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ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #21139End-of-Semester Control System Design Projects by Senior-level EET Stu-dentsDr. Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University Biswajit Ray received his B.E., M.Tech., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Calcutta (India), Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (India), and University of Toledo (Ohio), re- spectively. He is currently the coordinator, and a professor, of the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he taught at University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez, and designed aerospace electronics at EMS Technologies in Norcross, GA. Dr. Ray

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #21107Product Development Process and Student Learning in an Engineering Tech-nology Capstone Project: Electrical Go-kartDr. Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology Angran Xiao is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York.Dr. Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology Dr. Andy S. Zhang received his Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 1995. He is currently the program director of a mechatronics project in the New York City College of Technology/CUNY. For the past 15 years, Dr. Zhang has been

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University

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Engineering Technology

. [4]implemented UHF RFID reader to meet the IoT data acquisition requirements. Chunling [5]promoted the application of RFID for logistics and supply chain managements. Developing theIoT using RFID is also discussed in [6]. Sara Amendola et al. presented the use of IoT utilizingRFID in medical health systems. A survey on the applications of RFID to bodycentric systemsand for “gathering information (temperature, humidity, and other gases) about the user’s livingenvironment is investigated” [7]. Design and the future applications of RFID as sensors isthoroughly discussed by Amin Rida et al. [8] The aforementioned IoT topic was chosen by the course advisor as one of the capstone seniordesign projects to familiarize the students with state of the

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22434Student Community Project to Design a Mini-golf Project for the City ofLeesville, LADr. Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Community Project to Design of a Mini Golf Course for Leesville City - LA Mohammed Benalla, Department of Engineering and Technology Vaughn College, 8601 23rd Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11369AbstractThis paper described a community project to design a first draft of a mini golf course, 18 holes,with a future location in the city of Leesville, LA. The course was designed to be

Conference Session

ET Projects

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #21261Student-made Video Projects in Engineering Technology CoursesDr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University. Her research interest in- cludes sustainable infrastructure construction, engineering technology education, and technology in the classroom.Dr. William E. Genereux, Kansas State University William Genereux is a Professor of Computer & Digital Media Technology at Kansas State University Polytechnic. His research interests are in media literacy and the educational use of digital media technol- ogy. He has been working

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22474Introducing Project-based Engineering Laboratory to Non-engineering Un-dergraduate StudentsDr. Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University Dr. Shrestha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State Uni- versity, Rohnert Park, CA. He received his Ph.D. degree from Louisiana Tech University and Bachelor’s degree from Kathmandu University.Dr. Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University Farid Farahmand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State University, CA, where he teaches Advanced Networking and Digital Systems. He is also the director

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

an essential part of the testingprocess because the standard specimens ensure meaningful and reproducible results.1 Tohelp improve students’ critical thinking, hands-on experience, and potential researchinterest, an enhanced tensile testing laboratory project was developed that accounts forspecimen condition and variability.MET students at two campuses of XXXXX University participated in this enhancedpolymer tensile testing laboratory project. Campus A is a commuter campus with abalanced population mix of traditional and non-traditional students and typicalengineering technology class sizes of 10-20. Campus B is a large residential campuspopulated by traditional students, transfer students, and a handful of non-traditionalstudents. At Campus

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

languages. He has a keen interest in pedagogy and instruction de- livery methods related to distance learning. He has a deep commitment to social justice and in achieving economic and educational equity. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A System Designed to Convert Plastic Waste Product into Utilitarian ArtifactsAbstractThe paper expounds a senior design project that was undertaken to convert plastic waste intoutilitarian artifacts. The paper presents here the practice followed by the authors in theirrespective Department of Electrical Engineering Technology at Duy Tan University, Da Nang,Vietnam and Purdue University Northwest, Hammond

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Technology

for educational training purposes. Furthermore, Dr. Webster has received vari- ous professional certifications from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, SOLIDWORKS, the Project Management Institute, and NACE International. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Learning-Centered Educational Paradigm: Case Study on Engineering Technology Students’ Design, Problem-Solving, Communication, and Group SkillsAbstractThis case study explores how a learning-centered educational paradigm affects undergraduateengineering technology (ET) students’ engineering design, problem-solving, communication, andgroup skills. Evidence for the study comes from twenty-three mechanical engineering

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

credit hour electivewith no pre-requisites available to both ET and non-ET students. ET401 is intended to fulfill theenvironment, technology, and society (ETS) requirement of the UNHM Discovery program soparticular emphasis is placed on ways 3D printing has effects on both the environment and thecollective society. An early version of the course was offered at USS in the spring semester of2016 with eight participating students. This work describes the structure of the course andmethods used for assessment of the students.Student evaluation was based on participation, discussion board activity, portfolio of weeklyprojects, and a final project. Weekly participation in an online discussion board was required toexplore further impacts of 3D printing

