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Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1098: COURSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR MECHANICALVIBRATION IN THE ABSENCE OF A FORMAL LABORATORYB. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. degrees from Bangalore University and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He received his M.S.M.E. and Ph. D. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Auburn University, Alabama. Dr. Sridhara has published several peer-reviewed articles in the areas of Acoustics, Vibration, finite element methods, and Engineering Education

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Engineering Technology

volumetric flow rate will be as you predicted in #1?Questions (Post-exercise) 1. Was your prediction for the volumetric flow rate correct? 2. What factors in this exercise do you think influence the actual volumetric flow rate? 3. If two fans are placed in series with each other will the flow rate: a. Increase by a factor of 2 b. Decrease by a factor of 2 c. Stay the same 4. If two fans are placed in series with each other will the total differential pressure across the fans: a. Increase by a factor of 2 b. Decrease by a factor of 2 c. Stay the same 5. If two fans are placed in parallel with each other will the flow rate: a. Increase by a factor of 2 b. Decrease

Conference Session

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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Akshay Parthasarathy, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

% Completion Time (Hrs) 0 10 20 30 40 50Figure 4. Relationship between completion time and deviation from aluminum prototype results.The tabulated results for stress at location A (representative of other results) for the various loadsare shown in Table 1. As seen in Figure 4 (and as would be expected), the simple stresscalculations required the least time to complete. The results in the various locations were allwithin 20% of the reference point (the aluminum prototype). Only one of the data points(location B) predicted what would be considered a type II error (lower stress than the baseline).The FEA analyses required almost 50% more time to complete than the simple

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Miller, Virginia Tech; Jeffrey Connor, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

would be given at the conclusion of each class. The material on the quiz would bebased on the current lecture and the students would have the opportunity to use their notes,whether they take notes on paper or on their laptops. Unfortunately the class time needed toprovide the quiz would take away from the time needed to cover the class curriculum. Until thisendeavor can be overcome, educators will continue to struggle with the negative effects oflaptops in the classroom.[1]Fink, L.D., R.L. Kolar, & D.A. Sabatini. “Laptops in the Classroom: Do They Make a Difference?” J.Engineering (October 2002): 397-401.Print[2]Cole, David. “Laptops vs. Learning.” Washington Post. 6 April 2007.Print[3]Fried, Carrie B. “In-class laptop use and its effects

Conference Session

Critical Issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Ram Prasad Diwakaran, Texas A&M University; Justin Zsiros, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

them try to determine what the bestgate location was given the results that all three groups produced. a. b. Figure 2. Manufacturing and testing equipment: a) AB-400 Table Top Injection Molder; b) Tinius Olsen H10KT.ResultsThe results of the fill simulations are shown in Figure 3. All samples were able to fill. Thespecimens with the gates at the end had a higher strain and a higher ultimate strength. Those withthe gate in the middle performed poorly in both strain to break and ultimate strength. This was Page 15.322.4due to the defect produced by

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University; Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University; Evelyn Leggette, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 15.769.10Bibliography:1. National Center for Education Statistics, (2006). “Contexts of Postsecondary Education Indicator 45,” .2. Boylan, A. (2004). “The Charge to Conference Participants,” Proceeding of Invention and Impact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, National Science Foundation, pp.357-360.3. Panaoura, A. and Philippou, G. (2003). “The Construct Validity of an Inventory for the Measurement of Young Pupils’ Metacognitive Abilities In Mathematics”. In N. A. Pateman, B. J. Doherty, and J. Zilliox (Eds.), Proc. 27th Conf. of the Int. Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3, pp. 437-444.4. Pape, S. J., Bell, C. V. and Yetkin, I. E

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

needed13.Revising the Mission StatementMission statements should answer three important questions: (a) Who are you? (b) What do you Page 15.1280.3do? and (c) Who do you serve?14 The original mission statement for the program was developedconsidering these questions and other factors suggested by Strong15. The original missionstatement needed to be updated in order for the program to transition to engineering technologyand TAC ABET Accreditation. The Engineering Technology faculty at MU revised the existingmission statement for the program. The program advisory board provided advice and approvalin this process.Identifying Program Educational

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

the data, output voltage vs. displacement and fit a straight line through them. Calculate the sensitivity of the measurement system (in mV/mm). Table 14.1. Procedure for Experiment 14. a) Block diagram: Displacement Measuring System b) Metalic Strain Gage Figure 14.1 Block diagram: Displacement Measuring System Figure 14.2. Quarter-Bridge Displacement Measuring System Set Up Figure 14.3. Typical results of the displacement measurement system

