in manufacturing from Manchester Community College - NH, BSMET and MSME degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of NH. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 VEX College Level Robotic Competition Senior Capstone ProjectAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requires inclusion of acapstone project to baccalaureate engineering technology programs. Capstone project coursesintegrate technical and non-technical skills from coursework with project management skills. Acapstone project requires the solution of open-ended engineering problems with
Paper ID #37716Implementation of Sustainability Concept in Capstone ProjectsDr. Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Implementation of Sustainability Concept in Capstone ProjectsAbstractCapstone or senior design is a mandatory course during the senior year of any undergraduateengineering discipline. The students apply their cumulative knowledge gathered over the othertechnical courses taken during the study. While the capstone projects are designed to check thestudents’ overall scientific understanding of the subject matter, often the sustainabilitycomponent
Paper ID #38629Evolving Engineering Technology Capstone Projects to Bring StudentsCloser to IndustryProf. Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Northwest Susan Scachitti is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton and Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. Professor Scachitti consults and teaches in traditional areas of Industrial Engineering which include Total Quality techniques and organizational change.Prof. James B. Higley P.E., Purdue University Northwest JAMES B. HIGLEY, P.E. holds the rank of
bill of materials (BOM) with the specific physical supply requirements are detailed inTable 1. All items listed are either present in the final project or, in the case of support material,necessary for production of the final product. Costs are estimated along the right side of thisBOM, and shipping is not included in this estimate. All tools and machines used are property ofthe Engineering Technology Department and are thus not counted in cost estimation.8. Student AssessmentThe senior design project presented in this paper is one of the 12 capstone projects completed inthe 2022-2023 academic year. The project included multidisciplinary students from Electronicsand Computer Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology in
work involving the structural analysis of the existing Clear CreekPedestrian Bridge, as well as the design, construction, and laboratory testing of a bamboo bridgemodel as part of the Project Capstone course. The existing bridge conveniently located near thecampus with easy access, comprises two pony trusses supporting the floor beams and concretedeck, forming a U-shaped cross-section, with dimensions of 130’-0” in length and 8’-0” in clearwidth. RFEM6® software is used for structural analysis and stability assessment, ensuringcompliance with applicable codes.The bamboo bridge model is designed and constructed using glued bamboo sticks for laboratorytesting under ultimate loads to observe buckling behavior. The model, resembling the ClearCreek
engraved material back to the warehouse operation module; 3) laser engraving station: aDexarm to operate the safety enclosure door, and a second Dexarm equipped with a laserengraving tool to engrave the stock material.This paper also discusses ongoing efforts to add computer vision to Dexarm and build a Deltarobot to enhance and expand the system's functions. Students from Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) and Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) are workingon these projects as capstone or course design projects.IntroductionOnline surveys and interviews of more than 800 US manufacturing companies and leadersperformed by the Manufacturing Institute (MI) and Deloitte in 2021 indicate that the USmanufacturing industry could
condition surveys for various mechanical and electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce carbon dioxide and other building emission impacts by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. His current research focuses on engaging and educating students in sustainable and green buildings’ design and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Capstone PBL to Demonstrate Achievement of ABET OutcomesAbstractInteractive learning has been proven to increase students’ retention
- Applied Systems ● Engineering Technology - Technical Operations (off-campus distance) ● Master of Science in Engineering TechnologyThe school has a focus on practice and strives to prepare students for industry. To achieve thisgoal the school has adopted a Project Based Learning (PBL) core that has a common core of fiveproject courses, with at least one in each year of the program. The first two courses, ENGR 199and 200, focus on the basics of project work and act to level students’ abilities. ENGR 350 has afocus on entrepreneurial product design. ENGR 400 and 450 are the capstone project courses.The capstone projects are done for industry and typically include product design, test equipment,production equipment, or process
Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Travis received his A.S. in Automotive Technology from Parkland College in 2012, B.S. in Technical Systems Management in 2019, and M.S. in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems in 2022. During his M.S. studies, he focused his research on project management education in Engineering and Engineering Technology programs. Travis joined the ABE department full-time in January 2022 and has taught ETMA 439 (Capstone Experience), ETMA 499 (3D Modeling and Printing), and ETMA 100 (Technical Systems in Agriculture).Dr. Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Molly H. Goldstein is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Product Design Lab Director
. Assemble the parts and components,vii. Test and verify the completed project’s performances following the given percentage of regulation, andviii. Submit a written report according to the Journal of Computers in Education.This paper describes students’ projects, details of their experience and the successes, and effectsof COVID-19 on their projects and lesson learned, and shows a few pictures of the finishedproducts. Keywords: engineering technology, engineering design process, DC regulated powersupply, capstone course, Covid-19 2Introduction: According to George Dieter (2013), a Fellow and the Past President of the American
