Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Marc Williams, Purdue University; Joseph Kmec, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-798: MASS UNBALANCE IN AN MET COURSENancy Denton, Purdue University Nancy L. Denton, PE, CVA III, is a professor and the associate department head for the Purdue University MET Department. Her educational endeavors focus on awareness and inclusion in STEM and experimental mechanics, while her research interests include applications of machinery monitoring and data acquisition. She is active in ASEE and serves as the Academic Director for the Vibration Institute.Marc Williams, Purdue University Marc E. Williams does contract work in the field of vibration analysis. He has extensive experience with rotating and reciprocating equipment in the Power, Paper, Steel and Food

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-901: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND RESEARCHINVOLVING RECONFIGURABLE HARDWARE PLATFORMMuhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University Muhammad Zafrul Hasan received the B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He received the Master of Electronic Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) under a Philips postgraduate scholarship program. He subsequently held several faculty positions in an engineering college and in a university in Malaysia. He obtained the Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He was awarded the NJIT Hashimoto Fellowship in the academic year 2005-06. He is

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Udaya Bhanu Prakash Sunku, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-308: A PLATFORM INDEPENDENT METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHINGSTUDENTS TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF PARAMETRIC DESIGN TOOLSMichael 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

Conference Session

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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-431: APPLYING DESIGN PROCESS TO REDESIGN A PERSONAL CAREPRODUCT – INTEGRATION OF TECHNICAL AND MARKETING ISSUESJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityLuis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha Page 15.186.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Applying the Design Process to Redesign a Personal Care Product Integration of Technical and Marketing IssuesAbstractAs part of the curricula in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), there is arequirement of an Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project for the students to complete duringtheir last year in school. The

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-968: PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY TO OFFER A PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATE IN ROBOTIC AUTOMATIONAleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev is earned his bachelor degree in electrical engineering in Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2007. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev research interests include high energy

Conference Session

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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Sabah Abro, Lawrence Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-971: ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES AND INTELLECTUALPROPERTY: A STUDENT PERSPECTIVEKenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University Ken Cook is the chair of the Department of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering. Mr. Cook is a registered professional engineer, a certified clinical engineer, and holds some 28 patents of his own. He holds degrees from or attended DeVry Technical Institute, Lawrence Technological University, Wayne State University, and Oakland University. Cook has many years of experience in engineering management and sales. His was most recently executive vice president and chief engineer for Vultron/Trans Industries. His earlier positions included General Manager

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1851: A COURSE ON PROCESS DESIGN AND OPERATION INAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMVassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston - Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Assistant Professor of Control and Instrumentation in the Engineering Technol- ogy Department at the University of Houston-Downtown. Dr. Tzouanas earned a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Aristotle University, the Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering/Process Control from the University of Alberta, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemical Engineer- ing/Process Control from Lehigh University. His research interests focus on process control systems, process modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence and expert systems. His

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1266: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STU-DENT ENGAGEMENT IN BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENTSYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityDr. Linda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rebecca Dobbs, Rochester Institute of Technology; Changfeng Ge, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2192: ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCTDESIGN AND MANUFACTURING: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSDaniel P 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 is the past Program Chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, and computer aided manufacturing. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Salehpour, University of Cincinnati; Sam Antoline, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1898: RAPID PROTOTYPING AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL TOENHANCE LEARNINGAmir Salehpour, University of CincinnatiSam Antoline, University of Cincinnati Page 15.1013.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Rapid Prototyping as an Instructional Tool to Enhance LearningAbstractIt is widely known that students tend to learn best by active participation. The least effectivemethod of learning is listening, with observation falling in-between. When students are exposedto concepts through multiple paths it should enhance their overall learning. Rapid prototypingcan be an additional tool for the instructor to enhance student learning.Traditional methods of

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1975: EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF NSF WEB-BASEDTECHNOLOGY PROJECTS IN CURRICULUM, COURSE, AND LABORATORYDEVELOPMENT FOR FIRST TIME NEW ABET ACCREDITATIONRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityWilliam Danley, Drexel University Page 15.550.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Experience in Implementation of NSF Web-based Technology Projects in Curriculum, Course, and Laboratory Development for First Time ABET AccreditationAbstractThe new Applied Engineering Technology Program at Drexel University received a first-timeprogram accreditation from the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of theAccreditation Board for

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rehg, (Retired); Glenn Sartori, Retired

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1983: INSTRUCTIONAL ALGORITHMS ENHANCE STUDENTUNDERSTANDING OF PLC LADDER LOGIC PROGRAMMINGJames Rehg, (Retired) James A. Rehg is a freelance writer and co-owner of Text On Demand, a company specializing in information presentation and documentation. He retired after 40 years of teaching with the last 10 years at Penn State University.Glenn Sartori, Retired Glenn J. Sartori is a freelance writer and co-owner of Text On Demand, a company that specializes in presenting and documenting technical information. Glenn spent 40 years in the aerospace industry at several companies and recently retired from The Boeing Company

