Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Engineering Technology

-2010. A professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Moham- mad chairs the Graduate Education Council in the school of technology, advises all incoming graduate students, and approves all graduation audits for MS students. MS in technology at Purdue University Calumet has 150 students, the second largest enrollment for such degree.Prof. Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Joy L. Colwell is a Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision, and the Director of Graduate Studies for Purdue University Calumet. She writes regularly on the incorporation of interpersonal and career skills in technology education, and on issues relating to administration of graduate programs

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

award to UTB, increased the capacity of theuniversity’s technical curriculum by adding to, and expanding upon, existing courses; and byutilizing existing learning centers to offer a green-focused training curriculum. Students can earna six-month career technical training certificate (co-listed for credit or non-credit) or a one-yearcertificate that can be directly applied to jobs in the growing fields of energy efficiency andrenewable energy. The six-month training certificates may be applied in full towards the one-year certificates. Industry-recognized certifications are included, where possible, as an outcome.The certificate programs also set the foundation for students who wish to build their credentials,by allowing credits to directly

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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of Previous Experience and Attitudes on Capstone Project AchievementAbstractThis research was undertaken to see if there are any prior experiences or attitudes that studentsbring into the senior Capstone course that correlate with group Capstone project success. Avariety of assessment techniques were used to obtain both quantitative measurements andqualitative indicators in an attempt to find common factors students have coming in to the coursesequence that affect how well the projects succeed. There were several self-assessments by thestudents themselves, including pre-course survey of satisfaction with their achievement of andthe importance to their career of all ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Student Outcomes, a

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

BRIGE grant. Details about the outreach program, as well asquantitative assessment of the impact on the high school students‟ perceptions of engineering,can be found in Scherrer (2012)12. In this paper we report on the impact performing the outreachhas had on the engineering technology students performing the outreach. Specifically, we studyhow their participation has affected their interest in remaining in an engineering technologymajor and career, their likelihood of going to graduate school, and their interest in K-12 STEMeducation.Ten of the eleven undergraduate students performing the outreach were engineering technologymajors (the eleventh is an engineering major) and all but one were from underrepresented groupsin engineering. The

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston (CoT); Gangbing Song, University of Houston (CoE)

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Engineering Technology

, career plans, their reason for applying to the summer research program, and tworecommendation letters. The selection committee was formed from participating facultymembers, who meet towards the end of the March to select REU fellows based on the merit oftheir applications. Applicants were asked to rank available research projects based on their interest and wereaccommodated as much as possible to work on projects from among their top three selections. Inthree years, the REU Site accommodated 35 fellows, 34% of whom were underrepresented andminority students. The fellows came from universities and colleges in 18 states across the nation. Page

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K-12 and STEM Programs in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Matt Leonard, Texas A&M University

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failures to reduce fear of taking risks, sparks studentcreativity and a passion for learning in STEM areas, builds students’ sense of pride andaccomplishment, provides opportunities for students to determine if they are interested inpursuing STEM careers, and develops an understanding of authentic engineering research anddesign.In 2012, NASA selected a total of six high schools in the vicinity of Houston to develop modulesfor use by NASA. The projects proposed by NASA for 2012 include: 1) Washing Machine; 2)Exercise Machine; 3) Mock up Space Station module; 4) A tool that quickly and simplymeasures all types of Hex and Allen sizes, 5) General Luminaire Assembly.To enhance the experience of the students, NASA sponsored two supplemental projects

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Joseph Cluever, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

University Joseph Cluever earned a B.A.and an M.S. in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Cluever earned the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Eastern Washington University in 2012. Page 23.185.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 An Undergraduate Research Project on Developing a 3D Vision System for an Industrial Robotics ProjectAbstractEngineering and Engineering Technology Students need to learn to innovate and embrace newtechnologies as they develop and progress through their careers. The undergraduate

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Issues in Engineering Technology Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

with engineering technology (ET) degrees end uphaving careers is engineering. Professor Land comes upon his conclusion from surveying over200 companies that hire both engineers and engineering technology graduates. The Departmentof Labor came to a similar conclusion when they turned down the petition for a separate code forengineering technologists. It is worthwhile to note that the Department used employment data ofET graduates to reach this decision.This paper looks at the immediate value of an engineering technology bachelor degree graduateto her employer by studying ETAC and EAC program criteria. Comparisons will be done for twopairs of similar degrees by looking at their ABET program requirements. The first will be acomparison between the

