Research Center in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the City College of New York of CUNY in 2010. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Compute Engineering Technology at NYC College of Technology of CUNY. He founded the City Tech Robotics Research Lab and is a co- founder of the City Tech Experiential Arts & Technology Lab (EAT Lab) at NYC College of Technology of CUNY. His current research interests include applied control systems, robotics, swarms, wireless sensor networks, computer vision and perceptual computing, and IoT/IoRT. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Introducing ROS-Projects to Undergraduate Robotic Curriculum
Paper ID #43606Utilizing Micro-Credentials to Infuse Renewable Energy Concepts into EngineeringTechnology CurriculumDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC). His research areas include Tribology, Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Renewable Energy, and Engineering Education. Since 2011, He has worked on projects sponsored by The Boeing Company, the National Institute of Standards & Technology, and National Science Foundation. Over the past 8 years, he has developed and taught
a shortage of both newand experienced engineers in RF engineering. The complete RF engineering curriculums are notgenerally offered at the undergraduate level. As providers of engineering technology education,when designing a new course or a program, we must consider the applicability and practicality ofthe course contents and the program. A micro-credential is a certificate program that helps studentsacquire knowledge, skills, and experience in a highly focused area by completing three or fourrelevant courses. The micro-credential in RF engineering for students in engineering technologyprograms must also be designed and implemented in such ways that the courses in the micro-credential are as self-contained as possible so that it does not
Paper ID #41055Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumDr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Dissertation title: aˆ CDevelopment of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumAbstractPackML (Packaging Machine Language) is an automation standard widely
. The new degree program was launched in the Autumn of 2020 at the OhioState University. Offered by the regional campuses which have traditionally been feeder campusesto the central campus, this employer-driven program will prepare graduates for high-demandmanufacturing occupations that require strong technical and management skills.The curriculum for the four-year degree program was based on industry needs that will allowgraduates of the program to help the state build the manufacturing workforce needed to competeand thrive. The curriculum is driven by a rigorous assessment process and foundational skills formathematics, physics, engineering, and management skills including the following: problem-solving, innovation, leadership, and change
explained below. Table 2: Plastics Courses, Credit Hours, and Course Descriptions for Courses with Circularity Modules or ProjectsProposed Project Approach and Execution Plan to Improve Plastic Circularity Training inthe Undergraduate PET CurriculumImproving plastics circularity in the training in the PET undergraduate curriculum will combinemodules and learning activities within all levels of existing coursework, from freshman toseniors; new coursework focused on the incorporation of plastics circularity concepts at anadvanced level; SPE student activities that combine service activities, social interaction, andimproved awareness of the ways students can reduce plastics in waste streams and manufactureuseful
and Recruitment at Mayfield College of Engineering, Tarleton State University. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University. Her research interest is in supply chain and student success.Olugbenro Ogunrinde, Tarleton State UniversityTyler Rider, Tarleton State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementation of a Project-Based Learning Approach in an Upper-Level Course in Engineering TechnologyAbstractProject-based learning (PBL) is characterized as one of the most efficient approaches toengineering education during recent years. It has been applied from elementary education
available, and present their findings before a panel of professionals. The acquired experience willbe presented with examples and partial results of the project.Keywords: NASA space grants, curriculum supplement, engineering technology2. Background2.1. Engineering Technology ProgramIn a small and relatively new Engineering Technology (ET) program with 5 different concentrations, suchas the one in Southeastern Louisiana University, the curriculums are designed to meet the schoolrequirement, Board of Regent (BoR) requirement, the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) through its Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC)requirement, as well as the requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Paper ID #39539Developing a Streamlined Approach to Manage Program Documents andAssessment Data (Work in Progress)Dr. Jacob Allen Cress P.E., University of Dayton Dr. Jacob Cress is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program in the De- partment of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton. Dr. Cress’ research interests focus on developing pedagogical methods for effective engineering communication in the engineering curricula. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, Dr. Cress worked at Stress Engineering Services Inc. in Mason, Ohio, and at GE Aviation in Cincinnati
Educator up to date with the rapid development inengineering and technology. Changing an engineering curriculum can be a complex andchallenging process due to various factors, including [21,22]: • Accreditation and Certification Requirements: Engineering programs often need to adhere to accreditation standards set by professional bodies. Any changes to the curriculum must align with these standards to ensure that graduates meet the requirements for professional licensure [23]. • Resource Constraints: Implementing changes in a curriculum may require additional resources such as faculty training, updated materials, and new facilities. Limited budgets and resource constraints can hinder the implementation of
