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STEM Issues

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Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #33949S-STEM Student Reflections and IDP ProcessDr. Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University Laura Kasson Fiss is a Research Assistant Professor in the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Techno- logical University. She holds a PhD from Indiana University in English (2013). Her work has appeared in ASEE, FYEE, the NCHC Monograph Series, and elsewhere. Research areas include reflection, commu- nication, curriculum design, and Victorian humor.Dr. John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University As Professor for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Technological University, Dr. Irwin teaches

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STEM Issues

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Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jennifer A. O'Neil, Rochester Institute of Technology

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mentor has the right attributes, which include: [34] a. An underlying helping, teaching-learning, reflective, and desire-to-mentor nature. b. Identity as a coach/sponsor/role model. c. Character that is respectful, tolerant, non-judgmental, and trustworthy. d. Ability to provide emotional and psychological support. e. Academic knowledge, which enables them to connect the mentee with resources on campus for academic success.Some characteristics that have been documented in the literature to lead to poor mentorship are:dissimilar personalities and habits, self-absorption, manipulative behavior, the delegation ofduty, intentional exclusion, self-promotion, incompetence, sabotage, general dysfunctionalityand deception

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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

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Jeunghwan Choi, Central Washington University; Charles Pringle, Central Washington University

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involves elements of Project Management, which arereviewed during the quarter. The culmination of the quarter involves the completion of a ProjectProposal by each student, which is reviewed by their academic advisors. Winter quarter (SP II) iswhen the students focus on manufacturing the parts which were analyzed and documented fromthe previous quarter. Along with additional purchased parts, students are required to produce aworking device by the end of the quarter. During this period their project proposals, renamed asproject reports, are continuously updated to reflect new observations, analyses, and revisionswhich come about during the manufacturing process. Finally, during Spring quarter (SP III) thestudents perform various tests on their

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Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Andrew McNeely, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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for the lab assignment or for the course. We would like the information to be accurate and correctly reflect your experience within the lab environment, so the surveys will be 100% anonymous. The instructors will not know who completed/did not complete the survey nor will the instructors know how a particular student answered the questions. The surveys may be completed on a voluntary basis, but we hope that you will take the time to provide feedback for our research. Thank you in advance for assisting with our research! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ * Number of labs included in study was reduced due to COVID-19 instructional changes.Figure 5: Invitation to students to complete

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Engineering Technology Potpourri

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Brian D. Tedeschi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia K. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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misunderstanding and misinterpretation that is detrimental to the learning process. It is difficult for any person to unlearn old information once viewed as accurate, impacting their learning ability within that concept [12].The knowledge types of students possess often reflected in their goal orientation and motivationwithin a classroom space. Svinicki [13] talked about how students' goal orientation andmotivation influence their learning, either positive or negative. Svinicki speaks of two types ofstudents, Performance Oriented and Mastery Oriented. Performance-Oriented is focused ongrade achievement and course requirements over true content competency and understanding.These students are often less willing to take on challenges to

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STEM Issues

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Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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-reported increased learning interest and self-motivation forevery participant. The project’s objectives were articulated to the students through aseries of assigned questions related to the rotation of the designed physical model.Students had to make assumptions, complete analytical calculations, and discuss therelationship(s) between their theoretical values and experiential data.Project reports plus pre- and post- project surveys were collected from each group afterthree-weeks’ work. In the report and the surveys, students’ comments reflected theirviews about this project-based learning. The corresponding learning outcome results havebeen assessed, as well.Students at Purdue University Kokomo campus are commuters. The typical

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College, The State University of New York; Jill Singer, Buffalo State College, The State University of New York

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expand the number of students who can benefit from conducting research as the designprojects are embedded directly into the curriculum and are taken by all students in the program.Undergraduate research has been shown to help students take ownership of their own learningand helps them to see the real-world relevance of research as they learn problem-solving skills[1 – 3]. Inquiry-based projects are beneficial because they require a significant investment ofstudent time and effort over an extended period with frequent constructive feedback from facultyand regular opportunities for reflection [4, 5]. This paper addresses the process of developmentof performance indicators and presents the results of assessment and evaluation of both ETACABET and

