Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #9544A Multi-Year Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Project for First-Year En-gineering and Technology StudentsDr. Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks DALE H. LITWHILER is an Associate Professor at Penn State - Berks in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University and Ph.D. from Lehigh University all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #5871A Project Based Implementation of a Power Systems Course for Electricaland Computer Engineering Technology StudentsDr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Electrical Engineering faculty at Kimmel School, Western Carolina University. With his over ten years of industry experience, he has extensive experience in project management, and a clear understanding of deadlines, industry requirements, safety and reliability issues, and other aspects in the power and energy fields. He is responsible for teaching electric power engineering courses in the department. Dr

Conference Session

Teaching Styles and Peer Review

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Malgorzata Zywno

Session 1122 Engineering Faculty Teaching Styles and Attitudes toward Student-Centered and Technology-Enabled Teaching Strategies Malgorzata S. Zywno Ryerson UniversityAbstractThis paper presents results of a survey assessing learning preferences and teaching strategies ofengineering faculty. Of particular interest were questions pertaining to technologyimplementations and to professional development. The survey pointed to lack of interest ineducational activities and low use of innovative instructional methods and instructionaltechnologies

Conference Session

International Collaborative Efforts

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Duda

Session 2286 A Collaborative Effort to Develop a Research Center in Engineering and Technology in Uganda Frank T. Duda, Jr., Douglas K. Lauffer Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Grove City College, Grove City, PA 16127 / Dept. of Computer Information Systems and Telecommunications, Community College Beaver County, Monaca, PAAbstractIn order for Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, Uganda to realize its vision of trainingEast African students to be at the forefront of the impact of technology in both a cultural and asocietal sense, a committee

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2012-5384: INFUSING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN MANUFACTURINGCOURSE INTO MANUFACTURING/MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGY PROGRAMDr. Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver Devi K. Kalla received a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Wichita State University in 2008. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Metro State College of Denver. He has a strong experience on composite manufacturing, machining, and modeling. His research interests include environmentally conscious manufacturing, green manufacturing/sustainable engineering, energy efficient manufacturing processes, and automated design and product development.Prof. Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pingbo Tang, Western Michigan University; Haluk M. Aktan P.E., Western Michigan University; John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2012-4082: INTEGRATING SENSING TECHNOLOGY AND BUILD-ING INFORMATION MODELING INTO A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER-ING CURRICULUMProf. Pingbo Tang, Western Michigan University Pingbo Tang is an Assistant Professor of civil and construction engineering at Western Michigan Univer- sity, Kalamazoo, Mich. He obtained his bachelor’s degree of bridge engineering in 2002, and his master’s degree of bridge engineering in 2005, both from Tongji University, Shanghai, China. In Aug. 2009, he obtained his Ph.D. degree from Carnegie Mellon University and joined the Mapping and GIS Lab at the Ohio State University (OSU) as a Postdoctoral Researcher. At OSU, he was responsible of managing multiple research projects, most of which are

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2012-4714: MIXED METHODS APPROACH FOR MEASUING INTER-NATIONAL ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTEXCHANGE PROGRAMSDr. James L. Barnes, James Madison University James L. Barnes is a professor of integrated science and technology at James Madison University (JMU) and Co-principal of Barnes Technologies International, LLC (BTILLC). He has more than 35 years of experience in science and technology fields and has been the independent evaluator for many international programs. Prior to joining the JMU faculty, Barnes was the Director of NASA RISE, a NASA research institute at Eastern Michigan University and at the technology research center at the University of Texas, Austin. He earned his doctoral degree from

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Thomas Schroeder, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Gilberto Mosqueda, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Sofia Tangalos, University at Buffalo-SUNY

