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ET Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lukman G. Bolahan Anidu

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Space Vehicle Mission Planning Laboratory at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. In 2010, he joined Eastern Michigan University as an Associate Dean in the College of Technology and currently is a Professor in the School of Engineer- ing Technology. He has an extensive experience in curriculum and laboratory design and development. Dr. Eydgahi has served as a member of the Board of Directors for Tau Alpha Pi, as a member of Advi- sory and Editorial boards for many International Journals in Engineering and Technology, as a member of review panel for NASA and Department of Education, as a regional and chapter chairman of IEEE, SME, and ASEE, and as a session chair and as a member of scientific and international

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STEM Issues

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida; Elizabeth Deuermeyer, Texas A & M University; Alexander Nicholas Berman, Texas A&M University

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coordinated decision making in stochastic supply chains, handling supply chains during times of crisis and optimizing global supply chains on the financial health of a company. She has published her research in Journal of Business Logistics, International Jour- nal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management and peer-reviewed proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education.Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & In- dustrial Distribution and the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Clemson

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ET Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Adriana Rios Santiago, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jesus Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #27196Development of a Senior Design and Internship Integrated University-IndustryCollaborative Program to Address the Skills Gap in Advanced Manufactur-ingDr. Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Immanuel A. Edinbarough received his B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) degree from PSG College of Technol- ogy, University of Madras, India, his B.E.. (M.E.) degree from the Institution of Engineers, India, M.E. (Production Engineering) degree from PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University, India, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Bharathiar University, India. He is currently a

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Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of Modules for Teaching Fluid Power ConceptsAbstractThe subject of fluid power has gone through changes as modes of power transmission intransportation, industrial and aerospace application have evolved. Though this technology hasmatured over many decades, there is a growing demand for more compact and efficient systemsin products. This requires integration of fluid power in traditional engineering and technologycurricula. Considering the demand of knowledge and skill in program graduates, introduction ofadditional new subject in an

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STEM Issues

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2019 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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Paper ID #25578Engineering STEM: Using IoT and Energy Management to Build Interest inEngineering at the Secondary Education LevelDr. Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan has over 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and communica- tions systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department in 1989 and has served as the Program Director of the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs and as the Associate Department Head for Operations. He has served as Director of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer in the private sector and

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A Technology Potpourri II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff Hung, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Daniel Weinman, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Paper ID #24704Enhanced Student Learning Experience in Technical Drawing and CAD throughAugmented Reality and Micro-credentialsDr. Jeff Hung, State University of New York, Farmingdale Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, and B.S in Manufacturing Engineering Technology). He has over 20 years’ experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications. His areas of expertise also include Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Number Control (CNC), new product de- velopment, fuel cell technology, and Vanadium

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STEM Issues

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #25241Exploring Parents’ Knowledge and Awareness of Engineering through Mid-dle School Students’ Summer CampsEmel Cevik, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the

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New Directions for ET

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton

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Paper ID #25282Finding the Path to Successful International PartnershipsProf. Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton Joe is a professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. After earning degrees from General Motors Institute and Purdue University, he gained industrial experience and then committed to Engineering Technology education. He co-authors Applied Fluid Mechanics (Pearson) and Applied Strength of Materials (CRC) with Robert L. Mott. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Finding the Path to Successful International Partnerships

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STEM Issues

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #25461Impact of Bioinspired Robots on Veterans Pursuing STEM DegreesDr. Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University Dr. Otilia Popescu received the Engineering Diploma and M.S. degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, and the PhD degree from Rutgers University, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research interests are in the general areas of communication systems, control theory, signal processing and engineering education. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and serves as the Program

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ET Curriculum & Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabah Razouk Abro, Lawrence Technological University; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University; Kenneth Cook P.E., Lawrence Technological University

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consultant at the Arab Institute for Statistics, a position that enabled him to lecture in a number Arab countries. Sabah has over 25 years of experience in higher education including more than 15 years in education management across different parts of the world. Concentration in the last 15 years was on development of career, Art & Science, technology and engineering programs. Leading positions in educational institutions including chair of department, acting Dean, university board member, Director and Chair of University assessment committee , Engineering Faculty Council, consul- tant and team leader. A unique experience in coordination between educational institution and industrial partners to build new

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A Technology Potpourri I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Crichigno, University of South Carolina; Sadia Ahmed, Northern New Mexico College; John H. Gerdes, University of South Carolina; Robert G. Brookshire, University of South Carolina

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Paper ID #25690Building a Cybersecurity Pipeline through Experiential Virtual Labs andWorkforce AlliancesDr. Jorge Crichigno, University of South Carolina Jorge Crichigno received the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (NM), USA. He is an Associate Professor in the Integrated Information Technology De- partment in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina, Columbia (SC), USA. His current research interests are in the areas of network and protocol optimization for high- throughput high-latency systems, and Internet measurements for cyber

