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Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Drigel, Miami University

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Engineering Technology

2006-550: FROM PROJECT PLANNING TO NATIONAL CHAMPION - BUVDESIGN, BUILD AND WINGary Drigel, Miami University Gary Drigel is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Miami University (Ohio). He received his Bachelor of Science Degree (1973) and Masters Degree (1980) in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has also completed all his course work and part of his thesis work for a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering at UC. Gary is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. He has 30 years of engineering and research experience gained at Armco Research and Technology in Middletown, Ohio and has been a professor at Miami

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Dangelo, Intel Corp.; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University; Narciso Macia, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-551: A NOVEL APPROACH TO SIMULATING FACTORY CONTROLSYSTEM PROBLEMS THROUGH A PC AND FOUR MICROCONTROLLERSDaniel Dangelo, Intel Corp. Daniel Dangelo is a Test R & D Engineer at Intel Corporation in Chandler Arizona. He manages the CPU Low Cost Burn In Equipment New Product Extensions Development Working Group and provides electrical design and validation support. Dan has worked at four other technology companies during his greater than nineteen years in the industry. Dan has four patents pending and published five papers. Dan received his Master of Science in Technology and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and Associate of

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Melissa Dark, Purdue University; Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Technology

Director for Educational Programs at the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) at Purdue University. Her academic interests include information assurance and security curriculum and faculty development, educational technology, instructional design, and assessment.Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University Barry M. Lunt is an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. Dr. Lunt received a B.S. and an M.S. degree in EET from BYU, and a Ph.D. in Occupational and Adult Education from Utah State University in Logan, UT. He has spent seven years in industry as a design engineer. His present research emphases are the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

2006-561: A COMPARATIVE OBSERVATION OF FULL-TIME VERSUSPART-TIME ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WITH RESPECT TOATTITUDES, PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, MATURITY, AND GENERALPROFESSIONALISMJerome Tapper, Northeastern University Professor Tapper is an Associate Academic Specialist in EET at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds a BSEE and a MSIS, both from Northeastern University. Jerry is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with over twenty-five years of industrial experience. He is also the author of a tool-kit based text for electrical engineering technology students, Electronics for Engineering Technology and has authored more than 25 papers

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ron McKean, Ferris State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-563: THE EVOLUTION OF A TECHNICAL CURRICULUMRon McKean, Ferris State University Ron McKean – Is serving as Interim Associate Dean / Associate Professor in the College of Technology at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI). His academic experience includes 15 years as faculty (four as Department Chair) in the EET & CNS department. During this time, he has championed several curriculum initiatives including the BS Computer Networks and Systems. Prior to academics, he worked 14 years as an Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technical Manager, and Principle Investigator/Project Engineer. He holds a MSEE from the University of Michigan

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-571: A JITTER EDUCATION: AN INTRODUCTION TO JITTER FOR THEFRESHMANGene Harding, Purdue University GENE L. HARDING is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University. He worked with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes for three years at Agilent Technologies, and has over 20 years experience with the U.S. Air Force doing electronic warfare, wide- and metropolitan-area network management, technical intelligence analysis, and missile defense system software support. He holds MSEE and BSEE degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Page

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

NSF grant #0501885. In 1999, she was named Illinois Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Ball State University. Page 11.1419.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Utilizing a Capstone Project as a Catalyst for Reengineering, Recruitment, and RetentionAn innovative capstone project at Illinois Valley Community College immerses engineeringdesign and electronics students in the technology and methodology they will encounter in theworkplace. With the support of a National Science Foundation grant1, the project is thecatalyst for

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

engineer, manufacturing engineer, manager, and consultant. His research interests are improving manufacturing productivity through lean principles and the pursuit of quality and variation control through six-sigma principles. He is a senior member of Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) & Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME), and is a member of the National Association for Industrial Technology (NAIT), American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), and American Society for Quality (ASQ). He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer through SME, and is an ASQ Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt. Page

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Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

2006-692: THE IET IN SERVICE INDUSTRIESDonna Summers, University of Dayton Donna C.S. Summers, Ph.D. is a professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Her major areas of concentration are Quality Assurance and Human Factors. She has published two texts: Quality and Quality Management, both by Prentice Hall. She holds a BSME from University of Cincinnati and an MSIE from Purdue University. She obtained her Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Page 11.1299.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The IET

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

2006-719: TEACHING/LEARNING MODULES FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSISNirmal Das, Georgia Southern University Nirmal K. Das is an associate professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. He received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Jadavpur University, India, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering (structures) from Texas Tech University. His areas of interest include structural analysis, structural reliability and wind engineering. Dr. Das is a registered professional engineer in Ohio and Georgia. Page 11.1234.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

