Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler Dr., Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #10552Low Power Energy Harvesting with a Thermoelectric Generator through anAir Conditioning CondenserDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityMr. Keith L. Coogler Dr., Sam Houston State University Dr. Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of industrial technology at Sam Houston State University. He re- ceived a BS in Design & Development and holds a MA in Industrial Education and an Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce. His primary teaching area is Construction Manage- ment. Research interests include: automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” construction

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Joshua Killey, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

educated graduates are expected to be more capable not only in regards to taskcompletion, but also concerning overall ability to work with people and communicateeffectively.Discussion regarding the ability of graduates to find jobs within their chosen field of study hasbeen ongoing. Many students find it hard to get a job once they have their degree. With theincreasing number of students earning degrees, the job market is remarkably competitive.Should this research reveal gaps within the general curriculum at the collegiate level, there willbe a basis for adapting the curriculum concentrations. These adaptations will benefit all groupsof people listed above. I hope implementation of this data would make individuals moreadequately prepared to fill

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph M. Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Cody Mathew LeMay, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

accredited(ideally) [4]. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) serves as theaccrediting body for many engineering and engineering technology programs, accrediting over500 higher learning institutions [5]. While the value of accreditation may be debatable, currentlyit is the benchmark of engineering and engineering technology schools, and certainly adds to theintegrity of accredited universities. If and how online courses and degree programs will impactour integrity is somewhat unknown, but should be a factor during online course development.Of equal importance, the works of faculty and graduates provide universities gain in reputation:an import consideration given the pervasiveness of online education. If the students are

Conference Session

Topics Enhancing ET Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Mikhail Bouniaev, University of Texas, Brownsville; Bill W. Elliott, The University Of Texas at Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

developing academic support programs for post-secondary students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 CREATING A SEAMLESS PIPELINE INTO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN STEM FIELDS THROUGH REGION-WIDE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTSAbstractUnderrepresented minority students pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) related degrees at much lower rates compared to other segments of the population. Toattract minority students, schools with STEM programs have resorted to myriad strategies suchas cohorts, scholarships, mentoring, summer bridges, etc. Some schools have also soughtinnovative ways to develop a pipeline for graduates of two-year technical degree programs

Conference Session

Topics Enhancing ET Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Moustafa R. Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her BSc in Naval Archi- tecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. Prior to her arrival to ODU, Dr. Michaeli over 15 years with the Department of Defense and industry as a Naval Architect and Program Manager where she carried out design and engineering, construction and testing for marine vehicles. At ODU, Dr. Michaeli’s research and educational interests include topics concerning naval architecture, marine engineering, de- sign, manufacturing and testing of composites and lightweight structures, and engineering multi-criteria decision methodologies. Dr. Michaeli is actively involved in industry-government-academia partnerships to further the advancement

Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William B. Phillips Ph.D., DeVry University; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach; Robert Aron PhD, DeVry University; Abour H. Cherif, DeVry University; Susana Fortun Ph.D., DeVry University, Chicago

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Engineering Technology

assesses the social, political,environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Discussion and oral andwritten reports draw together students’ prior learning in a specialty area and general education Page 24.98.6courses. Renewable energy students are encouraged to focus on contemporary issues concerningenergy production, management, and sustainability.Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Assessment StrategiesProgram Educational ObjectivesProgram Educational Objectives (PEOs) are those attributes graduates are expected to attainwithin a few years of graduation. The PEOs for the electronics engineering technology

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

Despite these low graduate-level numbers, it is expected that more M.S. programs inETEC will be created in the future because of three main factors: there are over 100 B.S.programs in ETEC in the U.S.; graduate education is in demand; and ETEC faculty profile haschanged drastically in the last decade to a majority of individuals holding a Ph.D. and beingrequired to be heavily engaged in research and scholarly work needed to navigate theexpectations of tenure and promotion. This article describes the culmination of a series of efforts to offer an M.S. inEngineering Technology – Systems Control Technology track that balances technical coursesand business-related courses coveted by industry. The work was done over a seven-year period(2004-2011

