Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

. Page 13.1272.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Toothpick Factory© A Simulation Game for the Soft SkillsAbstract:FLATE, a NSF-ATE regional center for manufacturing education has as one of its goals toprovide curriculum and related professional development for community college faculty andteachers that meets the needs of employers. Responses to every industry survey andquestionnaire FLATE has ever conducted throughout the State overwhelming indicates softskills, including teamwork and all aspects of communication, are high on the list of necessary,but still absent skills. One of FLATE’s first objectives was to mitigate this need.To reduce the skill gap for soft skills

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1900: INCORPORATING AND ASSESSING ABET “SOFT SKILLS” INTHE TECHNICAL CURRICULUMTimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Tim Skvarenina was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. During his college career he worked four summers at U.S. Steel as an assistant electrician, rewinding motors and installing electrical equipment. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, including six years designing, constructing, and inspecting electric power distribution projects for a variety of facilities. He spent five years teaching and researching pulsed power systems

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xian Zhao, Inner Mongolia University of Technology; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

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

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1817: CASE STUDY REVEALS SEVERAL BENEFITS INCLUDINGDEVELOPMENT OF SOFT SKILLS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF KEY TAC-ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMESMohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Ketkar is an Assistant Professor and coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at the PVAMU, TX. He received MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research areas include communication electronics, instrumentation, and numerical methods. He has been the instructor for senior project courses at University of Houston, TX and PVAMU. He is a member of the College Committee for ABET at the PVAMU. He has participated in several workshops

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Christine Michelle Delahanty, Bucks County Community College ; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Susan Herring, Bucks County Community College; Tracy A. Timby, Bucks County Community College

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

grantto develop and integrate and innovative teaching model designed to prepare future technicians for industry byincorporating soft skills training, career exploration, and entrepreneurship. This collaborative model will formallyconnect the Bucks Center for Workforce Development (CWD) sector with our for-credit engineering technologyprogram, our Business and Innovation Department, and with our educational and industry partners. This innovativeproject will enable our college to strengthen our technician education programs, formalize connections with CWD andour Business and Innovation Department, and prepare students for industry jobs through shadowing opportunities,employment, entrepreneurship, internships, and real-world, collaborative outreach

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-613: PREPARING THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPROFESSIONALS OF TOMORROW: WHAT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMS CAN DO TO ENSURE THEIR GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYABLEKim Nankivell, Purdue University, CalumetJoy Colwell, Purdue University, CalumetJana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet Page 15.976.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Preparing the Information Technology Professionals of Tomorrow: What Information Technology Programs Can Do to Ensure Their Graduates Are EmployableAbstractIt is well understood that technical graduates need more than technical skills to be professionallyemployed; they also need the so-called “soft skills

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hurny, Rochester Institute of Technology; Gina Hurny, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

Pilot ProgramAbstractStudent attrition and student learning are of major interest to colleges and universities.Collaborative learning or more specifically learning communities with its associated pedagogy isoffered as an approach to enhance both. This paper describes a pilot approach at RochesterInstitute of Technology (RIT). The purpose of this program was to integrate learning communityconcepts and methodologies into the instruction protocol of Computer Engineering Technology(CpET) first-year students. The creation of an interdisciplinary collaboration would be used toenable the continual integration of liberal arts course work and “soft skill” training into technicalcourse instruction over a three quarter academic year. The organizational

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Lucy Kollhoff, Kansas State Univerty; Michael Kollhoff, Salina South High School

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Engineering Technology

recruitment. 3. 52 percent of respondents thought that articulation between high schools and four- year schools was either important or very important form of STEM articulation. 4. 58 percent of respondents thought that 3-tier articulation between high schools, two-year schools and four-year schools was either important or very important form of STEM articulation. Page 15.583.5The survey data also provides insights into educator thinking in other areas e.g. theimportance of hobbies; the influence of family and friends; etc. Data of this nature willhelp us with tailoring the curriculum.An Argument for Inclusion of Soft Skills as a Part of

