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2023 CIEC

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Kim Gaines; Caleb Allen; Johnica Mitchell; Shirley Walker-Herrington

engineering technology instruction. The grant project has anoverarching goal of improving student engagement and learning outcomes of first-time in college AfricanAmerican engineering technology (Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Nuclear) students, and allengineering technology students in general. Grant activities commenced October 1, 2021, and the grant team ispresently taking steps to procure a contractor for the construction of a VAR lab. Additionally, the grant team isdeveloping a program of study specific to dual enrolled students within the college’s service area that will leadto a college credential at the Technical Certificate of Credit award level.PurposeThe VARiETy grant initiative seeks to demonstrate improvement in academic

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Mohammad Moin Uddin; Keith Johnson; Craig Leendert

costs, speed time to market, and bettermatch products to customer needs [1], [2], [3]. Effective design is also a prerequisite for effectivemanufacturing, maintenance and environmental impact analysis. To prepare students, allEngineering/Engineering Technology (E/ET) curricula focus on engineering design and designthinking so that students can actively design, model, simulate and analyze solutions toengineering challenges. Computer-aided design (CAD) is a popular and often required course inE/ET curricula that introduces students engineering design process. A typical CAD courseutilizes a CAD software such as AutoCAD and trains students in 2D drawings and 3D modelswith precise measurements. CAD allows students to visualize their designs and test

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Afshin Zahraee; Cheng Zhang; David Pratt; Chandramouli V. Chandramouli

state agencies,regulations, and codes including contemporary issues.RationaleWhile the construction industry is expected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics [1], academic institutions face several challenges preparing employeesfor this industry. Current CEMT students have difficulties applying the learned knowledge fromthe classroom to the construction site. A college degree in construction, which helps the studentshave a holistic view of different domains of the industry and build a comprehensive andsystematic framework of all needed skills, is crucial for the student's long-term careerdevelopment. However, the current construction education does not guarantee students’capability to transfer the learned

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Zhiyuan Yu; Gary Drigel

portable equipment can be utilized on-site,remotely via online meeting, or transport to a distance learning location conveniently. Apilot study of implementing the system in an online machine design course shows promisingresults.1. IntroductionTensile test is a required course for engineering material courses in most mechanical engineeringtechnology programs. A portable size tensile tester has been designed and developed for teachingpurposes. In reference [1], a low-cost tensile testing machine was designed with in-house madestructure and raspberry pie controller. The machine was designed by a three-student group. Thetester will be used in course teaching in the future, although no sample testing has beenconducted on the machine in the paper.In

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Rebecca Book

presents a variety of methods to present ethics concepts and meet different studentlearning needs.IntroductionAcademia, industry and communities desire ethical behavior, but teaching students to be ethicalis complicated. It would be nice if educators could simply lecture, give a simple test, andstudents could be deemed ethical if they passed the test. While this might be considered atraditional method of teaching ethics, critical thinking and assessment need to be incorporated.Professional codes of conduct has been around for decades, but ethics education is a newercomponent of engineering programs. In 2000, ABET outcomes criteria were revised to require“an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility”[1].This paper presents a variety

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Vatsal Maru; Adam Lynch

objectives and conducting assessments. Outcomebased education (OBE) is a critical educational development [1], employing both traditionalassessment methods of homework, quizzes, exams, and papers throughout each term as well asnewer paradigm techniques of flipped classrooms and PBL projects which are transformingcurriculum and students alike [2].Furthermore, the competency of the institution, particularly at the tertiary university level, maybe directly or indirectly measured by national and international rankings of the entire institutionor of academic units therein, such as a college. ABET assists with ensuring competency ofinstitutions on a global scale by ensuring minimum levels of preparation of qualifications forindustry [3].Likewise, one may

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Michael Norris

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Marilyn Dyrud; Hadi Alasti; Maurizio Manzo; T. Sean Tavares; Paul McPherson; Margaret Phillips

awards) and presentations by three awardees of the 2018-22 cycles.Engineering technology educators should benefit by discovering a new outlet for seed moneyand learning about innovative, creative teaching practices and research.IntroductionSince 1980, the Engineering Technology Division has offered its members the possibility ofseed money for projects directly related to the larger engineering technology community.Initially, funding was limited to $100 per project and later increased to $250 [1]. Over theensuing decades, funding has increased dramatically, up to $2,500 per project, with requiredsupplemental institutional or departmental matching funds.The first projects were, of necessity, small in scope and utilitarian in nature, including

