[5, 7]. Engineering graduates pursue careers in theoreticaldesign, and research and development [1]. Meanwhile, engineering technology graduates oftenenter construction, product design, manufacturing, or testing [7]. Figure 1. Hands-on Continuum for Engineering Technology [8].Despite the curriculum differences, graduates of ABET-accredited four-year engineeringtechnology programs in several states are qualified to become licensed professional engineerswith verifiable proof of competency [7, 9]. One earns licensure upon passing the Fundamentalsof Engineering (FE) exam and the Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) exam through theNational Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCESS) alongside providingproof of
A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Jesus Gonzalez is currently a lecturer in the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD from The University of Sheffield in United Kingdom in Materials Science and Engineering. During the PhD, he received the Foster Research Prize given to the best PhD thesis related to glass technology. His research interest is in the mechanical properties of glass at room and high temperature. Dr. Gonzalez has also a broad experience in the glass industry, specifically in fabrication of automotive safety glass. He worked for Vitro Glass Company for more than 19 years where he held
- ence working with many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution etc. on transportation and operations management projects. She works extensively with food banks and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to assess impact of good supply chain
of ergonomics in the industry has become significantly important nowadays, especiallyfor designing a workstation. The purpose of ergonomics application in industry is to make the workplacebest fit for the workers to ensure their comfort and safety. It impacts the workers’ satisfaction, reduces thenumber of injuries and production rate. To maximize the safety and productivity of a workingenvironment, an ergonomic approach must evaluate every aspect of the workplace and appropriatelyimplement rules, guidelines, and plans. This paper addressed an injury risk in the manufacturing industryand proposed multiple solutions to resolve injury and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. The injuryrisks include bare skin exposure to sparks while grinding
requiring large equipment may beable to implement remote control of physical equipment in a lab as presented by Gustavsson etal. [29].References[1] C. M. Toquero, "Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education Amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic: The Philippine Context," Pedagogical Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2020.[2] Y. K. Dwivedi et al., "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life," International Journal of Information Management, vol. 55, p. 102211, 2020.[3] S. Keskin and H. Yurdugül, "Factors affecting students’ preferences for online and blended learning: Motivational vs. cognitive," European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, vol
and practice from mathematics, science,and technology. The term “design” is used because problem solutions typically require thecreation or modification of artifacts or procedures used by humans in dealing with the physicalenvironment.One common method in engineering design courses is Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach.PBL is a teaching method in which complex real-world problems can promote student learningof concepts and principles as opposed to direct presentation of facts and concepts. In addition tocourse content, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solvingabilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups,finding and evaluating research materials, and life
production design, the impact of technology paired with active learning pedagogies on student learning, and effective strategies for increasing gender diversity in STEM disciplines.Prof. Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Jeanne Christman is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology. She holds a BS in Electrical En- gineering, an MS in Computer Science and a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning. Utilizing her educational background, her teaching specialty is digital and embedded system design and her research areas include engineering education culture, equity in engineering education
Paper ID #34207Focused Curricular Activities Designed to Improve Student Competency inData-driven Process ImprovementMr. Clayton J. Hahola, Montana State University Clay Hahola is currently an Operations Engineer at Go Fast Campers in Bozeman, Montana. He is an Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Masters graduate from Montana State University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the same institution. He has worked as a Teaching Assistant for ETME 415, the course this paper references, for three semesters over the tenure of his MS and has had past experience in teaching and grading MET
Paper ID #32327Developing an Equally Effective Alternate-access Plan forVision-impaired and Blind Students Enrolled in Mechanical EngineeringTechnology CoursesDr. Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Nancy E. Study is an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend where she teaches courses in engineering graphics and rapid prototyping, and is the coordinator of the rapid prototyping lab. Her research interests include visualization, standardization of CAD practices, design for 3D printing, and haptics. Nancy is a former chair of the ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division
Foundation, Tennessee Department of Transportation, DENSO and ASEE (ETD mini- grants) and several other organizations for a total of more than $2 million. His current research interest focuses on rural community engagement for transportation projects, road user cost, sustainable design and construction for knowledge based decision making, and engineering technology education. He also con- tributed to data analysis methods and cost effective practices of highway construction quality assurance program.Dr. Uddin is a proponent of project based learning and developed innovative teaching strategies to engage his students in solving a real-world problems and prepare them with skills and knowledge that industry requires. Dr