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihaela Radu, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

Systems. Her current research interest includes Reliability and Fault Tolerance of Electronic Systems, Programmable Logic Devices and new educational methods emphasizing active learning and project-based-learning. She is member of IEEE and Chair of Women in Engineering Affinity Group for IEEE Long Island, New York. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Undergraduate Research Based Learning for Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractThis paper presents undergraduate research experience for Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology students mentored by the author of this paper. Research projects in the areas ofsmart house systems and fault tolerant

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

him an important perspective and exposure to industry. He has been directly involved in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries from petroleum and nat- ural gas industry to brewing and newspaper industries. Dr. Ayala has provided service to professional organizations such as ASME. Since 2008 he has been a member of the Committee of Spanish Translation of ASME Codes and the ASME Subcommittee on Piping and Pipelines in Spanish. Under both member- ships the following Codes have been translated: ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8S, ASME B31Q and ASME BPV Sections I. While maintaining his industrial work active, his research activities have also been very active; Dr. Ayala has published

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Chancellor and Board of Trustees in 2007. The Chancellor’s Award is a prestigious award within the SUNY system and is awarded only to those candidates who have a record of consistently superior performance and a long commitment to the SUNY system. . She has also been a recipient of Rene Chasmen Affirmative action Award in 1994. She is a motivational speaker for women in Science and Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Collaborated Efforts in TI ARM M4/32BIT Microcontroller Curricula Development and AssessmentIntroduction These collaborative efforts in curriculum development were an extension of several NSFfunded projects that focused on the

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

his BS degree in electrical engineering (1975) from California State University, Sacramento, and his MS (1980) and DE (1983) degrees in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. His educa- tion and research interests include project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, and embedded product/system development.Dr. Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies. He re- ceived the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

years, while other variables have been collected for decades. With the data, we cananswer historical questions such as “how did the Great Recession affect college attendance andmajors?” and student advising questions such as “given my interests and abilities, would anEngineering Technology degree be a good choice if I want to pay back my student loans by age30?”In addition, NCES publishes projected statistics for the next decade. Projections indicate a 13%increase in college enrollment in the next 11 years, with the highest growth rates amongstwomen, people of color, Hispanics, Asians, and students over 35. Professors and administratorsin higher education can use this information for academic advising, for requesting resources, andfor

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Haughery, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22460Mechatronics and Academic Success: Towards Understanding the Impactsof Age, Major, and Technical ExperienceDr. John R. Haughery, Iowa State University Dr. John Haughery is currently a lecturer in the department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. His technical experience and interests include electrical power systems, industrial controls, and mechatronics. His research focuses on the integration of mechatronic-based projects into freshman engineering and technology curricula with the intent of increasing student engagement and motivation. John received his BS in Industrial

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

inembedded systems used worldwide in industry to the classroom to teach theory with new andindustry-relevant tools. An engineering education research phase explored the reasons, challenges,and motivations for considering engineering as career among both male and female electricalengineering students. Results of the research will help us better understand the experiences offemale engineering students in the Electrical Engineering Department at Qatar University. Thepurpose of this engineering education research project was to propose strategies that may helpbalance the gender gap in STEM fields and increase the representation of female students, mainlyin engineering majors in US, based on the lessons learned from Qatar University study. Thepurpose of

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Technology, focus on Digital Manufacturing. Her research is focused on mechatronics, digital manufacturing, digital thread, cyber physical systems, broadening participation, and engineering education. She is a Director of Mechatronics and Digital Manufacturing Lab at ODU and a lead of Area of Specialization Mecha- tronics Systems Design. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufactur- ing systems. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR project

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

of a project rubric) and report thedata annually. Yearly reflection meetings of faculty members analyze the data, exploringexpectations and findings. The existing data collection and analysis process serves to documentthe faculty value placed on the importance of the measurement of achievement throughout thecurriculum.An electronic portfolio allows the aggregate insights gained by faculty from assessment datacollection to be extended to the individual student. The electronic portfolio would offer thelearner the opportunity to gather and upload performance indicators throughout the curriculum.Because best practice recommends that student outcomes are assessed at multiple points in acurriculum, the students would be able to see the future

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer A. O'Neil, Rochester Institute of Technology; Martin E. Gordon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Abigail Gordon, Clarence Central School District; Brian Scott Rice, Rochester Institute of Technology; Gary De Angelis, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

process and understanding customer design specifications; and  Marshmallow launcher build and competition.The concepts associated with the engineering design process were intentionally frontloaded tobetter prepare students for the marshmallow launching project and the pumpkin chunkin’competition. Both projects, marshmallow and pumpkin launchers, were a form of frontloading interms of doing a prototype model and then going to full-scale.The concept of teamwork was frontloaded by having students experience the design process withthe marshmallow launcher (first project) in a small team of three before receiving a formal lectureon teamwork. After a formal lecture and activity, the students were put into a much larger team ofsix for the pumpkin