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida

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theinterdisciplinary nature of M3 , this production paradigm calls upon a variety of skills acrossMaking (e.g., programming, digital fabrication, basic electronics tool use, and theory) along withproduction engineering concerns (e.g., volume production and supply lines). Altogether, M3illustrates a means for how to design and produce a wide array of products that can reflect theinterests of both creators and consumers. Through M3 , creators’ production process can gobeyond the traditional ’boutique’ manufacturing approach (i.e. the production of a singlyproduced, specific artifact) to the production of many.M3 as a production approach has implications for how we might educate students starting fromhigh school for jobs, education, and leadership roles that

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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

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Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston

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the project, and to obtain more technical conclusions. Also, the theory ofmatrix analysis will be implemented in courses of structural analysis including more applicationof advanced software.The surveys about team working shows that the students expressed interest in the topics, mainlybecause of the practical applications and importance for society. Also, students show highperformance working in teams, which is reflected in the quality and timing to complete thecapstone projects. The capstone related with the coliseum was done during the Covid-19pandemic and students used different online tools to permit a successful coordination of theirtasks, which also reflected their high team working skills.This type of project permitted the application

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Engineering Technology Potpourri

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Gregory Lyman, Central Washington University; Rowdy A. Sanford, University of Idaho; Jeff R. Wilcox, Central Washington University; Timothy L. Sorey, Central Washington University

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% of the students believing they already had at least some or good competencyaround robotics topics [7]. Although post-survey results for the ETSC 277 course shows a dropin confidence, as students performed our inquiry-based engineering lesson, we view this as arecalibration of their personal reality as they were ultimately able to make positive learning gainstoward our robotics lesson. This was reflected in learning assessments throughout the quarter. Infact, student frustration with inquiry-based lab curricula is well documented in science education,where lab students valued more authentic scientific exposure. In general, experiencing thecomplexity and frustrations faced by practicing scientists is challenging and may explain thewidespread

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Remote Instruction/COVID-19 Strategies

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Suleiman M. Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Jumanah A. Hajjat, Texas A&M University

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comparative reflection approach. The Internet and Higher Education, 41, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2018.11.001Gillies, D. (2008). Student perspectives on videoconferencing in teacher education at a distance. Distance Education, 29(1), 107-118. doi:10.1080/01587910802004878Francescucci, A., and Rohani, L. (2019). Exclusively Synchronous Online (VIRI) Learning: The Impact on Student Performance and Engagement Outcomes. Journal of Marketing Education 41(1), 60–69. DOI: 10.1177/0273475318818864Han, H. (2013). Do nonverbal emotional cues matter? Effects of video casting in synchronous virtual classrooms. American Journal of Distance Education, 27(4), 253-264.Hastie, M., Hung., I., Chen, N., Kinshuk. (2010). A

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Bradley Alan Stufflestreet, Northeast State Community College; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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covers the entire stateregardless of distribution in the state. The location quotient defines how reflective an area’s economy is of the nation as a whole.A labor quotient of less than 1.0 would indicate a region has less of a specific job than thenational average, while a quotient of greater than 1.0 would indicate the area has more than theaverage. For the state of Tennessee, the labor quotient is 1.2 for machinists. This value indicatesthat Tennessee has a higher-than-average concentration of machinists when compared to theUnited States as a whole. RESEARCH METHODOLOGYResearch Context A survey was created with the goal of determining the employer’s current and future needsfor machinist in the Northeast

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Engineering Technology Potpourri

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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communication skills (3.4) conducting tests,measurements, calibration and improving processes, and (3.5) demonstrating team work skills.The final capstone course grade was based on the elements shown in Figure 10. Performanceassessment and feedback were done through the evaluation of biweekly submitted reports by thestudents. There were four main categories toward the final score: biweekly reports, final report,presentation, and team work evaluation. Table 3 shows assessment methods that reflected theABET outcomes mapping with the project assessment tools followed. Biweekly  Reports  (15%) Team

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

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Clayton J. Hahola, Montana State University; Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University

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behaviors,encouraging monitoring of those behaviors, encouraging reflection of those behaviors, gradingthe process as a whole not only the result, and using a standardized assessment to do so [10].Researchers and teachers using these methods can create relevant, dynamic, impactful, andvalue-added changes to their curriculum, the approach leveraged in this work.Study MethodsFelder and Brent’s 2003 article [7] defines a model by which to create course material basedupon accreditation requirements. The model is summarized in Figure 1. Figure 1: Elements of Course Design [7]From the defined model and as shown in the figure, course improvements are a continuous cycleof learning objectives, instruction methods, and assessment

