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The Curriculum at Two-year College's Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer Programs
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Christy Brown, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; Claretha Hughes Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Robert M O'Hara, Clemson University; Shuyu Huang
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Two-Year College
Paper ID #34212Developing Two-Year College Student Engineering Technology Career Pro-filesDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor at Clemson University jointly appointed between the Educational and Organizational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce and career development in educational, community, and industry contexts, specifically focusing on middle skills, STEM, and community college applications.Dr. Christy Brown, Clemson University Dr. Christy Brown is a Clinical Assistant Professor of
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Amanda Gonczi, Michigan Technological University; Whitney Nicole McCoy, University of Virginia; Robert M. Handler; Jennifer L. Maeng, University of Virginia
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #34412Digital Technology and Engineering: Teachers’ Understandings, Beliefs,and PracticesDr. Amanda Gonczi, Michigan Technological University Dr. Amanda Gonczi is an Assistant Research Scientists at Michigan Technological University. She con- ducts research in STEM education and has a particular interest in teachers’ engineering and technology integration.Dr. Whitney Nicole McCoy, University of Virginia Whitney N. McCoy, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Research Associate on the Making Engineering Real (ME- REAL) National Science Foundation Grant in the School of Education and Human Development at the University
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Manufacturing Division - Workforce Development and Curricular Innovations
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Hamid Eisazadeh; Mona Torabizadeh
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Manufacturing
Paper ID #33804Expanding a Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum to IncludeAdditive ManufacturingDr. Hamid Eisazadeh 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 has several years of research
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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience
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Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Bryan Thomas Bosch, The University of Toledo
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Diversity
Paper ID #35509Greater Equity, Access, and Readiness for Engineering and Technology(GEARSET)Dr. Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo Lesley Berhan is currently the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement for the College of Engineering and an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Toledo. Her research interests are in the areas of com- posites and fibrous materials and engineering education. She received her B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad, her M.S. in Civil
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2008 GSW
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James Mayrose; David J. Kukulka
Session 10-1 Cooperative Learning: An Integral Part of Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum James Mayrose, David J. Kukulka State University of New York College at Buffalo AbstractStudents are confronted with an enormous amount of engineering content during their course ofstudy. Due to the tremendous amount of pressure placed upon performance in the way of grades,students often look for ways to “cut corners” or do “just enough” to get a decent grade. Studentswill only learn to master engineering concepts
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2008 GSW
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Farrokh Attarzadeh; Miguel A. Ramos; Enrique Barbieri
Session 15-3 Assessing the Assessments in a Senior Computer Engineering Technology Capstone Course Farrokh Attarzadeh, Miguel A. Ramos, Enrique Barbieri Engineering Technology Department University of Houston AbstractThis paper presents an analysis of assessment techniques utilized for ELET 4308, a seniorlevel capstone course in Computer Engineering Technology in the College of Technologyat the University of Houston. The current format of the capstone class has been in placesince 2004. From the beginning, it has been necessary
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Instrumentation Division Technical Session
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Frederick T. Sheldon, University of Idaho
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Instrumentation
Paper ID #35029Computer Science Technology-Cyber Security OptionDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University Asad Yousuf is the Coordinator and Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Savannah State UniversityMr. Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University Instructor and Program Coordinator of Computer Science Technology at Savannah State UniversityProf. Frederick T. Sheldon, University of Idaho Prof. Sheldon has 35+ years of experience from academia, industry and government in various roles work- ing a diverse set of computer science problems within the scope of software engineering, formal methods and
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2020 Northeast Section Meeting
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Anurag Arasan; McCain Boonma; Rachel Fox; Kat Francis; Matt Goffin; Alya Abd Aziz; Bala Maheswaran
1 Aztec: Assistive Technology for the Hand Anurag Arasan, McCain Boonma, Rachel Fox, Kat Francis, Matt Goffin, Alya Abd Aziz, and Bala Maheswaran College of Engineering Northeastern UniversityAbstract and injuries outside of that category3. All ofDamage to the hand is a major inconvenience these diminish the grip strength of the handto daily life. Even without full paralysis, and can greatly decrease quality of life forweakened grip strength can increase
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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Technology