practice.Background on the ETS-IMPRESS ProgramThe ETS-IMPRESS Program has three major goals to achieve over a five year period. Goal 1:Expand the number and diversity of academically talented and financially disadvantagedindividuals entering the Engineering Technology STEM pipeline; recruit and retain theseindividuals in STEM programs. Goal 2: Add to the body of knowledge regarding best practicesin engineering technology education and promote the employment of engineering technologygraduates. And Goal 3: Contribute to research on self-efficacy and best practices. A first-yearprogress report was previously presented at ASEE [1]. Currently, the project is in the third yearhaving successfully graduated one student who is employed in a STEM field of study
. Nancy E. Study is an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend where she teaches courses in engineering graphics and rapid prototyping, and is the coordinator of the rapid prototyping lab. Her research interests include visualization, standardization of CAD practices, design for 3D printing, and haptics. Nancy is a former chair of the ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division and is currently the Editor and Circulation Manager of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. She received her B.S. from Missouri State University, and M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University.Mr. Philip A. Jones, Pennsylvania State University Mr. Philip Jones is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of
serves as a leadership team leader for both the Women in Science Programs and Global Science Partners.Therese M. Azevedo, Sonoma State University Therese Azevedo is a fourth year student at Sonoma State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Statistics. Over the Summer of 2019, she had the opportunity to work with Dr. Anne Lucietto at Purdue University on a project related to math anxiety and continued that work to present.Dr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engi- neering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students
continuum of student supportservices, resources, and opportunities for professional growth, and prepare scholarship recipientsfor graduate school or careers in computing. COF-IMPRESS-C will facilitate dual-enrollment ofstudents in the Honors College, allowing an additional focus on developing leadership,entrepreneurial skills, and a success mindset. The goals of the project are to (1) increase the numberand diversity of students pursuing degrees in computing; and (2) Add to the body of knowledgeregarding best practices in computing education and promote the employment of computinggraduates to meet the local and regional workforce needs.The project team is led by the College of Engineering and includes Lorain County CommunityCollege. The project
-centered research anddevelopment activities sponsored by the local industry.In this paper, we mainly focus on the curriculum, laboratory modules and other student-centricactivities for training on robotics and integrated manufacturing systems. We will also present anddiscuss the challenges and opportunities learned during the development of the new program.2. Impact and Learning OutcomesEducation and workforce development focusing on industrial robotics and automation willtransform the way that Engineering Technology courses are delivered, maximizing hands-on andexperiential learning and providing students with a high-tech, industry-based skill set [4]. TheRET program initiative described in this paper is uniquely positioned to engage with the
Society for Engineering Education, 2021 ETAC ABET and EvaluateUR-CURE: Findings from Combining Two Assessment Approaches as Indicators of Student Learning OutcomesIntroductionThere is a growing national demand for qualified graduates in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM). Engineering Technology (ET) programs at community colleges andcolleges/universities play an essential role in meeting this demand through the preparation ofstudents who are well qualified to enter the technical workforce. Students enrolled in accreditedET programs conduct design projects that provide opportunities to apply content knowledge andgain valuable workplace skills. These course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs)greatly
favored face-to-face courses over onlinemodality. The preferred modality was directly tied to the course makeup, for example, time ofthe day offered, how many times a week is offered, topics of the course, and informationavailable for the online course. Using an equivalent face-to-face and online course modalitycomparison, Aragon et al. [11] found that course performance was not impacted by instructionmodality. If hybrid and online courses are well designed and carried out intentionally, the coursecan be successful in engaging a positive student attitude [11], [12]. The COVID-19 pandemicobliges us to implement a rapid transition towards hybrid and online teaching modalities that didnot allow the time required to create a well-intentionally
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. Criteria for ABET ETAC Accreditation, III. Design an Assessment Process, IV.Analysis of the Approach, and V. Best Practices. The paper concludes with summary andrecommendations for future work.I. Overview of the Engineering Technology ProgramHistoryManufacturing in the state this engineering technology program is offered has continued to growin productivity and add value by automating processes and focusing on high-value productionactivities. Due to the automation, job roles in manufacturing have become more important forproduction and require a higher level of skill sets. For example, many traditional roles can bereplaced with the robotics coordinator. These high-skill jobs pay well, offer exceptional benefitsand high-tech environment. The