Paper ID #39217RAM Pump as a Teaching Tool in Fluid Power LaboratoryDr. Srikanth B. Pidugu, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Dr. Pidugu is the Interim Director and Professor of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technol- ogy. He obtained Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University in 2001.Dr. Ashokkumar Misarilal SharmaCody Capocelli ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 RAM pump as a Teaching Tool in Fluid Power LaboratoryIntroductionFluid Power and Mechanics is a sophomore-level class for the Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) program at the University of
Paper ID #37253Laboratory Experiment for Improving Understanding of Grain RefinementinAluminum CastingsDr. Wei Vian, Purdue University at West Lafayette Dr. Wei Vian is an assistant professor of practice in Purdue University’s School of Engineering Tech- nology at the West Lafayette campus, where she teaches mechanics and materials courses. Her current research focuses on exploring teaching methods to increase student success in the courses she teaches, and past research includes exploring grain refining in aluminum castings. Dr. Vian received her Ph.D. from Purdue University in 2016. ©American
Paper ID #39017Teaching Vibration and Modal Analysis Concepts in TraditionalSubtractive Machining to Mechanical Engineering Technology StudentsDr. David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University David Labyak is an Assistant Professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), teaching in the area of Solid Me- chanics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Vibration and Modal Analysis Concepts in Traditional Subtractive Machining to Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #38869Experience with a Method Allowing One Instructor to Teach a Course inTwo Classrooms Simultaneously at Different LocationsDr. John W Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University John Blake is a Professor of Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. He has served as chair of the Engineering Technology Department at his institution, and has served as the chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division of the ASEE. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a registered Professional Engineer
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
skills [4]. For example, virtual laboratories can allow students toconduct experiments in a simulated environment, while augmented reality simulations can providehands-on experience with complex equipment. Several studies have investigated the effectivenessof these technologies in online engineering courses [5], with positive results in terms ofengagement and deeper understanding of course material [6][7]. Despite the potential benefits ofVR and AR technologies, gathering student perspectives and experiences is essential to developstrategies that meet their unique needs and challenges.This study focuses on understanding student perspectives on online teaching in the Principles ofSurveying course, a hands-on course that teaches students to
roles within higher education; secured over $5.5M funding and support for STEM education research; and led several program development efforts, including: a childcare facility at a federal research laboratory, STEM K-12 teacher training programs, a Molecular Biology/Biotechnology master’s degree program at a small internationally-focused teaching institution, as well as a first-year engineering program and a B.S. Engineering Technology degree program at an R1 research institution. She has been recognized for her teaching, advising, and service, and as an Exemplary Faculty Member for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Dr. Emily Spayde, West Virginia University Emily Spayde is a teaching assistant professor
provide at least three ways forimprovement for each project. To support the students in their evaluation, a grading sheet wasprovided by the teaching faculty. Peer evaluations were considered as part of the final grade forthis exercise.Series Pipeline Systems (Laboratory Exercise)This exercise was done during a session of laboratory, in the computer room, and usingHydroFlo software. The students were asked to solve an assigned series pipeline problem and toinvestigate two additional scenarios, by changing the pipeline material from Steel Schedule 40 tocopper and PVC, while all other parameters are kept constant. The three scenarios werecompared from an economical and societal impact and best option selected (see Appendix 2).HVAC Design (Project
-oriented curriculum model on Renewable Energy Sources (RES) as an important solution to theenergy problem, and training talents with relevant skills and qualities have become a key part oftheir overall energy strategy. Based on Taylor Principle and PDCA Cycle Theory (Plan, Do,Check, Act), this paper proposed a “Student-centered Inquiry” RES course model together withthree reference templates for the design, teaching, and evaluation processes of the course.In 2020, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) received a grant from the U.S. DOE under itsMinority, Education, Workforce, and Training (MEWT) program to implement a comprehensiveeducation and training program to strengthen STEM education and increase the pipeline ofqualified workers, especially
