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Ahmad Fayed; Mohamed Zeidan; Ephraim Massawe; Mehmet Bahadir

. Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum sheet.2.3. The Senior Design ClassesA closer look at the mechanical ET concentration shows that 46 hours are contributing directly tothe concentration as a core or a general ET class. This includes the 2 3-hour senior designclasses, a 3-hour project management class, and a 1-hour seminar class. The two technicalelective classes may also contribute to the concentration but most probably will be from otherconcentrations, or even different programs (such as physics, math, or computer science), basedon the availability of the classes.The two senior design classes, as well as research, educational, and hands-on projects embeddedin high-level classes, are used to supplement the knowledge and skills of the ET

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David Labyak; Scott Wagner

ETD 315 Industry 4.0 and Holistic Safety Programs Industry Collaboration in Manufacturing Engineering David Labyak and Scott Wagner Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractThe Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department (MMET) at MichiganTechnological University offers the Industry 4.0 Concepts and Key Factors of Holistic Safetycourses. These courses are included in the newly established graduate certificate (CME) and theMaster of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (MSME). The SME Four Pillars ofManufacturing Engineering inspired the

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Maged Mikhail; Peter Zafiro

ETD 445 Innovation and Design through Industry Partnership Maged B. Mikhail, Purdue University Northest, and Peter Zafiro, LinMot USA, Inc.AbstractThe benefits of university-industry partnerships and collaborations (UIPC) are many. Thestrength of university programs depends on staying relevant to innovative technology and currentmarket trends, not only regionally but globally. Having strong industry partnerships allowsstudents and university stakeholders to learn about current and future technology. Thecollaboration between LinMot Inc. USA and Purdue University Northwest (PNW), driven

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Mark Pagano; Lorne Arnold; Heather Dillon

ETD 505 Starting from Scratch: Designing an Engineering Ethics Course to Help Meet ABET Outcomes and the University of Washington’s “W” (Writing) Course Designation Mark A. Pagano, Lorne Arnold, and Heather Dillon University of Washington TacomaAbstractOne common experience for almost every engineering and engineering technology educator ishaving the opportunity to assist in preparing your home program for an upcoming ABET visit orfor some other form of internal university program review. This is a common shared experiencefor all of us; however, it is rarer when one

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Md. Ali Haider; Jody Alberd

. Universities are discovering a multitude ofapplications for IoT technology within their campuses, and the implications of this are profound.The integration of IoT promises to revolutionize operational efficiency in diverse learningenvironments.Simultaneously, informatics colleges within universities are well-positioned to educate studentson the intricacies of managing the vast volumes of data generated by IoT. Furthermore,collaborations between various departments within universities can yield exciting possibilities.For instance, business colleges can partner with engineering faculties to design IoT-centriccourses that explore the fusion of technological advancements with innovative business models.This interdisciplinary approach not only enriches the

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

courses, offered in the mechanical engineering technology and mechatronics and robotics engineering programs.• ECE 3350 (Introduction to Battery Management Systems) - this course focuses on the three foundations of a functional BMS which are its software, hardware, and user safety. New course to be developed.• ECE 3550 (Design of Battery Management Systems) - this course will teach students how to design a functional and safe battery pack using a market available BMS. New course to be developed.• ECE 4550 (Applications of Battery Management Systems) - this course covers the applications of BMS and the circuitry that make BMS work. New course to be developed. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry

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James Kribs

, but as Industry 4.0progresses, it is apparent that these technologies are consistently being implemented together,such as industrial robotics being controlled through a cloud system [6]. This study focuses onhow well students taking this survey course were prepared for these topic areas or if they haveeven been exposed to Industry 4.0 topics.Research Study MethodAs part of the introduction to the graduate survey course (AET 675- Digital and SmartManufacturing) , in the Master of Science in Technology Management program, students wereasked to complete a survey of their existing experience in various Industry 4.0 technology topics.The Technology Management program has students with backgrounds in the engineering,sciences, technology

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Eli Westbay; Isaiah Storey; Francis Nkrumah, Jr.; Mert Bal; Reza Abrishambaf

ETD 455 Design of an Autonomous Shop Floor Robot (GOFR) with ROS Eli Westbay, Isaiah Storey, Francis Nkrumah, Jr., Mert Bal, and Reza Abrishambaf Miami University RegionalsAbstractThis paper presents the design of an autonomous, mobile guided-object fetching robot (GOFR)using the robot operating system (ROS) focusing on architecture of hardware components,electronic communication protocols and software algorithms used for control and decision-making.The GOFR has been designed by a team of undergraduate engineering technology students aspart of their capstone project course utilizing their technical skills

