Paper ID #48601Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Composite Materials DesignDr. Kazi Imran, SUNY Poly (DO NOT USE; MERGED INTO SUNY POLY INST (ENG & ENG TECH) Kazi Imran earned his PhD. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. He is currently Assistant Professor at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He has several years of academic experience at different universities, with positions ranging from research assistant to
design students tasked with constructing dorm rooms for individualswith special needs. Additionally, integrating service-learning projects (SLP) has been explored toenhance community engagement in engineering education. Carrico et al. [9] studied the impactof a multidisciplinary project-based service-learning experience, fostering collaboration, deeplearning, teamwork, and communication between Mechanical Engineering and Speech-LanguagePathology students. The collaboration involved developing manufacturing processes for the in-house fabrication of cost-effective therapeutic materials. Keshwani and Adams [10] observedpositive effects on engineering students' communication and leadership skills through a cross-disciplinary project-based service
Paper ID #43554Digitalization of ABET Assessment, Evaluation, Continuous Improvement,and Material Display Techniques – A Verifiable and Effective Tool for SuccessfulABET AccreditationProf. Gary D Steffen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Gary Steffen is the Director of the School of Polytechnic at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW).Omonowo David Momoh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Digitalization of ABET Assessment, Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, and Material Display Techniques – A Verifiable and Effective Tool for Successful ABET
project required competencies in material science, mechanical design, pneumatic systems,and electrical engineering, fostering interdisciplinary learning. During the prototyping anditerative design phases, the students refined molds, tested materials, and developed functionalprototypes, showcasing their ability to engage in iterative design and problem-solving. Time andbudget constraints prompted creative solutions, such as downsizing the model and usingaccessible materials for the prototype. The project included validation of air cell performanceunder pressure, contributing to a deeper understanding of design mechanics and materialproperties.Analysis of Lessons LearntResearch experiences and capstone design projects share a shared relationship in
solidify this being a worthwhile exercise wasthe fact that all the mechanical engineering technology students were familiar with machining.Since the students all take a course in Machine Tool Fundamentals by the sophomore year, thestudents learn how to machine components on a manual lathe and milling machine. In this coursethey are not only taught how to operate the equipment, but also taught how to calculate propercutting speeds and feeds for a variety of different materials using both HHS and carbide cuttingtools. With this background, the students were able to relate common occurrences observed inmachining operations to vibration.The responses from the open-ended question responses also provided some helpful informationfor future exercises
Paper ID #36819Providing a new space for student learning: A pilot implementation ofself-generated student stories and informal peer assessments inmechanical engineering technology educationDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Engineer- ing, at the University of Toledo. She received her Master in Aerospace Engineering from The University Politehnica of Bucharest, her Master in Physics - PDr. Sorin Cioc Dr. Sorin Cioc is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial
develop a better understanding of the technical content, societal andeconomic impact of the proposed solution, while supporting the students’ preparedness andreadiness for the workforce.IntroductionThere are numerous recent scholarly works examined the way in which the Kern EntrepreneurialEngineering Network (KEEN)’s mindset is enhancing the students’ engagement and skills invarious engineering courses, like Material Science [1], or Mechanical Design or StructuralAnalysis [2, 3, 4], or Fluid Mechanics [5, 6, 7, 8] or across engineering curriculum [9, 10, 11, 12,13].In all instances, the authors found that the inclusion of an entrepreneurship education, aspromoted by KEEN, and further support the engineering students’ readiness for the
Paper ID #39694Student Self-Assessment of Knowledge to Encourage IndividualUnderstanding of StrengthsDr. Megan Prygoski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (Polytechnic) Dr. Prygoski has been teaching Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University’s South Bend campus for nine years. She has her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Student Self-Assessment of Knowledge to Increase Understanding of
communication.Students also select two areas of emphasis from: (1) Industrial Engineering Technology, (2)Mechanical Engineering Technology, (3) Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, (4)Energy Technology, and (5) Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology. Graduates will betrained in modern technologies and equipped with the practical skills and hands-on experiencenecessary to thrive in advanced technology industries. While WVU engineering degree programsemphasize theoretical concepts to design solutions for complex open-ended problems, theengineering technology degree program focuses on teaching students through practical classprojects and laboratory experiences how to use the right materials, sensors, electric parts, andprocesses to solve broadly defined
causes.6. AcknowledgementThis project is sponsored by the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium (LaSPACE) through theSenior Design (SD) program. LaSPACE is funded by the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA).Bibliography[1] Farzadi A, Solati-Hashjin M, Asadi-Eydiv and M, Abu Osman. “Effect of Layer Thicknessand Printing Orientation on Mechanical Properties and Dimensional Accuracy of 3D PrintedPorous Samples for Bone Tissue Engineering.” PloS one, 9(9), e108252. (2014)https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0108252[2] Chand, R., Sharma, V.S., Trehan, R. et al. “Investigating the Dimensional Accuracy andSurface Roughness for 3D Printed Parts Using a Multi-jet Printer.” J. of Materi Eng and Perform32, 1145–1159 (2023). https://doi.org