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1210: USING TECHNOLOGY-BASED EXPERIENCES TO CONNECTENGINEERING DESIGN, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS FOR SECONDARYSCHOOL TEACHERSKenneth English, State University of New York, BuffaloDeborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, BuffaloThomas Schroeder, University at Buffalo-SUNYGilberto Mosqueda, University at Buffalo-SUNYSofia Tangalos, University at Buffalo-SUNY Page 15.1339.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Technology-based Experiences to Connect Engineering Design, Science, and Mathematics for Secondary School TeachersAbstractEducators are faced with an ongoing challenge of creating engaging, student-centered learningsituations

Conference Session

Undergraduate-Industry-Research Linkages

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell Cummings; John McMasters

Technology and You: Working with the Aerospace Industry to Enhance Engineering Education Russell M. Cummings* United States Air Force Academy, USAF Academy, CO, 80840 John H. McMasters The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA, 98124 Abstract While many engineers in the aerospace engineering profession know that interacting with students is a good idea, few of them know how to do it. Certainly some engineers are asked on occasion to give lectures at

Conference Session

Course and Program Assessment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Cote

Session Number 3548 The Development of a Cooperative Education Project as an Assessment Tool for an Engineering Technology Program Professor Mark Coté, PE Engineering Department Maine Maritime AcademyAbstractCooperative education has been an integral part of the educational program at Maine MaritimeAcademy (MMA) since the founding of the college in 1941. Employers, graduates, and potentialstudents describe MMA’s “hands-on” focus, reflected in these cooperative educationexperiences, to be one of the main advantages of an MMA education. The

Conference Session

Carrying The Message: Creating A Culture For Engineering Education Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville

AC 2009-2538: STRENGTHENING THE PERFORMANCE OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES (SPEED)J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville Page 14.1074.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Strengthening the Performance of Engineering and Technology Educators Across the Disciplines (SPEED) James L. Melsa J.P. Mohsen Iowa State University University of Louisville Naperville, IL Louisville, KY Dirk Schaefer

Conference Session

Lean and Six Sigma Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Leduc, Ball State University; Gary Hadley, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis; Mark Ratzlaff, 3M

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2010-57: IMMERSIVE LEARNING USING LEAN SIX SIGMAMETHODOLOGY IN THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCAPSTONE COURSEAlan Leduc, Ball State University Alan Leduc is an Associate Professor at Ball State University where he has taught in the TAC/ABET accredited Manufacturing Engineering Technology program since 1990. He also coordinates the Minor in Process Improvement (MIPI) which provides students with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt body of knowledge education and the opportunity to engage in professional level projects. Alan worked closely with Dr. Mikel Harry, Ball State University alumnus and co-creator of Six Sigma in developing the MIPI. Prior to his teaching career, Alan spent 20 years

Conference Session

New Instrumentation Ideas

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hergert, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

AC 2010-1508: INSTRUMENTATION BASED MOBILE LABORATORIES FOR ANELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DISTANCEEDUCATION PROGRAMDavid Hergert, Miami University Page 15.754.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010` Instrumentation Based Mobile Laboratories for an Electromechanical Engineering Technology Distance Education ProgramIntroductionThe TAC/ABET accredited B.S. Electromechanical Engineering Technology program describedin this paper includes a distance education component that connects with ten community collegeswithin a 300 mile radius of the host institution. This paper begins with a brief overview ofdistance education lab structures. Then a

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Leslie Reed, Reed Environmental

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1609: IMPROVING INNOVATION BY ENHANCING CREATIVECAPABILITIES IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSJeffrey Richardson, Purdue UniversityLeslie Reed, Reed Environmental Page 15.698.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Improving Innovation by Enhancing Creative Capabilities in Electrical and Computer Engineering TechnologyAbstractThis project evolved from an existing research effort in electrical and computer engineeringtechnology in which the gap between the creative capabilities students brought to bear whensolving technological problems, and the level of creativity demonstrated in a capstone designproject, was explored