engineeringproblems. This paper will discuss introducing a new data science curriculum in an EngineeringTechnology (ET) program with a focus on Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)program.IntroductionA typical data science curriculum covers various topics such as data processing, featureengineering, regression, classification, and natural language processing. However, it does notcover concepts related to data acquisition and processing from the standpoint of technology andhardware. In the last decades, data-driven models have significantly affected almost everyindustry. There are various courses across different programs and curricula in the nation thatfocus on introducing data science topics. However, a complete Engineering Technology (ET)curriculum that
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
approach. We describe below the method applied to the identification of a new topicto be included in the course. While one expert is presented with a list of subtopics for a giventopic, there is the option to propose a new subtopic. Once a new subtopic is created, acrowdsourcing task is added for the validation of this new subtopic. The same process is done forthe initial curriculum proposed by the curriculum owner. The new task will be proposed to allexperts investigating that portion of the curriculum. There are three possible answers for this newtask: accept the topic, reject the topic, or skip the task. Before we explain the method, we willintroduce a few constant values used.The following threshold values were identified and experimentally
Paper ID #44028Considering Professional Diversity as a Factor in a Consensus Building Methodfor Expert Crowdsourcing of Curriculum TopicsMr. Brian Khoa Ngac, George Mason University Brian K. Ngac is an Instructional Faculty Member and Dean’s Teaching Fellow at George Mason University’s School of Business. Moreover, he is a PhD Candidate (ABD) at George Mason University’s College of Engineering & Computing. He holds 12 internationally recognized cyber security and management certifications including the C|CISO, CISSP, ISSMP, CISM, and PMP. His areas of expertise are in cyber security, digital engineering (RDT&E), and
been engaged collaborative projects.The PI of the SUSTAIN grant (and the previous grant), Dr. Morano, is a Professor of Biologyand Microbiology and the Director for the Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability(CUAS). The Co-PI, Dr. Tzouanas is a Professor of Engineering Technology and the Chair ofthe Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology. The goals of the SUSTAINprogram were to design new curriculum to support sustainability, train faculty to offersustainability courses in hybrid or online formats, to expand experiential learning for students inagriculture and sustainability and to increase the pipeline from local high schools to theUniversity of Houston-Downtown. This paper will focus on the innovative experiential
) are used to judge the outcome of the class.Incorporating sustainability into civil engineering curriculum poses a challenge to overcome thealready constrained curriculum of 120 to 128 credits in most schools. Two basic strategies havebeen found in the literature from the faculties attempting to incorporate sustainability [2]. Thefirst approach is the stand-alone method where a separate three credit course is offered to educatethe students on sustainability while the other is module method. In the latter method, modules aredesigned to fit into one lecture or over a series of lectures sometimes via guest appearances.Dancz et al. (2017) reported in their study that students incorporated sustainability in seniordesign only if it is an expectation
technology curriculum, this papercontributes to fostering a new generation of engineers equipped to drive sustainable innovationin their fields.IntroductionThe Agenda for Sustainable Development, anchored by the United Nations in 2015, outlines auniversal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peaceand prosperity by 2030. Central to this agenda are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), which are interlinked and encompass a broad range of social, economic, andenvironmental objectives. Integrating the Agenda for Sustainable Development into engineeringeducation requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses curriculum reform, innovativepedagogy, and institutional commitment. By doing so
Paper ID #42271A Novel ”Positive” Approach/Analysis for Enhanced Understanding of the”Negative” Statement of the Second Law of ThermodynamicsDr. Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University Dr. Sunil Mehendale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Technological University. Prior to joining Michigan Tech as a faculty member in the College of Engineering, he worked for Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, NY as a Staff Engineer and Scientist in the Heat Transfer Technology and Components group. There, he was responsible for developing and implementing
generation of the workforce will be much more able to accept and integrate newertechnologies into their work and everyday life. This not only reduces the workload but alsoimproves the work-life balance, although further research is needed in this area. Looking at bothI4.0 goals and adaptability skills of next generation workforce, we can deduce that integratingI4.0 skillset into the Engineering and Engineering technology curriculum is quintessential.Given not all higher education institutes are evenly funded, several small and medium sizeduniversities struggle to upgrade their infrastructure and adapt to the current and emergingtechnologies. This impedes the primary goal of the higher education institutions, particularly inthe engineering and
knowledge gained from reading publications from professional journalssuch as the International Society of Automation (ISA) - InTech Journal, in implementingIndustry 4.0 in the ET curriculum. (2) Present the results along with a reflective analysis of theimplementation in the pilot Summer III 2022, Control Systems course. (3) Present the process forintegration of additional professional journals such as IEEE, Journal of Engineering Technology(ASEE), and Journal of Manufacturing Processes (SME), in the concentration-specific courses inthe ET Program. (4) Deliberate the importance of integration of professional journals as ateaching strategy to augment the classroom learning experience in the department’s ETAC(Engineering Technology Accreditation
Engineering IdentityAbstractThis paper is a work in progress (WIP) for an NSF project that explores first-generation students(FGS) in engineering technology (ET); specifically, their academic performance, engineeringidentity development, and use of social capital all compared to continuing generation students(CGS) peers. Despite the growing number of engineering technology degrees awarded annually,there is a scarcity of research focusing on the acquisition of engineering identity, particularlyamong FG students. Overall, this project will utilize a two phase, mixed methods approach. Inthe first phase, we will quantitatively assess academic performance comparisons between firstgeneration and continuing generation engineering students and utilize the