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Christopher Lee, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Siddhartan Govindasamy, Boston College; Diana S. Dabby, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Paul Ruvolo, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
Paper ID #32750A Multidisciplinary Mid-Level Electrical and Mechanical Engineering CourseChristopher Lee, Olin College of Engineering Chris Lee is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Olin College of Engineering.Siddhartan Govindasamy, Boston College Siddhartan Govindasamy is Professor of Engineering at Boston CollegeDr. Diana S. Dabby, Franklin W. Olin College of EngineeringProf. Paul Ruvolo, Olin College of Engineering American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Multidisciplinary Mid-Level Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Ohlone College; Gabe Hanzel-Sello, Growth Sector; David Gruber, Growth Sector
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #33414Experiential Learning during COVID-19: A Systemic Approach forIncreasing Diversity in Engineering & Engineering TechnologyDr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Ohlone College Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua is a Professor of Engineering, and Coordinator of the Smart Manufacturing Technology Program at Ohlone College, California She has over 15 years of experience in Higher Ed- ucation globally. Before moving to the USA she was the Chair of Engineering and Senior Lecturer at the University of West London, London, UK .She graduated from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria with a B.Eng. (Hons) in
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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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McKenzie Landrum, University of Florida; Austin Hayes, University of Florida; Josefina Giamichelle; Sima Sabahi, University of Florida; Sanaz Motamedi, University of Florida
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Industrial Engineering
Technology program, University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests are human factors, user experience, engineering education, and transportation safety. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Fundamental Theorem Learning with Optimum Pedagogy for Technology Integration in Quality Control Course (Work in Progress)AbstractAs technology advances and new software is developed, the education system is beingchallenged to adapt pedagogical approaches for the smooth integration of such tools into thecurriculum. These tools can be beneficial for teaching because they allow students to visualizedifficult concepts and can be used to execute functions that
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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Sanaz Motamedi, University of Florida; Kierra Marquis; Hannah Levine
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Industrial Engineering
Paper ID #33993Understanding E-Learning Acceptance of Gen Z Students: An Extension ofthe Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)Dr. Sanaz Motamedi, University of Florida Sanaz Motamedi is faculty member at Industrial and System Engineering, the University of Florida after her postdoctoral fellowship at the California Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology program, University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests are human factors, user experience, engineering education, and transportation safety.Ms. Kierra MarquisHannah Levine American c Society for
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1981 North Midwest Section
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O. Hawaleshka
suggested in terms of staff upgrading, curriculum modifications,upgrading of physical and administrative facilities by highlighting thespecificity of the newly-introduced Philippine-oriented accreditation 11 11system for Philippine engineering universities. This upgrading problemis very serious and complex due to the fact that tertiary education isoverwhelmingly in the control of profit-oriented private establishmentsthat resist any governmental attempts to investigate or control theiroperations. · TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATE TO A DEVELOPING COUNTRYThe Republic of the Philippines is presently in the process of transitionfrom a purely backward agrarian economy to a more
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Using Technology to Support Learning in Mechanics
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Mechanics
Paper ID #33966Gamification Design for Engineering StaticsDr. Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Anna Howard is a Teaching Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the course redesign effort for Engineering Statics. She received her Ph.D. from the Rotorcraft Center of Excellence at Penn State University in 2001. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Annual Conference Gamification Design for Engineering Statics: 4
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2009 GSW
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Dr. Farzin Heidari
Session FA4-4 Innovative CAD/CAM Curriculum for Industrial Technology Programs Dr. Farzin Heidari Industrial Technology Department, Texas A&M University--Kingsville AbstractThe CAD/CAM process integrates the geometry, toolpath and the G-code program to create apart on a milling machine. Three different steps are taken for a CAD/CAM process. First thegeometry for the part is created as a CAD file. The second step is to create a toolpath byassigning a cutting option to a section of the drawing. Each selected toolpath has its ownparameters. The result
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2011 North Midwest Section
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Keith B. Lodge
run basic experiments for themselves with the intention that theywill develop a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts and relationships from their hands-on experiences. Such is the approach in Principles of Particle Technology , a junior-level 3-credit class inChemical Engineering that has two lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory period per weekduring a 15-week semester. Particle technology is particularly amenable; key basic experimentscan be done within the laboratory session and the apparatus can be simple. In addition, thechronologies of the lecture and laboratory sessions are arranged to be in step with each other.Students work in pairs on the same experiment in a single laboratory session; each experiment iscompleted within
