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ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

awarded to Black orAfrican American students in engineering technology than in engineering [1-3]. The rationale forthis trend is unknown, and the amount of research on this very small part of the academe doesnot explore the issues that affect the decisions made by these students as they confront thequestion of what to do with their careers. Various techniques employed by recruiters at differentinstitutions have diverse results, while academic, and environment, may have a role in thechoices made by these students. Understanding these students, their similarities within aninstitution, as well as between programs is anticipated to provide greater ability to recruit, retain,and encourage more diversity within these student populations.Literature

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

. Therefore, the students took these quizzes very seriously because it reflectedon their course performance.For team project-based learning, the students were assigned a task on materials’ selection usingthe Prospector® Materials Database5 or the CES EduPack6 software. An example of a materialselection activity was based on the author’s experience with an industrial client that wanted achoice of plastics materials to use as a substitute for an automobile component. The criteria forselecting the appropriate materials were that the materials should: (1) be processed by injectionmolding, (2) have maximum continuous use temperature of 230 – 350 ºF, (3) have coefficient oflinear thermal expansion (CLTE) flow of 14 x 10-6 – 16 x 10-6 in/in ºF, (4) be

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Northwest; James B. Higley, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

and when it may not be the bestapproach in an already established active learning environment.Introduction In recent decades there has been a growing integration of technology-based instruction inhigher education [1]. The traditional classroom based instruction is being re-worked to move“instruction” to the individual learner level in order to free up time so that students can spendmore time with instructors and classmates. Hence, students participate and interact when in theclassroom rather than just listening to lectures. Many instructors are using this new found timeto have students participate in active learning techniques and provide time to freely exchangeideas that enhance learning material. Whereas it is true that

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology

videos over multiple semesters/sections. Results show a very high percentage of students watch the video before class, moststudents watch in close proximity to the campus (based on IP address analysis), within one/twodays before the class. Some students re-review sections of videos before tests, and use multiplemobile and desktop devices that at times shift during the semester. Video analytics allow theinstructor to adjust video content knowing who watches, and where, when and how these flippedclassroom videos are used by students.Introduction The flipped or inverted classroom has been used by engineering/engineering technologyeducators for a number of years 1-7. For this study the author combined the flipped classroomapproach with

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

specific course, then linked toassignment rubrics, previously created to assess student submissions. Rich information onstudent outcome attainment is available when the Outcome tool is used consistently by faculty.BackgroundFirst-year students can be profoundly impacted utilizing self-reflection tools embedded inelectronic portfolios to promote self-advocacy [1], [2]. Self-reflective prompts offer the firstopportunity to identify and explain why students want to achieve a particular academic goal, andwhat specific steps they are taking to achieve the goal. When identifying the qualities associatedwith persisting engineering technology students, Christe [3] found strong evidence of acommitment or an attachment to their college work. Student focus

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

include advancing STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Hands Across the Sea – The US Fulbright Scholar Experience in State of Qatar– lessons learnedAbstract:Considering the impacts of ongoing globalization, it is important for researchers and educators tohave dialogue and collaboration with their counterparts around the world. This possiblecollaboration has been facilitated through a Fulbright US Scholar program Experience in State ofQatar. The Fulbright US Scholar program sends approximately 800 American scholars andprofessionals per year to approximately 130 countries, where they lecture and/or conduct researchin a wide variety of academic and professional fields [1]. The program was

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

planning.This paper will review some of the more interesting datasets available from NCES annual reportsthrough the lens of the Baldrige Excellence Framework, which requires that data graphics showlevels, trends, and comparisons (relevant benchmarks) over time. This paper will also discussways we can use NCES data to improve Engineering Technology education and advising.IntroductionFor a century and a half, the National Center for Education Statistics has been collecting,analyzing, and reporting data on the condition of education in the U.S. NCES produces severalannual reports which are available at https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/annualreports/. These include: ● Digest of Education Statistics [1] is a huge report. The most recent edition is more than

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

acknowledging these notions of difference andhow they affect the classroom allow both students and instructors to see the classroom as aninclusive place. This study focuses on identifying effective classroom management strategieshighlighting diversity and inclusion. The authors utilized survey, interviews and a meta-analysisof literature and identified five classroom management strategies: 1) creating a supportivephysical environment, 2) establishing clear expectations of behavior, 3) communicating studentsin a culturally responsive ways, 4) creating a caring and inclusive classroom and 5) managingproblematic behaviors - that can maximize inclusiveness in a classroom and enhance learningenvironment.IntroductionCulturally responsive teaching can be

