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Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

has to be anotherway to meet this challenge. In conventional course occurrences, events like a midterm, final andassignments tend to overlap between classes, and can cause big spikes in student workload. Withan increased number of students in each class, students can also feel the pressure of increasedcompetition. These stresses’ on both faculty and students, negatively affect the positive outcomesdesired by both groups. This paper describes the formulation, design, and execution of twoplanning methods used to help balance the needs, workload, and time resources for both thefaculty and students in an Engineering curriculum. One approach compares weekly instructorworkload for the planning and delivery across three classes. Covering items from

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University; Leigh Sharma; Jennifer Vandenbussche, Kennesaw State University; Valerie Washington, Kennesaw State University

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instructor? Animplementation intention is a clear strategy for achieving a goal, in the form of an “if-then”plan, that specifies the when, where and how a goal is to be reached1. For example, “If I havejust finished my 10AM circuits class, then I will go to the library and work on my calculushomework until my next class.” There is a rich body of literature in the field of psychologyshowing the success of implementation intentions, applied to things as diverse as exercise,impulse control, and overcoming addiction. However, prior to this study, very little work hasbeen done applying this practice to academics.Authors of motivational theories assert intentions play a causal role in behavior, including thetheory of reasoned action2 and the theory of

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison; William Peter Herner; Christopher John Olejniczak, Devry University ; Kulsoom Ahmed

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University’s Electronics Engineering Technology program senior project is a four sessioncourse sequence in which students synthesize knowledge and skills learned in the previouscourses. In the first course (ECET-390 Product Development), students research, plan anddevelop a project proposal. In the next three courses (ECET-492/493/494), Senior ProjectLaboratory) students implement the project plan by building and testing a prototype. A typicalproject involves a solution to a software/hardware based engineering problem. The process ofdeveloping and implementing a solution to the problem offers a learning opportunity for studentsto gain new insights and competencies as a result of “constructivist” and “deep learning”teaching/learning approaches

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico University; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez Ph.D., Columbus State University

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tailored the IEEE/ACM guidelines for ITprograms to the local needs, following a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan thataddressed the eight General Criteria and the Program Criteria established by the EngineeringTechnology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET. In October of 2014, the IET wasaccredited by the ETAC Commission of ABET, with the next comprehensive review beingscheduled by 2019. This paper describes the accreditation process for the IET program atNorthern New Mexico College from its conception to accreditation. Index TermsABET, Accreditation, Information Engineering Technology, Student Outcomes.1. IntroductionFounded in 1909 as the “Spanish American Normal School at New Mexico,” Northern

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

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Engineering Technology

Industrial Engineering Technology Curriculum RemappingAbstractIndustrial Engineering Technology curriculum generally provides wide spread knowledge inproblem solving, management of resources, and process planning. This paper remaps a typicalIndustrial Engineering Technology curriculum to align it with the four pillars of manufacturingknowledge (as identified by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers). A case study approach isused to take the courses of an Industrial Engineering Technology program, and develop an as-iscurriculum map. After that, a gap analysis is performed against the four pillars of manufacturingknowledge. The gap analysis is used to suggest modifications to the Industrial EngineeringTechnology curriculum, including addition of

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J Durkin, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Theory (ELT). Experiential learning was introduced byJohn Dewey in 1938, and later refined by Kurt Lewin and David Kolb. Dewey describedlearning as a process of participating in an activity, reflecting on that experience and later usingthe conclusions when doing other activities.3 Lewin, a social psychologist, believed that thechallenge of modern education was how to implement “concrete experience” based on Dewey’sprocess.4 Kolb unified the process in 1984 as the “Experiential Learning Cycle”, which connectsthe four actions of learning.4 Kolb’s cycle depicts experience explained by reflection, reflectioncreating new concepts, and new concepts used to plan new experiences. He refers to the cycle asconcrete experience (CE), reflective observation

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan; Richterica Tukiya Ford; Thomasina Jenkins

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Engineering Technology

Emergency Managementprofessionals. The university approved the curriculum for Emergency Management Technologyprogram in the Fall of 2010. The program began admitting students in Spring Semester of 2011.The curriculum focuses on topics such as emergency planning, incident command, disasterresponse and recovery, hazard identification and mitigation, agency coordination, homelandsecurity, and community emergency training [3].The primary goal of the EMT program is to help students gain a well-rounded skill set that willallow them to succeed in a homeland security or emergency management position. To reach thisgoal, the existing courses in Emergency Management Technology need be enriched to inductcontents of telecommunication, nuclear technology

