Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Classroom or Active Learning: Integrating alternative teaching methods into Engineering Technology CurriculumAbstract This paper looks at the characteristics of the flipped classroom and the significance ofhow this may or may not change the traditional engineering technology approach to teaching.The lessons learned from flipping an engineering technology class in operations managementwill be presented along with assessment of student learning in the class. Examples of traditionalengineering technology courses utilizing active learning techniques that are not supportive of theflipped methodology are also presented. Finally, points for discussion will be explored regardinghow to determine when the flipped classroom should be used

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, Old Dominion University; Jake Hildebrant, Murray State University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Statistics to Engineers: An Innovative Pedagogical Experience," Journal of Statistics Education, vol. 3, no.1, 1995.[3] J. D. Petruccelli, B. Nandram, and, M. H. Chen, "Implementation of a modular laboratory and project-based statistics curriculum", in Proceedings of the Section on Statistical Education: American Statistical Association, 1995, pp. 165-170.[4] C.E. Marchetti, and S. K. Gupta, "Engineering Modules for Statistics Courses", ASEE Annual Conference, 2003.[5] C. Pong, and T. Le, "Development of hands -on experimentation experience for civil engineering design courses at San Francisco State University", ASEE Annual Conference, 2006.[6] M. Prudich, D. Ridg way, and V. Young, "Integration of

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

University of Waterloo. He is the author of a textbook on power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Indiana. He is a senior member of IEEE. Ahmed’s current interests include embedded system design, electric vehicle, and VHDL design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Software Hardware Integration of System Design Discipline in Electrical and Computer Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe paper expounds the practices utilized in teaching an undergraduate curriculum in Electricaland Computer Engineering / Technology from the perspective of System Design. This approachis a paradigm shift from the piecemeal

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22055Assessment of Discrete Concept Knowledge, Integrated Understanding, andCreative Problem Solving in Introductory Networking CoursesProf. Mark J. Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology Mark J. Indelicato is an associate professor in the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) in the department of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology since 1990. Previously, he was a Large Business Systems Communications En- gineer for NEC America, specializing in large scale deployment of voice and data network switching equipment. He teaches in

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #23523Planning of Curriculum Modules for Teaching of Fluid Power ConceptsDr. Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University Faculty member in the Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems (EDMMS) at Western Michigan University’s (WMU). Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Design (CID), and currently the college representative to the President’s University-wide Sustainability Com- mittee at WMU. Received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Design from University of Wisconsin- Madison and received an MBA from Rutgers University. His B.S. degree was in Mechanical and Electrical

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University; Robb E. Larson, Montana State University; Daniel Miller

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22624Using Lean Principles to Improve an Engineering Technology AssessmentProcessProf. Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University Kevin Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Montana State University with primary teaching responsibilities supporting the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program. He also serves as the Curriculum Coordinator of the Mechanical and Indus- trial Engineering Department, supporting curricular activities of the MET, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Management Systems Engineering programs. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. degree in

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

lab provides the students with a hands on PLC experience. The experience gained is usefulin the balance of the ETM curriculum. After graduation students can take the experience intotheir developing careers.IntroductionA Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming activity is desired in an engineeringtechnology and management program (ETM). The ETM program is a four-year Bachelor ofScience degree training students in applied engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business.The students learn plastics machining, casting, welding, quality, computer programming,electronics, and receive a minor in business. The students have two programming courses and anelectronics survey course. In addition they have a senior-level course in Robotics and

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

into the curriculum. Readers can learn more about this campusinitiative here https://pdp.iupui.edu/. This electronic tool has encouraged the development ofhope, setting self-concordant goals, increasing self-awareness, and promoted self-authorship [5],[6]. Well established in the first year seminars, the portfolio is intended to be updated throughoutthe academic career. The ePDP should foster an internal foundation and academic commitmentfrom learners. In addition, the use of an electronic portfolio can foster an improved ability to seethe integration of curricular content over time, supporting improved retention.The program-specific accrediting body associated with engineering technology programs, ETACof ABET, sets standards and guidelines

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University; Katie Rieger, Oklahoma State University