Conference Session

New Directions for Engineering Technology

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emily Rada, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

student is in autonomous vehi- cles, engineering education, and aviation technology. His thesis topic focuses on conducting engineering analysis of semi-autonomous trailer connections.Miss Emily Rada, Purdue University, West Lafayette Emily Rada is a master’s Engineering Technology student at Purdue University, studying predictive main- tenance in turbine generators. She graduated in May 2019 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Tech- nology from Purdue University, concentrating on power generation and fuel sources.Dr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal Nepal, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

engineering. Although the extent of topic may vary by discipline,per ABET Criteria 3(b) (c), which states that all should have the ability to design and conductexperiments and to analyze and interpret data skills1. Several educators and researchers in thepast have studied the competencies gaps in the manufacturing engineering and manufacturingtechnology curricula. Lahidji and Albayyari2 have conducted a survey on the competencies in theManufacturing Engineering Technology programs. Their finding suggests that qualityengineering is one of the thirteen major competency gaps found in the graduates ofmanufacturing engineers. In the same study, Lahidji3 quotes that 69% of the respondents fromindustry rated quality as very important skills set that they

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Mainoo, Bowling Green State University; Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 13.118.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008A Study to Establish a Masters Degree Program in Electronics and Computer Technology at Bowling Green State UniversityAbstractThis paper presents the results of a study conducted to assess the feasibility of establishing amaster’s degree in Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) program at Bowling GreenState University (BGSU), Ohio. Following an informal market analysis for the need of such adegree program, a review of ten technology masters programs in ECT related areas at differentuniversities was conducted to find the curriculum of the existing programs. Surveyquestionnaires were then administered to three groups of subjects: graduating seniors, alumni,and

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer P.M.P., S.P.H.R., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

knowledge and skill set required tofunction in the discipline of technology leadership. The resultant individual, educated in thediscipline of technology leadership, may be categorically defined as a systems integrator.Looking at systems integration as either discipline-specific or the more general systemsintegrator, aligns to common accepted understanding and practice in industry. Another way,however, to view the systems integrator role is to define a basic body of general knowledge thatcan be applied across any number of industrially-based disciplines. Figure 2 below depicts ageneral model forming the basic body of knowledge for the systems integrator (8,9,10). Domain Specific Knowledge

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sai Bhanu Prasad Chennupati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kelly A. McFall

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

interests include Six Sigma, quality management, lean manufacturing, and agriculture biotechnology systems. He is a Six Sigma BlackBelt from General Electric, Co., Caterpillar, Inc., and the American Society for Qual- ity. He is also a certified Senior Technology Manager from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.Dr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette Kathy Newton is a professor in the Technology Leadership and Innovation Department at Purdue Uni- versity. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in the areas of industrial distribution, quality control, innovation, and graduate education. She recently completed a three-year appointment as Department Head. Prior to her

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

ETACcommission does not provide accreditation service for ET graduate program. In such case,academic review is a valid alternative to ensure quality and continuous improvement of thegraduate program.The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a regional comprehensive institution in the stateof Tennessee. The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying offerseight undergraduate programs and a graduate program MS in Engineering Technology. Thisgraduate program provides students with opportunities to enhance their general, professional,and technical knowledge beyond undergraduate education. The program prepares them withskills and knowledge to be effective in dynamic technology-driven industries and businesses.The program is divided

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric John Addeo, DeVry University; Nugroho Iwan Santoso, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Chao-Ying Wang, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Raul San Martin Rivadulla, Graduate Education

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

fields.Dr. Raul San Martin Rivadulla, Graduate Education He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Bahia (1980). Grad- uate studies at the University of Manchester, UK (1990), master’s degree in chemical engineering from Page 26.1186.1 the Federal University of Bahia (2006), and a PhD in chemical engineering at UFBA (2013) where he developed his thesis on Nanotechnology. Worked in the Camac¸ari Petrochemical site for 16 years, work- ing in the areas of process control, technical assistance, product development and new applications for processes of transformation. He is