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

outcomes weredivided into sub-outcomes that were more readily assessable.Assessment of the Program OutcomesOnce the outcomes were defined, we had to determine how to assess the student achievement ofthe outcomes. Of particular concern were the so-called “soft skills,” such as teamwork,communications skills, global perspectives, ethics, life-long learning, and contemporary issues.Assessment of these can be difficult at best, particularly when it comes to triangulating results;i.e., providing more than one method of assessing the outcomes. While some members of thefaculty desired to leave the soft skills to the students’ humanities and social science courses, thatwas not a practical solution for our program because there is a wide variety of

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Braun, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

platform is MATLAB/Simulinksoftware developed by The Mathworks. Industry has widely adopted such platforms for productdesign, simulation and testing, driving the need for engineering educators to incorporate this intoengineering curriculums.This paper outlines the parallel processes of developing of soft skills while learning a systemsapproach to vehicle design by using MATLAB/Simulink. Coursework which was developed inpart by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and The Mathworks provided the basis for themodel based system design content of the course. A reflective journal was incorporated to fostera deeper dimension of self-learning, requiring students to step back and analyze the implicationsof a systems approach to vehicle design as well as

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianrui Bai, Southwest Jiaotong University; Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

soft skills, such as communications and working in teams, etc. A capstonedesign project or other integrating experience is a major design component in engineeringand technology curricula. The Technology and Engineering criteria (TAC and EAC) ofthe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) emphasize theimportance of a capstone experience in the curriculum. The capstone design projectsrequire students to use fundamental scientific concepts and basic technical skills learnedin the classroom to solve ‘real-world’ problems instead of answering end-of-the chapterquestions from the textbook. The capstone projects provide an opportunity for students todemonstrate critical thinking skills. It prepares them better to assume the

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

achievingthe TAC2000 outcomes. In particular, our Senior Design capstone course (TEET4010/ 4020) isa comprehensive three-credit, two-semester engineering design course, that all engineeringmajors are required to take as their capstone experience. We view this course as a veryimportant component in the preparation of a trained EET professional. The course emphasizesboth hard and soft skills and serves as an emulation of a real world engineering project. We useboth, projects proposed by the faculty and projects contributed from local industry and wepartner the teams of student with faculty and industry mentors. As a result of their participationin this course, students are subjected to a real world engineering project development experiencefor the first

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.It is interesting to note that only four of the eleven criteria apply to technical areas. All otherscover “soft skills” (i.e., communication, teamwork, and appreciation for diversity), which are themain focus of the OLS program. And by improving the courses offered by the OLS programwith advisory committee guidance, the OLS courses which are used by the various technologyspecialties also benefit, since many of these OLS

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

average A.A.S. or certificate programs, and engineering degrees. It also indicates our graduates will have comprehensive theoretical background, superior technical skills and a layer of soft skills sitting on top (Figure 2). We define a super technologist as a person who not only possesses desirable technical skills, but has also amassed necessary leadership, management and other soft skills (personal and interpersonal). By our definition, the super technologist can be an engineering technologist, an engineer, or even a successful entrepreneur with a high school degree. The super technologist must possess the necessary attributes to thrive in a global economy. It is, however, our belief that the Engineering Technology program is

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Technology

advisor assessment of project success, final reports andinitial and final presentations.This research involved a small study from a single program at one University, and may not beapplicable in a wider setting. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data found, in general:  student groups who, on average, are satisfied with their preparation in the area of the soft skills like teamwork, commitment to quality, and project management may tend to do better on their projects  student groups that feel satisfied, on average, with their preparation in designing components, ability to identify problems, and ability to analyze and design systems may be less likely to do well in their projects.  student groups with

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Adrienne Smith, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

evolution of electronics had on ET education? Today’s technician typicallydoes not repair to the part level. Instead, today’s technician evaluates system operation andperformance, performs maintenance by replacing field replaceable units (FRUs) or sub-systems,and alters equipment operation and functionality through software patches and/or upgrades via aconnected laptop computer. The traditional “hands-on” aspect of repair has taken on a new look.Industry today is looking for individuals that can troubleshoot from a systems perspective andthat also have the soft skills necessary to deal with the customer and other members of thecompany “team”. Has the typical ET program’s curricula kept up with these changes? In mostcases, this author would guess