Conference Session

TYCD 2004 Lower Division Initatives

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fiona Doe; Charles Finn

Paper Number: 2004-709Use of External IT Certification for Engineering Technology at the BermudaCollege Charles Finn and Fiona DoeCharles Finn: Former Dean, 1998-2001, of Applied Science and Technology at theBermuda College, introduced the ICDL program to Bermuda in January 2000.Fiona Doe: Former Instructor in Horticulture and Technical Education Training Officer,Bermuda College, Division of Applied Science & Technology 1999 – 2003.Abstract:The Bermuda College1, founded in 1975, is a two year community college located on theisland of Bermuda, over 600 miles east of North Carolina. It offers associate degree andcertificates programs in Liberal Arts, Hospitality, Business, and Applied Science

Conference Session

Visualization and Computer Graphics

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie Petlick; Miriam Ferzli; Eric Wiebe; Aaron Clark

Session 3138 VisTE: Visualization for Technology Education; An Outreach Program for Engineering Graphics Education Eric N. Wiebe, Aaron C. Clark, Julie Petlick and Miriam Ferzli NC State University, Raleigh, NCAbstractVisualization in Technology Education (VisTE) is a standards-based initiative designed topromote the use of graphic visualization tools among students in grades 8-12. By using simpleand complex visualization tools, students can conduct research, analyze phenomena, problemsolve and communicate major topics identified in the Standards for Technology Literacy (STL)as well as topics

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #9970Development of Multicourse Undergraduate Learning Communities (MULC)in a Civil Engineering Technology and Construction Management Curricu-lumDr. Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Page 24.428.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 MULC: Multicourse Undergraduate Learning CommunitiesAbstractThe project based classroom has grown in popularity with the academic community, primarilydue to the new generation of students

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Joshua Schmidt, Brigham Young University; Anton E. Bowden, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #8942An Experiential Learning Approach to Develop Leadership Competencies inEngineering and Technology StudentsDr. Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University Gregg M. Warnick is the Director of the Weidman Center for Global Leadership and Associate Teaching Professor of Engineering Leadership within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University (BYU). The center provides oversight for leadership development and inter- national activities within the college and he works actively with students, faculty and staff to promote and develop increased capabilities in global

Conference Session

CPD Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #8421Creating Synergistic Opportunities for Professional Adult Continuing Learn-ers through Engineering and Technology CollaborationsDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Springer currently serves as the Executive Director for Purdue University’s College of Technology located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. Dr. Springer possesses a significant strength in pattern recognition, analyzing and

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College-Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

Paper ID #8689Higher Technological Education and British Polict Making: A lost opportu-nity for curriculum change in engineering educationDr. John Heywood, Trinity College-Dublin John Heywood MA MSc LittD (Dublin) M.Litt (Lanacaster). Professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College – The University of Dublin and formerly Professor and Director of Teacher Education in the University (1977 – 1996). In addition to a higher doctorate he is the holder of a Masters degree in engineering education (MSc). He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Educa- tion, a Senior

Conference Session

A Focus on Non-Traditional Students and Non-Traditional Course Delivery Methods

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Liesel Ashley Ritchie, Institute of Behavioral Science; Sandra Janette Mikolaski

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

Paper ID #8631Leadership Development for Engineering Technology Faculty: Becoming anEducational Leader through Knowledge Generation, Application, and Con-tributionMs. Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College Elaine L. Craft (Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC) holds a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Mississippi and a MBA from the University of South Car- olina with additional graduate studies in mathematics. Her experience includes working as an engineer in industry as well as teaching and administration at community college and state levels. She has

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #7821A Conceptual Framework for Technology-Enhanced Problem-Based Learn-ing in Construction Engineering and Management EducationDr. Namhun Lee, East Carolina University Namhun Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University, where he has been teaching Construction Modeling and Information Technology, Construc- tion Planning and Scheduling, Construction Estimating, Equipment Management, and Advanced Cost Estimating and Cost Analysis. Dr. Lee’s main research areas include: 1) Information Visualization and Decision Support Systems, 2) Building Information Modeling

