and renewable energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998-2012. He served on multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FOAs merit project proposal committees since 2013.Emily WestermanDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches courses in areas related to product design, manufacturing processes, CAD, and HVAC. His research interests include finite elemenDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University. His primary teaching areas are in Electronics, Computer
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
Paper ID #42589Evaluating Project Management Skill Development in Engineering and AgriculturalCurriculaPaul Davidson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Davidson is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has been a faculty member since 2014, and is in a 50/50 teaching/research position. His teaching and research interests are related to project management and also soil and water resources engineering.Travis Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Travis Johnson is an instructor and academic advisor in the department of
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Recruiting and Mentoring the Mentors: Practices from the STEM+C MentorCorps Project Shaoping Qiu, Ph.D. The Institute of Technology-Infused Learning (TITIL), Texas A&M University Malini Natarajarathinam, Ph.D.Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University Ting Liu, Texas A&M University Francis Quek, Ph.D. The Institute of Technology-Infused Learning (TITIL), Texas A&M University IntroductionComputing has become
consulting companies, which have given him an important perspective and exposure to the industry. He has been directly involved in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries from the petroleum and natural 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 memberships, 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
his knowledge on simulation of multiphase flows while acquiring skills in high-performance parallel computing and scientific computation. Before that, Dr. Ayala held a faculty position at Universidad de Oriente where he taught and developed courses for a number of subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Multiphase Flows, Hydraulic Machinery, as well as different Laboratory courses. Additionally, Dr. Ayala has had the opportunity to work for a number of engineering consulting companies, which have given him an important perspective and exposure to the industry. He has been directly involved in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries. Dr. Ayala has
conducted to measure friction and wear rate betweenmaterials. Also, these evaluations should consider temperature, humidity, and other criticalconditions that could affect the results. The data collected should be analyzed to determine theeffects of various metals and components on friction and wear. Finally, the results should becompared to theoretical predictions.The engineering technology curriculum envisioned this project as part of experiential learning.The project team should discuss the results and draw conclusions based on the data. They shouldthen present their findings and make recommendations to the appropriate stakeholders. Finally,they should demonstrate teamwork, proper scheduling and organization that ensures the successof the
have focused on learning and discovery in areas related to HVAC, indoor air quality, human thermal comfort, and energy conservation. While working in industry, he oversaw maintenance and management programs for various facilities including industrial plants, high rise residential and commercial buildings, energy audits and condition surveys for various mechanical and electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce CO2 fingerprint of buildings by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. Professor Shehadi also has an interest in air pollution reduction and in providing healthier environment by analyzing the various
andimplemented in a Materials and Processes course.In this instructor-designed project, students manufactured pure aluminum tensilespecimens using sand casting followed by cold rolling. The specimens were tested to findthe effects of cold rolling on hardness and tensile strength. The students calculated theamount of aluminum required for the casting, estimated the solidification time of thecasting with Chvorinov's rule, and completed most aspects of the specimen casting,rolling, preparation, and property testing processes. The final deliverable of theexperiment was a professional quality laboratory report comparing and analyzing severalmechanical properties. Students’ cold forming and sand casting-related learningoutcomes achievement versus their
projects and student publications.Dr. 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 Mechanics.Vinh Nguyen, Michigan Technological University Dr. Nguyen started his appointment as an Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University in 2022, where his research focuses on advanced manufacturing through Industry 4.0, human-robot-machine interaction, and physics-based/data-driven modeling. Dr. Nguyen has developed solutions for a variety of production processes including machining, additive manufacturing, metal
Education and Training to Improve Preparedness and Increased Access to Energy Workforce for Engineering Technology GraduatesAbstractElizabeth City State University (ECSU) implemented a comprehensive education and trainingprogram to strengthen the renewable energy curriculum and increase the pipeline of qualifiedworkers, especially underrepresented minorities for the growing energy industry. Theoverarching goal is to meet the current and future energy industry workforce needs, especially inthe renewable energy sector. The project activities were designed based on three tenets, whichinclude mentoring, research, and education/training. The project components included,enhancing renewable energy courses, establishing a wind and solar energy
