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Ahmad Fayed; Mohamed Zeidan; Ephraim Massawe; Mehmet Bahadir

ETD 435 Embedding Standards in Engineering and Related Academic Programs: A Case Study of Senior Design and Capstone Projects Ahmad Fayed, Mohamed Zeidan, Ephraim Massawe, Mehmet Bahadir Southeastern Louisiana University1. AbstractIn a multidisciplinary Industrial and Engineering Technology (IET) Department with multiplesubprograms including Engineering Technology (ET), Industrial Technology (IT), andOccupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) programs, it is not possible to cover thedetailed theory and applications of all high-level classes as in a

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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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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

generally mostassociated with manufacturing, representing a strong indication for the direction to be followedby engineering educational institutions [6]. With the rapid changes in technology, there is greatdemand for automotive and mechanical engineers with a strong background in STEMdisciplines, especially in 3D printing and other technologies [7].The region’s requirements for graduates from engineering programs were assessed by surveysconducted by Indiana Tech among senior students who attended internships in the area, as wellas potential employers (businesses and manufacturers) in the region.According to the surveys conducted among senior students, 25% of the students declared thattheir new jobs are manufacturing related in the Spring 2021 and

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Gary Mullett; Lara Sharp

Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 455extent they have become more isolated from each other or as people like to refer to them asbecoming “silos.”At this college at one time, there was an Electronics technology program, an electricaltechnology program, and a bio-medical technology program which all taught slightly differentversions of DC and AC circuit theory. How could this happen? Politics and adequate funding arethe most obvious answers. Today only the electrical technology program still exists as a degree-granting entity. Although this situation is more efficient

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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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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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Mohamed Zeidan; Ahmad Fayed; Mehmet Bahadir

courses and activities related to real world industry problems. Moreover,the ABET Accreditation Criterion 5 for Engineering Technology programs states that curriculamust include (among other requirements) “design considerations appropriate to the disciplineand degree level such as: industry and engineering standards and codes; public safety and health;and local and global impact of engineering solutions on individuals, organizations and society”[9]. Nevertheless, one of the concerns the faculty usually receive from industry partners is relatedto students lacking the knowledge and exposure to the industry standards and codes. Thisconcern is related to the dilemma of achieving both breadth and depth in 4-year engineering andtechnology programs [10

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Serdar Celik

ETD 365 Enhancing Engineering Learning with Classroom Debates on Sustainability and Energy Topics Serdar Celik Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleAbstractSustainability and energy related topics for engineering students require a clearunderstanding of both fundamental concepts and theoretical analyses. While engineeringstudents may have a strong grasp on both avenues, their verbal communication skills onsuch topics may need improvement. This paper is about implementing debate sessionsinto a senior level course named Alternative Energy Systems to address the

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

ETD 505 Examining the Academic Success and Transition Experiences of Engineering Transfer Students: A Comparative Analysis of ETS- IMPRESS and Traditional Engineering Pathways Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan, Song-Lin Yang, David M. Labyak Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractAcademic and career success hinges on diverse factors including students’ perception of schoolreadiness and expectation. Previous studies have indicated that transfer students transitioningfrom a 2-year college to a 4-year university in engineering programs, specifically thoseparticipating

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Jungwon Ahn

ETD 515 The Utilization of Case Study Presentations in Fluid-Thermo Courses in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Jungwon Ahn St. Cloud State UniversityAbstractEngineering technology programs commonly integrate fluid-thermo related courses yetencounter certain challenges. First, engineering technology classes are required to cover a widerange of topics, leaving limited time for fluid-thermo related courses. Second, the programsprioritize practical applications, whereas traditional fluid-thermo classes involve complexequations. Third, while strong

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Ghazal Barari; Brian Sanders

ETD 515 The Effectiveness of Virtual Environments for Increasing Engagement in Engineering Technology Courses Ghazal Barari, Brian Sanders Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- WorldwideAbstractThe paper describes a learning activity design and data gathering methodology for use inforecasting student achievement via a survival analysis approach. Survival analysis is amethodology to predict the probability of survival based on a medical treatment procedure. Inthis paper, it is tailored for an academic program by defining learning activities, treatments, andmeasuring the