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Engineering Technology

semester acts as a benchmark for the knowledge of thestudents on their own. Conversely, Genereux used in-class time for discussion on a variety of thevideo project requirements including plagiarism and video editing concepts (2014). Anotherdifference is that the CmET students were still required to submit a term paper in addition to thepresentation whereas the ComET video project was the sole research project in that course.Students in the CmET program have been exposed to computer technology during variouscourses. They are required to take a Visual Basic programming course as well as anAutoCAD/Revit course. There are additional computer technology courses in the curriculum,which are mostly electives, so there is not an expectation that all

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Wangling Yu, Purdue University Northwest; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmed S. Khan, Academic Platform, Lombard, IL ; Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology

University Northwest. He was a test engineer over 15 years, providing technical leadership in the certification, testing and evaluation of custom integrated security systems. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the City University of New York in 1992, specializing in control theory and electronic technology.Mr. Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Northwest I’m Hassan Alibrahim. A graduate teaching assistant at Purdue University Northwest Since August 2017. An active member in the national honor society for engineering technology, Tau Alpha Pi. Recognized as an outstanding student by the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest for the 2015 -2016 academic year.Dr. Ahmed S. Khan

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Sanjeevi Chitikeshi; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

, industrial robotics,computer integrated manufacturing, and computer numerical control. The electrical engineeringtechnology (EET) program, with a current curriculum that includes a large number of courses toprovide the foundation for mechatronics, is taking its turn in the development of a mechatronicsconcentration area. This paper discusses the introduction of mechatronics specialization throughconcertation areas in the mechanical and electrical engineering technology programs at OldDominion University, with emphasis on the implementation challenges. This specializationmodel offers students the choice to incline the balance between the electrical and mechanicalcomponents of their mechatronics education through their major and minor selection, and

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

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

1986 and Kansas State University in 1988, and PhD degree from Iowa State University in 1992. Steve can be reached at shsiung@odu.edu.Dr. Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University Feng Jao, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Ohio Northern University. She has been teaching courses in the area of Computer and Information Technology. Her areas of interests include Hybrid Learning Instructional Design, Digital Media, Interactive Media, Instructional Technology Integration and network design. In addition, Dr. Jao is a certified Microsoft Office Master Instructor, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Her current research activities are web standards, responsive web design and network design. Dr

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

) architecture and design methodology, Engineer- ing Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The award focused on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college stu- dents about career opportunities in electronics technologies. Dr. Alaraje is a

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

increaseaccessibility for working adults, a new online Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) programwas launched in the Fall 2017 semester. This paper presents the results of a comparative study oftwo groups of students (online and on-campus) doing the same lab-intensive course. The courseis Digital Fundamentals, a 200-level core requirement of the EET curriculum. Four importantresearch questions were posed: i. Can online courses be delivered while maintaining rigorous accreditation standards? ii. Can teamwork be encouraged and maintained in an online setting? iii. Can the integrity of assessment processes be preserved? iv. Can the pedagogical effectiveness of the lab experiences be evaluated?METHODOLOGYTwo groups of students were

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

domain knowledge (elementary school science). Practice-basedlearning was implemented, in which a cohort of high school students from an underserved bordercommunity in Texas worked as an autonomous Making-Production Team (MPT) to produceinstructional hands-on science kits for their own community’s elementary school. By working ina scenario simulating professional practice, the MPT members pragmatically integrated Makingactivities with aspects of production scheduling, inventory, and supply-chain management. Theeventual goal of this activity was for the MPT members to learn engineering concepts anddevelop a STEM self-concept that only such thick practice could provide.Supported via distance mentoring and summer training workshops by a Texas A&

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

population atFarmingdale State College. Section IV presents briefly students’ research projects. Section Vpresents results of undergraduate research based learning. Section VI concludes the paper.II. Social Aspects of Engineering EducationAddressing the future of engineering and technological needs, higher education institutions facea great challenge. They have to build a strong technical curriculum and address the socialconsequences and implications of technological and engineering advances. Understanding theimpact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context is animportant objective supported by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology [4].In an article published in 1975, Toba was advocating

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy K. Sundheim, St. Cloud State University

