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Evolving Engineering Technology Capstone Projects to Bring Students Closer to Industry

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Conference

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Baltimore , Maryland

Publication Date

June 25, 2023

Start Date

June 25, 2023

End Date

June 28, 2023

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

Tagged Division

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Page Count

13

DOI

10.18260/1-2--43473

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https://peer.asee.org/43473

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330

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Susan Scachitti Purdue University Northwest

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Susan Scachitti is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton and Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. Professor Scachitti consults and teaches in traditional areas of Industrial Engineering which include Total Quality techniques and organizational change.

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James B. Higley P.E. University of Dayton

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JAMES B. HIGLEY, P.E. holds the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He is responsible for teaching courses in modeling; integrated design, analysis & manufacturing; manufacturing processes; CNC programming; and senior project. He holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.

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Abstract

ABET has long required a capstone or integrating experience for accredited engineering technology programs. This requirement comes from the need to make graduating students as job-ready as possible. For Bachelor of Science programs in engineering technology, this experience is generally an open-ended project demonstrating knowledge in a student’s relevant field of study along with project management skills. This paper looks back at the evolution and impact of more than 30 years of history of senior capstone projects for Engineering Technology programs at xyz university, with focus on how industry partnerships have contributed to capstone project success. Other types of projects completed as capstone experiences, including individual, academic, and regional, national and international competitions are also examined. Finally, this paper explores the role of industry collaboration in shaping course and program curriculum, graduate readiness, faculty skills, and industrial funding to support academic experiences.

Scachitti, S., & Higley, J. B. (2023, June), Evolving Engineering Technology Capstone Projects to Bring Students Closer to Industry Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--43473

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