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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie Kephart, University of Texas, El Paso; Elsa Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas, El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas, El Paso

expertise and experiences are in human factors engineering (modeling human behavior and performance), and in engineering education. His research in human factors has been funded by NIH (work on older Mexican American adults), and the US Army Research Laboratory (work on modeling concurrent mental and physical workload in soldiers). Dr. Pennathur has been writing about and teaching sociotechnical approaches to work design. Dr. Pennathur is currently co-PI with Everett on a Phase 2 NSF CCLI grant for cultivating authentic engineering discourse. His interest in the NSF project is how faculty members navigate the engineering instructional space. Dr. Pennathur has also created the virtual collaborative

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Public Policy

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Lott, University of Texas, Austin; Carey King, University of Texas, Austin; Michael Webber, University of Texas, Austin

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Engineering and Public Policy

http://pepei.pennnet.com/display_article/319003/6/ARTCL/Display/none/1/PSEG-to-build- $150-million-power-plant.11. National Renewable Energy Laboratories. (2007, May). Retrieved June 25, 2008, from Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installations, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2006: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy07osti/41435.pdf12. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (n.d.). Retrieved June 25, 2008, from Assessment of Parabolic Trough and Power Tower Solar Technology Cost and Performance Forecasts: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/34440.pdf13. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (2007, October 30). Retrieved June 25, 2008, from Fuel From the Sky: Solar Power's Potential for Western Energy Supply: http://www.nrel.gov/csp

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Teresa Wolcott, Rochester Institute of Technology; Maureen Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

Addition of a Social Support Network and Community Building ActivitiesAbstractThis paper describes a low-cost, successful program to help retain female EngineeringTechnology students with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of female graduates of ourEngineering Technology programs. This program was started in 2003. The programminginitially focused on academic support in the form of tutoring, formation of study groups andreimbursement for academic laboratory kits. This program did improve retention, but a survey ofour students found that they also desired social support and opportunities to serve thecommunity. Since the addition of programming involving social support and communitybuilding, retention of women students in

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Romitkumar Gajjar, University of Florida; Kirandeep Kaur, University of Florida; Sarah Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

or state approved high school or equivalent with at least 15 academic units. These units should include but are not limited to 3 years of Math, Three years of Natural Science with laboratories, 3 years of social science, 4 years of Page 14.325.3 English and 2 sequential years of foreign language. A minimum grade C is required for admit to University of Florida. ≠ For SAT a total score of 1330 is required with a minimum of 440 in either of verbal and quantitative. ≠ A composite score of 19 is required in the ACT with a minimum of 19 on math, 17 on English and 18 on reading. ≠ Applicants

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

, history and culture, or reflecting on engineering in abroader context.1 Technology Survey Courses.Technology survey courses are those found to address a wide range of technologies. Manyinclude aspects of the social and historical dimensions of technology. The course formats werefound to be diverse but typically include lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories. Explanationof scientific principles utilized in technological devices is usually a major component. Thiscategory includes courses that classify themselves as “How Things Work” courses and includes Page 14.545.3physics courses that emphasize everyday technology. In some cases broadly based

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JungHun Choi, Ohio University; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Kenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton

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Engineering Technology

for the motivational purpose of studying Math (ODE and Matrices) and Dynamics. Robotics and Mechatronics are optional and can encourage studying Dynamics and Control.3.1.4 Fluid Part: Fluid Mechanics, Thermo-dynamics, and Heat Transfer. Can be separated to Fluid/Thermo Part or not. Provide basic concepts to the students to inspire the study of Math and Statics, and students will be able to link basic mechanics to Fluid Part ahead of times. Examples of Laboratory experiments are easy to understand. Can be strong motivation to study Math. (PDE)3.1.5 Miscellaneous Part: Mechanical Engineering Technology Profession and Engineering Software (AutoCad, SolidWorks, Matlab, Mathematica, and Ansys

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Ashutosh Upadhyay, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

). International students are required to have either beeneducated in an English speaking country or provide results of the TOEFL test6.The minimum requirements for qualification into the engineering program are8:1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or state-approved secondary school or the equivalent (General Education Degree, G.E.D.) Page 14.326.32. Fifteen academic units, including 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of natural sciences (two with laboratories), 3 years of social sciences, and 2 sequential years of a foreign language.3. A cumulative C average in the academic core, as computed by the university, at all institutions

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Karen Peterman, Goodman Research Group, Inc.