students to gainknowledge during the step-by-step project performance from beginning to completion. Thiswould allow them to build confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and ownership and makesthem prepared and ready for taking the next design course in the following semester.The highlight of this paper demonstrates challenges and accomplishments of students andfaculty performing a hands-on design project during the COVID-19 pandemic. As manyengineering and technology courses rapidly transitioned to online or distance learning modality,the struggle to generate the same active learning environment online was challenging. Afterstudents returned to on-campus courses in hybrid or socially distanced laboratories, the learningenvironment was modified to
are accreditedby the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This accreditationprovides assurance that our ETECH programs meet the quality standards of the profession forwhich that program prepares graduates.Engineering and engineering technology are separate but closely related professional areas thatdiffer in some areas (Thomas, n.d.). ETECH courses stress the application of technicalknowledge and methods in the solution of practiced engineering problems. Engineering coursesstress the underlying theory of the subject matter. In ETECH programs, laboratory activities arean integral component, including the study of practical design solutions, manufacturingtechniques, and evaluation techniques for industrial type problems
will likely add new dimensions oflearning and research, especially in teaching concepts like machine learning [2].Finally, there is an opportunity for researchers to investigate how the programming of the CRBimpacts productivity, particularly as it relates to block-based programming on the CRB vs.traditional text-based coding on the IRB. Recent research has shown potential in this area [8],[9]. Future work in this area may also consider how AI can assist in coding and applicationdevelopment.ConclusionWhile curriculum and laboratory development conclusions are preliminary, a few things havebecome apparent to the faculty stakeholders. Teaching and learning in an environment thatutilizes both IRB and CRB stations concurrently shares more in
, effectiveness, and pedagogical value ofstudent-generated stories in a fluid mechanics course part of the mechanical engineeringtechnology curriculum. This application, which addressed Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET)’s Criterion 3 and Criterion 5c, was implemented in a four-credit hour(ch) senior-level applied fluid mechanics course, with a 3ch lecture and 1ch laboratorycomponent. The course is the second in fluid mechanics’ sequence and covers topics likepipeline systems design, pump selection, flow of air in ducts, lift and drag, etc. The originalinstructional design used a blend of traditional in-class lectures and problem-based learningfocused on project-based and other laboratory exercises.To further improve the students
Paper ID #39370Implementing an Effective ABET Assessment Program for a New BachelorofScience in Engineering Technology DegreeDr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Ohio State University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She teaches first- and second-year courses at the Marion campus. She has developed an interest in engineering education, teaching pedagogies and strategies
these projects will help other educators develop ROS-based simulation projects as part of a course or a stand-alone course for teaching robotics.IntroductionThe Robot Operating System (ROS) has gained wide currency for creating working robotic sys-tems, initially in the laboratory and then in industry. The primary programming environment forthose working on ROS includes C++, Python, or Java. MathWorks recently released its RoboticsSystems Toolbox and ROS Toolbox. Using MATLAB to interact with robotic simulators (suchas Gazebo) and physical ROS-compatible robots (such as TurtleBot) becomes a new option. Theexisting toolboxes in MATLAB enable the development and verification of robotic control algo-rithms more quickly. Though it is
Paper ID #38744Involving Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Students in the Design andDevelopment of an Innovative Device for the Detection of Plant NematodesDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches mechanics of materials, manufacturing processes, CAD, applied fluid mechanics, etc., courses. His research interests include net-shape fabrication of sintered ceramics, numer- ical simulation using FEM, and engineering and technology educationDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz
good example of this occurred at the University of Tennessee in the late 1990s [3]. At theUniversity of Tennessee [3] the two first-year courses were redesigned in response torecommendations of an industrial advisory board and ABET. The result was a FYE programwhich was deemed the “Engage Program”. The first semester course was a non-calculus-basedapproach that focused on computer programming, graphic skills, and problem solving. Thesecond semester course focused more on calculus-based content with emphasis on statics anddynamics. Basic concepts would be presented in a one-hour lecture and the concepts werereinforced during low-tech, hands-on laboratory exercises. Additionally, students would meetwith graduate teaching assistants in a