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Gary Mullett; Lara Sharp

learning, robotics, programming skills, andIoT and cyber-physical systems technology typically top the list [14].This author would contend that there are many support personnel and technologies for Industry4.0/smart manufacturing that are not involved directly in the design and physical manufacturingof components. At the two-year college level there are many technology programs whosegraduates support Industry 4.0/smart manufacturing such as automation, electrical/electronics,electromechanical, industrial, instrumentation and control, mechatronics, and mechanicalengineering technology. Furthermore, there are also graduates of computer networking,computer engineering, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and energy systems technologyprograms which

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Nathan Luetke; Orlando Ayala

ETD 365 A Project-Based Learning Activity for an Engineering Technology Heat Transfer Course to Design a Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Nathan Luetke and Orlando Ayala Old Dominion UniversityAbstractThermofluids courses demand a strong grasp of mathematics and employ physics extensively todescribe physical systems. Heat transfer, in particular, presents challenging topics, which can beeven more daunting for engineering technology students. In this paper, we present theimplementation of a project-based learning activity in the engineering technology heat transfercourse. The

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Saeed Foroudastan

mocked by using two red kill switches, and finally the solenoids and wiring resembleexhaust pipes coming out of the engine. The two Lynch motors are contained within the housingunit and can be seen through the plexiglass.Because this project completely encloses the motors extensive research was conducted to verifythe set-up was safe to run. In the event of a failure, the housing unit can still be taken off in atimely manner due to the securing units used [3]. The students who dedicated their capstoneprojects to this design made great progress in their own mechanical and electrical skills as wellas project management, and each skill gained can be used in their future careers. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and

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Rob Gies; Resit Unal; Clarles Keating

ETD 335 A New and Innovative Approach to an Industry and University Engineering and Engineering Technology Partnership Rob Gies, Newport News Shipbuilding; Resit Unal, Old Dominion University; Chuck Keating, Old Dominion UniversityAbstractThis paper provides an overview of the development and resulting product of a collaborativeindustry-university engineering and engineering technology certification program. In the Springof 2017, Old Dominion University’s (ODU) Engineering Management and Systems EngineeringDepartment (EMSE) approached Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) with a concept to

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Jason Bruns

servantleadership, refining communication abilities, and supporting conflict management techniques.The inspiration for this curriculum arose during a meeting with engineers from Caterpillar (CAT)during an industry visit. They highlighted that technical proficiency is not the primary shortfallamong recent academic recruits, emphasizing the need for enhanced interpersonal skills. Each ofthe seven modules is designed for approximately 50 minutes of delivery, incorporating engaginglearning activities.The Train-the-Trainer Lean leader modules are as follows:Module 1: “Applying Lean Principles in Your Personal Life”Learning outcomes: Understand and apply key Lean concepts and recognize the benefits.Module 2: “Emotional Intelligence”Learning outcomes: Comprehend

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Mohamed Zeidan; Ahmad Fayed; Mehmet Bahadir

-accrediting-engineering-technology- programs-2023-2024/.[10] J. Wei, "Engineering education for a post-industrial world," Technology in Society, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 123- 132, April 2005.[11] F. Leite, "Project-based learning in a building information modeling for construction management course," Journal of Information Technology in Construction Management, vol. 21, pp. 164-176, 2016.[12] S. Sheppard and R. Jenison, "Freshman Engineering Design Experiences: an Organizational Framework," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 13, pp. 190-197, 1997.[13] J. E. Froyd, P. C. Wankat and K. A. Smith, "Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education," Proceedings of the IEEE 100, vol. Special Centennial Issue, pp

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Marilyn Barger; Richard Gilbert; Sidney Martin

industrialfacilities. Common hierarchical structures, to learn what skills the entry-level engineeringtechnicians need to have, are defined. How those skills align and interact with their directsupervisors and cybersecurity business units is presented. The recommendation process forimplementing cyber-related skills in Florida’s AS Engineering Technology programs is alsoreviewed. These efforts might also help other advanced manufacturing programs nationwidedetermine what cybersecurity skills they should consider adding to their programs.Organizational CybersecurityIn recent decades, information technology (IT) services and support have become increasinglyintegrated into all organizations and businesses. Many now have entire business units ordepartments of