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Women in Engineering

field. Female studentsespecially are turned away by images of engineers as males who work alone in a laboratory [3].Thus, it is important to disseminate accurate pictures of engineering to students of all ages.Programs designed to expose girls to exciting work in engineering fields have had some successin increasing their awareness and accurate mental images of engineering [4]. Ryerson Universitysaw an increase in female enrollment over the years they offered a summer camp that includedactive laboratory projects [4]. An extension of that project included short workshops during theschool year, and although boys and girls had similar knowledge about engineering prior to theworkshop, boys were far more likely than girls to indicate interest in

Conference Session

Design for Community and Environment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Brian Thompson, Michigan State University; Alan Haddow, Michigan State University

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Design in Engineering Education

therapy laboratory. Theproject involved designing and producing an exercise cycle for children ages 5 to 12, weighingapproximately 35 to 70 pounds, with a medical diagnosis of Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. Page 11.705.4The team very quickly identified the critical design features for such a cycle: steering, seating,locomotion by pedaling, and aesthetics. The team built three complete system prototypes andseveral component prototypes. In their synthesis stage the team made considerable use of designby analogy. Some examples of this are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Design by Analogy for the Reaching Above and Beyond Cycle I

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Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2006 Library Experience for Applied Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractThe full-time Applied Engineering Technology Program at Goodwin College of DrexelUniversity was launched two years ago. This program clearly distinguishes itself fromtraditional engineering programs. The curriculum places emphasis on the application oftheory rather than on derivations and proofs. The majority of courses are fully integratedwith training and laboratory experience, extensive use of software and industrial casestudies. The information literacy of students plays an important role in the educationprocess. The primary goal of an academic library is to support the curriculum and providea more

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

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New Engineering Educators

students (and often with your doctoral students as well) youwill have to write one or more of the papers yourself, after the student has defended theirwork. Make sure that you get electronic copies of their thesis and all computer codes,laboratory notebooks, etc. so you can write the paper. Your grad students tend to answeremail more rapidly before they have graduated!If you have an excellent undergraduate student in your classes, recruit them for summerresearch in your group. Once you see that they can do just as good of a job in the lab as inyour course, recruit them for graduate school at your institution.Tip #6: Learn To Network – One of the best ways to develop a national reputation is toget to know as many people in your discipline and field

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clark Merkel, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Fisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

-HulmanInstitute of Technology. A two week “PLC” experience was implemented based on theuse of Allen-Bradley Pico PLCs and the Picosoft application software. Additionally twodifferent laboratory demonstration stations were built in-house to provide a “hands-on”control experience for students. This paper talks about how the “PLC” experience hasbeen implemented and how well it has been received as part of the mechatronics course.Introduction:Mechatronics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has historically been a classfocused on the use of microcontroller devices and the language skills needed to programthem. In this course, students learn to program a Handy Board microcontroller and use itto monitor a variety of different sensors and control a number of

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

engineering and thecourse promotes a greater level of interest in electrical engineering before the students areofficially admitted to the School of Engineering. The main challenge in offering this course tosophomore students is to achieve a balance between mathematical theory and experientiallearning. Real-life examples and laboratory activities were designed to provide the students withhands-on experiences and to enforce the understanding of theoretical materials. The paperdescribes in detail how the course concepts were organized and instructed, examples of the labactivities developed, and evaluation data on two pilot offerings of the course.IntroductionUp to winter 2004, the course EGR 255 Materials for the Electrical Sciences in School

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Heather Woodward-Hagg, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Vapor Deposition. Prof. Woodward’s areas of expertise include in the development and implementation of closed-loop process control systems within high volume manufacturing. Professor Woodward’s departmental research concentration involves adapting the quality and continuous improvement methodologies and tools (i.e. Six Sigma, Lean) used within high volume manufacturing for the service and healthcare industries, as well as small businesses. An additional research concentration is the optimization of a performance based predictive cost model for high volume manufacturing of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Professor Woodward is currently the director for the Laboratory for Enterprise Excellence at IUPUI

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Ka-yiu San, Rice University; Larry McIntire, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-1080: DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR ABIOENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS COURSEAnn Saterbak, Rice University Ann Saterbak is Director of Laboratory Instruction and Lecturer in the Bioengineering Department at Rice University. She received her B.A. in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from Rice University in 1990 and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1995. She conducted research and provided technical support within Shell Development Company from 1995 to 1999.Ka-yiu San, Rice University Dr. San is a professor in the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering at Rice University. Dr. San received his B.S