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

and laboratory materialdevelopment, 3) Establishment of an open development community environment. This paperprovides an overview of the MISL partnership, the educational and research activities that havebeen successfully conducted to date, the lessons learned, and the move forward plans for thespace qualified rack-and-stack hardware development platform. IntroductionThe rapid product development demands on hardware prototyping tools continue to increase.These tools need to accommodate a diverse selection of embedded intelligence, sensors,actuators, communications and data storage technologies to create fully functional prototypesquickly and with higher levels of integration. In addition, the turn

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser I Alaeddine, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Konstantinos Kakosimos P.E., Texas A&M University at Qatar; Bing Guo, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M Qatar

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throughimplementation. Data resulting from the pilot projects over a period of two years reveals thevalue of the introduced strategy in motivating faculty to come up with innovative solutions toassist engineering students meet their learning objectives. ApproachExploring the drivers of change and planning accordingly is often seen as key to the futuresuccess or even survival of an organization. In education, the drivers of change have beenthoroughly researched and documented in literature10, 11, 12. Technology is increasingly beingtouted as an innovative cost-effective solution to address the drivers of change in universitiesaround the world13. Employing instructional technologies in conjunction with sound

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

instructors.Active distance learning environments typically capitalize on high-speed Internet connectionsusing televised lectures and demonstrations via satellite connections, video streaming, orconferencing applications. Typical streaming, collaboration, and conferencing applicationsinclude Adobe Connect Pro, MSN Messenger, Yugma, iPod/iPad, Google Chat, Skype,Facebook, YouTube, and others are typically utilized in the on-line teaching environment4.Couse Delivery Methodologies 1. Synchronous/real-time lectures Planning, designing, and implementing active learning in a distance education environment is similar to those activities for traditional classes except that planning for courses without face- to-face contact makes the design process particularly

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric John Addeo, DeVry University; Nugroho Iwan Santoso, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Chao-Ying Wang, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Raul San Martin Rivadulla, Graduate Education

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Page 26.1186.5enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Groups of multinational engineering students fromthe two schools carried out a project of developing an executable ERP system using variousdistributed collaboration tools. Findings from this experience are discussed and other on-goingefforts are described in this paper.Dorneich, et al. 10 report on "The design and implementation of a learning collaboratory, thework focuses on collaborative learning processes, and the idea of a collaboratory as a virtualspace for work. The paper describes a design process to support the development and use ofcollaborative learning technologies. It integrates methods and concepts from cognitive systemsengineering, theories of learning and instruction

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

digital inputs, 4 digital relay outputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs). 1 24 Volt Power Supply 2 I/O Expansion Modules (3 digital inputs and 4 digital relay outputs) 2 2 amp circuit breakers 10 Terminal Wiring Blocks 2 Screw drivers 1 Ferrule crimper with 2 small bags of ferrules. 1 Copy of Nanonavigator software (Free Web download) 1 $200 gift card for help in purchasing project items.The materials in the toolkit are valued at around $500.00. Additionally, they receive a $200 giftcard to purchase related materials for their planned project, such as

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Andy S. Peng, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint

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Engineering Technology

“Renewable Energy and Sustainability,” and to provide anassessment plan for the course. The proposed course is designed as general education course.This course does not have a prerequisite and is open to students from all majors as a generaleducation elective. The course uses a combination of lectures, reading discussions, case studies,and demonstrations. Class content includes an extensive review of various renewable energyresources, as well as an analysis of the economic, social, and environmental effects of renewableenergy systems. It also analyzes the effects of politics and government regulation of renewableenergy.IntroductionFor more than a century, human beings have relied on fossil fuel as a primary energy source.However, these conventional

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

thereby preparingengineers for the global workforce.This paper focuses on educating engineers/engineering technology students as a global citizenand problem solver by engaging them with the international student groups. The researchhypothesis is that international student groups and communities on the university campus caneffectively help engineering technology students learn global skills through active and peerlearning, and may serve as an alternative to study abroad. The course project for the capstonedesign course was used to test the hypothesis. The paper is divided into five sections. The firstsection describes the planning for the course modifications and the second section describesadded learning outcomes. The third section explains

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

to the additive manufacturing resources, capabilities, capacities, and products that could be produced. They were then introduced to several processes underway, including the one with which they would be engaged during the balance of the event. The introduction also included supervised processing and post-processing. Once a level of participant hands-on confidence with 3D printing was achieved, they were provided the opportunity to process canned products, which they could have personalized, and then 3D print the designs they developed. During the end of the last session of the event, the participants were administered a post-event poll to, on a 1-4 scale, gage their satisfaction with the event and to ascertain their plans for the