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

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Engineering Technology

495) Metric 2 (Alumni Surveys)Outcomes TAC of ABET Criterion Program Outcomes (CPO) TAC of ABET Program Criteria Outcomes (PC)1 CPO: a, b, f The average score for ELEC The mean of graduates’ PC: AAS-b, BS-a 495 students’ learning perceptions of their statements and supporting achievement of program evidence for program outcome outcome 1 is 5.58 (out of 7.0 1 is 2.5 (out of 3.0 scale). scale).2 CPO: a, c, f The average score for ELEC The mean

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Udaya Bhanu Prakash Sunku, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

capabilities(feature-based, parametric, and provides solid models) of CAD programs and can be easilyadapted to most platforms. a. b. Figure 2. a.) Original Part; b.) Altered Part.Exercise 2The goal of the second exercise is to introduce students to relations and reference geometry, andexplain their use in relaying design intent. The students are told to draw a simple extruded boxsection. They are then instructed to put a through slot in the front of the box section; the slot is aspecified vertical distance from the top of the box section and centered horizontally on the frontface. Next, a second through slot is added to the box section. It is specified that

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Page 15.1201.2lack of concepts. This phenomenon has already been identified by Benjamin Bloom in hiscognitive Taxonomy1 during 1950. He identified six levels in education that most educatorsconsider during teaching. Later on, a former student of Bloom revised the learning taxonomy bychanging the names in the six categories from noun to verb forms, and slightly rearranging them.As a quick review, the six levels of Bloom’s cognitive domain in the original and revised formsare presented in Figure 1.0 below. Figure 1: Bloom’s taxonomy1 of cognitive learning (a) Original, (b) RevisedEducators are very familiar with the concept presented in Bloom’s Taxonomy. Program classesin the freshman and sophomore levels often emphasize the “Knowledge

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

real world techniques for thedrive stepper motor to students. The STP-DRV-4035 micro stepping drive from AutomationDirect4 and the 1746-HSTP1stepper controller module5 are used for this lab. The experimentalsetup of the stepper motor drive and a sample PV550 screen are shown in Figure 1. (a) Stepper motor drive setup (b) Sample PV550 screen developed to control a stepper motor Page 15.400.5 Figure 1. Experimental setup of the stepper motor drive and PV550 screenIn order to control the stepper motor properly, the I/O data tables of the stepper controllermodule must be

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

reports, and writing assignments both within thedepartment and from the humanities department are assessed. Figure 1 lists the courses in thecurriculum used for assessment as well as which rubrics are used in the assessment process.Courses were chosen from freshmen to senior year in order to assess student progress in meetingprogram outcomes and to allow early identification of any problem areas; a strong curriculum isbuilt on good foundation courses with a focus on program outcomes. Page 15.141.2 COURSES a b c d e f g h i j k Year 1Elements

Conference Session

Innovation in ECET Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luciano Boglione, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Engineering Technology

testing. Only manufacturing hasbeen outsourced to a commercial vendor located in Canada, in line with common practices of thisindustrial sector.The pedagogical approachThe opportunity provided by ECETDHA demanded a review of the current syllabus in order tomaximize the students’ understanding of the class topics through the execution of a real–worldproject within the standard 14 weeks.The experiential learning approach 4 is considered with great favor by the author as a guideline 5a) for teachers to facilitate the student’s understanding of a subject; and b) for students to learn Page 15.369.3through experience how to handle unforseen challenges

Conference Session

Innovation in ECET Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

informationtechnology.The main motivation to update this course was to provide better programming experience andreal engineering applications experiments to the students taking this course, and at the same time,making the material easier to understand. To make the learning experience for the students moreinteresting we implemented the following policies: a) Increasing interactions between instructor and students in class and lab b) Enhancing communication with students during class and lab sessions c) Supporting students software learning and project development while using microcontrollers for the first time d) Enhancing active learning and instruction e) Practicing program debugging and documentation f) Improving class assessment and evaluation