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Denton, Purdue University; Grant Richards, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-973: REVIEW OF AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GRADUATECOURSE PROJECT TO DEVELOP UNDERGRADUATE COURSELABORATORY CURRICULUMJohn Denton, Purdue University John P. Denton is an Associate Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University. His primary teaching responsibilities are electronic communications and advanced circuit analysis courses. He has won four outstanding teaching awards in ECET.Grant Richards, Purdue University Grant P. Richards is pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology at Purdue University focusing on the use of visualization technology in electromagnetic education. He currently serves as a Graduate Instructor for the Electrical and

Conference Session

Web-based learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Animesh Patcha, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

Learning and Computing in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. She began her career working for the U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Meade, Maryland as a computer analyst. Dr. Scales served in a major leadership position at North Carolina A&T State University where she, along with the distance learning team, launched the University’s virtual campus. She has presented her research in Electronic Performance Support at national conferences, including a recent market research study on graduate distance learning programs for working engineers at the American Society for Engineering Education national conference. As the Associate Dean, Dr. Scales is leading the College in

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Adel Salama P.E., Austin Peay State University; Chin-Zue Chen, Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology

became involved in Additive Manufacturing (AM) in 2006, initiated AM option under the Manufacturing curriculum and set up the AM Lab in 2014. Because of his background Dr. Chen has been involved in many student capstone projects. Prof. Chen is a Fellow of the Tennessee Academy of Science. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Student Learning Outcomes through Senior Capstone Experience AbstractOver several years of advising graduate and undergraduate Electrical Engineering Technologystudents at Austin Peay State University, students have been required to solve open-ended realworld problems in their respective engineering disciplines prior to

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Schneider, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

2006-1814: AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE INENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYScott Schneider, University of Dayton SCOTT J. SCHNEIDER is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. He received his MS in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University. His areas of interest include software engineering, embedded systems, automotive technologies, and vocational development. He has designed and implemented advanced embedded systems for the communications and automotive industries. Page 11.212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Shawn A. Woodson, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3535: ENHANCING GRADUATE ONLINE PROGRAMS BY US-ING DIGITAL LIBRARY SERVICESDr. Vladimir Genis, Drexel University Vladimir Genis, a professor and Engineering Technology Program Director in the School of Technology and Professional Studies, Drexel University, has developed and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, nondestructive testing, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, nonde- structive testing, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. Results of his research work were published in scientific journals and presented at the

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University

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Engineering Technology

(Chair 2012-2014). He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, a Member of the ASEE, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Florida. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Leveraging the Capstone Design Project to Foster Entrepreneurship and Address Real-World Problems Austin B. Asgill Southern Polytechnic State UniversityAbstractThe Senior Capstone Design Project course has traditionally been used to train students ofengineering with practical skills and prepare them for real engineering life. Engineeringtechnology (ET) programs, on the other hand, have always claimed to offer hands-on

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Rosen, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

development and implementation of various engineering technology courses, and enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings. Carr holds an M.S. in computer engineer- ing from Drexel University and is an author of several recent technical papers in the field of engineering technology education. Page 25.53.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Graduate Engineering Technology Course in Networks for the Industrial EnvironmentAbstractThis paper

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

for technical-managers.Admission requirementsIn addition to the general Drexel graduate admission requirements applicants mustprovide a preliminary proposal of their intended plan of study, which should include ageneral set of objectives, an outline of the courses to be taken, and identification of amaster's project topic to be pursued.To be admitted to the graduate program in Engineering Technology, the following courses mustbe completed at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade of C: 1. Calculus 1 2. Calculus 2 3. Physics 1 (algebra-based) 4. Physics 2 (algebra-based) 5. DC/AC Circuit Analysis 6. Digital Electronics 7. Industrial Materials 8. StatisticsCandidates for the MSET degree must complete a

