EDT 355 Preparing Gen Z for the Demands of the Marine Engineering Technology Workforce Stephen J. Kreta California State University Maritime AcademyAbstractGeneration Z students–those born around or after the turn of this century–learn, socialize, andinteract with authority figures in a significantly different manner than students of previousgenerations, including those students of the most recent Millennial Generation (Gen X). Gen Zstudents have unique expectations of programming and academic choices and may seemsomewhat impatient or irreverent to
ETD 525 Preparing Successful Professionals through an Applied Interdisciplinary Capstone Project Between Engineering Technology and Nursing Afshin Zahraee Purdue University NorthwestAbstractThis paper analyzes the interdisciplinary team approach in a capstone project involvingengineering technology and nursing students. Not only do scholars display skills at an appliedlevel, but professional growth and development are sharpened by learning to work with a groupwith various proficiencies and expertise to come to an optimal
Paper ID #40859Innovative Engineering Technology Program development to improveDiversity and Inclusion through Industry Partnerships in KentuckyProf. Philip Lee, University of Kentucky Philip Lee received his Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from North Carolina State University. Currently, he is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, where he involves in en- gineering and engineering technology education, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and embedded systems.Dr. David Parsley, University of Kentucky David Parsley is an Assistant Professor in the Fujio Cho Department of
Engineering and Technology designed specificallyfor technical college instructors6.To train qualified technicians to perform well in high tech technical areas, advanced technologyconcepts should be implemented in technical colleges7. The best way to achieve this goal is byoffering a part-time Master’s program for technical faculty in engineering and technology; onethat is designed to their specific needs, and one that provides mentoring and guidance to enhance Page 24.886.2their curriculum and teaching skills through conducting research and writing a thesis related totheir field of teaching.Project Objectives and PlansA Master’s degree in industrial
Paper ID #10662NSF S-STEM Scholarship Grant for Engineering and Applied TechnologyMajors to Increase Enrollment and RetentionDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical Uni- versity in Turkey. Following, a master’s degree and doctoral degree in industrial technology was granted from University of Northern Iowa.Mrs. Melissa Thompson P.E. P.E., BridgeValley Community and Technical College Melissa Thompson is an Associate
Paper ID #9543Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers: Strate-gies for Engaging and Recruiting GirlsDr. Marilyn Barger, FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence) Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career pathway; has produced
journals. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina and ETAC of ABET reviewer for Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. Page 24.1098.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 SSTEM Scholarship - A Scholarship Program to Enhance Education in Computer Science and Engineering Technology AbstractUniversity XYZ is the only public, historically black college and university of state XYZ, seeks torecruit and provide scholarships to academically talented students with financial
Paper ID #8919Technology, Engineering, and Design Educator Professional Development Sys-tem Implementation: Initial Pilot ResultsDr. Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech Jeremy V. Ernst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. He currently teaches graduate courses in STEM education foundations and contemporary issues in Integrative STEM Education. Jeremy specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and
Paper ID #8851The efficacy of case studies for teaching policy in engineering and technologycoursesMr. Rylan C. Chong, Purdue University, West Lafayette Rylan Chong is a Ph.D. student in the Information Security Program and affiliated with The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) at Purdue University. He has a Master’s Degree in Information Security from Purdue University. He also has a B.S. in Computer Science from Chaminade University of Honolulu. His research area is on technology policy.Dr. Melissa Dark, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Dennis R. Depew, Purdue University, West
Paper ID #6184Professional Development System Design for Grades 6-12 Technology, Engi-neering, and Design EducatorsDr. Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech Dr. Jeremy V. Ernst is an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. He currently teaches graduate courses in STEM education foundations and contemporary issues in Integrative STEM Education. Dr. Ernst specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and design
Paper ID #6669REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science Pro-gram at the Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Leyla F Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Leyla Conrad is the director of outreach in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been developing and leading programs for ECE female and minority students, as well as high school students and teachers that supports the ECE’s undergraduate recruitment and retention efforts. She is also the Education and Diversity Director of the NSF-funded Ma- terials Research Science and
Paper ID #7951Stimulating Interest in Technological and Engineering Literacy Using a Mul-tidimensional Desktop Virtual Reality FrameworkDr. Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Magesh Chandramouli is currently an Asst. Professor in Computer Graphics Techology at Purdue Univer- sity, Calumet. Earlier, he was a Frederick Andrews Fellow at Purdue University, West Lafayette, where he completed his doctoral studies at the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. He completed his Master of Science from the University of Calgary and his Bachelor of Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, India.Dr
Paper ID #7948The State of the Use of Standards in Engineering and Technology EducationDr. Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison, IL Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a Senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Dr. Khan has more than thirty years of experience in research, instruction, curricula design, development, evaluation, implementation and program accreditation, management and supervision. Dr. Khan received an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University
Paper ID #6248Updates to a Sequence of Thermodynamics Experiments for Mechanical En-gineering Technology StudentsMr. Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University Roger Beardsley PE is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Central Wash- ington University in Ellensburg WA. Mr. Beardsley teaches undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluids, and machine design. His professional interests include energy conversion, renewable energy and sustainability issues. Page