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

experi- 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

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Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

that has been achieved in successfully chairing ten or more graduate student culminating projects, theses, or dissertations, in 2011 and 2005. He was also nominated for 2004 UNI Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, March 2004, and nominated for 2006, and 2007 Russ Nielson Service Awards, UNI. Dr. Pecen is an Engineering Tech- nology Editor of American Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR). He has been serving as a re- viewer on the IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing since 2001. Dr. Pecen has served on ASEE Engineering Technology Division (ETD) in Annual ASEE Conferences as a reviewer, session moderator, and co-moderator since 2002. He served as a Chair-Elect on ASEE ECC Division

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Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

] undergraduatemajor.” The same survey also indicates that more than 75% of those surveyed say they wantmore emphasis on five key areas including: critical thinking, complex problem solving, writtenand oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings.As part of the larger goal to better prepare students for career success and personal development,improving students’ critical thinking ability has been a significant initiative of the University ofHartford’s strategic plan since 2014. In the fall semester of 2017, we implemented a coordinatedlarge-scale project that aimed to promote students’ critical thinking through a series of newly-designed troubleshooting exercises embedded in all fundamental DC electric circuits labs forengineering

Conference Session

Computer-related Issues

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Facilities Planning and Management, Introduction to Facilities Engineering Sys- tems, Financial Aspects of Facilities Management and Construction Cost and Bidding. He is a graduate of Purdue School of Engineering and Technology receiving degrees in Construction Technology, Archi- tectural Technology and a Masters in Facility Management. His field experience includes residential and light commercial construction. He has been an architectural designer as well as superintendent for single and multi-family residential construction projects. Mr. Ray worked as an engineering design manager in the Building Components Manufacturing Industry for over fifteen years.Mr. James W. White, Indiana University-Purdue University of

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

class (Fluid Power System Design) that will end with the completion of a semesterproject. In this project, students will develop and test their own prototype system e.g., emulationof a backhoe or a stamping device duty cycle.The reason for the modularization is to offer the option that each module can be offered as a topicin any existing application-based course. Courses with, for example, design, energy, sustainabilitycontent can benefit from the use of any of the proposed modules. Under this development plan allmodules are offered in a single course in order to test and refine them, but it is well known thatthe trend nowadays is to reduce the number of total credits in existing BS programs. Therefore,individual modules can be offered as

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

University Faculty Senate. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Performance of a Linux-based RouterAbstractToday’s routers have increasingly short life cycles. The short life cycle is due to the growingdemand for bandwidth by users. High traffic under limited bandwidth conditions results in asignificant number of dropped connections and excruciatingly slow speeds. Coupled with thepractice of sporadic firmware updates for the majority of commercial routers, consumers usuallyhave to purchase new hardware every two years to maintain consistent speeds. This projectexplores an alternative, building a home-built router suitable for use in senior projects andspecial projects. While our lab

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

, Smart instrumenta- tion and Controls for Biomedical Applications and Structural Health monitoring. He worked on funded projects from NASA, Caterpillar and Federal High way. He published journals and conference papers in the areas of smart instrumentation and control and mechatronics systems.Jake Hildebrant, Murray State University Jake Hildebrant is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Engineering at Murray State University and the program coordinator for the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. He is also the pro- gram coordinator for the online Energy Management program at Madisonville Community College. He specializes in Motion Control, Robotics, Programmable Logical Controllers, Sustainability

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

the materials, before delving into the underlying science to understand why the chosenmaterials have properties that would make them suitable for the required applications. Theauthors’ idea was that the desire to succeed in the project would motivate the students to delvedeeper to understand the science behind the materials’ properties.Table I. The effect of changing the delivery sequence of the course contents Total # Maximum # Class Sections # Students Year Students per Class Size per year Dropping Class

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

in semesters past [2]. Technological tools rangefrom software, which provides students with a virtual tool helping students to observe andvisualize multiple concepts taught in lecture, to physical tools that can be used to providestudents with an interactive device that students can observe and learn from. Having studentsdesign and build physical technological tools as a form of a school project or summer internshipalso exposes them to real-life engineering applications [3]. This work presents the use of aphysical technological tool, which can be used in education to help reinforce and expand high-school and undergraduate engineering education.BackgroundHands-on technological tools have been used in education for many years. In 2009, a micro

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

efficiencies. Since 2004, Professor Scachitti has focused her efforts towards applying Industrial Engineering concepts to improve Healthcare and other non-traditional service environments using Lean and Six Sigma methods.Prof. James B. Higley, Purdue University Northwest JAMES B. HIGLEY, P.E. holds the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He is responsible for teaching courses in modeling; integrated design, analysis & manufacturing; manufacturing processes; CNC programming; and senior project. He holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Flipped