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

has been no different for Texas A&M’s ElectronicSystems program. To address this, the faculty has identified a need for a unique “sellingproposition” as one possible solution. The idea of careers in electronic product and systemdevelopment has resonated well with new students and transfer students as well as their parents.While this concept of product development careers is not new in mechanical and manufacturingprograms2,3, very few electronics programs have adopted this concept. However, over the pastsix years, our electronics program has been steadily moving in this direction. In addition, anemphasis in product development lends itself well to the programs’ existing interest inentrepreneurship education as evidenced by efforts at other

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina; Lee J. Gatton, Gatton Research and Development; Beverly Gatton, Fidelity Information Services

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Engineering Technology

in 2008 to pursue his interest in developing Socially Assistive Robots.Mrs. Beverly Gatton, Fidelity Information Services Beverly Gatton is the IT project manager at Fidelity Information Services Beverly Gatton manages soft- ware implementations of commercial banking systems across the United States. She received her B.S. in Business from the University Of Texas at Dallas in 1977, her associate’s of Engineering Technology from Kansas State University in Salina in 1986, and a master’s of Management in Information Systems from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas in 1998. Gatton’s has built her career in the application of Information Technology to the business world

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher R Conty, Editor On Behalf of You

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8145Successfully Publishing New Technology-Level Text MaterialsMr. Christopher R Conty, Editor On Behalf of You Acquiring, developing & promoting technical textbooks & references – hard copy & digital/ other media – since 1974; previously for Charles E. Merrill (now Pearson), Delmar & West (both now Cengage), Elsevier, McGraw-Hill Career Education & Industrial Press. Current role is as free-lance (independent) editor, placing would-be authors with 2 commercial academic publishers primarily. For Industrial Press, I acquire technology-level full length textbooks & help authors

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New Course Development Concepts in ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

.” Today’scollege-bound student’s needs and interests are substantially different than thirty years ago. Tothis end, our faculty has worked over the past few years to find a unique selling proposition. Byworking with current and incoming students in the program, it was determined that the conceptof a career in electronic product and system development (actually participating in the design anddevelopment of the devices they use every day) resonated better with new students. While this isnot a new concept especially in mechanical and manufacturing programs2,3, a literature searchindicates that this idea is unique among electronics programs. In addition, based on efforts atother institutions, a focus in product development lends itself well to teaching

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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jai p agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Engineering Technology

horizontal learning throughactive and engaged discourse and discussion. Students are empowered to charter their learn-ing and feed their curiosity. These classroom practices and laboratory environment provides achallenging and invigorating environment that prepares them for a lifelong learning processand career path.Part 1 – Basic 1. Intro to Python 2 hours 2. Basics 2 hours 3. Sequences (Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Sets) 2 hours 4. Math (use NumPy and Matplotlib modules) 2 hours 5. Functions 2 hours 6. String manipulations

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Engineering Technology

Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development Kristin Frady is the Assistant Director for the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development. Prior to joining the team at Clemson, Kristin gained experience in the corporate sector working with Blackbaud Inc., designing and delivering professional training seminars in online, blended, and live envi- ronments. She has experience in the educational sector in both live and online environments as an adjunct instructor in computer technology for Greenville Technical College and as a Career and Technology Ed- ucation teacher for Eastside High School in Greenville County. Kristin earned a B.S. in management from Clemson University and a Master of Arts Teaching in

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Seth William Adams

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Engineering Technology

, communication, and forestry. Michigan Tech has a first-classreputation for excellence in science, technology, and engineering education. In fall 2012 totalenrollment was 6,947 students, including 1,288 (18.5%) graduate students. Over 64% ofMichigan Tech students are enrolled in engineering and technology programs.The EET program offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology and isdesigned to train the future workforce directly in response to industry needs. The EET program isapplication-oriented and focuses on preparing graduates for entry into the workforce upongraduation. Graduates of the program are electrical engineering technologists with career optionsin micro-controller applications, robotics, industrial automation

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Doris M Munson, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

sample of the type of instruction that astudent experiences during his/her academic career at the university. This use of multipleinstructors will also help minimize the effect of a given instructors influence on student success.Among the different instructors, there are also different approaches to attendance. One professorutilizes a requirement for attendance resulting in negative consequences for absences. Anotherutilizes a reward system. Another tracks attendance but neither rewards nor punishes studentsbased on attendance. This spectrum of approaches to how attendance affects students’ gradescreates an additional opportunity to research what motivates a student to attend and to besuccessful.Data has been gathered starting with the January