Paper ID #37273Design and Implementation of Automation Systems as Electro-MechanicalEngineering Technology Senior Design ProjectsDr. Rasoul M. Milasi, Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Andrzej J. Gapinski, Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Design and Implementation of Automation Systems as Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Design ProjectsAbstractThe senior design project is the capstone design course in Penn State - Fayette’s electro-mechanical engineering technology (EMET) curriculum. It is a two-semester project workcomposed of EMET403, design
Photovoice with Entrepreneurial Design Projects as a High Impact Practice in Engineering Technology EducationIn the recent years, interdisciplinary research has become a necessary tool for successfullyfinding solutions to real-world problems. Yet, in the undergraduate engineering technologycurriculum interdisciplinary projects is extremely limited (if used at all), particularly in non-capstone project courses. In this study we present findings and lessons learned from aninterdisciplinary research project that integrates entrepreneurial mindset, bio-inspired design, andart into in an engineering technology classroom in the sophomore-year of the post-secondaryengineering technology education. Engineering
, KEEN Ambassador and a 2021 Fellow, etc. She has numerous awards and recognitions to her credit, including several best paper awards.Dr. Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Sorin Cioc is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing MET Education: Innovations in Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentIntroductionSenior Design Capstone courses provide a hands-on learning environment where students gainvaluable experience in project management, collaboration, problem-solving, and technicalexpertise. They
"Engineering for One Planet," expanding thecurriculum with relevant examples, incorporating practical mini-projects, and embeddingsustainability frameworks in capstone design projects. The approach also suggests the inclusionof biomimicry principles, the adoption of advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, theintegration of energy process assessments, and the utilization of the business model canvas witha sustainability perspective in the curriculum. This holistic educational model aims to not onlyenrich the learning experience of students in engineering technology programs but also to armthem with the essential competencies and insights needed to tackle complex sustainability issuesin their engineering careers. By reimagining the engineering
processes and integral, discrete, and shrink/expansion fastener systems. 45% 70%ConclusionsThis project-based instructional approach corresponds to XXXXX University’soverarching goals for its undergraduate programs for engineering technology students.The knowledge and experience gained through student completion of various teamprojects during their freshmen through junior academic years is expected to form a strongfoundation for the senior capstone project (an implicit goal of most courses within theengineering curricula). At the capstone level, students undertake an often unstructured,broadly-defined, real-world problem. Many of these capstone projects entail solvingmanufacturing process issues for production
Engineering Technology(ENGT) program. According to the program description, engineering technology educationemphasizes primarily on the applied aspects of science and product improvement, industrialpractices, and engineering operational functions. A capstone two-semester senior project course isa part of the engineering technology curriculum. This course provides the students with anopportunity to address and experience the critical problems faced in the day-to-day life of anengineer in an advanced manufacturing industry. One such problem is to measure friction and wearrate between materials to improve the performance of mechanical machinery used in industrialapplications.The aim of this senior design project is to design and fabricate a working
, and RF filters. Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the breakdown oftopics covered in each of the first two courses. Figure 3: Topics in RF Course 1 Figure 4: Topics in RF Course 2 The third and final course in the program is the senior capstone project. The students arerequired to choose their projects in various areas of RF engineering. Each project group musthave between two and four people to work together. The restriction on the number of groupmembers to learn and encourage teamwork. The course requirements are illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 5: Course Requirements for Senior Capstone ProjectPossible areas of project topics can be: • RF Test automation • RF device performance improvement • A standalone
, at that time, the undeveloped four-year SMSCP BS MCET degree program curriculum.The BS MCET curriculum was fashioned with advanced topics from the AAS SMSCP specifiedcourses; additional topics relating to project management and capstone projects [5]; andintegration of the general ET courses already offered. After completing the SMSCP instructortraining needed to teach in the Siemens program, the lead Mechatronics faculty author beganteaching the courses specific to the SMSCP in 2019. Through a strategic rotation of courseofferings, the author could offer the SMSCP-specific courses at least every two years.Additionally, when possible, SMSCP-specific courses in the AAS MCET program were offeredin this schedule. With external transfer pathways
. No face to face or virtual meetings ever took place between theindividual courses participating on this project, which truly did challenge the written/non-verbalcommunication skills of the team overall. The student participation breakdown was as follows: Architectural Technology Wood Frame Construction course: 15 students tasked with developing building shell ideas for the competition. Each student presented ideas to the electrical engineering student team which then selected the entry to move forward with. Interior Design Technology Capstone course: 24 students tasked with leading the evidence-based design approach of the interior layout and functionality of the entire building. Building code and ADA analysis. Space
Paper ID #41206Practical Learning in Microcontroller Courses Using Novel MISL-ASE EmbeddedSystem Development BoardsDr. Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University Dr. Gang Sun is currently an associate professor of Engineering Technology programs at Northern Kentucky University. His primary teaching areas are digital & analog electronics, embedded systems design, programming for engineering applications, industrial automation, control, and Capstone design. Research interests include designing mechatronic/electronic systems that integrate embedded systems, programmable logic controllers, machine vision, real-time operation