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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference
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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Nathan Howell, College of Engineering, West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Vinu Unnikrishnan, West Texas A&M University
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Diversity
authored over 40 journal papers, and 5 book chapters in various topics in mechanics of nano- and bio-materials. He is the Associate Editor of the journal Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, and serves the ASME, AIAA and TMS. He was the recipient of the 2013-2014 SEC Faculty Travel Awards, and was awarded the 2015-2016 US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Session XXXX Innovative Neighborhood for the Homeless: A Combined Technological- Socioeconomic Approach to Engineering Senior Design Nathan
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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Karen Judith Correa, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering
Paper ID #33816Women in Science and Technology Bio-Bio Meeting: Empowering YoungWomenin ChileDr. Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile Nacarid Delgado is a professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at the University Andres Bello in Concepci´on, Chile. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, a master’s degree in Chem- istry, and a doctoral degree in Chemistry, all from Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela. Her main research areas are isolation, synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds from industrial by-products, recovery and use of residues from forestry and
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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Flipped Classroom
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Patrick Bass, The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel
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Engineering Design Graphics
Paper ID #34836Doing the Backflip: Using Classroom Technology to Adapt a Flipped Classto the HyFlex Teaching ModelDr. Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel Dr. Nathan Washuta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He received both his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Maryland – College Park. His primary research interests include Hydrodynamics, Turbulence, and Experimental Methods.Dr. Patrick Bass, The Citadel Patrick Bass is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel, in Charleston, SC
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The Curriculum at Two-year College's Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer Programs
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Lakshmi Jayaram, Inquiry Research Group LLC
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Diversity
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Two-Year College
Technical Education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for STEM and technology secondary and post-secondary educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research fo- cused on membrane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering. Dr. Barger has presented at many national conferences including
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov, University of Colorado Boulder; Jeffrey Bush, University of Colorado Boulder; Quentin Lee Biddy, University of Colorado Boulder; Jennifer Jacobs, University of Colorado Boulder; Mimi Recker, Utah State University; Tamara Sumner, University of Colorado Boulder
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #33565Supporting Teachers to Implement Engineering Design Challenges usingSensor Technologies in a Remote Classroom EnvironmentDr. Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Gendreau Chakarov received her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from the Univer- sity of Colorado Boulder where she examined how to integrate computational thinking into middle school science curriculum using programmable sensor technologies as part of the SchoolWide Labs project. She continues this work on the SchoolWide Labs Project as a research associate where she serves as the com- puter science and
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 8
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University
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Pre-College Engineering Education
years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM education, 21st century skills, and design and evaluation of learning environments informed by the How People Learn framework.Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Dis- tribution at Texas A&M University. He also serves as Associate Dean for Inclusion and Faculty Success in the College of Engineering. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product de- velopment 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 Mas
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Computers in Education 5 - Online and Distributed Learning 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Zhou Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Yizhe Chang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Andy S. Zhang, New York City College of Technology
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Diversity
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Computers in Education
Paper ID #32611IoT to Enable Remote Collaboration in Robotics Class of MechanicalEngineering TechnologyDr. Zhou Zhang, New York City College of Technology As an Assistant Professor, I joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the CUNY New York City College of Technology (City Tech) in August 2017 while earning my Mechanical Ph.D. degree at the Stevens Institute of Technology. I am currently focusing on interdisciplinary research and teaching subjects involving mechatronics, robotics & control, virtual reality, computer vision, parallel computing, machine design, and engineering education. I have 10