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Srivarssha Govindarajan, Farmingdale State College

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Engineering Technology

for low maintenance [1]. Moreover, it involves the usage of preciousmetals like platinum, which accounts for its high cost. In the present, graphene and graphene oxide 1were used in a fuel cell and were found to replace platinum catalyst. The cost of graphene oxide iscomparatively cheaper than platinum. However, more importantly for the applied research work,all the data collected was done within applied learning and highly dynamic learningenvironment. This type of applied learning comes with many benefits in comparison to traditionallearning in a classroom setting. One of the main benefits is that the student can immediately learnby physically doing and then see the impact of a scientific or

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

program empowers the students in the early stage of their learning process. This paper presents a MATLAB phasor toolbox for analyz- ing ac sinusoidal circuits in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program. The toolbox has functions for conversion among complex, polar and phasor forms. It includes func- tions for adding, subtraction, multiplication and division of phasors, plotting phasors on the complex plane and in the time domain and many useful analysis.1. INTRODUCTION DC and AC circuit analysis is the beginning and the fundamental course in the Engineer- ing/Technology programs. In this or similar courses, students learn to analyze electrical circuits and networks by using basic electrical engineering laws like the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

labsTwo sample labs are provided below. These are two summaries of the actual hands-on activitiesin the sequence of experiments both groups of students performed. EXPERIMENT 1 Number SystemsObjective The objective of the lab is to convert binary or BCD numbers to decimal. Each group will construct aportion of a digital system that decodes a BCD number and displays it on a seven-segment display.Procedure 1. Datasheets can be found online using Google. You must enter the part number, found on top of each component, to obtain the appropriate pinouts. Draw a schematic with all pins labeled, it will help you as you are

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Technology

length of time students work to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge (Donnelly & Fitzmaurice, 2005) and that the work produces a realistic product or presentation (Jones, 1997).Case StudyIn the spring 2017 semester, twenty-four undergraduate students (20 male) enrolled inMET10200: Production Design and Specification at the Purdue Polytechnic New Albanycampus, of which 58.33% were freshman (n = 14), 25.00% were sophomores (n = 6), 12.50%were juniors (n = 3), and 4.17% were seniors (n = 1). One student did not complete the course.All students majored in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), a major in the School ofEngineering Technology (SoET), and were registered Purdue University students

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Allen Hotalen Jr., ECU Department of Technology Systems; Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

very much. Mostoften, students sit in massive lecture halls passively listening to lectures. With this traditionalapproach, the lecturer drives the learning process rather than students actively taking part in thelearning process themselves [1]. A more solid and modern approach on learning, called Problem-Based Learning (PBL), was introduced through John Dewey’s philosophies. PBL comes fromidea that learning is grounded in discovery and is better achieved through mentoring by teachingprofessionals, rather than the traditional “transmission of knowledge” approach. The PBLapproach leads to higher student engagement and involvement in the learning process, whichallows for increased levels of deep thought and discovery since students are actively

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duong Vu, Duy Tan University-Vietnam; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

in all aspects of discovery and design. The course interactively involves thelearner in directing and defining the material under discourse. The paper presents the fine pointsof pedagogical approach that were implemented in successful completion of this course.1. IntroductionPlastic bottles find common use in a wide range of applications in our daily lives. As a resultproduction and use of plastic bottles has increased remarkably over the years. The high demandof plastic bottles, especially in the water and soft drink industry, has brought with it severeenvironmental problems due to careless disposal of these bottles [1]. Statistical data reveals thatyearly people add up to 8-9 million tons of plastic waste to our environment, which includes

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

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Engineering Technology

laythe groundwork for future courses. The goals represent the restrictions imposed by time andmoney. The learning objectives and goals are as follows.Learning objective:1. PLC basics2. PLC configuration3. Input / Output (I/O)4. Programming using ladder logic5. Common PLC circuits6. Analog I/OThe goals for lab the activity:1. Add a PLC lab to the existing course2. Allow all students to work individually as opposed to groups3. Use existing hardware4. Provide a meaningful PLC experience for the studentsIn the existing course the students create a variable speed motor drive with a pushbutton stop /start circuit and a relay, also known as a magnetic starter, see Figure 1. The new PLC labfollows the variable speed motor

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher David LeBlanc, University of New Hampshire; Donald J. Plante, University of New Hampshire

