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Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1229: TECHNOLOGIES OF NANOTECHNOLOGYHelen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. McNally is an assistant Professor or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She is a member of the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Bindley Bioscience Center (BBC) at Purdue’s Discovery Park. Dr. McNally currently directs the BBC Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (BioAFM) Facility. Dr. McNally’s research interests involve the development and integration of scanning probe technologies for fluid applications. She is currently developing BioAFM short courses and courses in nano and bio technology at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Her interest also includes

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2008-2745: EMPLOYABILITY FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYGRADUATESStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).Amanda O'Neill, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Amanda O'Neill is a senior in organizational leadership and supervision in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Terri Talbert-Hatch is the Assistant Dean for Student Services in the Purdue School of Engineering

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-203: CAPSTONE COURSES FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTSVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis, Associate Professor and Program Director of Applied Engineering Technology in the Goodwin College, Drexel University, taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, nondestructive testing, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Drexel’s Faculty Senate.Warren Rosen, Drexel University Dr. Warren Rosen received

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-290: APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM’SCURRICULUMVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis, Associate Professor and Program Director of Applied Engineering Technology in the Goodwin College, Drexel University, taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, nondestructive testing, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Drexel’s Faculty Senate.Gerry Marekova, Drexel University Gerry Marekova is the

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Koontz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Chance Glenn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-937: INCORPORATION OF BROADBAND ACCESS TECHNOLOGY INA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMWarren Koontz, Rochester Institute of Technology Warren is currently a professor in the College of Applied Science and Technology at RIT and chair of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program. He joined RIT in December 2000 after retiring from Bell Laboratories. He began his thirty two year career at Bell Labs as a member of technical staff in the Electronic Switching Division in Naperville Illinois. He was involved in a variety of projects at a variety of Bell Labs locations, including international assignments in The Netherlands and Germany. At the time of his retirement, he

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chengcheng Li, East Carolina University; Lee Toderick, East Carolina University; Peng Li, East Carolina University; Tijjani Mohammed, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1578: NETWORKING LAB SIMULATION USING VIRTUALTECHNOLOGIESChengcheng Li, East Carolina UniversityLee Toderick, East Carolina UniversityPeng Li, East Carolina UniversityTijjani Mohammed, East Carolina UniversityPhilip Lunsford, East Carolina University Page 13.926.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Networking Lab Simulation using Virtual TechnologiesAbstractRapid advances in technologies and the limited budgets always hinder the universities fromupgrading their networking lab equipment to a state-of-the-art level. As one of the regional CiscoNetworking Academies, East Carolina University spends a large amount of funding purchasingnew equipment for

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Alaa E. Abdel-Hakim, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1283: DEVELOPING A NEW COMPUTER ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAM: CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTNasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological UniversityAlaa E. Abdel-Hakim, Michigan Technological University Page 13.387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008Developing a new Computer Engineering Technology Focus area in Electrical Engineering Technology Program: Curriculum EnhancementAbstractThe School of Technology (SoT) plans to be nationally recognized for programs advancingtechnological education through excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement. To achievethis result, the electrical engineering program as part of

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1979: WHEN CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IS ELEVATED TOCIVIL ENGINEERING, WHAT CAN FILL THE TECHNOLOGY VOIDJames Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology Page 13.1398.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 When Civil Engineering Technology is Elevated to Civil Engineering, What Can Fill the Technology Void?AbstractCurrently, graduates with civil engineering technology degrees from 4-year institutions caneventually become registered professional civil engineers in 39 states. Many students choose thetechnology path in higher education because the instruction they receive is viewed as morepractical and ‘hands-on’. The CET

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sangram Redkar, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2243: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: ACOUNTER-INTUITIVE PATH TO GREATER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYENROLLMENTSangram Redkar, Arizona State University Sangram Redkar, Assistant Professor, joined Arizona State University and the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department in August of 2007. Dr. Redkar's research interests include inertial measurement, MEMS dynamics and control and nonlinear dynamics. He worked in industry for four years in US and India. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn.Scott Danielson, Arizona State University Scott Danielson is the Department Chair of the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department at

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware; LOUISE WEHRLE, NICET; Rudolph Henry, NICET; Chip Hollis, NICET

