Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-2417: UTILIZING COLLABORATION FOR A REAL WORLDENGINEERING EDUCATIONWilliam Loendorf, Eastern Washington University WILLIAM R. LOENDORF obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, and M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and was previously an Engineering Manager at Motorola. His interests include engineering management, real-time embedded systems, and digital signal processing.Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaiah I. Ryan, Western Washington University; Aaron Cramer, Western Washington University; Ying Lin, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of Instruction and Classroom Support Technician for Western Wash- ington University’s Electronics Engineering Technology/Electrical Engineering program. He earned his BS degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Western in 2009. His prior industry experience includes Applications Engineer for Cypress Semiconductor and Production Technician for Bruker Ele- mental.Dr. Ying Lin, Western Washington University Ying Lin has been with the faculty of Engineering and Design Department at Western Washington Uni- versity since September 2010 after she taught for two years at SUNY, New Platz. She received her MS in Applied Statistics and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University, NY, respectively. Her

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

jai p agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

used in web applications, such as the Apache web server and in the web applicationframeworks like Django, Pylons, Pyramid, web2py, Flask and Zope. Python is standard com-ponent in several operating systems, such as several Linux distributions, OS X, Ubuntu andFedora. The highly popular Raspberry Pi single-board computer project has adopted Pythonas its principal user programming language.Python is an interpreted programming language that is automatically compiled into machinecode (executable code) and executed immediately. The ensuing machine code is saved auto-matically, so that any more compilation is not needed so long as the source code is un-changed. It is also a dynamically typed language and highly interactive like the command-line

Conference Session

Applications in Mechanical ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Francis Di Bella

effective analysistool while also being virtually omnipresent and easy to learn and use.Problem StatementThe theme of the project came about from a question that was poised by a client. Theclient was studying the optimization of a cogeneration system as it may be applied to aninstitutional, commercial and/or industrial energy user. A cogeneration system is definedhere simply as a heat engine that is integrated with the necessary electric generator andheat recovery equipment so as to have both electric power and engine waste heatavailable for use by the customer. In many cogeneration systems the system is designedbased on the amount of electric power that can be continuously used. The heat recoveryfrom the heat engine that is sized based on the

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton; Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Buck Jones, Engineered Software

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

learning. Textbooks need to facilitate varying forms of pedagogysuch as having a computer element to them, not just in terms of learning mode, but of the actualcourse content. Enriching that total course experience, bringing it to life, making it active, Page 26.1249.4introducing projects, and finding appropriate computer applications, becomes the role that mostfaculty take as instructors of the course.It is clear that the knowledge transfer stage, that of truly developing a command of the principles,cannot be skipped, or the results can be disastrous. Great harm can result from polished lookingresults of a FEA or CFD that was generated by person

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandana K.K. Jayasooriya, Engineering Technology Division, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

using Matlab and Simulink from a teaching standpoint aswell as from a student’s perspective were discussed.Using sampling theory and quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) as examples, Chang et al. [5]had suggested the application of Matlab/Simulink in teaching could motivate students’ interest ina communication principle course, optimize the teaching quality, and enhance programmingskills for students.There are hundreds of books written and available on applications of Matlab in variousdisciplines. Furthermore, there are numerous online tutorials freely available extending frombeginner level to advanced user. The books [6] and [7] provide a comprehensive introduction toMatlab that can be used as a beginner level text book as well as a reference

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students in their class whichengages students in critical thinking (L. E. Rohr, Costello, & Hawkins, 2015). Student tweets canbe later searched by using appropriate “tag” assigned by the instructor. One of the application ofthis social media has been reported in large undergraduate courses where social presence is hardto achieve because of the higher teacher per student ratio in health and wellness classes (L. E. Rohret al., 2015). Grading and activity tracking tools such as Twitter Evaluation application have beendeveloped to reduce administrative overhead which is related to tracking students tweets (L. E.Rohr et al., 2015). However, it has to be carefully tied to learning objectives and success of its useas an engagement tool will depend of