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2023 CIEC

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Alok Verma; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Vanicha McQueen; Sepideh Maleki

ETD 355 Development of Electro-Technical Officer Program to Meet Future Workforce Needs Alok K. Verma, Paul Potier, Irfan Khan, Andrew Moore, Vanicha McQueen, and Sepideh Maleki Texas A&M University, GalvestonAbstractNinety percent of all goods are traded through oceans, and a significant portion of the world’sfood and energy security depends on ocean-related activities. Due to the expanding global trade,and increased automation of ships, the maritime industry is required to improve the crews'training skills and capabilities [1], [2]. Over the

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2024 CIEC

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Sabah Abro; Ken Cook

Society for Engineering Education ETD 5352.0 Mapping BSMMET Program Student Outcomes to ETAC Student OutcomesAs mentioned in the abstract, our program has adopted eleven student outcomes that were designedto satisfy ETAC student outcomes, ASME criteria, and SME criteria. The reason for that is thatboth professional organizations serve as evaluators in the ETAC accreditation process, since thetitle of the program includes both mechanical and manufacturing.In this paper we are concentrating mainly on the ETAC five student outcomes, which read 1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering

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2024 CIEC

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Jungwon Ahn

for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 515Researchers have explored the potential for distinctive and innovate teaching pedagogies influid-thermo related courses within engineering technology programs. A study by Ayala andPopescu [1] showed the benefits of a flipped classroom format in fluid mechanics classes forengineering technology students. Additionally, Martin [2] implemented active learning principlesinto an engineering technology fluid mechanics course, resulting in higher exam scores andstudent benefits. Choudhury and Rodriguez [3] demonstrated a reformed

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2024 CIEC

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

provides a convenient form of knowledgetransfer to people who cannot be full- or even part-time students at community colleges oruniversities. This factor impacts industry representatives, displaced workers, and low-incomelearners. Usually, online education consists of online lectures and tutorials designed so users cancomprehend the studied subject. The missing piece of online education is the lack of hands-onactivities. To address this issue, Michigan Tech's Mechatronics program [1] and West ShoreCommunity College [2] collaborate on researching, developing, and implementing a state-of-the-art teleoperated robotic workcell (TRW) to enable enhanced remote training for industrial robots.The system is designed to provide training opportunities to

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2024 CIEC

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Rabah Aoufi

ETD 455 Processing Big Data Using Ignition Rabah Aoufi Texas A&M University, College StationAcquiring experience with real-world tools for students is certainly becoming a gauge foremployers to hire graduates who’ve had that experience. In the automation landscape, 70% oforganizations have at least piloted automation technologies, and 80% are looking to use toolssuch as automation and AI to improve productivity [1]. On the academic side, universities aresprouting programs to cultivate technical skills for the advanced manufacturing workforce. So

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N. Athula Kulatunga; Daniel Sampaio

installations has been changing over the past twenty years,mainly due to the efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce emissionscaused by fossil fuels. In recent years, several ports in the USA have adopted strategic plans toreduce emissions by installing electric outlets for hoteling vessels, starting from cruise lines andmoving to cargo vessels [1]. It is estimated about 25% of cruise ships’ emissions in Puget Soundcan be eliminated with shore power. However, the pier and the vessel must have shore powertechnologies to benefit from this initiative. The load can be somewhat predictable due to thepredetermined arrival and departure times of cruses and cargo vessels. The electrical energy forthe shore power comes from regional

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Eli Westbay; Isaiah Storey; Francis Nkrumah, Jr.; Mert Bal; Reza Abrishambaf

. Thispaper presents the design methodology used for developing the GOFR as well as the preliminaryresults of the initial implementation. The paper also discusses the experiences and lessonslearned during development and testing stages.1. IntroductionAutomated guided vehicles (AGVs) are deployed in several different application domains andthe range of vehicle types has increased alongside customers’ needs. Primary applications are inmanufacturing, warehousing, automotive, chemical, paper-print, food, and healthcare industry.The variety of applications specify the general system requirements, such as size, load-capacity,load mechanism, navigation constraints, the number of deployed vehicles, and type of theenvironment. In the following, we discuss the

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Ghazal Barari; Brian Sanders

effects of selected treatments. Selected treatments in this case are virtuallaboratories applied in an undergraduate fluid mechanics course. Usage data is gathered to assessstudent engagement. A qualitative review is performed to assess student learning outcomesrelated to the learning activity. Finally, data from a student survey is gathered to assess theirperceived value from the virtual laboratory treatment. This enables an assessment of the effectfrom the selected treatment on the resulting skill and knowledge demonstrated.1. IntroductionThe measurement of student engagement in educational activities has gained increasing attentionin educational research and practice [1]. Effective student engagement is associated withimproved learning

