Session 1348 Student Projects: Hands-on Experience with Mechanical Engineering Technology Saeed D. Foroudastan, Ian D. Campbell Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies Department Middle Tennessee State UniversityAbstractFor several years, the Engineering Technology Department (ETD) at Middle Tennessee StateUniversity (MTSU) has sponsored a variety of student led competition vehicle programs. Theseprograms have enjoyed considerable success in competitions around the country, and havespawned a thriving research community at MTSU
Manufacturing Automation Education for Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Jerry Gintz, Scott Danielson Arizona State UniversityAbstractWith global competitiveness as the motivation, industry and academia must join forces toeliminate competency gaps in the capabilities of engineering technology graduates.Manufacturing automation and its specialized machinery are often the realm of manufacturingand mechanical engineering technology graduates. This paper discusses the approach developedby the mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology programs at Arizona StateUniversity to address a critical competency gap, one
Session 3549 Teaching the Importance of Data Correlation in Engineering Technology Michael R. Warren, Dana M. Burnett, Jay R. Porter, and Rainer J. Fink Texas A&M UniversityAbstractTo meet the needs of the semiconductor test industry, entry-level test engineers must understand theimportance of correlation between characterization test equipment and industrial automated testplatforms (ATEs). The expectation is that the test engineer should be able to use data from multipleplatforms to aid in debugging device designs and test programs. As part of the
Session 3130 Adaptive Model Of Assessment Strategy For Information Technology And Engineering Programs Leonid B. Preiser Department of Technology and Information Systems School of Business and Technology National University 4141 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108-4103 (619) 563-7165, fax (619) 563-7160 lpreiser@nu.eduIntroductionThis paper focuses on the methodologies and criteria leading to the development
Session 1532 Promoting Engineering, Science and Technological Literacy: Pre-College Educator Resources Douglas Gorham Manager, Pre-college Education IEEE Educational ActivitiesAbstractIn an ever increasing technical society the need for a technologically literate citizenrywho possesses the ability to use, manage, assess, and understand technology, science andengineering is becoming a basic necessity. Pre-college students must be educated to makeinformed decisions in our technological world. IEEE and ASME have developedresources that promote
Session 1520 Computer Based Antenna Experiments In Telecommunication Engineering Technology Program Willie K. Ofosu and Albert Lozano-Nieto Penn State Wilkes-BarreAbstractEngineering technology programs are characterized by strong hands-on experientialinstructions that prepare the graduate to be productive in industry with minimal extratraining, once employed. For this reason, it is essential to introduce the latest technologyinto technology curricula. Currently, computers are applied in all fields, and in particular,in electrical and electronic related fields. Such is
Session 3557 Systems Engineering and Information Technology Education Through the ALIVE System Paul Stanfield, Jerry Davis North Carolina A&T State UniversityAbstractThe environment and expectations facing graduating engineers have changed dramatically in thepast decade. Graduate engineers are expected to contribute immediately in competitiveenvironments with system engineering, information technology, and soft skills in addition totraditional engineering fundamentals. The ability of engineering education to produce graduatesmeeting these market
Session: 2247 General Engineering Technology- A Broader Spectrum of Student Needs Paul Kauffmann and Vernon W. Lewis Old Dominion UniversityAbstractThe need for energetic focus on workforce development is well documented. However, there isno clear road map on how community colleges and universities should collaborate to supportthese programs. This paper examines an innovative, new baccalaureate degree that provides apossible model for these efforts. Old Dominion University has developed an extensive distancelearning system that includes 32 remote community college sites and a total of
Session number: 3548 Machine Vision Applications within a Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program. Andrew W. Otieno and Clifford R. Mirman Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL 60115, USA Email: otieno@ceet.niu.edu or mirman@ceet.niu.eduAbstract The implementation and usage of industrial automation is undergoing major and rapidchanges. This change is driven by the need for industry both remain competitive in their coststructure and to increase the levels