consequences of Industry 4.0in education. They utilized face to face interviews to determine that education is unprepared forIndustry 4.0. They state that, “the use of technology has been predominantly limited to a didacticapproach of teaching and learning, whereby teaching is facilitated with the use of a personalcomputer and the provision of electronic teaching materials” [9]. Mian, Salah, Ameen,Moiduddin, and Alhalefah evaluated how universities could determine what technologies theirfaculty should be involved with in order to teach Industry 4.0 and for universities to be equippedfor these technologies. The study determined the technologies and organized them using aSWOT analysis. They followed this up with a survey sent to experts in the field who
Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University, TN, USA. He has a cumulative Industry, Research and Teaching experiences of over 10 years. His research interests lie at interface of Manufacturing and Material Science, pedagogy and Industry 4.0 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Integration of Professional Publications in the Implementation of Industry 4.0 to Augment the Learning Experience in ETAC of ABET ET ProgramsAbstract:In spring 2022, members of the Engineering Technology (ET) Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)discussed the importance of Industry 4.0 awareness in the region, and the department has beenenduring its work in incorporating the
Paper ID #37253Laboratory Experiment for Improving Understanding of Grain RefinementinAluminum CastingsDr. Wei Vian, Purdue University at West Lafayette Dr. Wei Vian is an assistant professor of practice in Purdue University’s School of Engineering Tech- nology at the West Lafayette campus, where she teaches mechanics and materials courses. Her current research focuses on exploring teaching methods to increase student success in the courses she teaches, and past research includes exploring grain refining in aluminum castings. Dr. Vian received her Ph.D. from Purdue University in 2016. ©American
-of-the-artindustrial equipment for ExLENT participants.The MEP will provide the foundationalknowledge in five critical areas ofmechatronics: robotics, mechanical, electricaland controls, cybersecurity, and artificialintelligence. Project participants will beimmersed in a five-week, remote, self-paced Figure 1. Regional map of partnerships.training utilizing the MEP's advancededucational materials and tools. Upon completing the MEP training, the participants willparticipate in one-week practical training at Michigan Tech laboratories (Phase II), where theknowledge obtained via the MEP will be reinforced with hands-on activities in all five criticalareas of Mechatronics.Technology
Paper ID #36867Using Capstone PBL to Demonstrate Achievement of ABET OutcomesDr. Maher Shehadi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Shehadi is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. His academic experiences have focused on learning and discovery in areas related to HVAC, indoor air quality, human thermal comfort, and energy conservation. While working with industry, he oversaw maintenance and management programs for various facilities including industrial plants, high rise residential and commercial buildings, energy audits and
theory, signal processing and engineering education. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and serves as the Program Director for the Electrical Engineering Technology Program. In the past she has worked for the University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at San Antonio, Rutgers University, and Politehnica University of Bucharest. She is a senior member of the IEEE.Dr. Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Vukica Jovanovic is a Chair of Department of Engineering Technology and Associate Professor and Batten Endowed Fellow in Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. She holds a Ph.D. from Purdue
engraved material back to the warehouse operation module; 3) laser engraving station: aDexarm to operate the safety enclosure door, and a second Dexarm equipped with a laserengraving tool to engrave the stock material.This paper also discusses ongoing efforts to add computer vision to Dexarm and build a Deltarobot to enhance and expand the system's functions. Students from Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) and Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) are workingon these projects as capstone or course design projects.IntroductionOnline surveys and interviews of more than 800 US manufacturing companies and leadersperformed by the Manufacturing Institute (MI) and Deloitte in 2021 indicate that the USmanufacturing industry could
their instructional journey.Here, we investigate the factors that impact students' experiences with active learning using theCW. In this study, we surveyed 448 students across a diverse set of two- and four-yearinstitutions, asking them about their experiences using the CW in their mechanics classes. Wethen use exploratory factor analysis (EFA) [14] to explore dimensions of student experiencesaround the usage of the CW. We scaffold our study with the following three research questions: 1. What are the dimensions of student practices using an educational technology tool? 2. What are the dimensions of student perceptions regarding using an educational technology tool? 3. What correlations exist between student practices and
Paper ID #38744Involving Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Students in the Design andDevelopment of an Innovative Device for the Detection of Plant NematodesDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches mechanics of materials, manufacturing processes, CAD, applied fluid mechanics, etc., courses. His research interests include net-shape fabrication of sintered ceramics, numer- ical simulation using FEM, and engineering and technology educationDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz
Paper ID #47529Assessing the Impact of Internships on Undergraduate Students’ AcademicSuccess: A Case Study of Engineering Technology and Related ProgramsDr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado P, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado is an Associate Professor and Director of the Construction Engineering Technology Program at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), within the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. Her research expertise spans transportation engineering, focusing on traffic operations and safety, vehicle automation, intelligent transportation systems