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Shashank Barkur Lakshmikanth

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Engineering Technology

Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2007. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev’s research interests include high energy laser propagation through the turbulent atmosphere, developing advanced control algorithms for wavefront sensing and mitigating effects of the turbulent atmosphere, digital inline holography, digital signal processing, and laser spectroscopy. Dr. Sergeyev is a member of ASEE, IEEE, SPIE and is actively involved in promoting engineering education.Dr. Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University Mohsen Azizi received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Concordia Univer- sity, Montreal, Canada, in 2010. From 2010 to 2013, he was a R&D engineer at Pratt & Whitney Canada

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

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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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the award is focusing on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college students about career opportunities in electronics technologies.Dr. James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University M. Azizi received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, in 2010. From 2010 to 2013, he was a R&D engineer at Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. and Aviya Tech Inc., Longueuil, Canada. Since 2012 he has been an adjunct assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering at Concordia University. In 2013 he joined Michigan Technological

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-208: A GUIDED INQUIRY APPROACH TO TEACHING FANSELECTIONRobert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend CollegeGerald Recktenwald, Portland State University Page 15.37.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Guided Inquiry Approach to Teaching Fan SelectionAbstract:The selection of a fan for sufficient airflow for a particular system involves much more thandetermining the flow requirements and selecting a fan out of a catalog. A designer mustunderstand that the flow rate of a fan is dependent on the amount of backpressure in the systemwhile the backpressure depends on the flow rate. The characteristic curve for a fan and theimpedance curve for a system

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; William Tanner Ursell, Sam Houston State University; Shelby Amber Spradley

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

served as a Chair of Energy Conservation and Conversion Division at American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Pecen holds a B.S in EE and an M.S. in Controls and Computer Engineering from the Istanbul Technical University, an M.S. in EE from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (UW, 1997). He served as a graduate assistant and faculty at UW, and South Dakota State University. He served on UNI Energy and Environment Coun- cil, College Diversity Committee, University Diversity Advisory Board, and Graduate College Diversity Task Force Committees. His research interests, grants, and more than 50 publications are in the areas of AC/DC Power

Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

Energy Conservation and Conversion Division at American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Pecen holds a B.S in EE and an M.S. in Controls and Computer Engineering from the Istanbul Technical University, an M.S. in EE from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (UW, 1997). He served as a graduate assistant and faculty at UW, and South Dakota State University. He served on UNI Energy and Environment Coun- cil, College Diversity Committee, University Diversity Advisory Board, and Graduate College Diversity Task Force Committees. His research interests, grants, and more than 50 publications are in the areas of AC/DC Power System Interactions

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Buikema, Purdue University; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Wanju Huang, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

national awards. Over the past 15 years, she has designed and taught multiple face-to-face and hybrid courses. She has recently won Purdue’s Digital Education MVP: Instructional Design and Support Award for her work in hybridizing the Weekend MBA program. She has presented on several aspects of online learning and instructional design at national and international conferences.Prof. Robert J. Herrick, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Robert J. Herrick is Purdue University’s Robert A. Hoffer Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engi- neering Technology. He served as the Department Head of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University 2001-2010 and its Assistant Department Head in the 1990s

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandana K.K. Jayasooriya, Engineering Technology Division, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

, presenting results graphically andunderstanding the underlying principles. Student survey results show that the use of Matlab wasreally enlightening.References [1] [Online]. Available: http://www.mathworks.com/.[2] D. Silage, "Teaching Digital Communications in a Wireless World: Who Needs Equations?," in Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006.[3] M. Boulmalf, Y. Semmar, A. Lakas and K. Shuaib, "Teaching digital and analog modulation to undergradute Information Technology students using Matlab and Simulink," in Education Engineering (EDUCON), 2010 IEEE, Madrid, 2010.[4] I. Marsh, "ACM SIGCOMM educational resources," 04 05 2011. [Online]. Available: http

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Shonda Bernadin, GSU

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1158: AN OUTCOMES-DRIVEN APPROACH FOR ASSESSMENT:ACONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESSYouakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern UniversityShonda Bernadin, GSU Page 15.172.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Outcomes-Driven Approach for Assessment: A Continuous Improvement ProcessIntroductionContinuous improvement is an important issue in education because it defines the framework forassessment and evaluation, which is required by accrediting agencies. Consequently, anaccredited ET program that accomplishes its mission and successfully achieves its programobjectives and outcomes must have multiple levels of continuous

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; Lea Campbell, University of Houston, Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1378: COST OF ASSESSMENT IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSAlberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown Alberto Gomez-Rivas is Professor of Structural Analysis/Design Engineering Technology. Dr. Gomez-Rivas received Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas, in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in Economics. He received the Ingeniero Civil degree, with Honors, from the Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He also served as Chief of Colombia’s Department of Transportation Highway Bridge Division. Dr. Gomez-Rivas has published over 40 journal articles and is a Registered Professional Engineer.Lea Campbell, University of