Conference Session

Various Prospectives in Power Systems

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

ypes of contaacts so a sep parate dc suppply was proocured to proovide theenabling voltage. Th his power suppply is rated d for 125Vdcc which is a typical voltaage utilitiesutilize in their substaations. Figuree 3 – Switch hing Type Teerminal BlocckCommu unication nsAt this po oint in the laab developm ment, relay co ommunicatioons are very basic and prrimarily connsistof relay front f panel access a to seriial ports. Fu uture plans aare to

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric A. Roe, Polk State College; Terry Bartelt

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materials. 8. Demonstrate how to navigate through LMS packages such as Desire-2-Learn. 9. Student advising.With the OEOE model, faculty support student learning through facilitation in the EngineeringTechnology lab, mini-lectures, and validation of competencies through lab assignments andassessments.The proposed faculty loading formula is:  26 hrs/wk in the Engineering Technology labs at the ATC  7 hrs/wk of office hours in a dedicated office/cubicle at the ATC  7 hrs/wk of flexible planning timeThis staffing model required two enabling technologies, 1) A LMS that permitted sharedinstructor access to all ET courses so that the instructor on duty can answer online inquiries orassist students arriving in the open-lab with their

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology

beneficial to the program and its faculty. ABET’s goal is to insurequality and help the program make improvements. The paper will conclude with best practiceideas for display materials and a description of a typical visit.This paper will discuss the processes and procedures that must to be carefully developed duringthe six years between visits in order to maximize benefit and minimize effort. Preparation for thevisit can be complicated by misconceptions. This paper will address common questions, frequentmistakes and definitions for confusing terms often encountering during preparation for an ABETvisit. One of the most common misconceptions occurs when a program receives theiraccreditation planning packet. This packet includes the: Accreditation

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brian L Houston P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

products used in CETinstruction, and are the typically used by CET students in completing tasks in the aforementionedcourses. Integrating GPS equipment and Civil 3D has improved courses and is expected to betterprepare our graduates for careers in the civil engineering industry. The CET departmentemphasizes incorporating current technologies and computer applications as part of the CETcontinuous improvement plan, heavily emphasized by the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET).This paper describes the pedagogical aspects of developing, teaching, and coordinating four CETcourses to maximize the use of the GPS equipment and Civil 3D software as well as discussingthe positive impact this has on student learning. Related course

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

typical semester 30 courses are offered by the construction management program. It isone of seven programs within a department devoted exclusively to technology. It offers aBachelor of Science degree and an undergraduate certificate. The department resides within anurban, nonresidential campus with a student enrollment population of 30,690 for the fall of 2014.(Indiana University, 2014) Currently the program’s enrollment consists of 135 students.The program is accredited by ABET. It does not utilize proprietary assessment software nor isthere dedicated assessment staff. The program’s accreditation plan was developed exclusivelyby its full time faculty with copious support by experienced faculty residing within thedepartment and by the dean’s

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

enforcingstandards, and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Employers mustcomply with all applicable OSHA standards. Employers must also comply with the General DutyClause of the OSH Act, which requires employers to keep their workplace free of seriousrecognized hazards7. The OSH Act covers most private sector employers and workers in all 50states, the District of Columbia, and the other United States (U.S.) jurisdictions either directlythrough federal OSHA or through an OSHA-approved State Plan. State Plans are OSHA-approved job safety and health programs operated by individual states instead of federal OSHA.The OSH Act encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and health programsand precludes state enforcement of

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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field they would like to be employed. Table 6 shows the job placement or jobpreference for students who used the BASIC Stamp 2 in their capstone project. All students whograduated in the fall 2012 work in a robotic and/or automation related field. Five of the studentswho graduated in fall 2013 work in a robotic and/or automation related field and one have plansto work in a robotic and/or automation related field. This represents 75% of all students whoused BASIC Stamp 2 in their capstone that semester. Two of the four students (50%) who usedBASIC Stamp 2 in their capstone project in the fall 2014 plan to work in the robotics field. Table 6 Students Choice of Microcontroller for Capstone Projects