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Grace Lynn Baldwin; Sarah Larose, Purdue University
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Diversity
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Paper ID #33197Using Board Spectrum Technological Projects to Introduce Diverse StudentPopulations to Biological & Agricultural EngineeringDr. Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Carol S. Stwalley, P.E. joined the Minority Engineering Program team in the fall of 2007 as Recruit- ment and Retention Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. from Agriculture and Biological Engineering at Purdue University. Dr. Stwalley has more than 20 years in di- versity work, with considerable background working with K-12 students from the Women in Engineering Programs at
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Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette
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Aerospace
Paper ID #33418Using SAE Resources in FMEA in an Aeronautical Engineering TechnologyJunior-Level Logistics CourseDr. Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette Tracy L. Yother, Phd, is an Assistant Professor in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) in the School of Aviation Transportation and Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Yother currently teaches an undergraduate Powerplant Systems and Design Supportability courses in the AET program. She possesses a B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Technology. She also holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Dr. Yother has 18 years
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Design Pedagogy 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Swetha Nittala, Stanford University
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Design in Engineering Education
Paper ID #34667Augmenting Activities in Engineering Courses with Tools, Technology, andKits for Remote Experiential LearningDr. Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University Dr. Sonia Travaglini specializes in the intersection of engineering and active learning. After becoming fascinated with engineering education during her PhD in Mechanical Engineering with the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Travaglini leads Skilling and Learning with the Aeronautics and Astronautics department at Stanford University, and is an educator passionate about new technologies and collabora- tion.Dr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University
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Computers in Education 9 - Technology 1
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Mahgol Nowparvar, Pennsylvania State University ; Xing Chen, Pennsylvania State University ; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University ; Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, Pennsylvania State University Abington; Ashkan Negahban, Pennsylvania State University
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Computers in Education
at Pennsylvania State University and is expected to graduate in Spring 2021. His interests include developing /programming languages, operating systems, and quantitative tools, including Python, R, Java, A-Frame, among others.Dr. Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Omar Ashour is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College. Dr. Ashour received the B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engi- neering and the M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in 2005 and 2007, respectively. He received his M.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering/Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Ph.D
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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University
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Electrical and Computer
Paper ID #33796Development of a Smart Grid Course in an Electrical EngineeringTechnology ProgramDr. Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University Murat Kuzlu (Senior Member – IEEE) joined the Department of Engineering Technology, Old Dominion University (ODU) in 2018 as an Assistant Professor. He received his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Kocaeli University, Turkey, in 2001, 2004, and 2010, respectively. From 2005 to 2006, he worked as a Global Network Product Support Engineer at Nortel Networks, Turkey. In 2006, he joined the Energy Institute of TUBITAK-MAM (Scientific and
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2021 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference
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Michael Shenoda, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale
Paper ID #35356Leveraging Remote Learning to Implement Open Educational Resources (OER)in Engineering TechnologyDr. Michael Shenoda, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Michael Shenoda is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture and Construction Management at Farmingdale State College in New York. He has previously served as a faculty member at other institutions, totaling over 10 years in civil and construction engineering education. Michael is a member of several professional organizations, including American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of
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2013 North Midwest Section Meeting
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Aurenice M. Oliveira
ASEE-NMWSC2013-0017 EFFECTIVELY TEACHING MAJORS AND NON-MAJORS IN HANDS-ON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES Aurenice M. Oliveira, Michigan Technological University, oliveira@mtu.eduAbstractModern technologies are remarkably interdisciplinary and often require knowledge of severalfields. In particular, the accelerated technology development in electrical engineering with mostof the industrial systems integrated with electronic solutions results in an increasing correlationamong different disciplines. The goal of higher education institutions is to prepare highly-qualified graduates who will contribute