related to post-hazard structural evaluation training. Supported through a grant byStructural Engineer’s Association of Northern California, SFSU is progressively developing animmersive experience for trainees to explore a structure damaged from an earthquake event.Trainees will need to navigate around the structure and control their point-of-view to examinethe evidence of damage. Ultimately, the trainees must classify the structure based on acceptablelevel of occupancy access (i.e. red card - no access, yellow card - limited access, green card - okfor occupancy). This environment is being developed progressively with the first stage of workfocusing on a desktop version of this training. Through this project, three computer sciencegraduate
sustainabledevelopment and providing experiential learnings that contribute towards achieving UN SDGs 6,7, 12 and 13. In this paper, the focus is on lessons learned from an eight-year longinterdisciplinary collaboration that has been supported by various grants from USDA, localcompanies, and our university. The culmination of this collaboration has been the developmentof a Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (CUAS), the creation of a minor program insustainability but most importantly the collaborative efforts of students from various disciplinesworking together to address important societal problems. Student projects and learningsdemonstrate the impact we have had and continue to have on sustainable development. Sampleprojects reviewed include a
and evaluation and special knowledge about STEM education in community colleges and four-year institutions. She presently serves as the external evaluator for seven NSF-funded projects. These include evaluation of two projects aimed at increasing participation in undergraduate research for students from minoritized populations and an ini- tiative to increase diversity in a predominantly white elite engineering college through collaboration with local community colleges. Eva is also evaluating an ATE project to recruit and prepare community college students for careers in bioscience and a project to train and support faculty to use Mastery-Based Grading in STEM courses. Past projects include evaluation of an NSF
innovative pedagogies that can help enhancethe employability of students. In response to this need, an exploratory study was conducted at asatellite campus of a large, Midwestern research-focused university. The intervention includedthe implementation of an entrepreneurially minded and communication-focused project,developed by the instructor of an upper-level undergraduate manufacturing course. Post-completion of the project, a metacognitive reflection assignment was administered to theparticipants and subsequently, data was collected. Participant responses were qualitativelyanalyzed using thematic analysis which led to the discovery of three themes: (1) identifyingvalue in nature-inspired design, (2) confidence in communication and self-expression
and is aleading center in the development of new bio-based polymer materials. KPRC is aninternationally recognized center for chemistry and materials science with a specialization invegetable oil-based polymer research and development. KPRC engages the academic communityat PSU through research projects and other educational activities for faculty and students. EachPET-185 General Plastics cohort tours Tyler Research Center to learn about its analyticalcapabilities. Since 2018, KPRC has supported PET-586/687 (Senior Project I/II) students byproviding access to key instrumentation for polymer analysis including: differential scanningcalorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, tensile testing,and scanning
Technical Education (CTE) programs.However, mere availability of 3DP is not enough for teachers to fully utilize its potential in theirclassrooms. While basic 3DP skills can be obtained through a few hours of training, the basictraining is insufficient to ensure effective teaching Engineering Design Process (EDP) at the highschool level. To address this problem, this project develops an EDP course tightly integrated with3DP for preservice teachers (PST) who are going to enter the workforce in high schools.Engineering design process (EDP) has become an essential part for preservice teachers (PST),especially for high school STEM. 3DP brought transformative change to EDP which is an iterativeprocess that needs virtual/physical prototyping. The new PST
Reshaping Engineering Technology Education: Fostering Critical Thinking through Open-Ended Problems in the Era of Generative AIAbstractAcademic integrity breaches and plagiarism existed long before the rise of Generative Artificialintelligence (G-AI), where students used paid online tutoring platforms like Chegg to obtain helpwith homework assignments, take-home exams, and course projects. Additionally, G-AIplatforms such as ChatGPT provide students with immediate support in understanding conceptsand improving problem-solving abilities. However, it also opens up possibilities for students toimproperly use the technology for homework and exams. This necessitates a revision in howeducators design curricula and
Engineering IdentityAbstractThis paper is a work in progress (WIP) for an NSF project that explores first-generation students(FGS) in engineering technology (ET); specifically, their academic performance, engineeringidentity development, and use of social capital all compared to continuing generation students(CGS) peers. Despite the growing number of engineering technology degrees awarded annually,there is a scarcity of research focusing on the acquisition of engineering identity, particularlyamong FG students. Overall, this project will utilize a two phase, mixed methods approach. Inthe first phase, we will quantitatively assess academic performance comparisons between firstgeneration and continuing generation engineering students and utilize the