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Wanda Moses, South Carolina State University; James Allen Anderson P.E., South Carolina State University; Cynthia T Davis, SC State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Carolina and ETAC of ABET reviewer for Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology.Ms. Wanda Moses, South Carolina State UniversityDr. James Allen Anderson P.E., South Carolina State UniversityMs. Cynthia T Davis, SC State University EDUCATION 1979 B. S. Magna Cum Laude, Mathematics Education Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina 1982 M. S. Computer Science Atlanta University, Atlanta Georgia 1992 - 1996 Additional Study, Mathematics University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990 – Present Instructor of Computer Science South Carolina State University Orangeburg, South Carolina 1987

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Adrianne J. Wheeler, Project SYNCERE; Jason Coleman, Project SYNCERE

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

preparationand success. Partnering organizations also supply small $600 - $750 stipends to high schoolstudents who regularly attend the program.6) COVID-19 In the wake of COVID-19, the program has seen its highest high school enrollment todate, even though a virtual model was adopted. The virtual model includes middle schoolstudents meeting weekly for two hours and high schoolers meeting weekly for three hours onSaturdays via Zoom or Google Meets. All project materials were provided to students at the startof the program. Materials included computers, tablets, tools such as calipers, scissors, multi-cutters, VEX robotic parts, breadboards, and electrical components, as well as, consumablematerials like tape, glue, balsa wood and craft supplies

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ABET’s (a) through (k)outcomes1 shown in Table 1 as Outcomes 1 through 11 as well as ABET’s Electrical/Electronics Page 13.1224.2Engineering Technology Program Criteria Outcomes1 shown in Table 1 as Outcomes 12 through16. Table 1 Electrical Engineering Technology Program Outcomes 1 An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of the discipline Outcome 1 (ABET 2.a ) An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt emerging applications of mathematics, Outcome 2 science, engineering and technology (ABET 2.b ) An ability

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci

robot construction and programming, PLC’s (ProgrammableLogic Controllers), CAD/CAM (Computer Aided-Design and Manufacturing), CIM (ComputerIntegrated Manufacturing), FMS (Flexible Manufacturing Systems), and work-cell construction.The course is mainly based on problem solving in manufacturing scenarios in team environmentsthrough project management practices. The official prerequisites of the course are: TECH 120 –Introduction to CAD or GE 102 – Engineering Problem Solving and CAD, TECH 140Microcomputer Applications in Technology, and TECH 332 – PLC’s and Industrial Robotics.There have been many occasions that some of the prerequisites are waived for exceptional lowerclassmen. At the beginning of the term students respond to a survey asking

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Eydgahi; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

Session 3447Designing a Microprocessor Controlled Heater Fan for a Fireplace Mohammad Fotouhi, Ali Eydgahi, Robert McCulley University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD 21853AbstractThis Paper describes the details of an undergraduate design project completed as part ofthe final senior design class for the Electrical Engineering Technology Program atUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore. The objective of this project was to use a PIC16C622 microprocessor to control the speed of a fan depending on the temperaturesensed just below the mantel of a fireplace. The PIC 16C622 was

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Aldrich; Michael Webber; Scott Dunning

OOPIC microprocessor. This required the application of motor relays to close thepath from the two six-volt DC batteries hooked up in series to the DC motors. The motor relaycircuit is pictured in Figure 3. Figure 3 – Motor Relay CircuitGiven the high current flow from the batteries to the motors, the OOPIC microprocessor boardwas isolated from the main battery circuit and powered from a separate power supply. Next, the team had to specify the IR and sonar sensors and determine their operatingparameters. The team had an extremely limited budget and that was the key factor in sensorselection. After a significant search, IR and sonar sensors were located that fit within the budgetparameters of the project

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

AHAMAD FARHOUD

applications. Through it, students can investigate the validity of conceptslearned in the classroom. It should also enhance the student’s ability to troubleshoot systems toensure optimum performance. In class, students learn how to apply theory in the design ofselected projects. This experiment enables them not only to develop their design, but also tobuild it and troubleshoot for best performance . Page 9.169.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe ideal subject matter for an experiment

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Pin-Hui Tan; Roman Stemprok

noise attenuation project has many applications, i.e. in households where the production ofnoise is well known. The installing of a device to eliminate such noise is possible. The presentdata available indicate, for instance, that whenever a vacuum cleaner is switched-on, the systemcan successfully make the room noise free. However, the voice cancellation device eliminatinghuman conversation needs further improvement.The result will have a higher efficiency to reduce noise if the sensitivity of microphones isincreased and the respond time of speakers is decreased. The long term goal is to design a smartroom where proximity sensors will measure the distance of objects emitting a heat signature.This together with numerous microphones will be

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Harry Fox

progress inmeeting developmental milestones and to offer guidance. Students are required to meet fivecheck-point deadlines and the finished robot is to exhibit three behavioral objectives. Thisrobotics project has become very popular with the students and has even attracted some studentswho are Computer Information Science majors to select the course as a technical elective. Thissenior design course featuring autonomous mobile robots, now in its fifth year, continues to berated highly by students as an opportunity in which they experienced both teamwork and personalachievement in the hands-on application of the knowledge gained during the course of theirbachelor’s degree program.Introduction The Engineering Technology Department at Cleveland

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dale Litwhiler

the control loop, the application canbe made very elaborate. Energy usage reports can be generated. Sound files can be played toprovide audible warnings or indicators of certain sensed conditions. If the controlling computeris connected to the Internet, system status and data can even be published on a web page. Thistype of capability is very attractive to modern engineering technology students.Bibliography1. Lopez, G. W. and Hansberry, E. W., “Mini-design projects; a Hands-on Approach to Teaching Instrumentation Courses in ET Programs,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2003.2. Rogers, C., “Data Acquisition for the Dorm Room: Teaching Experimentation

Conference Session

Impact of Community Engagement on Communities

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos German Montoya Rodriguez, Ohio State University; Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, The Ohio State University; Roger Dzwonczyk, The Ohio State University; John A Merrill, Ohio State University; Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; Miriam Cater, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

consortium of faculty, staff and students across the university with interest and involvement in Humanitarian Engineering. Prior to OSU, Dr. Greene worked for 12 years as a product development engineer and project manager in Medical Device Solutions at Battelle, an $8B international non-profit R&D organization headquartered in Columbus. Prior to Battelle, Dr. Greene was a Professor in Electronic Engineering Technology at DeVry University. Dr. Greene received the Ph. D. and M.S. degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, respectively from OSU and the B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron. Dr. Greene serves on the Board of Directors for Design Outreach, a non-profit that

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Janak Dave; Thomas Boronkay

cannot use the elevators in their buildingwithout the assistance of a health care provider.This paper describes a project by James Henize that helped solve this problem from concept tothe final working prototype. The practical solution was a remote assistive device, mounted onthe wheelchair, to be used by patients with little effort and without help of a health care provider.IntroductionDiseases such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, arthritis, and strokeaffect millions of Americans and, in many cases, result in permanent confinement to wheelchairs[1, 2]. While the electric powered wheelchair improves the lives of thousands of disabled peopleby giving them some degree of personal mobility, their inability to operate

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Everly

, pp. 8-9. Page 9.202.11 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Education[9] Heron, G., (2004, January 1). NJQRP DDS Daughter Card, The New Jersey QRP Club, Retrieved January 10, 2004, from the World Wide Web: http://www.njqrp.org/dds/index.html.[10] ECET Students. (2001-2003). Neophyte Receiver Project Reports. Topics of RF Communication Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, OH.BiographyJames O. Everly is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Wagdy Mahmoud; Tom Timmermann; Bonita Barger; Ahmed Elsawy

its evolution online. Business faculty share theirprocesses and research findings to these questions.Industrial Projects CourseThis course is the capstone experience, which requires both teamwork and individual skills inidentifying and solving an industrial problem. It requires the application of design;manufacturing processing, project management plan, and public presentation of results.It is a proven fact that students have the ability to learn, demonstrated by the fact that they havesuccessfully completed the prerequisites of this class. However, very rarely do students have theopportunity to put into practice the skills and knowledge they have acquired during the course oftheir education in solving real-life industrial problems before

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ken Burbank

Proceedings American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2001. 6. W. D. Stanley, Operational Amplifiers with Linear Integrated Circuits, 3rd Edition. New York: Merrill, 1994. 7. R. W. Goody, OrCAD PSpice for Windows, Volume III: Digital and Data Communications, 3rd Edition. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2001.KENNETH BURBANK is an Associate Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology at Western Carolina University. Dr. Burbank is active with IEEE, SME, and TAC of ABET, and strivesto bring practical engineering activities into the classroom. His current project is the development of a photonicsprogram within the ECET curriculum