Session 1647 A Successful Model for Web-Based Engineering Technology Education John W. (Jack) Carter University of North Carolina, Charlotte “How does one go about teaching a student to ski using the Internet as the only medium for training?” This is the question I first asked when the department of Engineering Technology, WilliamStates Lee College of Engineering, UNC Charlotte, made the commitment to make its upper-division baccalaureate degree programs in Fire Safety Engineering Technology and ElectricalEngineering
Session 2793 Synergistic Emerging Technologies and Exponential Change: Implications for Engineering Education COL Kip P. Nygren Professor, U.S. Military AcademyAbstract Change is coming, it is coming faster than nearly everyone expects, and it cannot bestopped. The only sensible response is to enthusiastically embrace change and use it toadvantage to improve overall organizational effectiveness. The synergistic blending ofNanoscale Engineering, Genetic Engineering and Robotics/Artificial Intelligence has thepotential to change society in
3649 Enhancing Problem Solving Skills in Engineering and Graphics Technology Students Gary Frey, David Baird, Ted Loso, Raj Desai, Craig Downing Southeast Missouri State UniversityAbstractThe fast pace of product development has caused a need for both managerial and technicalgraduates who are able to solve problems. In the area of Industrial Education, new methods areneeded to enhance problem-solving skills. Industry generated product ideas are turned over toEngineering Technology and Technical Graphics students for design, drawing, and prototyping.This
Session 3149 Summer Internships for Engineering Technology Students: Sharing the Experiences Andrew T. Rose, Maher M. Murad University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractStudents in engineering technology programs seek summer employment opportunit ies to expandtheir education, provide work experience, and assist in financing their education. Consultingfirms, public agencies and contractors provide the majority of summer employment opportunitiesfor students. The variety of students and summer employment opportunities results in a range ofstudent experiences
Session 3548 Assessing the competencies in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs Bob Lahidji, Ph.D., CMfgE, Jihad Albayyari, Ph.D. Industrial Technology Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI. 48197IntroductionThe rapid advancement in all aspects of technology and globalization of competitiondictates a need for a knowledgeable and technically competent work force. Engineeringeducation programs should reflect the needs of industry and prepare young engineers tomeet the challenges of the
Session 2002-784 Engineering and Technology Laboratory Experiments James A. Jacobs School of Science & Technology Norfolk State UniversityAbstractNEW: Update 2001 builds on 15 years of annual workshops aimed at improvingengineering, science, and technology. This Year’s workshop was a part of the NationalInstitute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) 100th anniversary celebration. Thissession provides demonstrations of a sample of experiments presented at the workshop.The NEW:Update series has provided over 2560 materials educators with the latestdevelopments in
ETD 425 Experiential Learning for Marine Engineering Technology Students Aboard Ship Laurie Flood, Adam Slazas, Hank Stewart, David Walker Maine Maritime AcademyAbstractMaine Maritime Academy (MMA), located in Castine, Maine, is known for its hands-onexperiential training–none more real life than the time students spend on the Training Ship Stateof Maine (TSSOM). Students embark on two cruises on this 500-foot diesel or electric motor-propelled ship during their academic course work at MMA, where they spend several weeksapplying the knowledge obtained in
ETD 315 Discipline Specific Skill Acquisition (DSSA) for Engineering Technology First-Year Students N. Athula Kulatunga, Niaz Latif, and Jesus De La Cruz Purdue University NorthwestPreambleThe National Institute for Direct Instruction [1] emphasizes the importance of skill mastery at theK-12 education level. The German education system provides skill mastery to post-secondarystudents through a well-choreographed “dual studies” system where on-the-job training anduniversity lectures go in parallel [2]. In its 2016 report, “The Future of Jobs Employment, Skillsand
ETD 355 Diesel Simulator Training in the Marine Engineering Technology Curriculum Keir Moorhead and Dinesh Pinisetty California State University Maritime AcademyAbstractDiesel simulator training to Marine Engineering Technology students is critical to close the gapbetween theory and application. The instructor can utilize the simulators to provide high qualityof training on auxiliary systems and overall running of the diesel propulsion power plantoperation with the creation of multitude of interactive exercises. Diesel simulators also offers thefeasibility of isolating or freezing various sub-systems