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Stanley, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

instruments much as he or she would do in a conventionallaboratory environment. When the simulated power switch is turned on, the instruments on thescreen begin realistically functioning. The front-panel switches and pushbuttons on theinstruments work much like real equipment, thus allowing the student to learn how to use theinstruments while making laboratory measurements. At the advanced level, after wiring thecircuit, the student can forego the instruments and power switch and go directly to moreadvanced analysis features such as ac steady-state analysis (frequency and phase responseanalysis), transient analysis, or I-V analysis.Although students generally adapt quickly to MultiSIM to perform most of their analysis work,there are some aspects of

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Terrence O'Connor, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

2006-1227: ACADEMIC DART GUNS – A REVEALING EXPERIMENT FOR 2-DKINEMATICSTimothy Cooley, Purdue University-New AlbanyTerrence O'Connor, Purdue University-New Albany Page 11.152.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Academic Dart Guns – A Revealing Experiment for 2-D KinematicsA small, portable kinematics experiment was developed for the purpose of improving theunderstanding of 2-dimensional (ballistic) kinematics for sophomore mechanical engineeringtechnology students. Although this type of experiment this is not unique, the equipment andaccompanying laboratory exercise were used to provide students with important

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

are provided bycourses that explore electromagnetics, electromagnetic compatibility and signal integrity.System-level issues are then discussed in courses in high-speed design and are extended viaapplications in wireless systems. Planned courses include a laboratory-based course in modelingand measurement and a course in RF integrated circuit design.In this paper we report on courses in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), signal integrity (SI),and high-speed design that will provide the foundations of the high-speed design program beingdeveloped . The needs of both disciplines, electrical engineering and computer engineering,must be kept in view. In the discussion below, therefore, keep in mind that, since electricalengineering and computer

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

become an integral part of the educational curriculum with a long-term, vested interest increating such an educational experience. One example where this methodology is beingemployed is at Brown University.3 Another more recent example, and the focus of this paper,involves the faculty and students of the Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL) at TexasA&M University where they have undertaken the Engineering Entrepreneurship Educational Page 11.560.2Experience (E4) initiative. This initiative includes a partnership between MISL and a newlyformed, locally-based company. For purposes of this paper, this company will be calledNEWCO. The

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Barrett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2004-05 academic year.Overview of Scientific Work Experience Programs for Teachers There are two common terms, SWEPT and RET, that describe professional developmentopportunities for teachers that place them in 4 – 8 week summer internships or fellowships inresearch laboratories and/or in corporate settings. According to the Triangle Coalition forScience and Technology Education, Scientific Work Experience Programs for Teachers(SWEPTs) are summer programs in which elementary and secondary science and math teacherswork with scientists or engineers to do supervised, paid work in areas that are relevant tosubjects that they teach. The Triangle Coalition asserts that “SWEPTs provide industry, labor,government, higher education, alliances

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Robbins, Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY; Mahmoud Ardebili, Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY

for learning thermal physics and preparing them tounderstand engineering thermodynamics. In this study traditional instruction or standardcourses in physics refers to methods of teaching which do not rely on principles of“scientific teaching” and are characterized by their heavy dependence on lectures,textbook reading and laboratories that are often referred to as “cookbook” exercises10. • What understanding do engineering students have of heat and temperature? Do they have a functional understanding of the concepts of heat transfer and temperature? Does a course in engineering thermodynamics improve students’ fundamental conceptions thermal physics? • After traditional instruction in physics do engineering majors

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of Technology

with no work experience, they are unfamiliar with the equipment and procedures used inindustry. A laboratory introduces the students to machining equipment and shop procedures.Other processes are simply demonstrated during lectures, in the laboratory or with relevant films.The student’s grades include three tests, including a final, weekly homework assignment, a teamproject and a laboratory grade. Students can accumulate a total of 1,620 points from which thefinal grade is calculated. Figure 1a shows the distribution and descriptive statistics of the ofpoints accumulated by all students in the three sections of the course taught in the Fall of 2005.One section, labeled Section 3 on the table, had mixed LC and non-LC enrollment and the

Conference Session

The Care and Keeping of Graduate Students - GSD Tech Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators

Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which provides interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Care and Keeping of Graduate Students: An Interactive Panel Discussion for Novice Advisors of Graduate Students1. Introduction and PurposeWhile most young professors expect to juggle teaching with research, service, and grant writing,the expectation to form and lead an (immediately productive) laboratory group is sometimessurprising and often challenging. Graduate students expect that their faculty mentors will

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Electrical Engineering and Circuits

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Miller, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #19320Use of an Automated Grading Circuit for a Lab-based CourseDr. Christopher Miller, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Chris is an Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. His interests include engineering education, embedded systems, and ubiquitous computing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 WIP: Use of an Automated Grading Circuit for a Lab-Based CourseAbstract: Laboratories and hands-on projects are an important part of courses in embeddedsystems and microcontrollers

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Experiential Learning Initiatives

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

project at the end. This paper presents our study with differentlab delivery formats, including preparation, implementation, survey data, observations, andfindings.Course BackgroundIntroduction to Engineering in our institution is a 3 credit course. The course includes one 1-hourlecture, and two 2-hour labs/week. In the lecture, students develop the skills needed during theirstudy of engineering. Topics include task/time management, effective use of notes, engineeringresearch, oral and written communications, problem-solving techniques, ethics and professionalresponsibility and institute resources. In the laboratory, students work in teams to complete avariety of engineering tasks.Each class is set to 85 students maximum. The lecture is held at a

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay V. Gadre, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology; Ramesh S. Gaonkar, SUNY-PCC and IITGN; Nikhilesh Prasannakumar, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology; Sneha N. Ved, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar

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Engineering Technology

Communication Engineering Division, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), New Delhi, currently as an associate professor. He directs two open access laboratories at NSIT, namely Centre for Electronics Design and Technology (CEDT) and TI Centre for Embedded Product Design (TI-CEPD). Professor Gadre is the author of several professional articles and five books. One of his books has been translated into Chinese and another one into Greek. His recent book ”TinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius”, published by McGraw Hill International consists of more than 30 hands-on projects and has been translated into Chinese and Russian. He is a licensed radio amateur with a call sign VU2NOX and hopes to design and

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

Laboratories, Lucent Technology, Inc. as Member of Technical Staff and Ciena Corp. as Principal Engineer, doing research in photonic networks and optoelectronics. His teaching interest fo- cuses on the project-based learning (PBL) model of engineering education with self-directed learner as enhanced educational outcome. His research area focuses on optoelectronics, semiconductor lasers, and metamaterials.Dr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of physics and engineering at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 13 years in industry designing

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebil Buyurgan, Missouri State University; Kevin M. Hubbard Ph.D., Missouri State University; Martin Price Jones, Missouri State Univiversity

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditationrequirements have also been considered when developing the program curriculum. ABETrequires MET programs to prepare graduates with knowledge, problem solving ability, andhands-on skills to enter careers in the design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation,technical sales, or maintenance of mechanical systems. Therefore, supervised in-class activities,laboratory exercises, and term projects have been created for courses to support lectures andassignments to enable student learning. ABET accreditation standards also emphasize majordesign experiences based on students’ course work. Following ABET Student LearningObjectives (SLO) have been adopted and addressed in courses. A. an ability to

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Abdulla Mohamed Baobeid, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #19153Introducing Micro-Positioning Experimental Setup in Mechanical Engineer-ing CurriculumMr. Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar Shameel Abdulla is currently working as a Technical Laboratory Coordinator in the Mechanical Engineer- ing Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He joined the MEEN program in December 2012. He is responsible for coordinating experiments in the Controls and Measurements labs. Shameel’s professional interests include Product Design, Control System Design, and Mechatronics. He is a former student at Texas A&M University at Qatar.Mr. Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Computers in Education

the students on the aeronautics track. In thechemical engineering course, homework is 10% of final grade and a series of 5 exams make up65% of the grade. The rest of student grade consists of laboratory assignments (5%), classengagement (5%), and a final project (15%). The chemical engineering course is a core courserequired for all students in the chemical engineering program, and taken strictly in the fall of thethird year as a co-requisite to physical chemistry and a pre-requisite to unit operations.In both courses, gaining proficiency with specific applications of the software used (GMAT forthe aerospace engineering course, and HYSYS for the chemical engineering course) are historiclearning objectives. As previously mentioned, these