Engineering Technology at Ohio State Newark. Dr. Soto-Cab´an is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). She is also member of the engineering honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu. Her research interests include electromagnetic simulation of underground contaminants, material characterization, and engineering education.Ferdinand Avila-Medina, The Ohio State University Ferdinand Avila-Medina holds a Master’s degree in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University and brings over 30 years of experience in higher education and student success. As Program Director for Scholarship and
Manufacturing SystemAbstractThis paper presents the further development of the computer vision capability of an educationalautomated manufacturing system that integrates warehouse operation, material handling, andlaser engraving manufacturing processes using low-cost desktop equipment. The system wasinitially developed by undergraduate students majoring in mechanical engineering technology(MET) and electronics and computer engineering technology (ECET) as a capstone designproject. Then, it was further developed by a MET major student as an independent study project.The ultimate goal is to build an educational automated manufacturing system using low-cost,open-source desktop equipment simulating various material handling and manufacturingprocesses
Engineering Technology(ENGT) program. According to the program description, engineering technology educationemphasizes primarily on the applied aspects of science and product improvement, industrialpractices, and engineering operational functions. A capstone two-semester senior project course isa part of the engineering technology curriculum. This course provides the students with anopportunity to address and experience the critical problems faced in the day-to-day life of anengineer in an advanced manufacturing industry. One such problem is to measure friction and wearrate between materials to improve the performance of mechanical machinery used in industrialapplications.The aim of this senior design project is to design and fabricate a working
engineering identity. Our findings highlight how a singlekit with five hands-on modules positively impacts students' understanding of the material,enhances their engineering identity, and strengthens their ability to apply theoretical knowledgeto practical manufacturing applications.Keywords: Fluid Power, Laboratory Kit, Manufacturing Technology Education, EngineeringTechnology Education1. IntroductionThe development of innovative educational kits for manufacturing education has become acornerstone in addressing the challenges of student engagement and improving learningoutcomes. These kits serve as valuable resources to close the gap between theoretical ideas andreal-world applications. In fluid power, an important aspect of mechanical, aeronautical
bill of materials (BOM) with the specific physical supply requirements are detailed inTable 1. All items listed are either present in the final project or, in the case of support material,necessary for production of the final product. Costs are estimated along the right side of thisBOM, and shipping is not included in this estimate. All tools and machines used are property ofthe Engineering Technology Department and are thus not counted in cost estimation.8. Student AssessmentThe senior design project presented in this paper is one of the 12 capstone projects completed inthe 2022-2023 academic year. The project included multidisciplinary students from Electronicsand Computer Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology in
deeperunderstanding. Among the consumer 3DP, themost common type is FusedDeposition Modeling (FDM) whichuses plastic filament as the rawmaterial. In our course moduledevelopment, we focus on FDMprinter because: 1) it contains manytypical mechanical machine elements;2) it is easier and safter to maintain and Figure 3. A FDM Printer with Componentsoperate; and 3) it is most popular andaffordable in K-12. (Figure 3). We identified the major machine elements of a FDM 3DP (Table2) (Groover, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, 2011; Groover, Fundamentals of ModernManufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, 2015). Table 2 Machine Elements from the 3D Printer Hardware No Components Materials and/or Machine
conversion, pulse-width modulation (PWM), and the role of components such as inverters and alter- IV. L ITERATURE R EVIEW nators [8], [11]. The advancement of hybrid power systems has its roots • Mechanical Engineering Design: The structural design in the foundational principles of electromagnetic induction, of the generator system provides a practical case study as established by Faraday [1], and the early innovations in in material selection, load distribution, and durability inverters by Prince [8]. These groundbreaking technologies optimization [7]. laid the groundwork for modern systems
for the University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at San Antonio, Rutgers University, and Politehnica University of Bucharest. She is a senior member of the IEEE.Dr. Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Vukica Jovanovic is a Chair of Department of Engineering Technology and Associate Professor and Batten Endowed Fellow in Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. She holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, focuses on Digital Manufactur ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Integration of OMNeT++ into a Networking Course in an ElectricalEngineering Technology ProgramAbstractNetworking courses are an integral part of electrical
the Persian Gulf War as well as the Global War on Terror having completed six deployments to the Persian Gulf region. Mr. Alberd seeks to enhance educational opportunities and experiences for veteran, non-traditional and traditional students in Engineering Technology careers.Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience in roles ranging from New Product Development to Process Control. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, as well as a Bachelor’s
key areas: First-Year Engineering TechnologyExperience, Programming Basics, Manufacturing and Material Sciences, Electrical andElectronics, Industrial Automation and Robotics, Network Security and Technology Applications,Operational Excellence and Leadership, and the Capstone Sequence. In addition to these corecourses, students also take Chemistry, Physics I and II, and Calculus I and II, which are offeredthrough the College of Arts and Sciences. Since the authors’ previous publication on the program,the curriculum has been adjusted to better meet the needs of all regional campuses. Given that theprogram is offered across multiple locations, it requires greater collaboration, resources, andsupport to ensure consistency in course delivery