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

ETD 465 Development of Minors and Engine Simulation Laboratory to Meet Future Workforce Needs Alok K. Verma, Vanicha McQueen, Paul Potier, Irfan Khan, Andrew Moore, and Grace Komanduru Texas A&M University at 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. This growth in worldwide tradeand associated developments in marine propulsion and navigational technologies havenecessitated improved crews' skills and capabilities [1], [2

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Md. Ali Haider; Jody Alberd

educational programs. The importance of incorporating IoT into engineering educationknows no bounds.Integrating IoT applications into engineering curricula offers multifaceted benefits. It providesstudents with essential skills for their future careers, encompassing IoT concepts like sensornetworks, data analytics, connectivity protocols, and cybersecurity. The proposed learning modelemphasizes hands-on experiences through project-based learning, engaging students in designingconnected systems and working on contemporary IoT projects. Potential industry collaborationfurther enriches their education, allowing them to gain exposure to real-world applications andchallenges, ultimately enhancing their employability. Eventually, this proposed learning

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Elizabeth Gross; Diane Peters

practice: Boundaries, identity and knowledgeability in practice-based learning, Milton Park, England: Taylor & Francis Group, 2014, pp.14– 15.[9] D. L. Peters and S.R. Daly, “The challenge of returning: Transitioning from an engineering career to graduate school,” in 2011 Proc. ASEE.[10] W. Schilling, “Issues affecting doctoral students returning to engineering education following extensive I ndustrial experience,” in 2008 Proc. ASEE.[11] Digest of Education Statistics National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d19/tables/dt19_311.90.asp (Accessed September 11, 2023).[12] E. Gross and D. L. Peters, “Comparison of returning and direct pathway graduate engineering students

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

thousands of employees). The manufacturing industry inHampton Roads employs over 60,000 people and has an impact on several times as many peoplewho are involved with it in some manner. In addition to the traditional manufacturing industry,Hampton Roads is home to NASA, Jefferson Lab, and the U.S. Navy, each with significantneeds related to manufacturing.ODU has the unique opportunity to position itself as a flagship manufacturing engineeringtechnology academic institution in Hampton Roads. The ODU Engineering Technology (ET)program and faculty can provide future MET students with advances on the Internet of IndustrialThings (IoIT), cobotics, augmented reality, and additive manufacturing. The most prevalentmanufacturing processes and enabling

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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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Carmen Cioc; Noela Haughton; Sorin Cioc

surveys, notable changes are observed on improving the students’ communication skills,both spoken (26% increase) and written (21.6% increase), as well as improving collaborationwith peers who possess complementary skill sets (17.7% increase). These exercises not onlyimproved the students’ understanding of the technical content but also fostered the developmentof problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, ethics, and professionalism.Consequently, this PBL-EML approach enhanced students’ preparedness for the workforce.IntroductionTechnical proficiency has long been the hallmark of achievement in undergraduate engineeringeducation. Engineering faculty and programs dedicate countless hours and other resources toeducate the

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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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Nathan Luetke; Orlando Ayala

create activelearning environments, particularly an injection-molded shell-and-tube heat exchanger for heattransfer concepts [6]. Lofton (2022) shared his approach, experiences, and recommendations forflipping a heat transfer course for seniors in a mechanical engineering program at the University Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 365of Evansville [7]. Kuo et al. (2019) used videos to teach a heat transfer course and presentedvideo analytics and assessment data on a recent effort to enhance student learning [8].While

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Jay Porter; Alok Verma; Mohamed Gharib; Andrew Moore

program is currently offering three engineeringtracks: • Mechatronics track (College Station, McAllen campuses) [2] • STEM Education track (College Station campus) [3] • Electro Marine Engineering Technology track (under development at Galveston campus)Ninety percent of all goods are traded through oceans, and a significant portion of the world'sfood and energy security depends on ocean-related activities. Expanding worldwide trade and theresulting growth in maritime transportation necessitates further improving crews' skills andcapabilities [4], [5]. In addition, today’s ships are highly automated [6], so there is increasingdemand for marine electrical engineers in the workforce. Over the last few years, electricalsystems on seagoing

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Maurizio Manzo

as differentialequations are not taught. For example, fluid mechanics courses in mechanical engineeringtechnology programs are often centered on problems related to fluid power and hydraulicsystems (e.g., valves, sprinkler systems, and heat exchangers) rather than using Navier-Stokesequations to solve for velocity and pressure fields.Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used for simulating the flow by solving for thegoverning equations in the form of the Navier-Stokes, thermal energy, and species, with theappropriate equation of state [1], [2].Some mechanical engineering departments have introduced CFD into their undergraduateprograms, recognizing its importance, starting for the formulation of the Navier-Stokes equations[3], [4]. However

