concept with Programmable Logic ControllerAbstractThe motion control and the programmable logic controller (PLC) are essential sub-modules inthe industry automation systems. The integration of motion control teaching components into acourse has been successful for the past two years. Practicing programming with a PLC trainerprovides a limited range of
AC 2010-83: MOTIVATION AND MATURITY LEVEL OF ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT COOPEXPERIENCEMario Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of TechnologyQuamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint Page 15.889.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Motivation and Maturity of Engineering and Engineering Technology Students with and without Co-Op ExperienceAbstractExperience-based education in the form of Co-Op is generally accepted as having a positivecorrelation with a student’s academic and early career performance. Unfortunately, most of theevidence is anecdotal or based on statistical studies of large databases. It
AC 2010-144: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM:A CASE STUDY AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYGeorge Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management program at Western Carolina University.Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University Dr. Robert Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology program at Western Carolina University. Page 15.380.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing an Engineering Technology Curriculum: A Case Study at
AC 2010-160: GREAT ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT SUCCESSStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Terri Talbert-Hatch is Assistant Dean for Student Services in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Adrie Koehler is a graduate student in the M.S. Technology program in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Damon Hathaway is
AC 2010-1462: PROPOSED FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE COURSEThomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central Page 15.1006.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Proposed Freshmen Experience CourseAbstractThere are many college campus’s moving towards Freshmen Experience courses as part of aGeneral Education. While at first glance this may appear appropriate “on paper”, a one size fits allapproach does not seem logical for such varied plans of study. Each college places academicemphasis in different areas. This makes a “one size fits all” approach to a freshman experiencecourse weak as the expectations that the faculty will have of their students will vary with
AC 2011-2793: JUST-IN-TIME DAILY QUIZZES AS LEARNING TOOLFOR SELF ASSESSMENT AND CONTENT MASTERYWilliam J. Sawaya, Texas A&M University William J. Sawaya is an Assistant Professor in the department of Engineering Technology and Indus- trial Distribution in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in quality management and process improvement. He has done work and research on the topics of inter-organizational collaboration, inventory management, new product development, product introduc- tion, healthcare products, transportation systems analysis-focusing on railroads and multi-mode container operations, product testing, customer satisfaction, quality management
AC 2012-5213: A NEW COURSE ON DISTRIBUTION OF GREEN TECH-NOLOGIES: CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ELECTRONICS DISTRIBU-TION - GOING GREENDr. Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University Page 25.79.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012A New Course on Distribution of Green Technologies: Contemporary Topics in Electronics Distribution - Going Green AbstractIn this paper, we present a senior level electronics distribution course for an Engineering Technologyand Industrial Distribution Program. The course is developed as an upper-level undergraduate
AC 2012-4684: USING COLLABORATIVE PEDAGOGY TO RECRUIT TECH-NOLOGY STUDENTS FROM FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERINGDr. Brian P. DeJong, Central Michigan University Brian P. DeJong is an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at Central Michigan University (CMICH), winner of CMICH’s 2010 College of Science & Technology Outstanding Teaching Award. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University in 2007. His research interests include auditory occupancy grids, teleoperation interfaces, lower-limb exercise robots, and engineering education.Dr. Dru M. Wilson Wilson, Central Michigan University Dru M. Wilson is an Associate Professor at Central
AC 2011-173: TOOL USE AND ACTIVITIES OF PRACTICING ENGI-NEERS OVER TIME: SURVEY RESULTSMichael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distri- bution 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 development and manufacturing
AC 2011-2674: ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEX-ING (OFDM) DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING PLATFORMAntonio Francisco Mondragon-Torres, Rochester Institute of Technology Antonio F. Mondragon-Torres received the B.Sc. degree with honors from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico, the M.Sc. degree from Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, and the Ph.D. degree (as a Fullbright-CONACYT scholarship recipient) from Texas A&M Uni- versity, College Station; all degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1990, 1996, and 2002, respectively. From 1988 to 1995, he worked in a telecommunications company TVSCOM, Mexico City, Mexico, designing teletext products, first as a Design Engineer and later as
AC 2010-791: DESIGNING AN ONLINE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMFOR A GROWING STUDENT POPULATION: THE URBAN, COMMUTERSTUDENTJulie Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette PhD Student in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Purdue College of Technology, West LafayetteStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisErich Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Instructional Technology Consultant, IUPUI - Center for Teaching