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

- Conducting field trips and inviting guest speakers - More involvement in IEEE student chapter - Participation in student robotic competitionsChallengesAs emphasis in higher education is shifting toward a multifaceted approach to assessment3,traditional evaluation techniques based on collecting samples of student work, such as tests,quizzes, and assignments are no longer adequate in measuring student achievements. In fact,many of the ABET accreditation criteria (a-k) are related to soft, intangible skills that aretypically difficult to measure using traditional methods4. Therefore, innovative strategies thatprovide methods of assessment and measurement for these soft skills are constantly needed toadequately document and assess

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

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

, outsourcing and cost reductions. Thecurrent belief that IT professionals are devoted to the technology and will not be interested inmanagement decisions has create a perceived shortfall of qualified IT leaders. The statement bySteers, Mowday and Shapiro (2004) that “Managing knowledge workers continues to perplexexperienced managers”22 is based on many of the complexities associated with the skill set of ITprofessionals.The literature demonstrates that the leadership skills required to be competent in IT are evolvingnot only in the explicit skills required but also in the soft or professional skills such as leadership,which are more ambiguous. These soft skill requirements are a function of the new roles that ITprofessional must take on. As stated by

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in Engineering Technology Education & Administration: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

at least add the term systems to the title (i.e. ESET). A systemsengineering technology (SET) degree might more accurately reflect the skill sets needed by theperson that deals with the electronics based systems of the future. Furthermore, this technician ofthe future will most likely be equipped with a handheld, web connected, multi-purpose“electronic measurement /diagnostic toolkit” as opposed to small hand tools! The need for asoldering iron with today’s and tomorrow’s reliance on surface-mount technology, multilayerprinted circuit boards, and system-on-a-chip technology will be extremely rare! Not to beoverlooked, hand-in-hand with the evolution in technology is the need for the technician of thefuture to have the soft skills necessary

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mohammed Sayer Elaraj, Alaqsa University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

. The teaching component involved development and delivery of a course on EmbeddedSystems for engineering students. The guest lectures involved presenting topics on how toincorporate “soft skills” into the curriculum to address industry needs. Through this effort,Electrical Engineering (EE) and Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) faculty in the hostcountry learned new skills that will ultimately impact students in EE and EET throughout thecountry through a continuously updated curriculum. In turn, these graduating students will bebetter prepared for the workforce by learning current skills needed by industry. An engineeringeducation research phase sought to identify the reasons, challenges, and motivations forconsidering engineering as

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Joshua Killey, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

information needed to assess the current curriculum. Learning assessments atthe college level are difficult to obtain; primarily because the learning that takes place at thepost-secondary level is more than data and facts, but also patterns of thinking and conceptualinformation. Some students can apply the theories to contextual settings and some cannottranslate learning to action.Some educators believe that the emphasis and thus the courses required in college-leveleducation must be dominated by each student’s specific field of study, such as computerprogramming, medicine, etc. Others, including many people in the business world, would like tosee more emphasis on soft skills in areas such as business etiquette, communication, andprofessionalism

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

which is assessed based upon itscomprehensiveness and originality. Students are required to master the soft skills ofcomprehensive report writing on a weekly basis and of Technical Project Report writing andproject oral presentation based upon the Team’s Final Project. These classroom practices andlaboratory environment provides a challenging and invigorating environment that prepares themfor a lifelong learning process and career path.Bibliography[1] Microchip Technology Inc. 2355 West Chandler Blvd. Chandler, Arizona, USA 85224-6199 (480) 792-7200 http://microchip.com[2] CCS, Inc. Custom Computer Services, Inc. PO Box 2452 Brookfield, WI 53008 www.ccsinfo.com[3] http://freenet

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Les Kinsler, Kansas State University, Salina; Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

Additionally, early discussions betweencollaborators resulted in a decision to try and include important soft skills as a part of this course.Along with the STEM disciplines, the course was to include competencies in global skills, Page 24.657.3teamwork, technical writing, and project management.First Year ImplementationThe first year implementation of the STEM program was ambitious, in that it involved facultyfrom both the Salina and Manhattan campuses. The campuses are 70 miles apart. The classsessions were held on the Salina campus. The STEM course was scheduled with cooperation ofSalina South high school and involved only students from that