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College

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Engineering Technology

in the areas of automotive components design and manufactur- ing, vehicle dynamics, and electric-drive vehicle simulation and development, and has published widely in these areas.Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College Joseph L. Petrosky is the Dean of Engineering and Advanced Technology at Macomb Community Col- lege in Warren, Michigan with responsibilities for a breadth of career and technical programs including advanced manufacturing, engineering technology, and automotive for degree, certificate, workforce and continuing education areas. Joe’s prior experience includes working at Focus: HOPE, a non-profit organization whose programs in- cluded engineering education and workforce development within a

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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a project manager and senior con- sultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electronics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Sarkis Babikian, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Engineering Technology

visually understand the design process of a roboticmanipulator based on the theorem they learned from the classes, such as forward and inversekinematics, robotic dynamics and trajectory planning. Particularly, the granular jamming gripperis a creative and universal solution for robotic gripper designs. The flexible VEX® robotic armin combination with the gripper can be used as an ideal educational platform. The easilyimplemented robotic system with the creative gripper design can inspire students to explore morenovel and feasible solutions in their future careers in engineering.IntroductionRobotic arms are a popular educational tool for mechatronic engineering students to learn systemdesign by combining the knowledge learned from Electrical

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Product Development and Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Wm Adam Farmer, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. c.Figure 3. (a). Instuctor Provided Part; (b). Cavity and Core Model; (c). Fill Simulation Figure 4. Example ENTC 361 Course Project: A Key Holder Page 23.38.6 Figure 5. Mold Design Fill Simulation for a ENTC 361 Project ComponentSurvey DataData were collected from students pre and post intervention to assess the perceived effect of thecourse alterations on three main specific aspects: the relevance of the course to the studentsfuture industrial career, the coherence of the course with the overall program curriculum andinteractions with the other two courses under consideration. Initial data were collected in thespring semester of 2011

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhibin Tan, East Tennessee State University; William H. Blanton, East Tennessee State University; Qianru Zhang, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

in Biomedical Engineering Technology Program (BMET) at the university. After the completion of the project, students are expected to be able to understand the scheme of a real world DSP system, process EEG signals for specific applications and gain the experience in processing the real world signals. In addition, this project is also intended for preparing the motivated high level students for future career in biomedical signal processing areas.I. Introduction As a core course of the BMET at the department of Engineering Technology at the xxx University, the Digital Signal Processors (ENTC 4347) introduces both the basic and advanced digital signal processing theories as well as the hands-on experience

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Software Applications in ET Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

level of electric power. Another trend hasstarted very recently to utilize the telephone and other communication devices to control and monitorothers wirelessly using the Internet and its extensions. All types of communication devices havebecome popular among consumers, particularly college-age young.Electrical and computer engineers will not be successful without having a good skill set inunderstanding how the communication devices work in terms of exchanging and processing data.While most of them may not become software application developers, they would still need tounderstand the trends, adapt, and adopt the technologies to be successful in their careers. Teachingembedded systems has been around for a long time for the purpose of giving the

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Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University; Bryan G. Baker, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

university committees at EIU and has been awarded several research grants in his career. Dr. Chinchilla can be reached at rchinchilla@eiu.edu.Mr. Bryan G. Baker, Eastern Illinois University Page 23.901.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Methodology for Evaluating Statistical Equivalence in Face Recognition Using Live Subjects with Dissimilar Skin Tones Abstract The general purpose of this study is to propose a methodology that can be employed in the application of facial recognition systems (FRS) to determine if a statistically

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6318Virtual Project Teaming: Incorporation of Immersive Environments and Role-played Case Study AssessmentsDr. Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University Dr. Charles J. Lesko, Jr. is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University instructing at both the graduate and undergraduate-level course levels for the Department of Technology Systems. His current teaching and research regime focus on Information Technology Project Management, and Virtually Immersive Technologies. Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Lesko’s focus has been

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE); Carmen A Bovalino III, Rochester Institute of Technology, Student; Michael B Jones, RIT; Derrick Brazil, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael R Caldwell, Graduate Student Rochester Institute of Technology; sajin george, RIT

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. He has been designing circuits and building prototypes since he was nine years old. His first software program was written when he was fifteen and has been selling worldwide ever since. Carmen is also very passionate about intelligent lighting and has been a Lighting Designer for eleven years. He has been the LD for countless productions ranging from theater to national rock concerts. Carmen has worked for Synaptics Incorporated and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing so far and cannot wait to start a career in embedded systems! He can be contacted at cab2753@rit.edu. Page 23.1195.1Michael B