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Engineering Technology

intellectual framework forstudents in any major. It represents the faculty's collective belief in what constitutes andcontributes to essential knowledge of the world.”1 The Discovery program covers studies in areassuch as the foundations of English, Quantitative Reasoning, Biological Sciences, PhysicalSciences, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, SocialSciences, and Environment-Technology-Society (ETS). Most of the Discovery classes areoffered from the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). Prior to this work the ET program had noclasses that fulfilled any of the UNH Discovery requirements.There is a lot of anecdotal and research evidence that deeply technical degrees such as ET can beisolating for students and lack

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Jennifer G. Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

interactions among the STEM disciplines, andinterest in STEM careers [1-6]. Many in-service STEM teachers have limited experienceand/or educational background in engineering and technology. These teachers havelimited confidence to incorporate engineering and technology in their classroom.At a professional development (PD) workshop, that is part of a National ScienceFoundation (NSF) funded engineering research project, teachers from different schooldistricts were invited to learn building automation and additive manufacturing at auniversity campus in summer 2017. The overall goal of the project is to increase thenumber of students on the STEM pathway. This work reports the findings of a study thatexplored the effectiveness of a teacher PD workshop

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark J. Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology; George H. Zion, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

[1]. A contributing factor to theirdissatisfaction was found to be the manner in which engineering courses were taught. The factthat well-qualified students are leaving engineering has raised concern, and the need for changein engineering education, to retain more students and to better prepare them to face today’sengineering challenges, has been well documented [2-5]. In acknowledgement of the need forchange in the traditional methods of teaching engineering, calls for reform have been made bythe National Academy of Engineering [ 4], the American Society of Engineering Education [5]and the National Science Foundation [ 6]. Each of these organizations has recognized that thetraditional practice of educating engineers is failing its students

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Lijian Xu, Farmingdale State College; Marjaneh Issapour, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

cyber enabled learning in the academic community build up.Two previous funded NSF projects: (1) TUES Type 2: “Dissemination of MicroprocessorCourses through Classroom and Interactive Cyber-Enabled Technologies” and (2) I-Corp L:“Transform the Innovated Design and Development of an Embedded Design Training Systemand Associated Support Curricula into a Commercial Available Product” addressed the issues ofoutdated microcontrollers (68XXX and 80XXX series) with new microcontrollers from MicrochipPIC and Arduino ATMEL. The introduction of the Texas Instruments (TI) ARM M4 series was adirect reflection of the I-Corp L project results that the academic community is still in need of anadvanced microcontroller platform to meet industry technical

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

semesters. The results show that studentsthat used shared answers received statistically significant lower average class scores. The resultsalso show that the GUIs did not affect the students learning in sketching shear and momentdiagrams, but the results provided the instructor with data about which students shared solutions,which students used shared answers, and that no answer sharing occurred between the courses ofdifferent semesters.IntroductionIn the learning process, instruction is provided to students through varying styles of teaching thatfall under one of the many common learning models and theories [1], [2], [3]. The instructionprovides students new information that needs to be assimilated into their understanding [1]. Theretainment of

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy K. Sundheim, St. Cloud State University

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Engineering Technology

believe it could be usedsuccessfully by others.IntroductionAn interdisciplinary group of university faculty worked together in a Faculty LearningCommunity to study a pedagogy called Understanding by Design (UbD). We then implementedit in our university courses. Results were reported in [1].Just as we were completing this study, I was tasked with developing a new program inManufacturing Engineering Technology. The school had no engineering technology programs atthat time so there was no guideline to follow. But this also meant there were no constraints.Where to start? It seemed natural to turn to the principles underlying the UbD approach andadapt it to use in the development of the program. It was helpful for many aspects of this taskproviding

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

licenses of the LabVIEWTM 2017version. The new course session will be offered in Fall 2018 using the LabVIEWTM 2017version.The knowledge and skills acquired with regard to instrumentation and interfacing in the ECETareas have become significant in terms of involvement in the applications of sensors andtransducers and the design of associated interface circuits; laboratory experiences whichintegrate sensors, data acquisition hardware, and software; experimental-design projectimplementation; and the reporting of the experience which included both actual lab equipmentand virtual instruments [1-3]. National Instrument (NI)’s LabVIEWTM is used to create virtualinstruments and to facilitate data acquisition [4]. This course serves as a core class for

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith S. Pate, University of Southern Indiana; Joseph David Marx; Abdallah A. Chehade; Farid Breidi, University of Southern Indiana