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sofia A. Pechorskaya; Alexandr M. Shvaiger; Charles Dolan

Multimedia Programming for Teaching Engineering Graphics Courses in Technology Universities of Russia. Prof. Shvaiger, Alexandr M., Ph.D., Pechorskaya, Sofia A., Prof. Dolan, Charles W, Ph.D. Affiliation : Southern-Ural State University, Russia/ Junior Faculty Development Program, administrated by American Councils, State Department of the USA / University of Wyoming. Abstract. Russian Engineering Educational System traditionally considers Engineering Graphics courses as

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electr-Mech ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Clifford Mirman

Session 1648 An Engineering Technology Capstone Course Which Integrates Theory, Design, and Construction in an Open-Ended Project By Cliff R. Mirman, Professor and Chair Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. 60115 Abstract The culminating experience in many engineering technology programs is typically aone or two-semester capstone design experience. The underlying premise for this type ofsenior design course is that at the submission of the final

Conference Session

International Developments & Collaborations

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Steffen; Iskandar Hack

Preliminary Investigation into Providing International Experience through Studying Abroad for Engineering Technology Students Gary D. Steffen, Iskandar Hack Indiana University-Purdue University Fort WayneAbstractA preliminary investigation is currently ongoing to provide international experience forengineering technology students at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW).This would consist of a small group of students from the Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology Department (ECET) teaming up with a similar group of students from University ofKuala Lumpur (UKL) in Malaysia. These student groups will work on a joint design project in aclassroom setting

Conference Session

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jonathan Meckley; Fredrick Nitterright, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

AC 2005-545: DEVELOPMENT OF A PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDINGPROCESSING LABORATORY FOR FRESHMAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSFredrick Nitterright, Penn State Erie, The Behrend CollegeJonathan Meckley, Page 10.459.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Session Number: 2563 Development of a Plastic Injection Molding Processing Laboratory for Freshman Mechanical Engineering Technology Students Jonathan A. Meckley, Fredrick A. Nitterright Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend

Conference Session

Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Duane Dunlap; Ken Burbank; James Zhang

Session 2660 Collaborating With Chinese Universities on Engineering and Technology Education: Potentials and Issues From a Curriculum Perspective James Zhang† , Lingbo Zhang‡ , Duane Dunlap† , Ken Burbank† , Xingsheng Gu‡ †Department of Engineering and Technology Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723 USA ‡College of Information Science and Engineering East China University of Science & Technology 130 Mei Long Road, Shanghai, P. R. China 200237 Abstract The globalization of our economy has

Conference Session

Innovations in Nuclear Education I

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Davis; Roman Stemprok; Charles Bittle; Mitty Plummer

Session 2277 Fifteen Years Experience In Delivering A Nuclear Engineering Technology Program To A Nuclear Utility Site By Mitty C. Plummer, Jerome J Davis, Charles C. Bittle and Roman Stemprok University of North TexasI. Introduction.The University of North Texas, Department of Engineering Technology has delivered a NuclearEngineering Technology program which leads to a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear EngineeringTechnology to a nuclear power plant site 92 miles from the main campus, which is

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences and Funding

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Davis; Roman Stemprok; Charles Bittle; Mitty Plummer

Session 2177 Supporting Graduate Students In An Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Program At A Nuclear Power Plant By Mitty C. Plummer, Jerome J Davis, Charles C. Bittle and Roman Stemprok University of North TexasI. Introduction.The University of North Texas of North Texas has had a commercial arrangement with the localelectric utility company to deliver a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology tothe operators and technicians of their nuclear power plant for 15 years. The initial

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Jones; Steve Hsiung

2648 An Integration of PC Hardware & Software in Teaching Engineering Technology Courses Steve Hsiung, Richard Jones Engineering Technology Department Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA 23529Abstract As technology advances, the price of a PC drops dramatically. This trend has resulted inPCs that are complex, powerful, and very affordable. Today’s PC is a popular and essential toolin teaching software programming course