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MET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Nan Yao, Beihang University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #20292Applying Technology to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in DynamicsCourseDr. Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Tomovic received BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Belgrade, MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan. Dr. Tomovic is Professor of Engineering Technology, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, F. Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Prior to joining ODU Dr. To- movic had seventeen years of teaching and research experience at Purdue University, with emphasis on

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #21038International Experience of Engineering Technology Students Learning AboutRenewable EnergyDr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies which includes renewable energy.. c American Society for

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ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #23050Lessons from Two Years of ePortfolio Implementation in Engineering Tech-nology CoursesDr. Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University Dr. Ayala received his BS in Mechanical Engineering with honors (Cum Laude) from Universidad de Oriente (Venezuela) in 1995, MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2001 and PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2005, both from University of Delaware (USA). Dr. Ayala is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Prior to joining ODU in 2013, Dr. Ayala

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

consolidated forpossible publication as an introductory textbook on this subject matter.KEY WORDS: Automotive Lightweighting, Multi-materials, Joining, AssessmentBackgroundThe need to develop a new course on Automotive Lightweighting comes from the currentdemands from automotive industries and their suppliers who are interested to employgraduates with basic knowledge in this area learned from a course while they are still inthe college. Currently, not many colleges offer a dedicated course on this subject matter,although many topics of this proposed course are addressed in several other core coursessuch as Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Materials, Mechanics of Materials andMachine Design, Computer Aided Design and Analysis, Automobile

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University; Robb E. Larson, Montana State University; Daniel Miller

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22624Using Lean Principles to Improve an Engineering Technology AssessmentProcessProf. Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University Kevin Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Montana State University with primary teaching responsibilities supporting the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program. He also serves as the Curriculum Coordinator of the Mechanical and Indus- trial Engineering Department, supporting curricular activities of the MET, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Management Systems Engineering programs. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. degree in

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A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Joe Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #21727When Emerging Technologies Cross Academic Boundaries: Collaboration orCompetition?Dr. Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Barbara Christe is a professor and director of the healthcare engineering technology management program in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapo- lis (IUPUI). She coordinates a unique academic program that prepares engineering technology graduates to support the safe and effective use of medical equipment in the clinical setting. Dr Christe has a bache- lor’s degree and master’s degree in

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #28782Landscape of Engineering Technology Programs as seen from ASEEAimee T Ulstad P.E., The Ohio State University Aimee Ulstad, P.E is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Integrated Systems Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Ohio State, Aimee was an industry professional in various field in engineering for over 30 years. Aimee received her degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Business Administration from Ohio State. She began her career as a packaging equipment engineer at Procter and Gamble, then moved to Anheuser-Busch where she worked for

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Construction Engineering

Paper ID #28980Learning in Engineering Project Management Classes: Does TechnologyMatter?Dr. Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Long Nguyen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Before joining FGCU, he was the deputy director of Tuan Le Construction and a lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT). Prior to his tenure at HCMUT, he worked as a construction consultant at Jax Kneppers Associates, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA. He is a professional engineer registered in California. He earned his B.Eng. in

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York; Scott C. Dunning, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #28717Engineering Technology Accreditation: Avoid the Pitfalls and Be PreparedDr. Barbara L Christe, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Barbara Christe is a professor and the Dean of the School of Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College, recently arriving on Long Island after 20 years at Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a clinical engineer with degrees in biomedical engineering, she has authored several books exploring the branch of engineering technology that supports the safe and effective use of medical equipment in the clinical setting. In addition, Dr

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STEM Issues in ET

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University, New Albany; Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

novel teaching and learning methods to power engineering education.Dr. Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany Dr. Rustin Webster is an assistant professor in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University and specializes in mechanical engineering and computer graphics technology. Dr. Webster’s industry expe- rience includes time as a contractor for the Department of Defense as an engineer, project manager, and researcher. He holds a B.S. in Engineering Graphics and Design and a M.S. in Management of Technol- ogy from Murray State University, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Webster has received various professional certifications from the

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology; Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Carpenter, Oregon Institute of Technology; Brant Hempel, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1053: A CAPSTONE ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PROJECT FORELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORSDavid Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology DAVID N. POCOCK is an Associate Professor and is the Curriculum Coordinator and head of the Analog Block of the Electronics Engineering Technology department at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. His main research interests are semiconductor device modeling, infrared focal plane arrays, nuclear radiation effects, and web-based real electronics labs for distance education.Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology KEVIN MCCULLOUGH is a Senior at Oregon Institute of Technology in the Electronics Engineering Technology