and teaching methods.The paper presents the degree curriculum, integrated technology used, skill set taught to students,examples of project-based courses, external student training, and the future outlook and challengesfor the program. This paper will provide clear pathways for establishing similar programs atengineering schools worldwide.IntroductionSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education will play a vital role inshaping the future of technology development [1]. In an increasingly complex and technologicallydriven world, implementing STEM skills in K-12 education is crucial for fostering innovation,critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In addition to early preparation of studentsfor a wide
critical needs identified by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) report on Building Capacity at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) is outlined.The proposed program, developed at Keiser University(KU) Flagship Campus, focuses onredesigning the curriculum to incorporate recent advances in emerging technology, attracting andretaining high-potential, low-income, and Hispanic students in engineering, and enhancingevidence-based student-centered initiatives to support degree completion and career success.Building upon successful STEM research projects, the session discusses the proposed revision ofthe Applied Engineering program at KU, introducing new tracks and certification programs. Theproposal is under review by the academic affairs review
Paper ID #37303The Role of Hands-On Engineering Technology Summer Camps in Attract-ingUnderrepresented High School Students to STEM MajorsDr. Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University. His research focuses on risk analysis, alternative project delivery, and cost estimating for construction and infrastructure projects. Dr. Khalafalla has performed risk analy- sis and cost estimating related work for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program. Also
Paper ID #43606Utilizing Micro-Credentials to Infuse Renewable Energy Concepts into EngineeringTechnology CurriculumDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC). His research areas include Tribology, Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Renewable Energy, and Engineering Education. Since 2011, He has worked on projects sponsored by The Boeing Company, the National Institute of Standards & Technology, and National Science Foundation. Over the past 8 years, he has developed and taught
engineering technologyfaculty may hold regarding their students' needs:Strong Technical Foundation: Faculty members often emphasize the importance of a solidunderstanding of core engineering principles and concepts. They believe that students shouldhave a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and other relevant technical subjects.Practical Application: Practical application is often considered crucial in engineeringtechnology programs. Faculty members believe that students should have ample opportunities towork with equipment, conduct experiments, and engage in real-world projects to applytheoretical knowledge.Problem-Solving Skills: Engineering technology faculty often stress the development ofproblem-solving skills. They believe that students
Paper ID #37206Strategies for Continuous Improvement in ETAC of ABET Programs: ANovelApproachProf. Ravi C. Manimaran, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University Ravi C. Manimaran is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University. His education includes two Master of Science degrees in Electrical and Computer Engi- neering and Electronics and Control Engineering. He has been dynamically involved in higher education leadership as a Dean, Department Chair, Project Director, and a faculty member since 1997. He has served as the PI / Co-PI of multiple
, 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
measuredfrom ‘1’= strongly disagree to ‘5’ = strongly agree. In question 8, students were given multiplechoice selections on the average time they spend using AI tools per week. In question 9, studentschoose the main reasons they use them, whether for help with complex topics, research, orwriting. The survey results are outlined in Table 1, providing insights into the current use of AItools by CEE students with implications for educational approaches in engineering.The Institutional Review Board (IRB) has determined that this project, 'Integrating ArtificialIntelligence into Electrical Engineering Education: A Paradigm Shift in Teaching and Learning,'is exempt from review by the IRB for the Protection of Human Subjects.The survey was conducted in a
learning environments of interdisciplinarysettings, which focused on collaboration and equipment malfunctions [20]. In another, a clinicalimmersion program for biomedical engineering students, where participants evaluated clinicalneeds to address in a capstone project, was effectively pivoted to a remote format [21]. Largelyout of necessity, these studies have focused more on the adaptation process than the systematicmeasurement of reciprocal outcomes or virtual internship designs While the immediate needs forvirtual internship opportunities, caused by COVID-19, may be dwindling, these modalities willlikely have a role in addressing access and equity in both the workforce and higher education inthe near future [13], [18].Equity and AccessThere is
, Transfer Students, Identity Development,Institutional Challenges, Curriculum Alignment.1. BackgroundEngineering Technology (ET) programs in community colleges represent a distinct facet ofengineering education, catering to different student populations and workforce developmentneeds compared to conventional four-year degree paths. ET programs prioritize practical,application-oriented learning, equipping students with hands-on problem-solving skills directlyrelevant to the industry. For instance, students in ET programs may engage in projects simulatingreal-world engineering challenges, fostering their ability to tackle practical issues. In contrast,traditional four-year engineering programs delve deeper into the theoretical foundations