projects or capstone endeavors.While the Self-Study Report will be as inclusive as possible, the visiting team might requestadditional materials beyond the report to ensure compliance. It is the responsibility of theinstitutions to be prepared to quickly fulfill these requests, or better yet, have them preemptivelyprepared for display. ABET suggests possible materials based on each stated harmonized generalcriterion for all commissions [7]. • Criterion 1. Students: Additional transcripts that might be requested by the team, accompanied by supporting cover memoranda, graduation check sheets, and degree audit reports. Additionally, supplementary documentation for any possible course substitutions. • Criterion 2. Program
Instrumentation 4 √MMET 363 Mechanical Design Applications I 3 √ESET 419 or Engineering Technology Capstone I 3 √MMET 429 Managing People & Projects in a Techn SocietyRDNG 465 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Grades 3 √ √TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3 √ √Summer Total 6UCC University Core Curriculum 6 Fourth YearFall
coursework including a one-yearcapstone in their final year. The curriculum involves several experiences of hands-on and project-based learning. A sample of the four-year coursework is shown in Figure 1. All the students arerequired to take courses in each of these pillars: First-Year Engineering Technology Experience,Programming Basics, Manufacturing and Material Sciences, Electrical and Electronics,Industrial Automation and Robotics, Network Security and Technology Applications, OperationalExcellence and Leadership and Capstone Sequence. In addition to these courses, students takeChemistry, Physics I and II, and Calculus I and II offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.Since the previous publication of authors on the same program, the
learn while pursuing anengineering technology degree at Ohio State. Since the previous paper was published, there havebeen major developments in the curriculum, especially with the development of the final-yearcourses. The capstone project is still two-semester long and involves project management andtechnical aspects of manufacturing and industrial automation. Figure 1: Course Framework for the BSET ProgramIV. Program Delivery MethodsThe Engineering Technology program is developed to be administered by the regional campusesbecause of their strong history of supporting the needs of their surrounding communities andcollaboration with co-located community/technical colleges and area manufacturers. It will beoffered at four
faculty plan to maintain this focus with the support of Green Dot Bioplastics and otherindustrial partners. We have been communicating with PSU alumni at iMFLUX in order tomodify a test bar mold for the Arburg injection molder. The modification will allow pressuresensors for iMFLUX Automatic Viscosity Adjustment (AVA) technology to be introduced intothe mold. AVA technology can then adjust parameters to maintain consistent production withvaried materials including PCR and bioplastics. Our capstone course gives students the ability towork in teams with one focused project over the course of two semesters, allowing them to learnabout the details of their project at a much greater depth than shorter-term laboratory orclassroom learning
Using EvaluateUR-CURE and Evaluate-Compete to Provide Student Feedback While Documenting Student Learning Gains Defined by ABET EAC and ETAC Performance IndicatorsAbstractEvaluate-Compete (E-Compete) is a new variant of the EvaluateUR method specificallydesigned for teams of students preparing to participate in engineering/design competitions as partof a capstone course or as an extracurricular activity. In addition to a set of general outcomessuch as communication, problem solving, ability to overcome obstacles, and teamwork,competition-specific outcomes are included based on competition guidelines and rubrics used bycompetition judges. The E-Compete general and competition-specific outcome categories anddefining
courses for the new programsand support capstone design projects. Moreover, it will serve as a platform for the development ofstate-of-the-art projects for engineering students. • The proposed laboratory will achieve the following goals and objectives: • Familiarize students with the design, testing, and implementation of emerging technologies desired by local industries. • Evaluate the effect and efficiency of design laboratory experiments. • Introduce the use of test setups emerging in industrial communities, not yet utilized in the undergraduate university environment. • Create a focal point for interdisciplinary learning and present a balance between theoretical and hands-on experience in undergraduate instruction
climatechange.One of the academic climate adaptation and resilience efforts at ODU started with collaborationbetween Hampton University located in Hampton, Virginia. Initially, students from the HamptonUniversity Department of Architecture started a project in 2014 to engage with the Norfolkcommunity of Chesterfield Heights to research ways to alleviate existing flooding problems relatedto sea level rise and coastal storms. Old Dominion engineering students engaged with the effort,first as volunteers and then as capstone design students.The project kicked off with a substantial amount of community involvement, which was managedby the civic league. As a result, students were able to identify problems related to flooding, coastalerosion, and accumulation of
technologies being created and added to our everyday lives despite theongoing mere theoretical and abstract exposure of these advancements to students [3]. Suchtechnological advances can add more expenses to educational institutions that strive to integratejob market applications in a pedagogical setting to expose students to real-world applications.Many educational institutions have been developing new styles and instruction tools that could bereadily integrated into undergraduate engineering laboratories [4]. The role of the laboratory inengineering is to teach students how to extract data for a specific design, analyze a new device,and discover a new piece of information to their knowledge of the world [5]. Capstone projectsare one of the well
Programming", Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[4] Al Atwa, Abdullah, Ian Bumgardner, Mohammed Bushlaibi, Steven Castello, Joshua Erickson, Aleksandr Sergeyev, and Mohsen Azizi. "Capstone Project: PLC Control System with Integrated PID Controller for Control System Optimization," Proceedings of the 2014 IAJC-ISAM International Conference, ISBN 978-1-60643-379-9.[5] Y. Fukuzawa, Z. Wang, Y. Mori and S. Kawamura, "A Robotic System Capable of Recognition, Grasping, and Suction for Dishwashing Automation," 2021 27th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 2021, pp. 369-374, doi: 10.1109