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

encouragingmore writing intensive assignments with emphasize on critical thinking2,3.One of the definitions of critical thinking, introduced by Paul & Elder, is: “Critical thinking isthe art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it”4. A framework forcritical thinking4 regards it as the application of standards (such as clarity, accuracy, relevance,logicalness and so on) to the elements (such as purposes, questions, concepts, assumptions orimplications for example) as we learn to develop intellectual traits (such as intellectualperseverance, confidence in reason, intellectual integrity or fair-mindedness to name a few).Other projects were focused on the development of core skills (also known as “soft skills”) suchas

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

materialcovered in different undergraduate courses related to technical skills, like concepts of structures,construction, and drafting, and soft skills like oral presentations, team working, and writing areport.The redrawing of detailing using AutoCAD® and the development of a material take-off (MTO)are useful to verify the geometry of the numerical model and the results from the structuralanalysis software. Additionally, these tasks challenge students to develop a better understandingof the construction process.The Travis St. Bridge drawings show several details of the supports, steel beams, slab, and safetyrailing, along with the design truck used. However, the steel type is not shown, requiringstudents to make a bibliographic research to find the

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

for the design, manufacturing, sales, and updating/maintenanceof sophisticated electric/electronics systems. While soft skills have been a buzz word in theUnited States for some time (late 1990s), the European Union has more recently undertaken aprogram of change (Education and Training - 2010) to incorporate more of these soft skills intotheir post-secondary technician education system and to move towards a student centeredapproach to teaching[21] that focuses more on outcomes and competencies and promotes a cultureof life-long learning for all citizens. It is unclear in this author’s research whether or not asystems approach has been at the center of any discussions associated with this initiative.Recently, there seems to be more

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

assignment. This approach of assessing student's knowledge has been tested for severalconsecutive years and proved to be very effective in student’s comprehension of a subject taught.The other assessment tools used in the EM course are the midterm and final examinations, andstudents’ presentations. To make students better-rounded engineers, the development of thestudent soft skills is becoming an integral part of the curriculum in most universities. In most ofclasses offered in the School of Technology at Michigan Tech, students are required to researchand present a technical journal paper on topics related to the class subject followed bysubmission of a comprehensive technical written report. The student performance is gradedbased on several

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Bradley Alan Stufflestreet, Northeast State Community College; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

from accepting job offers was an unwillingness to work at theoffered compensation level. Entry level applicants were most frequently not hired because oftheir poor soft skills that limited their success. For anyone looking towards machining as a career path, the implication is that it is importantto start with a formal training program. One of the most common paths is an associate degree ata community college, which gives the student the necessary skills to begin working as amachinist. With over half of the responding companies valuing a degree, completing collegeprior to employment will allow a new employee to quickly begin growing their skillset. Helpingthem to advance rapidly, not only in their position but in pay and benefits as well

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Engineering Technology

and with the college’s credential-based, technology-enabled,short-term training programs; latticing and stacking industry-recognized credentials ( NIMS,Siemens, FANUC, Hexagon Intelligence); uplifting ET instructors’ abilities to use advancedtechnology and contextualize soft skills and manufacturing concepts into their teaching; andrequiring all students to achieve a certification based credentials validated by industries.Engaging modern manufacturers and industry partners in program design based on advancedmanufacturing skills required by students to win gainful employment in the current competitivelabor market through a new oversight and advisory council.The interactions with the advisory council resulted in the following three strategies

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Jared Goodall, South Lake Automation

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Engineering Technology

thelearning outcome of the course. The laboratory performance of the course is performedin teams of four students. This mode provides a platform for horizontal learning throughactive and engaged discourse and discussion. Students are empowered to charter theirlearning and feed their curiosity. The course culminates in a Final Project which isassessed based upon its comprehensiveness and originality. Students are required tomaster the soft skills of comprehensive report writing on a weekly basis through technicalproject report writing and an oral presentation based upon the Team’s Final Project.These classroom practices and laboratory environment provides a challenging andinvigorating environment that prepares them for a lifelong learning process and