2006-791: THE NCME INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MODEL: A CONSTRUCTIVISTAPPROACH TO LEARNINGJames Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College Jim is currently a Professor of Quality Engineering Technology and a Principal Investigator for a current NSF-ATE funded grant. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio, a Certified Reliability Engineer, and Quality Auditor. Completed degrees include a Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, M.S. degrees in Engr. Mgmt. and Systems Engr., and a B.S.ChE. Prior engineering working experience include consulting and ten years at Inland Division of GMC.Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College Shep is a Department Chairperson for the Industrial

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

2006-805: PARTNERING WITH A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO BRINGTECHNOLOGY TO AT-RISK URBAN STUDENTSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Titus, Purdue University; Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

2006-809: DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION CLASS TEAMING WITH ALCOA INREAL WORLD DESIGN PROJECTMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.Noel Titus, Purdue University Noel Titus is

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-813: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS ANDLEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.JoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Paul Giguere, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

2006-838: COMPARING STUDENT PERCEPTIONS AND PERFORMANCE INDISTANCE, HYBRID AND FACE-TO-FACE ENVIRONMENTSJames Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College Jim is currently a Professor of Quality Engineering Technology and Project Director for the current NSF-ATE funded project. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio, a Certified Reliability Engineer, and Quality Auditor. Completed degrees include a Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, M.S. degrees in Engr. Mgmt. and Systems Engr., and a B.S.ChE. degree. Prior engineering working experience include consulting and ten years at GMC.Paul Giguere, Sinclair Community College Paul is currently a Principal Investigator for the

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University; James Jacob, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-871: THREADING TOPICS AND CREATING COURSE LINKAGE AMONGCOURSES AND CURRICULAR AREASJeffrey Richardson, Purdue University Jeffrey J. Richardson is an Assistant Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University where he teaches introductory and advanced embedded microcontroller courses. At Purdue, he is active in Project Lead the Way, recruitment and retention of students, applied research and has written several conference papers related to teaching embedded microcontroller systems.John Denton, Purdue University John P. Denton is an Associate Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue

Conference Session

ETD Green Energy/Sustainability

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #17663Teaching Sustainable Engineering and Industrial Ecology using a HybridProblem-Project Based Learning ApproachDr. Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Vedaraman Sriraman is a Piper Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Engineering Technology at Texas State University. He has served as the Associate Director of the LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research at Texas State University. Dr. Sriraman’s degrees are in Mechanical and Industrial engineering. His research interests are in engineering education, sustainability, and applied statistics. In the past, he has

Conference Session

Mechatronics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Haughery, Iowa State University; D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University; Amy L. Kaleita, Iowa State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #18635Toward Understanding the Impacts, Whys, and Whats Behind Mechatronic-based Projects and Student MotivationMr. John R. Haughery, Iowa State University Mr. John Haughery is currently a PhD graduate and lecturer in the department of Agriculture and Biosys- tems Engineering at Iowa State University pursuing a degree in Industrial and Agricultural Technology. His technical experience and interests include electrical power systems, industrial controls, and mecha- tronics. His research focuses on the integration of mechatronic-based projects into freshman engineering and technology curricula with the intent of

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Emmanuel Cofie, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #17626Undergraduate Student Assessment of Construction Education: A Case StudyDr. Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Major: Structure, Minor: Geotechnical, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada(2010) M.S. Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Structures, Construction, Sharif Univ. of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1996) B.S. Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1993) Appointments Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL (8/14 - Current) Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Eng., Behrend College, Penn State

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anand Richard, Indiana State University; Patrick Appiah-Kubi

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Engineering Technology

pinnacle so far was working with Dr.Mick Seaman of IEEE 802.1D working group and Dr.Simon Knee to implement rapid (802.1w) and multiple spanning tree (802.1s) protocols for Intel Netstructure Gigabit switches. I am currently in the closing phases of a PhD in Technology Management at Indiana State University where my dissertation is on refinements to the DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol) using Split protocol techniques. I have written a bare bones DNP3 stack in C# to serve as the test bed for my experiments.Dr. Patrick Appiah-Kubi c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Using ‘mini’ network protocol stacks to facilitate and guide researchProtocol research can be a demanding