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-628: NATIONALLY NORMED EXAMS FOR OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTOF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATION OFENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GRADUATESCarmine Balascio, University of Delaware Carmine C. Balascio, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioresources Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Mathematics from U.D. He earned an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering and a Ph.D. double major in Agricultural Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University. He teaches courses in surveying, soil mechanics, and storm-water management and has research interests in urban hydrology and water

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet; Niaz Latif, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1412: SYNCHRONOUS DELIVERY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCOURSES TO AAkram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 20 years. He consults for industry on process control and related disciplines. He is a senior member of IEEE. He served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for the past 15 years at various capacities. He served as chair of Manufacturing Systems Development Applications Department of IEEE/IAS. He

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

students he has competed in several robotic competitions like the Robotic Firefighting, IGVC Autonomous Vehicle and the ION Autonomous Lawnmower Competitions. During his wide academic experience Dr. Rios has presented and published more than 30 research papers, has supervised several bachelor and master degrees students and has been awarded several research grants. Page 13.930.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 New Progressive Embedded Design Course for Engineering Technology Abstract - This paper describes learning activities to develop embedded systems

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1870: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENIOR YEARCOURSE INTEGRATION MODELKevin Cook, Montana State UniversityRobb Larson, Montana State University Page 13.880.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Year Course Integration ModelAbstractAs part of a recently completed Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) curriculum reviewand enhancement exercise, many course level improvement opportunities were identified andplans were developed for implementation of those improvements. These plans included bothcourse content enhancement, as well as teaching pedagogy modification. Most

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-488: EVOLUTION OF AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY OUTREACHPROGRAMJoseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus Joe Fuehne received a BS degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and MS and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Dr. Fuehne is also a licensed professional engineer in the states of Texas and Indiana. Prior to his position with the Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana, Dr. Fuehne spent 14 years working in the aerospace, oil and automotive industries. Page 13.584.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bimal Nepal, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-704: AN ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEERING COURSE FORTECHNOLOGYBimal Nepal, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)jihad albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University Page 13.170.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 An Advanced Quality Engineering Course for Technology Graduate CurriculumIntroductionDue to fierce competition and globalized marketplace, companies are forced to operate on theirlowest possible profit margin. In this context, it is argued that quality and variety are the criticalorder winning factors for any product types. However, introducing a new variety also introduceslarge variability

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Hope Cranford, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-77: UPWARD-BOUND/JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSUMMER PROGRAMAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityHope Cranford, Savannah State University Page 13.1319.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Upward-Bound/Junior Engineering Technology Summer ProgramAbstractThis paper will discuss the various factors that contribute to the success of minority students inScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines by exploring paradigmsthat promote success for the underrepresented group of students. Savannah State University(SSU) offered and administered a six-week Junior

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-293: GUIDED INQUIRY IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCLASSROOMRobert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie Robert Edwards is currently a Lecturer in Engineering at The Penn State Erie, The Behrend College where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University.Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University Gerald Recktenwald is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Portland State University. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, IEEE and SIAM. His research interests are in fluid

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-979: BRIDGING THE HISTORICAL TECHNOLOGICAL GAPBETWEEN THE PAST AND THE PRESENT IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCURRICULUMWilliam Loendorf, Eastern Washington University WILLIAM R. LOENDORF is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, and M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and was previously an Engineering Manager at Motorola. His interests include engineering management, real-time embedded systems, and digital signal

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-668: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AS A VEHICLE FOR PUTTINGQUALIFIED TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMSRonald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology RONALD H. ROCKLAND is Associate Dean of the Newark College of Engineering, and a Professor of Engineering Technology and Biomedical Engineering. He received a B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. in bioengineering and electrical engineering from New York University in 1967, 1969 and 1972 respectively. He also received an M.B.A. in marketing from the University of St. Thomas in 1977. He is a 2000 award winner in Excellence in Teaching for NJIT, and the chair of the Master Teacher’s committee. Dr. Rockland has over 20 years of industrial

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1991: A NEW BACHELORS’S PROGRAM IN MOTORSPORTSTECHNOLOGYGary Crossman, Old Dominion University Gary R. Crossman is Department Chair of Engineering Technology and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. Professor Crossman has over 38 years of experience in engineering technology education. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a Master of Engineering degree from Old Dominion University. He has been very active in the Engineering Technology Division and the Engineering Technology Council of ASEE, holding several positions in ETD, including chair. He has also been active in TAC of ABET, as a commissioner and the