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Texas A&M University; Christopher Cantrell, Texas A&M University

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the College of Engineering and the engineering technology programs since 2010. Thesestudents were then assigned an admissions-type category to reflect how they entered anengineering technology program for the first time: • New First Time Freshman: A student who enrolled at Texas A&M University as an incoming freshman and selected one of the engineering technology programs at time of admission. It should be noted that this category only existed prior to academic year (AY) 2014-2015. After that, all freshmen entering the college were required to start in General Engineering. • Entry to a Major: A student who entered as a General Engineering student but then entered an engineering technology program

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Melissa Cai Shi, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Therese M. Azevedo, Sonoma State University; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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needed to equip students with the necessary skills that reflect their learning styles tomaximize students’ academic and professional successes.Engineering Technology StudentsThere are various reasons for students pursuing an engineering technology degree. Somestudents directly matriculate into engineering technology programs. Others are not accepted intotheir first-choice program and often selecting engineering technology as a major. Others maytransfer to engineering technology from other fields [7].The Gregorc Style Delineator's use provides a greater understanding of how students perceiveand organize their thoughts [7]. This instrument categorizes the reasoning into concrete random,abstract random, concrete sequential, and abstract sequential

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Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

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Mert Bal, Miami University

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material for Industry 4.0 qualifications so students can appreciate the marketabilityof the new degree in RET. Furthermore, the creation of stackable micro-credits, certificates andworkshops is aimed to enable non-traditional students and professionals to select content mostrelevant to their needs. Experiential learning will be incorporated in the educational activities bydeveloping the hand-on lab experiences in a design iterative approach that creates opportunitiesto reflect on the outcomes and results of an experiment, and then requires the synthesis of a newor evolved approach.Furthermore, the development of the RET curriculum will strengthen and improve the quality ofengineering technology education for undergraduate students by creating

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Keith S. Pate, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Farid Breidi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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have proven to be especially beneficial intechnical fields, such as engineering. Interactive tools assist students in learning fundamentalconcepts using hands-on experience. This experience can help students visualize how theseconcepts are applied to real world challenges. One of the primary benefits of interactive tools isthat they provide instant feedback to the user. In engineering, these tools can be used toencourage students to problem solve, experiment, realize, and reflect on difficult concepts. Suchan experience enables students to apply their conceptual knowledge to real world difficulties on asmaller scale. This application can help them understand how variables, seen in calculation, caninfluence a problem. This experience also

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Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

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Riem Rostom, Indiana State University; Sheikh Fahad Ferdous, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

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analytical thinking pervades engineering design activities,the integration of the performance of components and sub-systems is vital to the success of allbut the simplest design problems. Consequently, the role of systems thinking is vital in solvingcomplex engineering design challenges while simultaneously considering environmental issues,safety, ethical implications, and economic factors [11]. Systems thinking permits students “tobreak out of the narrow definition of a problem and reflect on the relevant systems and how theyaffect, and in turn are affected by, new and improved technologies” [12]. By integrating systemsthinking experiences into early engineering design challenges, students may become moreexcited about engineering, while learning

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New Directions for Engineering Technology

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Shaoping Qiu, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elizabeth A. Roumell, Texas A&M University

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survey. Most of them are from Texas. Our next study willcertainly sample a large number of participants that better represent the population of the USA inthe warehousing and industrial distribution industry. For example, we could choose some areasin the country that have the greatest number of warehousing and distribution centers. These areashave vastly different cultures and environments. This way, the results of the study would includea better reflection of how the future of work would impact varying cultures, thus providing abetter insight into how employees and managers would be willing to accept the changes neededto incorporate new technologies into the work environment.References:[1] S. S. Bhattacharyya and S. Nair, "Explicating the

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Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

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Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University

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page for this class was not great. o The projects need to be clearer. There was a lack of direction and the professor basically said to figure it out even though this is an introduction course to the software. o This course would be much better to teach in person but other than that the course was very well done considering it is online. o Better instruction o How things are submitted o In class rather than online.8. ConclusionThis class structure and format provided a rich learning environment for students to understandhow to interface the world to computers. The experiments offer ample opportunity for studentsto learn through open-ended examples. Student comments reflect