Conference Session

Industry based new Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in Industrial Technology and Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

involve a larger amount of intentionalinteraction than hyperlinks” (p. 3). Online learning similarly is described as “learning that takesplace partially or entirely over the Internet. This definition excludes purely print-basedcorrespondence education, broadcast television or radio, videoconferencing, videocassettes, andstand-alone educational software programs that do not have a significant Internet-basedinstructional component” (Means, B., Toyama,Y., Murphy. R., Bakia, M., and Jones, K., 2009)7.It then becomes important to understand what a Learning Management System (LMS) is andhow it can be used. Carliner (2004)1 explains that LMS “refers to software that performsadministrative tasks” LMS can also perform several functions for both online and

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maureen Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology; Carol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. Program Educational Objectives Each program must have in place: a. published program educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the institution and applicable ABET criteria, b. a documented process by which the program educational objectives are determined and periodically evaluated based on the needs of constituencies served by the program, and c. an educational program, including a curriculum, that enables graduates to achieve the program educational objectives.4 Page 15.49.2As the changes to the accreditation process were implemented, the alumni survey became

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

but not specifically in this context. The fourth writing requirement (See Section“b” above) followed the classroom discussion on life-long learning and provided a forum for thestudent to testify as to their personal recognition of the need and to articulate their plans topursue this necessary component of their professional lives. The second student presentation(See Section “a” above) reinforced their intuitive realization of the need with research within theindustry that formally expressed life-long learning as an imperative for job security.Assessment in this area measured the percentage of students who attended the lecture on lifelonglearning and subsequently received at least 80% on the follow-up writing requirement: an essay

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2176: DEVELOPMENT OF A THERMAL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR APOWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, energy conservation, and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991) from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; MS (2000) and PhD

Conference Session

Alternate Energy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan; Velina Zlatkova; Azeem Mohammed; Adnan Walid

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Engineering Technology

A Team-based ECET Capstone Project: Design and Implementation of a Solar Insolation Measurement SystemAbstractThis paper describes an example of the successful design and implementation of a Portable Self-powered Solar Insolation Measurement System. The project was designed and implemented by ateam of three students. Furthermore, the paper explores synthesis of student learning in terms ofenhancing their team work, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. DeVry University’sElectronics Engineering Technology/Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program seniorproject is a four-session course sequence in which students synthesize knowledge and skillslearned in the previous courses. In the first course

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tabas, IUPUI; William Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-78: A LIFE-CYCLE PERSPECTIVE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYEDUCATIONJoseph Tabas, IUPUIWilliam Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Page 15.47.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Life-Cycle Perspective of Engineering Technology EducationAbstractIn higher education the terms engineering and ET (Engineering Technology) are oftenintermingled and confused collegially and among students. Within the communities of highereducation, engineering is most often defined as the science of applying knowledge to design anddevelop systems and structures, while ET is defined asthe science of applying knowledge tosolve a problem. Although ET

Conference Session

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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Sabah Abro, Lawrence Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-971: ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES AND INTELLECTUALPROPERTY: A STUDENT PERSPECTIVEKenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University Ken Cook is the chair of the Department of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering. Mr. Cook is a registered professional engineer, a certified clinical engineer, and holds some 28 patents of his own. He holds degrees from or attended DeVry Technical Institute, Lawrence Technological University, Wayne State University, and Oakland University. Cook has many years of experience in engineering management and sales. His was most recently executive vice president and chief engineer for Vultron/Trans Industries. His earlier positions included General Manager

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Saad, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-371: USING A LIVING-BUILDING LABORATORY (BUILDING AS ALABORATORY) AS A THERMODYNAMICS PROJECT IN THE ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology.Hani Saad, Eastern Washington University Dr. Saad received his high school education in Lebanon, his native country. He received his BS and MS degrees

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Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-901: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND RESEARCHINVOLVING RECONFIGURABLE HARDWARE PLATFORMMuhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University Muhammad Zafrul Hasan received the B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He received the Master of Electronic Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) under a Philips postgraduate scholarship program. He subsequently held several faculty positions in an engineering college and in a university in Malaysia. He obtained the Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He was awarded the NJIT Hashimoto Fellowship in the academic year 2005-06. He is

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bimal Nepal, Texas A&M University; Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University; Paul Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

Technology program will demonstrate: 1. Ability to apply scientific thinking and structured research methods to make complex short term and long term strategic decisions making problems in industry and technology 2. Ability to apply statistical techniques to perform empirical research in industry and technology. 3. Ability to deploy existing technological systems and use emerging technologies in their functional disciplines. 4. Ability to apply specialized skills to technological problems inherent in their respective disciplines: a. Telecommunication network and security b. Mobile and wireless information technologies c. Enterprise service information and architectures d. Performance