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Arbuckle, Western Kentucky University; Dale McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-829: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ONLINE MASTER'S DEGREE INTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENTGregory Arbuckle, Western Kentucky University GREGORY ARBUCKLE is currently an Assistant Professor in Technology Management at Western Kentucky University. He earned his B.S. (Mechanical Technology, 1996) from Indiana State University, M.S. (Industrial Technology, 1999) from Eastern Illinois University, and Ph.D. (Technology Management, 2004) from Indiana State University. Dr. Arbuckle has over 10 years of experience as a quality control engineer, quality manager, and educator. He is a Certified Industrial Technologist by the National Association for Industrial Technology.Dale McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

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Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-603: UTILIZING INDUSTRY TRAINING AS RESEARCH, ENRICHMENTAND REWARD IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSDaphene Koch, College of Technology - Purdue University Page 13.1374.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT INFLUENCE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDENTS’ CAREER CHOICE Daphene Cyr Koch, PhD Purdue University West Lafayette, INThe goal of this study was to explore the career influences in terms of experiences and relationships of studentscurrently enrolled in accredited Construction

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Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-606: KEEPING TECHNOLOGY COURSES CURRENT WHILEMINIMIZING DISRUPTION TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNC. Richard Helps, Brigham Young UniversityMark Patterson, University of Dayton Page 13.825.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Keeping Technology Courses Current While Minimizing Disruption to the Instructional DesignAbstractTechnology changes rapidly which compels educators to rethink and redesign their courses. WithTechnology faculty being committed to experiential learning this implies the need for frequentredesign of technology courses, typically on a one to three year time scale. This paper discussesan integrated approach to

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Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2916: INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM INENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETYHoward Evans, National University Dr. Howard Evans was appointed founding Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, National University, in October, 2003. He received B.S. degrees in Physics and Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Evans has over 20 years of executive and senior technical management experience at 3M Company and IBM Corporation, primarily leading multidisciplinary, global technical organizations responsible for R&D; new business and market development

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Forouzan Golshani, Wright State University; Michele Wheatly, Wright State University; Mary Ellen Bargerhuff, Wright State University; John Flach, Wright State University; Jeffrey Vernooy, Wright State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-3044: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY GRADUATE PROGRAM INTECHNOLOGY-BASED LEARNING WITH DISABILITYForouzan Golshani, Wright State University Forouzan Golshani is the NCR Distinguished Professor and the Chairman of Computer Science and Engineering Department at Wright State University. Previously, he was Co-Director of Arts Media Engineering and Professor of CSE at Arizona State University. His research interests include multimedia systems, assistive technologies, and information mining.Michele Wheatly, Wright State University Michele Wheatly is the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and Professor of Biological Sciences at Wright State University. Previously she was Professor of Zoology at

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology; Michael O'Hair, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-205: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND THE 75TH ANNIVERSARYRETROSPECTIVE OF ABETLawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology Lawrence J. Wolf is a professor of the Oregon Institute of Technology and a distinguished service professor of the Oregon University System. After experience in the army and the aircraft, petroleum, and chemical industries, he began his academic career in 1964 as the founding head of the MET program at the St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. As a research fellow he completed his doctorate in engineering at Washington University and then became an associate professor at the University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia from 1972 to

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2164: INTRODUCING SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES INTO ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMAustin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he served as Program Area

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

2006-2549: DOCTORAL DEGREES IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: WHATARE THE REAL ISSUES?Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology Page 11.494.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 DOCTORAL DEGREES IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: WHAT ARE THE REAL ISSUES?ABSTRACT In 1982 I published a paper in the ASEE, Journal of Engineering Education, which attempted to bring the issues concerning graduate education in engineering technology into focus.i At that time it was the masters degree that was the point of contention. Engineering technology educators wanted masters degreesii, but the broader engineering education community was still ambivalent about

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Whitt, Purdue University; Rodney Handy, Purdue University; Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

2006-2642: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS: THEIR ROLE IN THEGLOBAL ECONOMYMichael Whitt, Purdue University Mike Whitt is currently an Assistant Professor of MET at Purdue UniversityRodney Handy, Purdue University Rod Handy is currently an Associate Professor of MET at Purdue UniversityMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Page 11.579.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Technology Students: Their Role in the Global EconomyAbstractThe percentage of United States employment in the manufacturing sector has been slowlydeteriorating over the recent decades. Additionally, the GDP/capita ratio in the