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ET Pedagogy I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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SriUdaya Damuluri, George Mason University; Pouyan Ahmadi, George Mason University; Khondkar Islam, George Mason University

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Paper ID #25327A Study of Several Classification Algorithms to Predict Students’ LearningPerformanceMs. SriUdaya Damuluri, George Mason University SriUdaya Damuluri is a graduate student in Data Analytics Engineering at George Mason University. Her research interests include big data, predictive analytics, and machine learning. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.Dr. Pouyan Ahmadi, George Mason University Pouyan Ahmadi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology. His research interests include cooperative communications and networking, cross

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A Technology Potpourri I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

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Paper ID #26348Advanced Methods of Phasor Calculation and Visualization in AC CircuitsUsing OOP in MATLABDr. Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest Jai P. Agrawal is a professor in electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University, Calumet. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1991, dissertation in power electronics. He also received M.S. and B.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, in 1970 and 1968, respectively. His expertise includes analog and digital electronics design, power electronics

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ET Pedagogy I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihaela Radu, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Paper ID #25080Applying the Flipped Classroom Pedagogy in a Digital Design CourseDr. Mihaela Radu , State University of New York, Farmingdale Dr. Mihaela Radu received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj- Napoca in 2000 and the M. Eng. degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Electri- cal and Computer Engineering Technology Department, State University of New York-Farmingdale State College, teaching in the areas of Digital and Electrical Circuits, Design of Fault

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ET Projects

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #27114Assessing the Effectiveness of a Large, Open-Ended Design Project in a Junior-Level Engineering Technology CourseDr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina Univer- sity. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 14 years in industry designing automated equipment.Dr. Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University Dr. Wes Stone is an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in

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New Directions for ET

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adriana Rios Santiago, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico / Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #26345Assistive Technology Based on IoT in Building Automation: A Multidisci-plinary Engineering ProjectMs. Adriana Olvera, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Adriana Olvera is currently a lecturer of Manufacturing Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She received her Masters in Ar- chitecture from the School of Architecture of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), in 2011. She received her Bachelor’s in Architecture from Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), in 2007. Her current research interests include sustainable

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Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Paper ID #26035Augmenting Fluid Dynamics Instruction with 3-D Printers and Wind TunnelInstrumentation to Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Instruction inAerodynamicsDr. Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University Dr. Ranjeet Agarwala serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the North Carolina State University. Since 2001 he has taught courses in Engineering Design, Thermal and Fluid Systems, Rapid Prototyping, GD&T, Statics and Dynamics, Strength of Materials. His research interests are in the areas

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New Directions for ET

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene L. Harding, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Stuart P. Raeburn, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #26854A Course Management System Capable of Handling the Requisite Mathe-matics and Graphing of Engineering and Technology Problems: LON-CAPAProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue Polytechnic Institute GENE L. HARDING is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) at Purdue University, where he has taught since 2003. He has three years of industrial expe- rience with Agilent Technologies, 28 years of combined active and reserve service in the United States Air Force, holds an MSEE from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and is a licensed professional engineer. He has coded 1000+ LON-CAPA

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Gholam H. Massiha; Shelton L. Houston

Lafayette, there was no programengineering management is a calculus-based program in the state of Louisiana to meet their educational needs.which focuses on problem solutions and associated designs. All STEC applicants are admitted to the UniversityOften, the engineer is the project lead in assessing and Graduate School. Admission to the Master of Science ingenerating the solutions to complex problems. Engineering Systems Technology is based on assessment of theeducation integrates problem identification, design, applicant’s score on the Graduate Record Examination, theadvanced scientific concepts, project economics, and undergraduate academic record, and letters ofproject management

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2019 CIEC

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Christopher LeBlanc

Session ETD 525 Adopting the C𝐚̅dence® Design System for an Engineering Technology Program Christopher D. LeBlanc Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor Department of Applied Engineering and Sciences University of New HampshireAbstractThe University of New Hampshire (UNH) Manchester campus offers a four year program inElectrical Engineering Technology (EET). This work describes a multi-year collaborationbetween the UNH-EET program and an industry partner to develop a digital and analogcurriculum to address the staffing needs of the regional microelectronics industry. The UNH-EET

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Roman Taraban; William M. Marcy

Using Technology to Develop Ethical Choice in Engineering Students Roman Taraban, Ph.D. & William M. Marcy, Ph.D., P.E. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 U.S.A. E-mail: roman.taraban@ttu.edu Abstract students, to exploit current technology in creative This paper describes the interactive technology that we ways, and to raise the visibility of supportinghave added to an undergraduate course titled “Engineering institutions in promoting the development of ethicalEthics