ETD 355 Introducing Remote Troubleshooting for the Marine Engineering Technology Curriculum David Satterwhite California Maritime AcademyAbstractA well-rounded Marine Engineering Technology curriculum enables graduates to utilize theirinvaluable skillset, comprised of modern techniques and experiential knowledge to design,install, troubleshoot, and repair systems related to the marine industry. However, the perpetualsearch for improved marine powerplant efficiency and reduced personnel aboard ship has led toincreasingly sophisticated power
Development in Engineering TechnologyAbstract:Professional development in engineering encompasses a deliberate and continuous endeavor toenhance an individual's skills, knowledge, and capabilities throughout their career. It is astructured approach focused on mastering new technologies, staying ahead of currentregulations, and refining problem-solving techniques. Professional development offers more thanjust new skills; it can also boost job satisfaction. As engineers become more adept and self-assured, they experience greater fulfillment in their work. This, in turn, creates a moreharmonious and stable work environment. Additionally, research shows that engineers engagingin ongoing professional development enjoy more significant employment
Paper ID #5800Strengthening Community College Engineering Education Through Collab-oration and TechnologyDr. Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of engineering and mathematics at Ca˜nada College. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science and engineering.Elizabeth Paderi Cheung, Los Angeles Pierce CollegeMs. Tiffany Reardon
Paper ID #38073Using Trained Tutors to Improve Mechanical Engineering TechnologyStudent WritingDr. David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend Dr. David Clippinger is a faculty member in Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Pennsylvania State University, Erie–the Behrend College. His interests are ship dynamics, measurement & instrumen- tation, and assessment, especially of student writing.Ms. Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Ruth Pflueger has been the director of the Learning Resource Center at Penn State Behrend for 20 years, where she is also an affiliate
Paper ID #45374Incorporating Applied Learning in a Mechanical Engineering TechnologySenior Project CourseDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Dr. Gonca Altuger-Genc is an Associate Professor at State University of New York - Farmingdale State College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department.Dr. 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
Paper ID #41953Integration of Simulation-Based Learning in Undergraduate Engineering andTechnology CoursesFardeen Q. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Graduate Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Michigan-Flint, USAMohammad Rayhan Sheikh, University of MichiganMohammed Shoeb Hossain, University of Michigan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integration of Simulation-based Learning in Undergraduate Engineering and Technology CoursesAbstractThe undergraduate engineering and technology curriculum focuses on developing
Paper ID #41460Promoting Diversity in Welding Engineering Technology through the Mediumof ArtDr. Mary Foss, Weber State University Dr. Mary Foss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering. With a background in industry, she saw a disconnect between classroom learning and the real-world experience she needed once joining the workforce in the Aerospace Engineering industry. As a result of her industry experience she incorporates project-based learning throughout her curriculum and service and scholarship interests as a means of developing skills in problem solving, engagement, and
ETD 465 Impact of Chat GPT on the Marine Engineering Technology Curriculum David Satterwhite California State University Maritime AcademyAbstractIn recent years, ChatGPT, an arguably groundbreaking product by OpenAI, has significantlyinfluenced the pedagogical methods and processes employed in various academic courses acrossthe globe. This paper explore the potential impact of ChatGPT on student engagement andlearning in the EPO-125, Introduction to Marine Engineering course, at the California StateUniversity Maritime Academy (CSUM). Some areas of focus include accuracy, accessibility
ETD 435 Approaches to Introduce Industrial Standards at Lower Engineering Technology Course Levels Mohamed Zeidan, Ahmad Fayed, Mehmet Bahadir Southeastern Louisiana University1. AbstractDuring several meetings with the industrial advisory board and other industry representatives,there were repeated requests for more and earlier exposure of engineering technology students toindustry standards and codes to make them more familiar with it. Introducing these standards inupper level classes can be more common and align with the type of topics and tasks included inthese