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Engineering Technology

were identified and encapsulated in the programoutcomes. A quick search will show these outcomes are not much different from similarprograms.Curriculum Development. It can be a little daunting to develop program curriculum completelyfrom scratch. Required content needs to be identified and then assigned to specific courses.Furthermore, technical fields today consist of too much content for a four-year program. Whatcan be left out? It seemed the best place to start was in identifying the ‘enduring understandings’as described in the UbD approach. What fundamental knowledge do students need to know to besuccessful in the field?After attempting to develop a comprehensive list of the most critical concepts and skills, therewas an ‘Aha’ moment. This

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

Collection

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

-2.27 0.023 Student Technology Use -1.84 0.065 STEM Instruction -1.80 0.071 st 21 Century Learning Attitudes -2.09 0.036 Teacher Leadership Attitudes -0.51 0.600 STEM Career Awareness -2.10 0.035The authors were not surprised that the barriers in integrating DET and the studenttechnology use would not be significantly impacted by the PD workshop activities. Thereare many barriers school teachers face when they attempt to try a new teaching approachor an innovative technology in their instruction. Because these

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

main reasons for this is to helpyoung minds develop an interest and desire to learn math and science early in their education. Inthis way, they are better positioned to consider and pursue STEM related careers after highschool. To this end, agencies such as the National Science Foundation and others havedeveloped funding programs focused on the development of methodologies and curricula thatcan support the introduction of STEM in the current K-12 educational system. As a result,public educational systems and institutions of higher learning are responding. As an example,the State of Texas has developed a set of STEM academies (T-STEM) devoted to introducingSTEM as part of the secondary curriculum and increase students’ college readiness for

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

session countdown clock and ahandy “restart session” button. Kepware also allowed for session “re-initiation.” The OpenAutomation Software was also time-limited to 30-days. It did not prominently display the number ofdays left on the temporary license.Based on the results seen in this work, use of the OPC UA demonstration packages has a definite value.Even if the laboratory has licensed software from Rockwell and therefore RSLinx is present, there is anadvantage in using the demonstration programs, as they provide the student with the opportunity to seeopen architecture model solutions for system-wide, PLC related, data handling.The visit to an industry site makes it evident that PLCs and data handling are an integral part ofindustrial automation

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

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

guitar tuner,and a ball balancing on a plate. Both projects focused on control system design andimplementation, encompassing sensors and actuators, interface electronics, hardware andsoftware integration, and control logic implementation in software (LabVIEW or Arduino).These end-of-semester course projects were carried out during the final four weeks of thesemester, preceded by ten weeks of structured lecture/laboratory session.IntroductionThe ability to conduct and design experiments is rated as one of the most desirable technicalskills of engineering and engineering technology graduates1. Specifically, the referenced surveyindicates that employers want graduates with an ability to integrate hardware and software, andto formulate a range of

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

from allthat is available is problematic. Similar to our counterparts in the industry, educators must selectsoftware which satisfies a number of often competing requirements. Our software acquisitionsmust compliment the curriculum, integrate with the technical capacity of the institution, andprovide sufficient challenge to students, all the while reflecting current industry standards. Weare thus presented with a shared dilemma: how do both educators and industry decide whichsoftware application(s) to acquire?Software acquisition and adaptation decisions often involve comparing alternatives of severalcriteria. However, the end users of the software systems may not necessarily be familiar with theoverall decision-making criteria. To address this

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

Technology (ECET) program. Within this course set are the curriculum’s networking and communication courses. As is true with his ECET faculty colleagues, Border supports the program with teaching assign- ments, as needed, in freshman- and sophomore-level courses offerings. Examples of these include the sophomore level electric circuits and digital electronics courses. Border teaches a digital communication graduate course within a Ph.D. Consortium Technology Management program, as well as other graduate level courses at BGSU. Border served as interim department chair of the Engineering Technologies department. He served as chair of the university Faculty Senate curriculum and academic affairs committee. He is chair of the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Paper ID #21263Identifying Classroom Management Strategies by Focusing on Diversity andInclusionDr. Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University. His current re- search interest focuses on sustainable design and construction, data integration and development of energy models for campus building structures for knowledge based decision making. He also contributed to data analysis methods and cost effective practices of highway