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

takenotes on theory and example problems presented by the instructor, while about ten minutesmight be devoted to questions and answers. In this way, students are not actively engaged in thelearning process. To try and remedy these deficiencies, we plan to develop an interactive classthat will essentially transform the lecture-intensive course into an “Interactive DynamicsLearning Course” (IDLC) that willa. directly address the hands-on learning approach of ET students,b. enable students to clearly visualize particle and rigid body motion and forces, which theystruggle with in traditional classes,c. enhance their comprehension of key physical concepts, and therebyd. improve their problem-solving skills and grasp of the subject.To

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University

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bracings, so that houses could withstandnatural forces such as wind and rain. We can watch designs, shapes, roofs, and building materialsfor dwellings improve. Logs became the first choice for walls, but when builders decided toconstruct basements, they would likely select stones for the walls instead. As they become moreproficient in building their houses, we will see them begin to improve their excavationprocedures, especially for their basements. We will tour the inside of some of their Iron-Agedwellings. As the number of inhabitants in a certain location grew, a village was formed; at first,these villages did not follow a specific pattern, but eventually, increasing population created aneed to plan a small town. The earliest towns were

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County

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Engineering Technology

overlapping curriculum was developed for elementary, middle and high schoolcounselors that encompassed: STEM skill sets and job opportunities; micromessaging;neuroscience; ―all about STEM;‖ and the EbD articulation initiative.The original plan was to conduct a two-day 16-hour workshop for counselors, but afterdiscussions with the BCPS Coordinator of the Office of School Counseling, it was decided tocondense the training into one-day sessions targeted for the three school levels. As a part of thePD, counselors are connected to the Baltimore County Division of Workforce Development(DWD). The DWD, in concert with the county’s Department of Economic Development, acts asa broker for initiatives designed to develop a skilled workforce. Similar

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Cavalline P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Engineering Technology

atsignificantly slower speeds than the Boeing 767 aircraft impacting the towers)16. Page 26.1069.4The floor plans, elevations, and typical section details presented in FEMA 403 are thenintroduced. Students are encouraged to consider the performance requirements of compositestructural systems and connections. Most junior-level students in this course have taken aconstruction materials, statics, and engineering mechanics, and this provides an excellentopportunity to review structural details illustrating the use of multiple materials in configurationsmore complex than those to which students have typically been previously exposed. FEMA 403has many useful

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

Planning Communications General Knowledge Professional Impact Continuous Learning Initiative Quality Orientation Cultural Adaptability Innovation Safety Awareness Customer Focus Integrity Teamwork The key actions are designed to validate experiential learning in an engineering workenvironment through clear, definable, instantly measureable, and readily observable metrics thatare consistent with the visions and missions of Iowa State University and the College ofEngineering. They “align with existing employer assessment, development and performancemanagement practices” [4, p. 124

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

and then discusswhy the correct response is correct and the distractors (incorrect responses) are not. 16iv. Minute Papers, Direct Paraphrasing, Application Cards, and Lecture SummariesThese are examples of individual approaches. In minute papers or clearest/muddiest point, theinstructor should stop two minutes before the class period ends and ask students to write mainpoint(s) of the lecture and the “muddiest” or least clear point(s). Collect the papers and useresponses to plan the next lecture. In direct paraphrasing, the students should write a definitionin their own words. In application cards, students should provide a specific real-worldapplication for the topic covered in class; and finally in lecture summaries, students shouldwrite

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Sprang, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

Page 26.918.3 Faculty observation of the freshman students as well as both solicited and unsolicited student comments suggest that thegoal of building community was achieved. Faculty observed that students were more engaged and willing to ask questions inclass, spent more time talking and working with other students outside of class, and generally seemed to have formed a cohortthat included all of their classmates. Students demonstrated a higher level of interest in the program, with more than half thestudents asking faculty for help with outside projects. Students expressed enthusiasm for the student club and asked the student mentors to include more advanced projects. Asoriginally planned, projects were based on simple discrete

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, Columbus, IN; Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Nathan John Luetke, Old Dominion University; Moustafa R. Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Basim Matrood, Old Dominion University

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theelectrical system couples to the mechanical one and how it behaves during use to successfullycontrol it.Future Implications The Mechanical Tiger Project that was implemented in both Universities showedeffectiveness in presenting mechanical, electrical, and computer design sections as a wholeprocess of engineering modeling. In the summer 2015, faculties of Purdue University in theMechanical Engineering Technology department are planning to present a simplified version ofthis project to the homeschooled population of middle-school-aged children. This activity will beorganized as a summer camp or a seminar, and will teach the students about necessary steps inengineering design. The other target of this summer activity is to attract and