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Engineering Technology

transparent material, allowing students to observe all of thesystems components as the excavator is being operated. The design features a portable, tabletop, arm that can be cut out from a piece of 3/8” Lexan and a piece of 1/4” aluminum. Thehydraulic arm only requires a few tools to assemble and a standard 120VAC/15A electrical outletto operate. Joysticks are used to manually operate the movement of the excavator arm. Thesejoysticks actuate mechanical valves that transfer the chosen fluid (tap water or air) to actuators,which extend and retract, controlling the motion of the arms. The arm mimics a full-sizedexcavator and can educate the operator on modern hydraulic and pneumatic technologies andhow they are being used in industry. This technological

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Joe Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Developing Improved Methodology for Online Delivery of Coursework Providing a Framework for Quality Online EducationIntroductionThe relative quality of online education in the United States has been in question for decades,while a higher value is placed on an education provided in a traditional classroom setting.Studies have shown that a majority of faculty members polled don’t accept the value andlegitimacy of online courses [1]. Still, many institutes have encouraged faculty members topursue the development of online courses to meet the rising demand for quality online education.The key terms here are “quality” and “education”. A

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University; Robert Chambers; Nathan Henry, Bloomsburg University; Paul Michael Karcher

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Engineering Technology

shown in Figure 1, and apictorial view of the system is shown in Figure 2. In order to tune the guitar using servo motors,several parts were designed using SolidWorks, including a tuning station and an attachment forthe servo motor that would fit over the tuning pegs of the guitar. The LabVIEW software withmyDAQ10,11 hardware was used in implementing the closed-loop system. The design allows theuser to select the string to be tuned and the frequency to tune the string to. After selecting whichstring to tune, the user can pluck the string on the guitar, and the tuning peg on the guitar isturned automatically using a servo motor, which loosens or tightens the string to achieve thedesired frequency. In terms of control, signal from the guitar

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fluid power [1].There might be some specific industrial segments where fluid power is a predominanttechnology, but its range of applicability is something that has spanned many industrial segmentsfor decades, and it is something that has a bright future because of the role it will play in currentinitiatives, such as IoT, Industry 4.0 and others [2].For U.S. economy, and particularly for the state of Michigan, manufacturing is a criticalcomponent that has declined due to globalization and competition. Innovation in order to havemore efficient and higher productivity components and services is required [3, 4]. The workplaceof engineering and engineering technology program graduates is changing due to increasingglobal competition, changing

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Joyce Tam, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

technology students lack experience of solving real world problems. We believeProject Based Learning (PBL) is especially effective in preparing students for the challenges inindustry. PBL is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore, solve real worldproblems, and gain knowledge and skills through developing real products. PBL is a systematiclearning and teaching method. It engages students through research assignments, open endedquestions and well designed products [1] [2]. In [3], Analytis et al. introduced a paper robotproject, in which 76% of students reported gaining more knowledge in programmingmicrocontrollers, and 69% students reported learning more in creating electronic circuits. Mauket al. presented a point of care

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

. The data traffic destination is a Windows PC. The PLC and PC share a LANconnection and all data traffic is over Ethernet. Both strategies work well, yet the advantages of theopen architecture strategy, using demonstration software, is judged to be the most favorable solution forthe classroom and laboratory.I. IntroductionIn a recent ASEE conference paper [1], its author presented the case for broader instructional goals inintroductory Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) courses. He cited the need to include systemcommunication skills to support supervisory control and data acquisition tasks, compelling elements inmany curricula. Useful laboratory configuration details are in the body of work. In particular, thePLCs all had Ethernet physical

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Delvicario, University of Hartford; Dominick Gerard Lauria, University of Hartford; Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Ying Yu, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that troubleshooting exercises helped them perform better in other labs andprojects; about 56% of students agree or strongly agree that troubleshooting exercises helpedthem better understand the theory introduced in the lectures.Sample troubleshooting exercises, troubleshooting rubric, detailed student performanceevaluation data, students’ and instructors’ feedback, and future plans for improvement arepresented.* Appearance of authors is in alphabetical order by last name.IntroductionAccording to a national survey of business and nonprofit leaders commissioned by AACU [1]:93% of employers surveyed say that “a demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicateclearly, and solve complex problems is more important than [a candidate’s

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McIntyre, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Sanjeev Adhikari, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; James W. White, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Advisory BoardIntroductionVirtually all construction companies use some form of software to complete constructionquantity take-offs and cost estimates. The array of available software is quite extensive [1]. Theavailable software poses several challenges for their selection, installation, and use.Construction firms must consider several variables and the stakes are very high as these tools canfundamentally change how a company does business, which directly affects the bottom line [2][3]. In order to stay current with the industry, academic institutions must follow the industry’slead by adopting current and relevant software and integrating these technologies into thecurriculum. Thus, academia faces the same software selection challenges as does