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamid Eisazadeh, Old Dominion University; Milan Rakita, Purdue University; Mona Torabizadeh, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #27691Teaching Introduction to Welding in Undergraduate and Graduate Engineer-ing Technology ProgramsDr. Hamid Eisazadeh, Old Dominion University Dr. Eisazadeh joined Old Dominion University (ODU) in Fall 2018. Before joining ODU, he was a faculty member at the County College of Morris for one year, and a faculty member at the Chabahar Maritime University over four years. Dr. Eisazadeh received his Ph.D. (2017) in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in New York, his MSc (2005) in Manufacturing Engineering from Tehran University, and his BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Mazandaran University. He

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Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Maria Diakoumi MEng, Ph.D, FHEA, CEng MCIHT, University of Brighton; Hamidullah Waizy

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Paper ID #24838The Education of Science, Engineering and Technologies in War-affected Coun-triesDr. Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton Dr Bahawodin Baha is a principal lecturer at University of Brighton in England since 1989, where he has been teaching and conducting research in electronic engineering. Besides his teaching in the UK, he has been helping Higher Education (HE) in Afghanistan since 2005 and has conducted my projects on improving higher education in Afghanistan. Recently, he was on sab- batical leave for two years and was technical advisor at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph P. Fuehne P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Air Force base in California. During graduate school, Dr. Fuehne focused his efforts on finite element analysis of laminated compos- ite materials. After graduate school, Dr. Fuehne spent seven years in Houston, Texas, working for the Cooper Cameron Corporation doing finite element analysis on oil field equipment. From 1998 to 2002, Dr. Fuehne performed similar work on automobile exhaust systems for ArvinMeritor Inc. in Colum- bus, Ind. In January of 2002, he accepted a position as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering technology for Purdue University at their satellite campus in Columbus, Ind. Since then, Dr. Fuehne has taught 15 different classes in the MET department and authored papers on real-world

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Technical Session 5: Topics related to Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhou Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Mingshao Zhang, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Paper ID #24774Project-based Robotics Courses for the Students of Mechanical EngineeringTechnologyDr. Zhou Zhang, New York City College of Technology Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, CUNY New York City College of Technology, 186 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Email: Zhzhang@citytech.cuny.eduDr. Andy 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

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Paper ID #25326Cui Bono. Engineering and Technological Literacy and Higher EducationDr. John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin John Heywood is professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin- The University of Dublin. he is a Fellow of ASEE and Life Fellow of IEEE. he is an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland. He has special interest in education for the professions and the role of professions in society. He is author of Engineering Education. research and development in Curriculum and Instruction; The Assessment of learning in Engineering Education; The human Side of Engineering, and Empowering

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf P.E., Savannah State University; Bryan Knakiewicz, Savannah State University

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Paper ID #25076Inspiring Middle School Girls into Engineering and Technology FieldsDr. Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University Dr. Hayder is an Associate Professor and the Coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Savannah State University. He received PhD in Mechanical Engineering from McGill Univer- sity. His research interest lies in the areas of fluid-structure interaction, flow-induced vibrations, syngas and blended fuel combustion, flow and structural simulations, and Engineering Education.Dr. Asad Yousuf P.E., Savannah State University Asad Yousuf is the Coordinator and Professor of

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Paper ID #25178Integrating Geothermal Energy Education to an Engineering Technology Cur-riculumDr. Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University Dr. Reg Pecen is currently a Quanta Endowed Professor of the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Pecen was formerly a professor and program chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and Graduate (MS and Doctoral) Programs in the Depart- ment of Technology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Dr. Pecen served as 2nd President and Professor at North American University in Houston, TX from July 2012 through December 2016. He

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #25197A Smart Grid Implementation for an Engineering Technology CurriculumDr. Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University Dr. Reg Pecen is currently a Quanta Endowed Professor of the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Pecen was formerly a professor and program chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and Graduate (MS and Doctoral) Programs in the Depart- ment of Technology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Dr. Pecen served as 2nd President and Professor at North American University in Houston, TX from July 2012 through December 2016. He also

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Computing Research II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rendong Bai, Eastern Kentucky University; Wutthigrai Boonsuk, Eastern Illinois University; Peter P. Liu

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Paper ID #26395Autonomous Driving and Related TechnologiesDr. Rendong Bai, Eastern Kentucky University Dr. Rendong Bai received his PhD degree in Computer Science from University of Kentucky in 2008. From 2007 to 2008, he worked at Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Computer Science as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He was an Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University from 2008 to 2018. In Fall 2018, he joined the Applied Engineering and Technology department at Eastern Kentucky University. His research interests include mobile comput- ing, server technology