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2024 CIEC

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Marilyn Barger; Richard Gilbert; Sidney Martin

ETD 345 What Cybersecurity Skills Do 2-Year (AS) Engineering Technicians Need? Marilyn Barger, Richard Gilbert, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Sidney Martin, St. Petersburg CollegeAbstractAlmost every list, definition, or property descriptor of “Industry 4.0” technologies expectationincludes cybersecurity, which can be defined as a state of protection against unauthorized,malicious or criminal use of electronic data, as well as the measures taken to achieve this “safe”state [1]. However, cybersecurity as a discipline area covers a broad range of “skills” requiringdifferent training, experience, and

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2024 CIEC

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Jason Bruns

empoweringemployees [1]. These versatile methods extend across industries, emphasizing customer value,process efficiency, and employee empowerment, thus maximizing organizational operations.In this time of employee shortages and rising costs, Lean serves as a powerful solution,alleviating growth constraints by streamlining processes and potentially reducing the need forexcessive automation. Quality Magazine reports that embracing Lean manufacturing systems andconcepts can significantly improve productivity, reduce work-in-process by up to 90%, increasespace utilization by 50%, improve quality by 85%, and cut lead times by up to 90% [2]. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright

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2024 CIEC

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Serdar Celik

students. Some ofthe skills that benefit from debate sessions include oral communication, timing, decision-making, handling pressure, logical thinking, and taking strategic actions.There are numerous studies in literature focusing on debates in education for a widespectrum of disciplines including engineering. Kennedy [1] investigated the impact ofclassroom debates on students. They were asked to rate their knowledge on the selectedtopics and to identify their stance before and after multiple debates in the class. It wasobserved that between 31% to 58% of the students changed their opinion on the selectedtopics after watching the debates. After the completion of all debates, students wereasked if they would consider instrumenting debates as an

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2024 CIEC

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Behin Elahi

when they areexposed to VR and AR environments compared to traditional learning methods.1. IntroductionIn the realm of education and learning process, the integration of technology has become apivotal force in reshaping pedagogical approaches and enhancing learning experiences. Amongthese technologies, Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) have emerged as tools tocreate immersive environment for learning. The interactive features inherent in AR and VRtechnologies can enable users to visualize and manipulate intricate systems in a simulatedenvironment.AR and VR are both immersive technologies, but they differ in their approaches to bring togetherdigital and physical experience. AR is defined as an interactive experience where digital

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2024 CIEC

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Ahmad Fayed; Mohamed Zeidan; Ephraim Massawe; Mehmet Bahadir

the topics.The IT program offers 4 bachelor of science degrees in 4 concentrations and 4 associate degrees,the ET program offers 5 bachelor of science degrees in 5 concentrations, and the OSHE programoffers 1 bachelor of science and 1 associate degrees. The ET and OSHE programs are accreditedby the ABET and the IT program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management,and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). Although all programs meet the accreditation requirements,the limitation of the credit hours for the degrees offered does not allow learning or practicingmany of the industrial standards relevant to the curriculum taught in these three academicprograms. In addition to ABET and ATMAE requirements, curriculum in each program meetsthe

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2024 CIEC

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Saeed Foroudastan

all onboard systems to ensure all vessels meet safety standards. Theteams then compete on the water in multiple Slalom, Sprint, and Endurance heats. The resultsfrom these heats, the grades received for the technical report, and the interdisciplinarypromotional video determine the overall winner. The competition is sponsored by prolificorganizations such as UPS Battery Center, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)Solar Energy Division, and American Power Boat Association (APBA) [1].The challenge requires students to build a solar-powered watercraft to compete in the qualifying,slalom, sprint, and finally endurance events. Each team is also responsible for constructing atechnical report, which highlights innovative design aspects that

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2024 CIEC

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Rob Gies; Resit Unal; Clarles Keating

developan educational strategy for workforce development. The concept came to fruition over the nexttwo years in the form of a certification program in Engineering Systems and IndustrialEngineering for NNS working professionals. This paper examines three primary aspects of thecertification program, including (1) the unique approach taken to collaboratively develop andtailor the program to the core competencies targeted for NNS workforce development, (2) thedesign and structure of the resulting certification program to accommodate the needs of aprofessional workforce and support student success in the classroom, and (3) the initial results ofthe program to date. The paper concludes with a set of implications for collaborative industry-university