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Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan; Song-Lin Yang; David Labyak

in S-STEM Engineering Technology Scholars (ETS) program, may face challengesin academic and career advancement. These challenges often stemmed from feelings ofunpreparedness, lower self-efficacy, and a reduced feeling of inclusion, compared to their peersin the same honors program. However, little research has integrated both objective andsubjective approaches, to assess and compare academic success between transfer students in theETS program and their traditional engineering transfer counterparts.This study focuses on examining whether participation in the Engineering Technology Scholars– IMProving Retention and Student Success (ETS-IMPRESS) program, designed to supportunderrepresented students in engineering technology (ET) fields

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David Satterwhite

,ChatGPT is no exception. As per OpenAI, the company responsible for ChatGPT, they initiallycreated their first GPT (generative pre trained transformer) in 2018 known simply as GPT. GPTwas able to predict the next word in a sentence. Evolutionary improvements soon followed in2019 with GPT-2 generating coherent and accurate sentences and paragraphs. GPT-3 in 2020 wasa much larger model with more data points leading to more accurate responses and output.Eventually GPT-3 was paired with a chatbot, a program designed to imitate human conversationleading to what is now known as ChatGPT 3.5. ChatGPT was essentially designed forconversation via the utilization of direct text-based questions known as prompts given toChatGPT. In November 2022 ChatGPT 3.5

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Alok Verma; Vanicha McQueen; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Grace Komanduru

at the current rate by 2025 [13].Our MARE minor addresses the need by offering Maritime business and other engineeringmajors the opportunity to understand ship engine capabilities and operational requirements. Thisminor program, once USCG approved, will allow the student to test for their Designated DutyEngineer Coast Guard Certification, allowing them to work on smaller vessels such as tugboatsand river barges. This curriculum includes the MARE 200 course, where the student will spend60-75 days as a cadet on the training vessel, participating in class, standing watch, andperforming maintenance. This experience will allow the students to apply the theoreticalengineering lessons learned to onboard vessels' practical skills. The classes for

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Jiayue Shen; Daniel Jones; Kazi Imran; Xiang Wang; Weiru Chen; Lanju Mee

, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to developing IoT-enabled mechatronic systems.Overall, the integration of IoT in the mechatronics lab prepares students for Industry 4.0,empowering them to design and optimize IoT-driven mechatronic systems and contribute to theevolving field of modern engineering.1. IntroductionAs a multidisciplinary field, mechatronics has emerged as an essential component of modernengineering systems. It involves the integration of mechanical, electrical, and computerengineering to design and develop intelligent systems that perform complex tasks efficiently. Inrecent years, mechatronics has gained significant attention in MET programs as it offers a uniqueapproach to teaching

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Elizabeth Gross; Diane Peters

education, group work as a concept can be abhorrent to many students. The mainreason seems to be that the value of working with others to complete a task seems an added layerof complexity [19]. Group work is designed to allow students to develop communication skills[20]. Individuals may find group work frustrating, because there is an artificial framework Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 535around completion of the tasks that does not draw on the strengths of the individuals involved,nor on their acumen to complete

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Afi Anuar; Vukica Jovanovic; Natnan Luetke; Hamid Eisazadeh; Isaac Flory IV; Mileta Tomovic; Anthony Dean

the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 315community college, technicians, supervisors, or manufacturing personnel who want to movetheir career on the different level. Some students might also move to this major from otherprograms.3. Design of New ProgramODU is launching a dedicated MFET program. Previously, the MET program had aconcentration in manufacturing systems. The MFET program has been established in partnershipwith Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) a workforce developmentorganization, and Patrick and Henry Community

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James Kribs; Jackson Brown; Angelique Shackleford; Darius Mcklin

, but as Industry 4.0progresses, it is apparent that these technologies are consistently being implemented together,such as industrial robotics being controlled through a cloud system [6]. This study focuses onhow well students taking this survey course were prepared for these topic areas or if they haveeven been exposed to Industry 4.0 topics.Research Study MethodAs part of the introduction to the graduate survey course (AET 675- Digital and SmartManufacturing) , in the Master of Science in Technology Management program, students wereasked to complete a survey of their existing experience in various Industry 4.0 technology topics.The Technology Management program has students with backgrounds in the engineering,sciences, technology

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Md. Ali Haider; Hosssain Ahmed; Mahesh Pallikonda