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Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. David Dvorak, University of Maine-Orono; Ronald Fulle, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

2006-2050: ETHICS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND GLOBAL AWARENESS INTHE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMS. David Dvorak, University of Maine-Orono David Dvorak is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Director of the School of Engineering Technology at the University of Maine. He joined the UMaine faculty in 1988. From 1982 to 1988 he worked at GE aircraft engines in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Dvorak received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1981 and 1982 respectively, and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maine in 1998. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Maine and Ohio. Dr. Dvorak is active in ASME

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Computer ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Craig Malquist, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1327: MESH NETWORKS IN EMBEDDED COMPUTER SYSTEMS FORTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONC. Richard Helps, Brigham Young UniversityCraig Malquist, Brigham Young University Craig Malquist is a Graduate Student in Information Technology at Brigham Young University. He has interests in instrumentation and sensor networks. Page 11.926.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Mesh Networks in Embedded Computer Systems for Technology EducationAbstractEmbedded computer systems have advanced significantly in recent years. In the past these wereusually low-cost devices with limited processing

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

2006-1406: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT AND CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR. G. Bruce Gehrig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1984 and worked for over 15 years as a licensed professional civil engineer in both the public, private and international sectors. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 2002 and has taught courses in construction methods, cost estimating, project management, hydraulics, and highway design.David Cottrell, University of North

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Web-based learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1508: WEBCT – A POWERFUL WEB-ENHANCED INSTRUCTION TOOLFOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESB. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University B. S. SRIDHARA Dr. B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies 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

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Electrical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neal Widmer, Purdue University; Richard Furtner, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1672: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND THE NEW FRONTIER OFDIGITAL ELECTRONICSRichard Furtner, Purdue UniversityNeal Widmer, Purdue University Page 11.1241.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 1 Technology Education and the New Frontier of Digital Electronics N. Widmer R. Furtner Purdue UniversityAbstractThroughout the ages, man has learned, discovered and built using the resources available at thetime. Education is about providing the knowledge and

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Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-2086: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR AN EET DEGREE OPTION INBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAustin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he served as

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Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS

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Engineering Technology

2006-2328: AN EVALUATION OF AN ESTABLISHED CASE STUDY FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONRadha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University RADHA BALAMURALIKRISHNA has an educational background in engineering, industrial education, and business administration. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Illinois. He received the Faculty of the Year award in 2000 sponsored by the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. His primary areas of expertise are computer-aided design and process improvement methodologies.Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS KURT A ROSENTRATER is a Lead Scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, in Brookings

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Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Brown, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Richard Pfile, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

2006-2287: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ONE CREDIT ETHICS COURSE FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYJames Brown, Indiana University-Purdue University IndianapolisRichard Pfile, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Page 11.1273.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Development of a One Credit Ethics course for Engineering TechnologyINTRODUCTIONThere is a high demand in engineering and technology for coursework in engineering ethics dueto the ABET requirements which stem from society’s changes of culture and core values. ABET“a-k” requirements are driving the necessity for cross-cultural ethical dilemmas to be

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Michael Chan, China Travel Ship Management Limited; Dru Wilson, Central Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-204: INTEGRATING CAD/CAM AND COMPOSITE TOOLINGTECHNOLOGIES IN A RESEARCH EXPERIENCEMean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University Dr. Mean-Shang Chen is currently a professor in the Department of Engineering & Technology at Central Michigan University. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at Taipei Institute of Technology. He also holds an M.S. from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a Ph.D. from Kansas State University in that same discipline. He is a licensed engineer in the State of Michigan. His current research interest is in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE). He offers a number of courses in these two

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guoqing Zhou, Old Dominion University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-282: TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS IMPROVEMENT THROUGHGEOBRAIN TECHNOLOGIES IN DISTANCE EDUCATIONGuoqing Zhou, Old Dominion University Page 12.1353.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improvement of GIS Distance Teaching Using GeoBrain TechnologiesAbstractGIS course for undergraduate in Old Dominion University (ODU) is delivered via ODUTeleTechNet (TTN) system. The distant students cannot access the large volume of remotelysensed data like campus students when they conduct their homework and lab class. TheGeoBrain system is capable of making remote students easily access the large volume of data indata pools through their internet-connected desktop