. Wankat, and K. A. Smith, “Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education”, Proc. of the IEEE, vol. 100, pp. 1344-1360, July, 2012, doi:10.1109/JPROC.2012.2190167.[3] J. R. Parson, J. E. Seat, R.M. Bennett, J. H. Forrester, F. T. Gilliam, P. G. Klukken, G. D. Pionke, D. R. Raman, T. H. Scott, W. R. Schleter, F. E. Weber, and D. C. Yoder, “The Engage Program: Implementing and Assessing a New First Year Experience at the University of Tennessee”, J. of Eng. Educ., pp. 441-446, October 2002.[4] S. D. Fournier-Bonilla, K. L. Watson, and C. Malavé, “Quality Planning in Engineering Education: Analysis of Alternative Implementations of New First-Year Curriculum at Texas A&M University”, J. of Eng. Educ., pp. 316-322
Paper ID #41953Integration of Simulation-Based Learning in Undergraduate Engineering andTechnology CoursesFardeen Q. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Graduate Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Michigan-Flint, USAMohammad Rayhan Sheikh, University of MichiganMohammed Shoeb Hossain, University of Michigan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integration of Simulation-based Learning in Undergraduate Engineering and Technology CoursesAbstractThe undergraduate engineering and technology curriculum focuses on developing
Program Director in Civil Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. She got her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA, in 2006. Dr. Bao started teaching at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2010 and she regularly teaches structural engineering courses. Prior to RIT, she worked as a bridge structural engineer at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Michael Baker International, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, and she is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado and New York, USA. Dr. Amanda Bao won the 2021 Eisen- hart Award for Outstanding Teaching at RIT. Dr. Bao has been actively involved in engineering education research since 2011, including digital
a thorough survey encompassing thedepartment's entire student and faculty body. This survey aims to delve into the nuances ofbeliefs held by both groups, unraveling the intricacies of their perspectives and discerning anydisparities that might exist. Through this exploration, the paper aims to contribute insights thatfoster a more harmonious understanding between students and faculty, facilitating anenvironment conducive to effective teaching and learning in engineering technology.Literature ReviewTo approach the problems faced by engineering technology students and faculty, it may behelpful to examine their belief structures. The following sections provide a detailed analysis ofthese structures and their impact, along with a brief outline
critical needs identified by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) report on Building Capacity at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) is outlined.The proposed program, developed at Keiser University(KU) Flagship Campus, focuses onredesigning the curriculum to incorporate recent advances in emerging technology, attracting andretaining high-potential, low-income, and Hispanic students in engineering, and enhancingevidence-based student-centered initiatives to support degree completion and career success.Building upon successful STEM research projects, the session discusses the proposed revision ofthe Applied Engineering program at KU, introducing new tracks and certification programs. Theproposal is under review by the academic affairs review
to 4-yearinstitutions for an ET degree (upper two-year program) and provide guidelines for theengineering education research community toward future studies. The increasing trend ofstudents moving between institutions in pursuit of engineering education has led to a profoundneed for understanding the multi-dimensional challenges they grapple with. In the realm of ET,these challenges magnify, with transfer students navigating both academic intricacies (e.g.,curriculum misalignment) and socio-cultural dynamics (e.g., integration into new academiccommunities). Recognizing the challenges in ET education, this review sheds light, particularlyon literature that provides actionable insights for ET educators. It highlights strategies forcurriculum
Education: A Paradigm Shift in Teaching and LearningAbstractElectrical Engineering (EE) education rapidly changes with technological advancementsheralding new pedagogical tools and methodologies. Among these, the rise of ArtificialIntelligence (AI) offers transformative potential.This study aims to comprehensively explore the integration of AI tools within EE courses,emphasizing its advantages, challenges, and the critical approach needed for its effective use.Additionally, it seeks to analyze how Computer & Electrical Engineering (CEE) students use andembrace AI tools in their education, supported by a survey to gather insights on the impact ofthese tools on learning and teaching strategies.For educators, AI-driven tools
accomplishment and exposure to potential end-users and experiences thatotherwise would not be possible. The benefits of this approach include the participants' gains andan increased number of underrepresented students in STEM graduate school programs [14]. Ithas been shown that problem-based learning enables students to be more effective in acquiringstrategic knowledge, enhancing problem-solving capabilities, and developing learningeffectiveness [17,20]. Social cognitive theory has proven that experiential learning increasesstudents' self-efficacy and confirms interest and engagement in engineering and technologicaldisciplines through career exposure activities [14], the foundation for developing employability[19].AcknowledgmentThis Project is Sponsored
to Enhance Teaching and Learning of EngineeringElectromagnetics,” Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland,Oregon, June 12-15, 2005.[20] R. Belu, “Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics,” Proceedings of the2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, June, 2009.[21] H. Moore, G. Janowski, M. Lalor, “Math Tools for Engineering: A New Approach ToTeaching Calculus I & II and Differential Equations,” Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, June, 2009.[22] R Belu, I.N.C. Husanu, A.C. Belu, “Teaching Mechanics with Maple,” Proceedings of the2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June,2011.[23] G. Zavala, A