, including advanced mathematics,engineering theory, and design principles. Graduates can acquire a more diverse skill set that isvaluable across various engineering and technology disciplines. A four-year program allowsstudents to adapt to changes in the industry by staying up-to-date with emerging technologiesand trends. They can develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are transferable todifferent roles and industries. Graduates with a more extensive education are better positionedfor career advancement[7], [8]. They can pursue roles in research, development, projectmanagement, or even entrepreneurship. The transitioning of engineering technology educationfrom two-year to four-year degrees, particularly in specialized areas like

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Behin Elahi

Manufacturing/Enterprise, its evolution from the Toyota Production System (TPS), its key features, and its relationships with Industrial and Systems Engineering methods. 2. Acquire knowledge of the appropriate contexts and conditions for applying Lean methods and related Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering methods. 3. Equip students with the skills to identify, communicate, initiate, plan, execute, and manage Lean projects and programs. Table 2. The definition of course learning outcomes. Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Clearly articulate the concept of Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, including its roots, evolution, breadth, principles, limitations, and

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Darrell Nickolson

certificate program that expands upon the growing world of zero energy. Ourmulti-facetted department includes, interior design, architectural technology, facilitiesmanagement, construction management, and electrical engineering technology, and all theseprograms will play a role in the creation of a certificate leading to a multidisciplinary capstonestudio course. The goal is to have student led multi-disciplinary design teams work together on avertical structure to achieve a Zero Energy building design. Combining the efforts of fivedifferent degree programs coursework, we are looking to give students a real-world experience ofgive and take amongst peers, project management, and design development. Incorporating thebuilding information modeling (BIM

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Jay Porter; Alok Verma; Mohamed Gharib; Andrew Moore

Industrial DistributionThis paper focuses on the Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET) program deliveredon the Galveston campus. This program was one of Galveston's original programs approved forremote delivery. It was approved in 2018 as a collaborative effort between the main campus’sEngineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) department and the Galveston-campus-owned Marine Engineering Technology (MARE) department.Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID)The Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution department delivers five undergraduatefour-year degrees on the main campus, home to over 2000 undergraduate students [8]. One ofthese degrees is MXET, which is designed to be a flexible degree with a

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

provides a convenient form of knowledgetransfer to people who cannot be full- or even part-time students at community colleges oruniversities. This factor impacts industry representatives, displaced workers, and low-incomelearners. Usually, online education consists of online lectures and tutorials designed so users cancomprehend the studied subject. The missing piece of online education is the lack of hands-onactivities. To address this issue, Michigan Tech's Mechatronics program [1] and West ShoreCommunity College [2] collaborate on researching, developing, and implementing a state-of-the-art teleoperated robotic workcell (TRW) to enable enhanced remote training for industrial robots.The system is designed to provide training opportunities to

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Sabah Abro; Ken Cook

external presentation and record them so they might be used as available references to students involved in teamwork projects. • Although all students in the senior project have taken the proper technical management courses which include information about technical team structures and project logistics, it was agreed that the introduction of Engineering Design and Standards course TIE3353 and use it to be a prerequisite or at least corequisite at the beginning of the senior project course will be of great help in the enhancement of teamwork experience of the students. TIE3353 would also improve the team’s capability in designing their senior project products. • A recommendation to

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Sidney Martin; Marilyn Barger; Catherine Davis

manufacturing industry participants then deployed into manufacturing and workforce supportteams to discuss their engineering technology workforce needs and how they address them. Duringteam report-outs, employers discussed having different job titles for similar positions, which canconfuse their industry, HR managers, and candidates looking for employment. They also discussedapprenticeship programs; many were unsure if they would benefit their organizations.The group discussed creating a standard engineering technician curriculum that could be an entrypoint for new employees. The employers listed the skills they would like to be taught in thiscurriculum and identified the top outcomes of standardizing a curriculum. Proceedings of the

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE

, JAVA, Visual Studio, MS NET, etc.). For mosthardware (electrical and computer) engineers, their main programming domain remains as C/C++,which is the main reason that C language is being taught and required by electrical and computerengineering programs at this university. Furthermore, it is easy to learn other programming languagesafter one has learned programming in C or C++.Most students taking this C programming class have already used MATLAB in a prior course duringtheir freshmen year, which is the case at many other engineering institutions [2-4]. This prior coursetaken by all engineering students is designed to mainly teach engineering computational methodswhich cover data manipulations for graphs and matrices without delving deep into