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuning Li, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

based image registration program to provide a more reliable and efficient approach to quantify treatment outcomes and possible side effects in orthodontic treatment.Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Elizabeth Freije is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Indi- anapolis. She received her BS in Computer Engineering Technology with a minor in Mathematics. She received her Masters in Technology at Purdue University, Indianapolis. She teaches classes in program- ming languages, embedded micro-controllers, mobile devices, and programmable logic controllers.Dr. Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Paul Yearling

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #18178Notes and Textbook Usage in Mechanics CoursesDr. M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Notes and Textbook Usage in Mechanics CoursesAbstractThe majority of academic instructors provide a syllabus at the beginning of every semester withdetails about class structure, reading assignments, homework assignments, exam schedule, etc.Instructors assume that students will use the resources to prepare for class and as a guide forlearning the course content. In reality

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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T. Sean Tavares Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #19055Performance Testing of Small Water Pumps: A Versatile and EconomicalLaboratory Exercise for Engineering Technology StudentsProf. T. Sean Tavares Ph.D., University of New Hampshire The author is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program located at the Manchester campus of the University of New Hampshire. He has held this position since the fall of 2014 following more than 20 years of industry experience. His industry experience has included performance testing of compressors and gas turbine engines; vibration and pulsation testing and troubleshooting of rotating machinery, piping

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Troy Harding, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Sue A. Guzek, Kansas State University, Salina; Timothy Bower, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Engineering Technology

. William E. Genereux, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus William Genereux is a Professor of Computer & Digital Media Technology at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus. His research interests are in computing, media literacy and the educational use of digital media technology. He has been working professionally with computers and technology for the past 30+ years.Ms. Sue A. Guzek, Kansas State University, SalinaProf. Timothy Bower, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Reinventing a Computer Technology Curriculum to Meet the Needs of Students and Future EmployersAbstractThrough the years we have

Conference Session

ETD Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #19282Self-driving Car Project in Embedded Systems ClassMaddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Dr. Maddumage Karunaratne is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Electrical Engineering Tech- nology department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The department offers two un- dergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. Dr. Karunaratne earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), a Mas- ter of Science from the University of Mississippi (Oxford), and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominik Sobota, DeVry University, Addison; Spencer William Karlovits, DeVry University ; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

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Engineering Technology

, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Android Studio; CodeWarrior and PyChem. For his senior design project, Dominik worked in a team to design a SMART Pantry which utilizes a Raspberry Pi 3 and python application to keep a real-time track of the inventory. Dominik has gained valuable experience, in form of product development and testing, while doing his Internship at Contem- porary Controls.Mr. Spencer William Karlovits, DeVry University Spencer Karlovits is a graduate of DeVry University’s Electronic Engineering Technology program. He currently works as a technician wiring and manufacturing automated industrial control systems for road- side enclosures, including lighting controllers, traffic monitoring, and roadside surveillance

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #20551Spatial Reasoning Difference between Civil and Mechanical Engineering Stu-dents in Learning Mechanics of Materials Course: A Case of Cross-sectionalInferenceDr. Oai Ha, Western Carolina University Dr. Oai Ha is currently an Assistant Professor in mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. He was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at the Oregon State University, working in the Engineering Cognition Lab on several engineering education research projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #20511Student Editors Improve a Strength of Materials TextbookDr. Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University – Pur- due University Fort Wayne (IPFW). He has nine years’ experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. His primary interests lie in materials en- gineering, mechanics, and engineering technology education. He is also an experienced contra dance caller. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017

Conference Session

ETD Manufacturing/3D Printing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University; Ayodele O. Abatan, Miami University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

networks, intelligent agents, agent-based manufacturing scheduling, systems control and automation, distributed control of holonic systems and integrated manufacturing, agile manufacturing, additive manufacturing, virtual reality and remote labora- tory applications in education.He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications in these areas. Mert Bal is currently an Associate Professor in the Miami University, Department of En- gineering Technology, Ohio, United States of America.Dr. Ayodele O. Abatan, Miami University Dr. Ayo Abatan has over 30 years of program and project management experience. He is currently Pro- fessor and Chair of Engineering Technology in the College of Liberal Arts and

Conference Session

ETD Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gangjian Guo, Bradley University; Joseph C Chen P.E., Bradley University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #19897Development of a Project-based Plastic Injection Molding Course for Manu-facturing ProgramsDr. Gangjian Guo, Bradley University Dr. Gangjian Guo is an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology at Bradley University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering from University of Toronto in 2006. Prior to joining Bradley University in 2015, he worked at GE (General Electric) for more than 5 years.Dr. Joseph C. Chen, Bradley University Dr. Joseph Chen is Caterpillar Professor and Chairman of the Department of Industrial &