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Xiaojing Yuan

education levels show that students who use OER do as well, and oftenbetter, than their peers using traditional resources.In this paper, we share our experience of creating multi-media learning material for a junior levelsensors and applications course, the technology we used to create and share the OER material,and the resources and support needed. We also share our vision of sustaining OER as a trust-worthy live document that faculty and instructional delivery staff can contribute to and adaptingfor their student population. Its lifecycle and process is similar to those of many of the successfulopen-source software and platform.1. IntroductionResearch and federal reports published in the last decade pointed out that the higher educationsystem

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Nancy Sundheim; Jungwon Ahn

program curriculum.IntroductionAs an applied field, engineering education has long understood the importance of relevance inour programs. The strength of an industry appears highly correlated to the strength of the scienceand engineering knowledge in that industry [1]. So a strong link between our educationalprograms and the industries we serve must be nurtured. We must first understand industry needsbefore we can develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values our students require to besuccessful. Without this understanding, the likely result is a skills gap which can cause juniorengineers to struggle when attempting to secure their first job. This gap has implications for howindustry, faculty, applicants, and the general public perceive

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang

on applications of contemporary machining processes,including hands-on activities. Also, implications on mechanical design aspects will be addressedto broaden students’ perspectives on processes and optimization.1. IntroductionMany manufacturing companies are hosted by the Northeast Indiana region, and they produce avariety of high value-added products; they are companies such as General Motors, ZimmerBiomet, Steel Dynamics BAE Systems, BF Goodrich, and others dedicated to mechanicalmanufacturing and auto-parts.The region’s industry requirements for engineering graduates were assessed by surveysconducted by Indiana Tech and distributed to manufacturers and other businesses in the region,as well as to graduating students with a record of

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Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan; John Irwin

development, and we all benefit from morethoughtful engineers. This study focuses on one previous literature by Fiss et al. [1], reportingchallenges critical for ETS-IMPRESS students: having lower ratings in their change-readiness (e.g.,optimism and adventurousness) and approaching a significantly lower rating on their self-efficacy(e.g., feeling of inclusion), compared to other honors students participating in the same HonorsCollege Pathway Program. Based on these findings, we investigated ETS students’ longitudinalresponses in the areas of change-readiness, engineering self-efficacy, and intent to persist usingthree classic, validated surveys (Appendix A). We compared ETS students’ first survey responseswhen they started to participate in HCPP with

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Kim Gaines; Caleb Allen; Johnica Mitchell; Shirley Walker-Herrington

engineering technology instruction. The grant project has anoverarching goal of improving student engagement and learning outcomes of first-time in college AfricanAmerican engineering technology (Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Nuclear) students, and allengineering technology students in general. Grant activities commenced October 1, 2021, and the grant team ispresently taking steps to procure a contractor for the construction of a VAR lab. Additionally, the grant team isdeveloping a program of study specific to dual enrolled students within the college’s service area that will leadto a college credential at the Technical Certificate of Credit award level.PurposeThe VARiETy grant initiative seeks to demonstrate improvement in academic

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Mohammad Moin Uddin; Keith Johnson; Craig Leendert

costs, speed time to market, and bettermatch products to customer needs [1], [2], [3]. Effective design is also a prerequisite for effectivemanufacturing, maintenance and environmental impact analysis. To prepare students, allEngineering/Engineering Technology (E/ET) curricula focus on engineering design and designthinking so that students can actively design, model, simulate and analyze solutions toengineering challenges. Computer-aided design (CAD) is a popular and often required course inE/ET curricula that introduces students engineering design process. A typical CAD courseutilizes a CAD software such as AutoCAD and trains students in 2D drawings and 3D modelswith precise measurements. CAD allows students to visualize their designs and test

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Afshin Zahraee; Cheng Zhang; David Pratt; Chandramouli V. Chandramouli

state agencies,regulations, and codes including contemporary issues.RationaleWhile the construction industry is expected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics [1], academic institutions face several challenges preparing employeesfor this industry. Current CEMT students have difficulties applying the learned knowledge fromthe classroom to the construction site. A college degree in construction, which helps the studentshave a holistic view of different domains of the industry and build a comprehensive andsystematic framework of all needed skills, is crucial for the student's long-term careerdevelopment. However, the current construction education does not guarantee students’capability to transfer the learned

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Zhiyuan Yu; Gary Drigel

portable equipment can be utilized on-site,remotely via online meeting, or transport to a distance learning location conveniently. Apilot study of implementing the system in an online machine design course shows promisingresults.1. IntroductionTensile test is a required course for engineering material courses in most mechanical engineeringtechnology programs. A portable size tensile tester has been designed and developed for teachingpurposes. In reference [1], a low-cost tensile testing machine was designed with in-house madestructure and raspberry pie controller. The machine was designed by a three-student group. Thetester will be used in course teaching in the future, although no sample testing has beenconducted on the machine in the paper.In

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Rebecca Book

presents a variety of methods to present ethics concepts and meet different studentlearning needs.IntroductionAcademia, industry and communities desire ethical behavior, but teaching students to be ethicalis complicated. It would be nice if educators could simply lecture, give a simple test, andstudents could be deemed ethical if they passed the test. While this might be considered atraditional method of teaching ethics, critical thinking and assessment need to be incorporated.Professional codes of conduct has been around for decades, but ethics education is a newercomponent of engineering programs. In 2000, ABET outcomes criteria were revised to require“an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility”[1].This paper presents a variety

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Vatsal Maru; Adam Lynch

objectives and conducting assessments. Outcomebased education (OBE) is a critical educational development [1], employing both traditionalassessment methods of homework, quizzes, exams, and papers throughout each term as well asnewer paradigm techniques of flipped classrooms and PBL projects which are transformingcurriculum and students alike [2].Furthermore, the competency of the institution, particularly at the tertiary university level, maybe directly or indirectly measured by national and international rankings of the entire institutionor of academic units therein, such as a college. ABET assists with ensuring competency ofinstitutions on a global scale by ensuring minimum levels of preparation of qualifications forindustry [3].Likewise, one may

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Michael Norris

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Marilyn Dyrud; Hadi Alasti; Maurizio Manzo; T. Sean Tavares; Paul McPherson; Margaret Phillips

awards) and presentations by three awardees of the 2018-22 cycles.Engineering technology educators should benefit by discovering a new outlet for seed moneyand learning about innovative, creative teaching practices and research.IntroductionSince 1980, the Engineering Technology Division has offered its members the possibility ofseed money for projects directly related to the larger engineering technology community.Initially, funding was limited to $100 per project and later increased to $250 [1]. Over theensuing decades, funding has increased dramatically, up to $2,500 per project, with requiredsupplemental institutional or departmental matching funds.The first projects were, of necessity, small in scope and utilitarian in nature, including

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Alok Verma; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Vanicha McQueen; Sepideh Maleki

ETD 355 Development of Electro-Technical Officer Program to Meet Future Workforce Needs Alok K. Verma, Paul Potier, Irfan Khan, Andrew Moore, Vanicha McQueen, and Sepideh Maleki Texas A&M University, GalvestonAbstractNinety percent of all goods are traded through oceans, and a significant portion of the world’sfood and energy security depends on ocean-related activities. Due to the expanding global trade,and increased automation of ships, the maritime industry is required to improve the crews'training skills and capabilities [1], [2]. Over the