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Teddy Ivanitzki; Ashok Agrawal

companies make upnearly 40% of the IPERF companies. These startups are also interested in employing postdocsand other individuals at the post-graduate level. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 535The IPERF program continues to contribute to the increase of postdoctoral and post-graduateentrepreneurs and graduate Fellows. The program is positioning and inspiring diverse Fellows tostart their own firms or join the modern industry, create jobs, win innovative research grants, andattract investment during their

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE

ETD 365 Innovative Sophomore Level Simulation Assignment with Animation Maddumage Karunaratne University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractAlongside computer science majors, both electrical and computer engineering graduates need toacquire some level of expertise in computer programming. At this university, electrical engineering(EE) and computer (COE) engineering majors always enroll in at least one semester-long course incomputer programming so they can be effective in using embedded controllers and otherprogrammable devices later in their curricula or industry post

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Sidney Martin; Marilyn Barger; Catherine Davis

clusters, including manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, defense,and life sciences. The country and the general Tampa Bay area need a talent pipeline in STEMcareers. There is a need for training and education to close skills gaps for early career employeesand an additional need for upskilling. The differentiation of the West Coast is offered as the EastCoast of Florida focuses on space and related activities. The advisory committee members weresurveyed to obtain their views regarding the need for technologies to be included in engineeringtechnician programs. The input received from the organizations is provided and analyzed todevelop an understanding of what understanding an engineering technician should have.Literature ReviewThe need for

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

consideration would be onethical aspects in the government-related regulatory and enforcement agencies where a smallerportion of engineering graduates are employed. Since the students we focus are in engineering,this paper discusses primarily engineering ethics, while business ethics are also discussed in afew case studies.The electrical and computer engineering programs at this university prepare students to managetheir ethical behaviors under a solid foundation of understanding and case study examples. Thecase study discussions and subsequent survey assessments are conducted during regulardepartment seminars. To keep students’ interest throughout the degree program of four years, thelist of case studies is continually updated so that no single case

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Maximus Huang; Maurizio Manzo

Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 525Transportation Career AwarenessTo explore the effectiveness of university-hosted transportation-focused summer camps fortransportation career awareness and diverse workforces, the organized camp provides a 2.5-weeksummer program for middle/high school students (8-10th grades) in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)area to provide them the awareness of careers in the transportation industry, to encourage them totake transportation-related curricula, and to pursue advanced degrees and careers inTransportation in the future. This research is part of the Summer

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Otilia Popescu; Dimitrie Popescu; Murat Kuzlu

related tocommunication systems. This paper focuses on presenting a case where undergraduate studentsfrom both electrical and computer engineering (ECE) and electrical engineering technology(EET) programs were teamed up on an industry-sponsored research program during the fullacademic year.2. The Undergraduate Research TeamThe research project presented in this paper focused on investigating the 5G radio frequencypropagation in a naval ship environment and was sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH).The project started in Spring 2022 and currently is ongoing. To date, 2 ECE students and 4 EETstudents were part of the team. In the ECE case, the recruitment of the students was mostlythrough the ECE faculty who knew the students as they expressed

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Alexander Wyglinski

), biology and biotechnology, and chemistry and biochemistry, this provides prospective PhD students who are working full-time in a STEM-related industry options of PhD programs to choose from with a WPI faculty advisor with the necessary Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 335 technical/scientific background to provide excellent support through the individual’s graduate studies.Lessons LearnedOver the past two years, there have been several lessons learned with respect to the developmentand

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Saeed Foroudastan

research thatsenior level students can immerse themselves in to create an innovative and efficient design onthe solar boat. The capstone projects contribute to the overall design and can help lower-levelstudents gain the experience they need to carry out their own capstone project.References[1] Solar Splash Event. Web. Accessed 21 August 2023. www.solarsplash.com/introduction-and-information.[2] Foroudastan, S & Nihill, C., “Experiential Learning Enhances the Knowledge of Future Engineers Through theExperimental Vehicles Program.” Proceedings of the 2017 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration,American Society for Engineering Education. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration