Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

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Engineering Technology

United States. There areseven sections in this multimedia: What is Science?, What is Technology?, What is Scientificand Technological Literacy?, The Scientific Method, Attitudes Toward Technology, TechnologyDependence and Technology Traps, and Impact of Technology on Society. Each of the sectionscontains text, movies, pictures, and audio clips that relate to the topic. Figure 1 shows a samplescreenshot for the introduction page to Section 5 (Attitudes Toward Technology) of Unit 1. Theobjectives for Unit 1 are listed below.Unit 1 Objectives: a. Contrast the concepts of science and technology. b. Describe the evolution of “modern science” as a Western construct. c. Differentiate among the various definitions of scientific and

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Page 15.359.2Capstone Project for the implementation.Design Approach Using Commercial PartsThe first approach is to use commercial parts in the design, as shown in Figure 1. When ButtonA is pressed, the compressive air goes through this 3/2 (three ports/two positions) valve6 andpushes the spool of the 5/2 flow control valve to the right position. The air then moves thedouble-acting cylinder in the forward direction. The linear motion can be converted to rotationalmotion by using a gear rack and gear. The cylinder will remain in that position until Button B atanother 3/2 valve is pressed. This design is functioning well except the operator needs to knowwhich button is used for lifting and which button is used for lowering. This may cause

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David J. Broderick, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

in written and oral forms. The scope, schedule, and budget of the project are developed and culminate in a formal proposal document and presentation. Faculty and students review the exit criteria as part of the Project Concept Review. 2. Preliminary Design: Covers the remainder of CET 497. Incorporates tasks similar to the NASA process Phase A Technology Development and Phase B Preliminary Design. Students practice proper documentation of design appropriate to their project. This phase results in a set of plans to solve the problem identified during Concept Development. The students prepare a preliminary design document and presentation. Faculty and students review the exit criteria as part of the

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Joe Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

, July 20016. [Online]. Available: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1540- 4609.2006.00114.x/full [Accessed January 27, 2018] [7.] M. Puzziferro & K. Shelton, “A Model for Developing High-Quality Online Courses: Integrating A Systems Approach with Learning Theory.” Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, vol 12: no. 3-4, December 2008. [Online]. Available: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ837519 [Accessed January 27,2018] [8.] K. Shattuck, Assuring Quality In Online Education: Practices and Processes at the Teaching, Resource, and Program Level. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishers LLC, 2014. [9.] B. Simunich, D. B. Robins, & V. Kelly (2015) “The Impact of Findability on Student

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany; Matthew Turner, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Technology

are allowed. b) In the event that PETE does not collect a sample within 5 minutes, mission 3 specialists will evaluate progress. Time extensions may be granted if mission progress is satisfactory. c) In the event that PETE becomes immobilized, mission specialists will evaluate circumstances. Rescue missions may be undertaken in special circumstances. ▪ If manual interaction with PETE is necessary during the mission, only the team’s Test Engineer is permitted within the Mars environmental simulation chamber. 4 a) Manual interaction with PETE is

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Hector Garcia, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

+ (r ) i −1 T ij ∆rij ij l iji −1The collection of the lengths of six cylinders gives a matrix equation, ∆l ij = B∆q (16)  riji - 1 T I riji -1 ~ T r0   ∆s where B is a 1 × 6 matrix whose row is equal to  i -1 − i-1  and

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

engineering and construction b. Extract information from standard construction contract and bid documents c. Compare alternative construction methods and materials d. Perform material quantity calculations and take-offs e. Estimate labor and equipment requirements for construction activities f. Prepare comprehensive construction cost estimates g. Use spreadsheets and industry software as aids in preparing cost estimates. As a pragmatic approach to properly assess the Course Learning Outcomes, theinstructor identified specific Subject Areas of Emphasis (SAE) that provided a mediumfor assessing student performance throughout the course. Table 6 (See the

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

,hosting companies that provides every available tool and services that isneed.III-b Designing the server on a Linux machineThis is technically challenging and hence rewarding (faculty with software backgroundrecommended) choice. This involves with the basic prerequisites before installing andconfiguring the software environment include: • Linux (SUSE Linux, Fedora, Debian, or Ubuntu) • Java 1.4 or higher (Java 5 is preferred) • Internet connection, with broadband being preferred • ~250 MB of available disk spaceThe next thing is the installing of the several several software packages that will require severalhundred MB of free disk space. Table 1, below shows the software and installed sizes for thedevelopment environment that is

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

may be found on-line at ABET.org.1 “1. Program Outcomes are statements that describe what units of knowledge or skill students are expected to acquire from the program to prepare them to achieve the program educational objectives. These are typically demonstrated by the student and measured by the program at the time of graduation. An engineering technology program must demonstrate that graduates have: a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines, b. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology, c. an ability to conduct

Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

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Engineering Technology

mindthroughout the re-design process: a) improve appearance, b) maintain performance, c) decreasepart complexity, and d) reduce cost.A team of three students from different majors (i.e., Engineering Design Technology,Manufacturing Technology, and Engineering Management Technology) was assigned to thisproject because it was their first choice. The fact that it was a multidisciplinary team, as opposeto the more typical situation of teams of students from the same major, was as well an excellentopportunity to illustrate real-life settings to the students. The project was to be completed andturned over to the sponsors by the end of the Senior Design class. Recommendations were to begiven as well as advice regarding other options that might exist for the

Conference Session

Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Durwin Engle, Purdue University Calumet; Gregory P. Neff, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Engineering Technology

laboratories. Senior project students Jim Bova andSaleh Alkerri over three semesters designed and built a  PLC/Pneumatics trainer that will be replicated eight moretimes by student workers. The components for the trainers  have been donated by corporate members of the Packaging  Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI): B & RAutomation, Bimba Mfg., and Balluff Sensors. Students will  control pneumatic cylinders with sensors using IEC 61131-3ladder-logic diagram and structured text programming P  Figure 1‐ PLC/Pneumatics Trainer Project                                                             i

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

softwaretools to the controller, i.e., Raspberry Pi, (5) Develop a software interface module for the RaspberryPi and the water detection sensor, (6) Develop an app on a smartphone, (7) Test the water detectionsensor alert on a smartphone, (8) Add more sensors to make the home fully automated, and (9)Test the overall system. According to the informal student feedback, the testing phase of the wholesystem is the most important. If one does not test the performance of the sensor and is assumingthat the Raspberry Pi is correctly programmed, errors are highly probable to occur. Figure 3 showsproject outcomes in terms of hardware and software. (a) (b) (c) (d) Figure 3. The project

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of Technology; Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

program objectives; apply knowledge of four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering; conduct civil engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting data; design a system, component, or process in more than one civil engineering context; explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, and leadership; and, explain the importance of professional licensure.” b. Faculty “The program must demonstrate that faculty teaching courses that are primarily design in content are qualified to teach the subject matter by virtue of professional licensure, or by education and design experience. The program must demonstrate that it is not critically dependent on one individual”.The ABET-EAC program-specific

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M, Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, with step-by-step procedure detailedand full numerical calculations. Thus, the learning process consisted in three phases, anindividual study time based on pre-recorded lectures, a group study time of problem solving anddebate, and another individual study time, more of a reflection time in this case, in which thewhole learning process was rounded up and summarized in a final report. A survey was used toget feedback from the students after each implementation and the results of these surveys werediscussed in the paper. Overall the students like the technique and found it beneficial in theirlearning process. References1. Velegol, S. B., Zappe, S. E., & Mahoney, E. M. I. L. Y. (2015). The evolution of a flipped classroom: Evidence

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Options", CRS Report for Congress, 2006.9. Bonvillian, W. B. "Science at a crossroads", The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal, 16, 915–921, 2002.10. Gonzales, P., Guzmán, J. C., Partelow, L., Pahlke, E., Jocelyn, L., Kastberg, D., & Williams, T., "Highlights from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)", Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003.11. Bowden J.A., "Curriculum development for conceptual change learning: A phenomenographic pedagogy", Occasional Paper 90.3, ERADU, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, 1989.12. Diamond R.M., " Designing and Assessing Courses and Curricula: A Practical Guide " San Francisco, CA

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware; Beth (Becky) Kano Kinney, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

• “think a policy of confidentiality is more important [to achieve fairness] than a policy of open access to evaluations.”Ohland et al.8 examined three peer evaluation instruments that ranged from Forms A and C, eacha one-item nine-level Likert-scale rating to Form B, a 10-item, five-level Likert scale rating.Forms A and C used these descriptive words to define the nine Likert-scale levels: 1. Excellent 6. Deficient 2. Very Good 7. Unsatisfactory 3. Satisfactory 8. Superficial 4. Ordinary 9. No Show 5. MarginalForm B used these descriptors for its five levels: 1. Excellent

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lei Jiang, Donghua University; Darayan Shahryar, Texas Southern University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

. 121-130, January 2005.2. Sloan Consortium of Institution and Organizations Committed to Quality Online Education, “Stayingthe Course: Online Education in the United States, 2008”.http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/survey/staying_course3. B. Balamuralithars, and P. C. Woods, “Virtual Laboratories in Engineering Education: The SimulationLab and Remoter Lab”, Computer Applications in Engineering Education, Vol 17, Issue 1, 2008, pp. 108-118.4. H. J. W. Spoedler, Virtual instruments and virtual environments, IEEE Instrum Meas Mag 2 (1999),14-19.5. N. Jensen, G. von Voigt, W. Nejdl and S. Olbrich, “Development of a Virtual Laboratory System ForScience Education”, Interactive Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer-Enhanced Learming, vol. 6(2

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredrick Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ronald Krahe, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-389: DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLID MODELING COURSE FORELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (ECET)STUDENTSFredrick Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Mr. Fred Nitterright is a lecturer in engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He received the A. A. S. in Mechanical Drafting and Design in 1989 from Westmoreland County Community College, the B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 1991 from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and the M. S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998. Mr. Nitterright is a senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and a member of the American Society for

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manocher Djassemi

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Engineering Technology

Adv an ced M od erate B asic N one 1 2 3 4 1 M y skill in 2D C A D after takin g IT445 is: 50% 30% befo re:taking IT445 is: 25% 10% 60% 15

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Schneider, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

skills.Student performance can also be investigated to determine the impact of the coursemodifications. The class averages for the 2005 through 2007 course offerings was a B (83%),C+ (78%), and a B+ (88%), respectively. Looking at the spread of the final grades show astandard deviation of 6%, 17%, and 4%, respectively for the 2005 through 2007 semesters. Thisdata indicates that student performance decreased as the level of difficulty increased with respectto the programming projects. However, by synchronizing the projects together, and adding theWindows GUI programming as an introduction to using APIs student performance not onlyimproved, but became more consistent.ConclusionsCoordinating software programming projects in an operating systems course to

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Ayhan Zora; Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

Page 13.1373.8to hill, instead it start moving back after the engine torque released at a time of 22 s ofthe simulation. This has given the student an opportunity of investigating the systemcapabilities. The model can be used further detailed discussion and analysis of the vehiclebehavior. For example, the car body longitudinal velocity and acceleration for 5% groundslope are shown in Figure 8.The vehicle is accelerating and reaches to maximum velocity until time 22 second whenthe engine torque is set to zero as seen in Figure 8.a. The accelerating scheme as seen inFigure 8.b during this period looks like a step function since gear ratios are suddenlyincreased at times of 5, 10, and 15 s of simulation. The slight decrease in

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Case Dakota Born

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Engineering Technology

Conference & Exposition (pp. 1-14).4 Chan, L., Müller, S., Roudaut, A., & Baudisch, P. (2012, May). CapStones and ZebraWidgets: sensing stacks of building blocks, dials and sliders on capacitive touch screens. In Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 2189-2192). ACM.5 Klenke, R. H. (2001, June). A hardware/software codesign senior capstone design project in computer engineering. In Microelectronic Systems Education, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 International Conference on (pp. 58-59). IEEE.6 Surgenor, B., Mechefske, C., Wyss, U., & Pelow, J. (2005, June). Capstone design– experience with industry based projects. In Proceedings of 1st Annual CDIO Conference.7 Todd, R

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); George Takahashi, Purdue University; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Page 24.381.8 Fig 4c. Visualization in Unity Web Player 8 Images below depict a sample restaurant scenario generated in x3D/VRML and visualized in three different settings - Using a standard web-browser and a VR plug-in (Figure.4a) - As a 3ds Max© Rendering (Figure.4a b) - View inside Unity Web Player (Figure.4a c) Table 1: Comprehensive Table Comparing Cost Vs Benefits of the Various Display Systems pdVR 4-Sided CAVE * Full-Fledged CAVE Consumer VR Desktop VR (Proposed System) (Details based on a

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

previous phases. Tools used were a Correction Action Matrix anda statistical hypothesis test to verify and measure improvement.The team implemented an action plan to improve the surveys that included creating one SeniorSurvey for all ABET-accredited programs within CAS. Additional improvements includedadding/updating lifelong learning questions in the Alumni Survey (Appendix A) and EmployerProfessional Practice (PP) Survey and the Senior Survey (Appendix B), changing theadministering body for the Alumni Survey to the Director of Assessment, and updating theadministering body and methodology for the Alumni Survey. The action plan relates to thosefactors rated most highly in the Significant Factor Selection Matrix (Figure 10), with theexception of

Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hadi Alasti, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

applications. The PAC supports several communication protocols,such as serial communications via RS-232, RS-485 and USB; IP-based Ethernet communication;WiFi wireless; and communication via 5G cellular also is expected to be added to its futuregeneration. (a) Connected AMAX-5580 unit in (b) AMAX-5580 with EtherCat modules experiment (Courtesy of Advantech Co. Ltd.)Figure 2. AMAX-5580 PAC was used in this project as the substitute for the robot arm controller and network interfaceAMAX-5580 collects the most recent data from the online database over the cloud-based IoT inorder to adjust the speed of move of the robot arm. For this experiment, MECA-500 robot

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

Alternative Energy Initiative website - http://www.lcc.edu/energy. [4] Lawrence Technological University Alternative Energy website -http://www.ltu.edu/engineering/mechanical/alt_energy.asp. [5] Pollard, C. and Pollard R., “Research Priorities in Educational Technology: A Delphi Study,” J. of Researchon Technology in Education, December 2004. [6] Rockwell, K., Furgason, J., and Marx, D., “Research and Evaluation Needs for Distance Education: ADelphi Study,” Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, V. III, # III, 2000. [7] Scott, D., Washer, B., Wright, M., “A Delphi Study to Identify Recommended Biotechnology Competenciesfor First-Year/Initially Certified Technology Education Teachers,” J. of Technology Education, V. 17, # 2

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Barnard, K-State at Salina; Greg Stephens, K-State at Salina; Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1399: EARTH DAY TEACH-IN: A MODEL FOR INDUSTRY,COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATION COLLABORATIONKen Barnard, K-State at Salina Ken Barnard has a doctorate in Aviation and Space from Oklahoma State University, and is a professional pilot with Airline Transport Rating, Certified Flight Instructor in airplanes and helicopters and Mechanic Airframe and Power Plant ratings. Ken is a professor in Aviation at Kansas State University at Salina. A former Department Head and Director of an International Pilot Center Ken became interested in climate change issues while doing atmospheric research for the Aviation Meteorology class he currently teaches. He was selected as one of the one-thousand individuals

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-969: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FORMAL RESEARCH STUDY ONCORRELATING STUDENT ATTENDANCE WITH STUDENT SUCCESSDonald Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer license and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation ,parametric modeling and rapid prototyping.William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering & Design at

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1780: DEVELOPING A MANUFACTURING COST-OF-OWNERSHIPALGORITHM FOR COMPARING GOODS FROM TRADITIONAL SUPPLIERSTO VENDOR MANAGEMENTJonathan Davis, Purdue UniversityEdie Schmidt, Purdue UniversitySorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue UniversityRegena Scott, Purdue University Page 14.442.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Comparing the total cost of goods from traditional distributors to total costs under vendor managementAbstractVendor-managed inventories (VMI) are a great boon for manufacturers—when skillfullyimplemented—because they provide for lower inventories, lower overall costs, a multitude ofrisk management advantages, and improved

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

: a) Reduction of weight both frame and components b) Efficiency of the hydraulic drive system c) Drive-train performance.Reduction of weight frame and components: For the first area of improvement, the studentteam planned the details of the design process, individual responsibility, timeline, logistics,material requirement, budget and assessment and feedback procedure. The main features of theprocess are briefly presented here. After study of earlier designs, the criteria of performance ofthe new system, and space constraints in the assembly of the components, it was decided that athree-wheeled recumbent frame would be most suitable for the new system. A dropped framewith lower center of gravity in single-body frame style