Paper ID #45309Designing an AI-Enhanced Module for Robotics Education in MechanicalEngineering TechnologyDr. Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, and B.S in Manufacturing Engineering Technology). He has over 20 yearsˆa C™ experience in Computer-AidedMr. Reiss Guttman, Farmingdale State College Research AssistantSen
faculty members in Queensborough Community College, a Diversity Equity InclusivenessDEI community college in an urban area of New York, have decided to prepare our students whoare interested to compete for the opportunities offered by the Rochester Fusion Consortium oninertial confinement fusion technology. The College’s webpage says that “Our students hailfrom 127 unique countries and speak 78 different languages. We are a Minority-ServingInstitution” [4]. The Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) students in the NewYork State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (NYS CSTEP) program are alsorecruited as well.The learning objectives include the (1) alignment of laser cavity and Michelson interferometerfringe measurement, in
ATTRACTING YOUNG MINDS TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FIELDS WITH MOBILE RENEWABLE ENERGY EDUCATION Faruk Yildiz fxy001@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX 77341AbstractVarious ways to attract young minds to STEM fields have been implemented bynon-profit organizations and institutions through volunteer work or funding.Mobile Renewable Energy Education (MREE) is a long term project aimed toprovide area (especially rural) K-12 students and teachers with an appliedmathematics, engineering and science curriculum package based on Photovoltaic(PV), wind power, energy conversion and
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING COMPONENT FOR A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE Gonca Altuger-Genc gencg@farmingdale.edu SUNY Farmingdale State College 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY, 11735Abstract: ABET criterion 3.h for Baccalaureate Degree in EngineeringTechnology state that students have “an understanding of the need for and anability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development” uponcompletion of their program. In an effort to meet the ABET outcome and tointroduce students to self-directed learning, a semester project is developed to beimplemented in the senior level
Paper ID #43066The Future of Learning: Harnessing Generative AI for Enhanced EngineeringTechnology EducationMr. Jody Lee Alberd, Austin Peay State University Mr. Jody Lee Alberd is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU) from where he earned his Master of Science in Engineering Technology. Mr. Alberd’s industrial career as a Manufacturing Engineer included working with several renowned companies such as Trane Technologies and Electrolux North America. Prior to that, he served in the United States Navy during a 20-year career that included service during
Paper ID #42004Four Decades of Distance Learning Instruction in an Electrical EngineeringTechnology ProgramDr. Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University Dr. Otilia Popescu received the Engineering Diploma and M.S. degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, and the PhD degree from Rutgers University, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research interests are in the general areas of communication systems, control theory, signal processing and engineering education. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia
Paper ID #41939Implementation of a Project-Based Learning Approach in an Upper LevelCourse in Engineering TechnologyDr. Billy Gray, Tarleton State University Billy Gray is an Associate Professor at Tarleton State University in the Department of Engineering Technology. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, a MS in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University, and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Tarleton State University.Dr. Gloria M. Fragoso-Diaz, Tarleton State University Dr. Fragoso-Diaz is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Outreach
Hira, Boston College Dr. Avneet Hira is an Assistant Professor in the Human-Centered Engineering Program and the Department of Teaching, Curriculum and Society (by courtesy) at Boston College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: Promoting Belonging in Engineering through the Creation of Youth-centered Technology-Rich SpacesIntroduction In 2024, we are not offering a novel idea when we contend that the promise ofmakerspaces to achieve inclusion across contexts has not been met [1], [2]. While suchtechnology-rich spaces still have the potential to support youth from minoritized groups to createartifacts aligned with their interests and values [3], [4
Paper ID #45066Full Paper: Integration of Digital Tools and Technologies in First-Year EngineeringCoursesProf. Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology Kapil Gangwar is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology with a background in materials, mechanics and manufacturing. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 Full Paper: Integration of Digital Tools and Technologies in First-Year Engineering CoursesAbstract:In a 15-week semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology, the utilization of digital
ETD 545 Industry Informed Curriculum Development in Engineering Technology: Solar PV Planning and Installation Mohsen Azizi New Jersey Institute of TechnologyIntroductionThe power generation industry has been gradually switching from traditional fossil generators torenewable energy systems (RESs), which are more efficient and environmentally friendly, in thepast two decades. This trend has given rise to the job market demand for a new generation ofengineers and technicians from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)fields, who are
ETD 415 Modifying Engineering Technology Curriculum to Adapt to the Demands of Industry 4.0 Gary Mullett Springfield Technical Community CollegeAbstractThe world is poised to undergo a rapid transition to the next generation of the industrialrevolution, commonly known as Industry 4.0 or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Thereare several developing technology drivers of this ongoing industrial progression that areinterrelated and will require a rethinking of how we educate the technologists of the future. Theuse of new smart and
ETD 355Influence of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) standards on Marine Engineering Technology Curriculum David Satterwhite and Keir Moorhead California State University Maritime AcademyAbstractMarine Engineering Technology (MET) and Mechanical Engineering License Track (ME-L)graduates at the California State University Maritime Academy (CSUM) are mandated to pass aUnited States Coast Guard (USCG) licensure exam to achieve a 3rd assistant engineering licensein diesel, steam, and gas turbine, and earn a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for the USCG 3rdAssistant
ETD 515 The Utilization of Case Study Presentations in Fluid-Thermo Courses in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Jungwon Ahn St. Cloud State UniversityAbstractEngineering technology programs commonly integrate fluid-thermo related courses yetencounter certain challenges. First, engineering technology classes are required to cover a widerange of topics, leaving limited time for fluid-thermo related courses. Second, the programsprioritize practical applications, whereas traditional fluid-thermo classes involve complexequations. Third, while strong