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kamal Bichara

emphasizes concurrent engineering principles as applied to rapidproduct development including integrated activities, from design, modeling, simulation, analysis,testing to production.The project selections were guided by a focal objective: The selected projects are part of a newshowroom where campus visitors are able to learn about the exciting aspects of Engineering andTechnology. The produced projects are currently part of what is referred to as “The TechnologyZone” and are permanently housed in the Campus presentation room of the EngineeringTechnology department.IntroductionIn an effort to promote the various disciplines represented in the campus offerings in engineeringtechnology (ET), the University committed in 1999 the main conference room of

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Horacio Sosa; Vladimir Genis

imaging pulse, pulse duration, pulse repetition frequency,cross section of the ultrasound beam, the axial distance between the transmitter andreceiver/reflector, and the thickness of the material.The work in the laboratory enhances the fundamentals taught in the classroom sessions. Animportant objective of this laboratory is to improve the students’ knowledge on data gathering,the identification of sources leading to erroneous measurements, and proficiency incommunication skills. To this end, a concise written report clearly describing procedures andresults is required within seven days after completion of the lab. Students work individually andin teams on projects drawn from several areas of technological interest.Upon completion of this

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

) Electric Drives laboratory – enhanced functionality of the electric machines laboratory to include power electronics, real-time simulation, control, and rapid- prototyping (c) Embedded Systems laboratory – enhanced functionality of the previous digital/microprocessor laboratory to include functionalities in FPGA studies, embedded applications (d) Communications laboratory – functionality to perform basic and advanced studies in wireless and tethered data communication networks and protocols (e) Senior/Projects laboratory – laboratory intended for seniors or any special Page 24.503.6

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas E. Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

) structured new knowledgecovered in the course, 2) knowledge learned in other courses, 3) prior life experiential basedknowledge, and 4) new self-taught knowledge. PBL and similar methods have a long traditionof being used in higher level courses, including capstone design projects. Lower level contentbased courses are more difficult to integrate PBL. This paper presents examples andeffectiveness of this approach for electrical and computer engineering lower level courses.Conventional courses in Logic Circuits would explain the theory and assign problem sets relatedto the basis for digital design with limited emphasis on applications with real world projects. Inan attempt to utilize some PBL, a recent offering of this course gave the students two

Conference Session

Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Raymond A. Hansen, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Carpenter and Raymond Hansen* {carpentera1, hansenr2}@wit.edu Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering *Dept. of Computer Science and Networking Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAs cybersecurity grows as a specialty within electrical and computer engineering and computerscience, students increasingly choose to pursue projects in the area. These projects come in theform of class projects, senior design/capstone projects, and extracurricular research of varyingdegrees of difficulty and sub-genres of cybersecurity. However, it is easy for these cybersecurityprojects to put students in danger of violating laws or compromising equipment; thus, it is

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Robin L. Getz, Analog Devices, Inc.; Douglas A. Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University, Florida State University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #22772Requirements for the Effective Application of Personal Instrumentation inECE Undergraduate CoursesProf. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electron- ics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prawat Nagvajara, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering ; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2307: DESIGN PROJECTS FOR PROGRAMMABLE EMBED-DED SYSTEM-ON-CHIP COURSEPrawat Nagvajara, Electrical and Computer Engineering Drexel University Prawat Nagvajara received his Ph.D. degree from Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, in 1989, MS and BS degrees from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, in 1979 and 1980, respectively. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University in 1990 where he is currently an associate professor. His research focus is on application specific computing using custom hardware and commodity high-performance accelerators and embedded systems education.Robin Kizirian, Electrical and Computer Engineering Drexel University Robin

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaoxia Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assets in the classrooms, reduces the safety risks to the minimal,and the most extent, maximizes the chance to study the small-scale, sophisticated space,dangerous, or highly valuable/sensitive objects. To the purpose evaluate and promote theapplication of VR in colleges, this paper will investigate the scope of virtual reality, its benefits,the need for education in college technical training programs, application areas in training, and thechallenges in implementing VR in classrooms.Scope and philosophy of VRVirtual reality (VR) is a three-dimensional, computer-generated representation of physical worlds.The principles are the same for all the VR technologies to enable a user to be immersed in asimulated environment created by three-dimensional