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2024 CIEC

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Elizabeth Gross; Diane Peters

ETD 535 Buried Bones: The Treasures of Implicit Knowledge and the Graduate Engineering Student Experience Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University, and Diane L. Peters, Kettering UniversityAbstractReturner graduate engineering students—those students who have spent five or more years inindustry before returning to the classroom—have constructed identity through their practice thatinvolves not only the path to expertise, but also a worldview that incorporates lessons learned inthe practice of engineering [1]. Our research shows that their view of their graduate

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2024 CIEC

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Md. Ali Haider; Hosssain Ahmed; Mahesh Pallikonda

aprofound impact on the well-being of individuals and the prosperity of nations. These twinconcepts, which are closely intertwined, encompass the liberty to make economic choices,pursue careers of one's choosing, and create opportunities for growth and innovation.Empowering economic and occupational freedom is not merely an ideal but a pragmaticapproach to fostering economic prosperity, reducing poverty, and promoting individual well-being [1], [2]. The field of engineering technology education is currently undergoing significantchanges and facing certain limitations that affect the opportunities available to graduates. One ofthe primary constraints is the relatively short duration of many programs, which typically offer Proceedings

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2024 CIEC

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Md. Ali Haider; Jody Alberd

prominent and strategically significant innovation [1].At the heart of IoT lies the idea of ubiquity, where sensors are seamlessly integrated into diverseobjects, fostering connections that bridge the chasm between the physical realm and the digitaldomain. Anticipating the importance of an IoT future where billions of objects and devices areinterconnected through machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, effectively extending theboundaries of the current internet infrastructure, this conceptual framework was developed toembrace the benefits of IoT in engineering technology course [2–6].The integration of IoT applications into engineering curricula offers numerous benefits. Firstly, itequips students with the skills and knowledge to leverage IoT

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2024 CIEC

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Maximus Huang; Maurizio Manzo

significant surge in travel, with a 5.6% increase, totaling 13.2billion additional vehicle miles compared to the same month in the previous year. Thissubstantial growth is discernible in the seasonally adjusted vehicle miles traveled, which reached272.5 billion miles, representing a 4.5% change over January 2022 and a notable 3.1% changecompared to December 2022 [1]. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),Americans’ average daily vehicle miles of travel is 5.35 billion miles as of 2021 [2], while inTexas, the average daily vehicle miles traveled contributed to 772.7 million miles, with a grandannual total of 282.2 billion miles [3]. With the significant surge in travel and the continuouslyincreasing vehicle miles traveled in the USA

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2024 CIEC

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James Kribs; Jackson Brown; Angelique Shackleford; Darius Mcklin

havemissed necessary formative information for Industry 4.0 topics, or even awareness of whatconstitutes Industry 4.0 technologies. Many engineering and engineering technology programsare focusing on how to implement Industry 4.0 technology training into the existing programs,especially with the restrictions of having to keep existing or preparatory materials in theircurriculum.In a previous discussion of educational requirements for Industry 4.0, Das et al. highlightedmultiple new requirements for Industry 4.0 education including the addition of flexibility inlearning and more interdisciplinary learning [1]. Yang et al. further discussed that students didnot have confidence in their preparation in Industry 4.0 topics, specifically highlighting

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2024 CIEC

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James Kribs

havemissed necessary formative information for Industry 4.0 topics, or even awareness of whatconstitutes Industry 4.0 technologies. Many engineering and engineering technology programsare focusing on how to implement Industry 4.0 technology training into the existing programs,especially with the restrictions of having to keep existing or preparatory materials in theircurriculum.In a previous discussion of educational requirements for Industry 4.0, Das et al. highlightedmultiple new requirements for Industry 4.0 education including the addition of flexibility inlearning and more interdisciplinary learning [1]. Yang et al. further discussed that students didnot have confidence in their preparation in Industry 4.0 topics, specifically highlighting

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2024 CIEC

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE

to inexpensive LED light bulbs, contains programmable embedded devices forthe customization and convenience of the consumer. Some of them even provide interfacing capabilityto smartphones via custom developed software apps. Such customizations provide ample careeropportunities to electrical and computer engineers confident in their computer programming skills.This adds further reasons to make these students confident in computer programming. The latestartificial intelligence driven tools, such as ChatGPT [1] requires users to provide interactive promptsto achieve their desired end results. Those prompts will evolve into pseudo code and those who havelearned the programming of those prompts in any coding language will have the opportunity to