-doctoral fellowship at Lawrence National Laboratory focusing on com- putational analysis for nonlinear seismic analysis of Department of Energy nuclear facilities and systems. After joining SFSU in 2016, she established an active research lab at SFSU with a diverse group of under- graduate and Master’s level students. For her engineering education research, she is interested in exploring how to use technology such as virtual reality and 3D printing to enhance student engagement. She is an active member of ASCE, ASEE, and SEAONC.Shah Rukh Humayoun, San Francisco State UniversityKhanh NguyenYongjian Pan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Reinforcing Human-Technology Interaction Theory
design. His current teaching load primar- ily consists of courses related to advanced embedded digital systems.Ms. Bhavana Kotla, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Purdue Polytechnic, Purdue University, Indiana, USA. Current area of research: Program Assessment in Entrepreneurially Minded Curriculum/Programs.Dr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University Dr. Bosman holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her engineering education research interests include entrepreneurially minded learning, energy education, interdisciplinary education, and faculty professional development. ©American Society for Engineering
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
Paper ID #39694Student Self-Assessment of Knowledge to Encourage IndividualUnderstanding of StrengthsDr. Megan Prygoski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (Polytechnic) Dr. Prygoski has been teaching Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University’s South Bend campus for nine years. She has her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Student Self-Assessment of Knowledge to Increase Understanding of
thetheoretical background necessary to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to performanalysis in the laboratory portion of the class. The purpose of this activity is to bring students toa common level of proficiency so that they can perform an iterative engineering designexperiment investigating the performance of a small vertical axis wind turbine, VAWT.BackgroundBeing mindful of how students acquire knowledge, Turns and Van Meter [1] discuss teachingmethods to improve problem solving, informed by cognitive science. Part of the objective of thisintroduction to engineering and technology course is to show students that engineers work tosolve concrete problems and improve solutions. For many of the students, they are embarking onthe first step
as the Mechatronics concentration coordinator in the Engineering Tech- nology department. Additionally, he is currently completing the final year of an EdD in Educational Leadership. Other research interests include Industry 4.0, regional workforce development, and gender disparities in the engineering fields.Alyssa Young, Austin Peay State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 From Grant to Graduates: The Development of a Regionally Unique Siemens Level 3 Mechatronics Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractAs the result of a Department of Defense (DoD) grant in 2017, training and laboratory equipmentwere procured, and a
performed by senior year students offer a rich environment to apply conceptswhere students may apply concepts and knowledge gained throughout their college experience.This paper examines project-based learning (PBL) implementation in a capstone project course sequencein the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. The course structure is designed tomotivate students and engage them throughout a two-semester long project. Various sources wereidentified to select proper topics for the different teams. These sources include partners from industry,community foundations, local authorities and companies. Other sources could be research topics withprofessors in the same institute or other research laboratories. The projects are designed with
(BUET), Bangladesh. Afterward, he received M.S. from South Dakota State University and Ph. D. from the University of North Dakota, both in Electrical Engineering. Dr. Haider joined the Department of Engineering Technology team at Austin Peay State University (APSU) as an Assistant Professor in the Fall of 2021, where he teaches courses in Communication Systems, Electrical, and Electronic Circuit Fundamentals. He also serves as the concentration coordinator for the AAS and BS programs in Electronics and Electrical Engineering Technology. His research interests lie in the broad fields of Biomedical Signal Processing and Brain–computer interface (BCI), including Image processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine
. Received Ph.D. in Me- chanical Engineering-Design from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and MBA from Rutgers University. Interests are in product development, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and engineering ed- ucation. Over 25 years of industry and academic experience. Worked as design/project engineer in the steel-making industry, and consults on re-engineering and computer-based analysis. Teaches courses in CAD/CAE, mechanical design, FEA, and optimization; author/co-author of over 170 publication; PI/Co- PI in grants for over $3M, and in-kind donations for more than $12M.Montasir Mamun Mithu, Western Michigan University Completed MS in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Michigan University
with many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution, etc. on transportation and oper- ations 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 an integral part of her service-learning 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 the impact of good supply chain practices