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Landis, The Technology Collaborative; Stan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania; Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education; Robin Shoop, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-454: STEPS ALONG A ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYDavid Landis, The Technology Collaborative Dave Landis received the BS EE degree from Carnegie Mellon, MS from the University of Pennsylvania, and PhD from the Pennsylvania State University. His industry experience includes work in reliable and fault tolerant computer / chip design for RCA and Honeywell. He has been an Electrical Engineering Professor at the University of South Florida and at Penn State, doing research and teaching on the subjects of embedded systems, chip design and test. He is currently Vice President, Education and Training at The Technology Collaborative where he is responsible for career pipeline, professional

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-289: A NEW CLASS COVERING HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGIESRyan Beasley, Texas A&M University Ryan Beasley is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2006 as a result of his work on the control of surgical robots. His research activities involve designing surgical robots, developing virtual reality tools to enhance image-guided surgery, investigating haptic interfaces, and devising control algorithms for all the above. Page 13.70.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

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Interdisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; William Wood, Youngstown State University; Edward Garchar, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1908: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY'S DESIGN ACROSS THEDISCIPLINESDavid Kurtanich, Youngstown State University David G. Kurtanich, P.E. is Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program at Youngstown State University 44555, USA. He has over 27 years of professional experience in design, analysis and investigation of structures. He teaches a variety of courses in structural analysis and design, hydraulics and land development, computer applications in engineering technology, and capstone design.William Wood, Youngstown State University William A. Wood, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program and

Conference Session

Sustainable Design & Global Issues in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Dibella, Northeastern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1140: THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM TO COMBAT ENGINEERINGGLOBALIZATIONJerome Tapper, Northeastern University Professor Tapper is an Associate Academic Specialist in EET at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a BSEE and an MSIS, both from Northeastern University. Jerry is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with over twenty-five years of industrial experience. He is also the author of a tool-kit based text for electrical engineering technology students, Electronics for Engineering Technology.Francis Dibella, Northeastern University Prof. Francis A. Di Bella, a Registered Professional Engineer

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Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1228: TEACHING A COMPUTER SECURITY COURSE FORCOMPUTER ENGINEERING AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSXuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Xuefu Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2002 and 2006, respectively. His research interests lie on wireless communications, wireless and mobile networks, wireless network security. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE. Page 13.1141.1© American Society for Engineering

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Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1995: NONCOGNITIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF INCOMINGENGINEERING STUDENTS COMPARED TO INCOMING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS: A PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONKenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-IndianapolisP.K. Imbrie, Purdue University Page 13.933.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Noncognitive Characteristics of Incoming Engineering Students Compared to Incoming Engineering Technology Students: A Preliminary ExaminationAbstract: Studies have shown promise in predicting success for students in engineering basedon noncognitive or affective characteristics. However, little if any literature exists on

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-2878: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS : TEACHINGORGANIZATIONAL, PROBLEM SOLVING AND CHECKING SKILLS TOFRESHMEN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSDavid Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie David R. Forsman is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Penn State Erie. He received his B.S. in Engineering Technology from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.E. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from SUNY, Buffalo. He has been involved with engineering computer analysis since 1974. He has experience in teaching Computer-Graphics, Programming, CAD and Rapid Prototyping for the last 23 years

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-354: TEACHING BASIC MATERIALS ENGINEERING DESIGN TOENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS USING STRINGED INSTRUMENTTOP DESIGNKathleen Kitto, Western Washington University Kathleen L. Kitto is the Associate Dean for the new College of Sciences and Technology at Western Washington University. Previously, she was Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and served as Chair of Engineering Technology Department from 1995-2002. Since arriving at Western Washington University in 1988, her primary teaching assignments have been in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program and in the development of the communication skills of engineering technology students; her research interests

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-146: INTRODUCING HANDS-ON SIMULATION ACTIVITIES ININTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLASSTO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGEDAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory and MET Program Director. Alok received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-173: ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF A PILOT ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENT INVENTORY SURVEYAndrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Andrew N. Vavreck is Associate Professor of Engineering and Head of the Division of Business and Engineering at Penn State Altoona. He has earned degrees in Engineering Science (BS), Engineering Mechanics (MS) and Engineering Science and Mechanics (PhD), all from Penn State. His work experience includes engineering research and management at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and the Applied Research Laboratory, Penn State. His research is in smart material (particularly magnetorheological fluid) design, application and