Effective research experience of electrical engineering technology students

Chickamenahalli, S.A.; Barker, Cheryl; Khodor, A.

doi:10.1109/fie.1998.738583

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“…Research experience for undergraduates is of great importance not only for conducting research on a topic that has impact on a current research activity, but also as a tool to enhance undergraduate education [1][2][3] . For the engineering technology students, research experiences allow them to carry out in-depth study of engineering concepts, while emphasizing hands-on experiences and practical applications.…”

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Undergraduate Research Projects For Engineering Technology Students

Yeh

Drew

Rockwell

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2003 Annual Conference Proceedings

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This paper describes three undergraduate research projects conducted in the Division of Engineering Technology at Wayne State University. All of the three projects were supported by the WSU Undergraduate Research Grants. The research problems, approaches taken, and respective roles of the students and faculty member are presented. The impact of undergraduate research on ET education and future challenges are discussed. At Wayne State University (WSU), the Undergraduate Research Council funds up to twelve proposals each semester. All undergraduate students, except graduating seniors, are invited to submit research proposals for competition. The proposed research project must be sponsored by the faculty and involve the undergraduate working in collaboration with a faculty member. Each proposal, limited to four pages, must include a project description, research problem(s), roles of the faculty and student, proposed project duration, budget justification, and a letter of recommendation from the faculty. A budget of $2,000 is available for the student, either as a tuition or stipend, and $500 is available for justified research cost. At the end of the project period, the student or the faculty must submit a final report on the research to the Undergraduate Research Council. The report, limited to three pages, must outline the project's findings and the respective roles of the student and the faculty. It is suggested by the Undergraduate Research Council that each project be completed in no more than two semesters. For continued research, the original proposal can be resubmitted in the following semester for competition. This allows the student to earn up to $6,000 in an academic year.

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Undergraduate Research Projects For Engineering Technology Students

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Drew

Rockwell

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2003 Annual Conference Proceedings

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“…8 The hands on skills were noted as specific contributions by the engineering technology students to a research team including engineering student. 9 Several authors noted various benefits perceived by the student researchers such as interactions between the students and the faculty, increased confidence and improved resumes. 9,10,11 Reisel et al studied the average student who isn't likely to be going to graduate school, but participated in an undergraduate research experience.…”

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“…9 Several authors noted various benefits perceived by the student researchers such as interactions between the students and the faculty, increased confidence and improved resumes. 9,10,11 Reisel et al studied the average student who isn't likely to be going to graduate school, but participated in an undergraduate research experience. 4 This is typical of most engineering technology students, who are primarily preparing for careers in industry.…”

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Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology as a High-Impact Learning Experience

Nava-Medina¹,

Price²,

Kuttolamadom³

2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference Proceedings

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The objective of this paper is to explore various formats of undergraduate research as high-impact learning experiences within engineering technology programs, and specifically in a Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology degree offered at Texas A&M University. Though undergraduate research is identified by the Association of American Colleges and Universities as a high-impact educational practice, it is not commonly encouraged or pursued within engineering technology programs (as compared to engineering programs) predominantly due to the hands-on and experiential nature of the curriculum. This paper will outline and compare the different types of undergraduate research activities pursued by various students within this engineering technology program; these include single and multi-semester individual and group research projects, accelerated projects over summer sessions with and without university-level schedules/organization, projects having participants from multiple departments, research as part of honors theses, research involving exchange students and/or multi-location projects, and research project topics having a primarily hands-on nature vs. hypothesizing/fundamental research. The paper will conclude with reporting and reflecting on their experiences and feedback, the effectiveness of the activities as high-impact learning experiences, the lessons learned, and best practices moving forward.

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The Industrial Affiliates Program at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

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Pérez-Quiñones

Cruz-Rivera

FIE'99 Frontiers in Education. 29th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Designing the Future of Science and Engineering E

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Effective research experience of electrical engineering technology students

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Undergraduate Research Projects For Engineering Technology Students

Undergraduate Research Projects For Engineering Technology Students

Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology as a High-Impact Learning Experience

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