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Michael Chan, China Travel Ship Management Limited; Dru Wilson, Central Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

areas.Michael Chan, China Travel Ship Management LimitedDru Wilson, Central Michigan University Page 12.913.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integrating CAD/CAM/CAE and Composite Molding Technologies in a Research ExperienceAbstractThis paper discusses the research experience of a student who integrated design andmanufacturing functions to improve a brake shoe used on a band saw. The CAD/CAM andcomposite tooling technologies selected for this project were primarily based on student’sundergraduate and graduate course work. The scanning/digitizing and rapid prototypingtechnologies were also studied. This

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

, teaches courses in telecommunications and digital systems. His research interests and areas of expertise include antennas and propagation, novel materials for microwave application, and electromagnetic scattering. Page 23.219.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Assessing the Value of Bachelor Graduates in Engineering Technology (ET): Making the Case for a Proper Valuation of ET Skills in IndustryAbstractRon Land’s paper1 “Engineering Technologists Are Engineers” (Land, 2012) and the Departmentof Labor both seem to agree that graduates

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jikai Du, SUNY College at Buffalo

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2020 Master Educator Program in Engineering Technology EducationAbstractHigh impact and innovative teaching practices have been extensively studied in engineeringundergraduate education to increase student motivation and involvement. However, challengesstill exist and emerge for the education of Millennials and Generation Z, such as how to increasestudent engagement, how to close the gap between workplace demands and engineeringeducation, how to enhance students’ commitment to lifelong learning, and how to better infuse21st century skills into the classroom. At the State University of New York College at Buffalo, atwo-year Master Educator Program was initiated for 2018-2020. A collaboration between Schoolof the

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; michael anderton, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

Aerostructures, and Middle Tennessee State University. Professor Foroudastan is involved with several professional organizations and honor societies, and has many publications to his name. He also holds U.S. and European patents.michael anderton, Middle Tennessee State University Michael Anderton is a second year Graduate Research Assistant at Middle Tennessee State University in Engineering Technology Department. He received his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. Currently he is the manager of the Experimental Vehicles Program at MTSU. Page 11.1359.1

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Biswajit Biswal, South Carolina State University; Eugene Kennedy, Louisiana State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #30469Enhancing STEM retention and graduation rate by incorporating innovativeteaching strategies in selected STEM introductory coursesDr. Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University Dr. Swain is currently a Professor at the South Carolina State University. Dr. Swain has 25+ years of experience as an engineer and educator. He has more than 50 publications in journals and conference proceedings, has procured research and development grants from the NSF, NASA, DOT, DOD, and DOE and reviewed number of books on computer related areas. He is also a reviewer for ACM Computing Reviews, IJAMT, CIT, ASEE, and other

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

. Dr. Sergeyev is he is a member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and actively involved in promoting engineering education. Page 15.382.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing an Industry-Driven Graduate Certificate in Test Engineering for Electrical Engineering TechnologistsAbstractThe School of Technology (SofT) plans to be nationally recognized for programsadvancing technological education through excellence in learning, discovery, andengagement. To achieve this result, the Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)program as part of the School of Technology needs to continue to

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University; Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3236: IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING IN DISTANCE-BASEDGRADUATE PROGRAMS: A RESIDENCY LIVE CASE COURSEDr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Ismail Capar, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University Page 25.751.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING IN DISTANCE-BASED GRADUATE PROGRAMS: A RESIDENCY LIVE CASE COURSEABSTRACTA case study of a real world project-based course designed for Master of Science in IndustrialDistribution (MSID) program at XXXX1 University is presented. It primarily focuses on a week-long residency course offered as a part of fall

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Diane L. Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Engineering Technology

on returners in general and on the largerpopulation of engineering technology graduate students, as well as on the intersection of thesegroups. This work should aim to understand the full range of their experiences, with the goal ofbetter enabling universities, professional societies, and other interested stakeholders to supportand encourage these students. Some of the factors that should be studied include their motivationfor pursuing a graduate degree, the value they see in that degree, and the ways in which theirwork experience affects their education. This will add to the growing body of engineeringtechnology, as well as education literature on returners, and facilitate their success in graduateschool.References1 Peters, D. L. &