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Ram Prasad Diwakaran, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-172: CAD MODEL CREATION AND ALTERATION: A COM-PARISON BETWEEN STUDENTS AND PRACTICING ENGINEERSMichael 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

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-619: TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES IN LEADERSHIP FORADMINISTRATORS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSKim Nankivell, Purdue University, CalumetJana Whittington, Purdue University, CalumetJoy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Page 15.1281.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Trends and Best Practices in Leadership for Administrators of Information Technology ProgramsAbstractThe stereotypical Information Technology (IT) professional has a very distinct set of personalitytraits which are often characterized as presenting leadership challenges for managers. Researchsuggests that to lead IT professionals, a unique set of characteristics

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerry Marekova, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; David Spang, Burlington County College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-542: COLLABORATION AMONG UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITYCOLLEGES IN DEVELOPING DUAL-ENROLLMENT PROGRAMSGerry Marekova, Drexel University Gerry Marekova, M.S. is the Program Manager for the Applied Engineering Technology program in the Goodwin College of Professional Studies at Drexel University. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with major in Marketing and a Master of Science Degree in Higher Education Administration, both from Drexel University. Her responsibilities include scheduling classes, maintaining partnership programs with community colleges and high schools, and mentoring current and prospective students. She has a strong interest in curriculum and

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2249: A NEW APPROACH IN TEACHING ”MEASUREMENTLABORATORY” COURSES BASED ON TRIZIrina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Dr. CiobanescuHusanu is Assistant Professor in Engineering Technology at Drexel University. She re- ceived her PhD degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University in 2005 and also holds a MS degree in aeronautical engineering. Her research interest is in thermal and fluid sciences with applica- tions in micro-combustion, fuel cells and research of alternative and green fuels as well as expanding her research work towards new areas regarding plasma assisted combustion. Dr. Ciobanescu-Husanu has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering areas, that encompasses

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2068: TRANSITIONING A TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TOOUTCOMES-ORIENTED TC2K CRITERIAKenneth Stier, Illinois State University Page 15.1280.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Transitioning a Technology Program to Outcomes-Oriented TC2K CriteriaAbstractThis paper describes a program assessment process that was developed at a university in theMidwest to transition to the ABET outcomes-oriented TC2K criteria. It will also explain theapproach used by the Engineering Technology faculty to evolve into this current assessmentplan. Excel spreadsheets and templates used in this assessment model are shown.IntroductionThe assessment of student

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University; Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marvin I. Sarapin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3970: 3RS FOR ENGINEERING SCHOLARS: RESPONSIBILI-TIES, REPERCUSSIONS, AND REMEDIES ASSOCIATED WITH PRO-FESSIONAL PLAGIARISMMs. Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University Susan Sarapin is a doctoral candidate in Purdue University’s Brian Lamb School of Communication Divi- sion of Media, Technology, and Society. She studies the effects of TV viewing on the public’s perceptions of and attitudes toward crime, criminals, and the justice system. This extends to the exploration of persua- sion in the courtroom and the lay public’s understanding of scientific concepts, statistics, and techniques. Sarapin intends to combine teaching, research, mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and con- sulting

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1965: DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-COST RADIO FREQUENCYTEST EQUIPMENTJames O. Everly, University of Cincinnati James O. Everly is an Associate Professor in Electronic and Computing Systems at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The Ohio State University in 1969 and 1970, respectively. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is a member of the IEEE Cincinnati Section, and in 1997 he received the IEEE Professional Achievement Award. He has held several research and management positions in industry working for such companies as Battelle’s

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith R. Pearse, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

, where she taught introductory courses and co-directed the NSF-sponsored Young Scholars Program. Her most recent service to the University began in 2001, when she began teaching in the EET Program. Her technical courses include Digital Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and DC/AC Circuit Analysis, but her strength lies in teaching the more humanistic side of engineering in Introduction to EET and Project Management. Her student evaluations earned her the University of Maine’s Presidential Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2010 and the College of Engineering’s Early Career Teaching Award in 1995. Prior to 2001, Judith held several engineering and project management positions throughout Maine, including

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branislav Rosul, College of Dupage; Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-951: MODULAR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR MECHA-TRONICS TECHNICIANSBranislav Rosul, College of Dupage Dr. Rosul completed his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in February of 1984 majoring in Control Systems. Soon after he started to work as an Instrumentation Engineer in Teleoptic, Belgrade where he stayed for three years working on the Instrumentation Design and as a Project Engineer. During that time he worked on instrumentation and technology development of various industrial processes, from food to petrochemical and still industry. Academically, he continued on toward the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Belgrade. After completing his course work at the Belgrade