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Identification of Core Competencies for Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology: Source: Journal of Engineering Technology, Spring 2022, Volume 39 Issue 1, pg. 42-55
No full textThe Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) program at Purdue University is an ABET-ETAC accredited, practitioner-based education system. AET holds at its core a principle that technical competency empowers people, enables diverse opportunities, and promotes the ability for graduates to lead across a wide variety of jobs in aviation, aerospace, and space industries. To accomplish AET's mission, graduates are prepared to stand at the intersection of engineering science, business, and technology. In this context, various competencies arise when the subject matter excellence needs of the AET program are overlaid with the literature regarding the "soft skills" needed for interpersonal communications, personal maturity, growth, and improved safety for the success of the industry. The purpose of this paper is to examine, evaluate, and identify competencies using a modified Delphi method for competency-based education for AET graduates. A complete dissection and reconstruction of the AET curriculum, including individual course content was done in the summer of 2018. This total reevaluation allowed for a close examination of the course and curriculum goals for the entire program. This provided for a realignment of the program with external stakeholders, the Federal Aviation Administration, the industries served by the AET program, and the ABET, Inc. accreditation organization. The AET faculty used a modified Delphi method to identify six preliminary competencies: leadership, subject matter excellence, communications (verbal and written), teamwork, ethics, and individual resilience.
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TRIBUTE: Larry Wolf: A Tribute: Source: Journal of Engineering Technology, Spring 2022, Volume 39 Issue 1, pg. 56
No full textAn obituary for Dr. Lawrence J. Wolf, who died on Mar 15, 2022 at the age of 83, is presented. For decades, Larry was a fierce advocate for engineering technology education. Born in St. Louis MO, Larry received all three of his degrees from his hometown school, Washington University, and started his lifelong career as a teacher and seeker of knowledge, including positions at Wentworth Institute of Technology; Purdue University, Calumet; and University of Houston, where he served as dean of technology. For two years, he lived in Saudi Arabia, where he helped establish a mechanical engineering technology program at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
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Professional Engineering Licensure Statistics for Engineering and Engineering Technology Faculty: Source: Journal of Engineering Technology, Fall 2022, Volume 39 Issue 2, pg. 26-34
No full textGraduates of engineering technology programs are unable to become licensed as professional engineers in a few states and in several states can only be licensed after satisfying more stringent educational and/ or employment requirements. Yet students in both engineering and engineering technology programs are taught by a percentage of faculty who are licensed professional engineers. Licensed engineers not only can present technical concepts to the students but can also explain the limitations, best practices, industry standards, and ethical considerations that students need to consider in applying those concepts in their careers. This paper presents a snapshot of the percentage of faculty in various engineering programs throughout the country who are licensed professional engineers and compares that with the percentage found for various engineering technology programs. Data were collected through evaluation of departmental websites, as well as by directly emailing department chairs. A total of 26 institutions with engineeringprograms and27 institutions with engineering technology programs were contacted between September 2019 and March 2020. This paper also presents results for all engineering programs evaluated with those having very high research activity. Results indicate that engineering technology programs employ professionally licensed faculty in percentages comparable to, if not exceeding, those in engineering programs.
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Observing Student Confidence Levels in Undergraduate Engineering Labs: When Student Confidence Does Not Match Student Knowledge: Source: Journal of Engineering Technology, Fall 2022, Volume 39 Issue 2, pg. 40-51
No full textAs students become introduced to material through new courses, their information and skills rapidly expand. Due to exposure effects, such as the Dunning-Kruger effect, if there is a discrepancy between their perceived mastery and their true knowledge, students can overestimate their abilities and develop incorrect conclusions when solving problems. This study investigated how undergraduate students rate their perception of their own knowledge and mastery of advanced topics with their scores on conventional assessments of the same material. Data were collected over multiple semesters and during a curriculum re-design. Student assessments revealed that their knowledge increased throughout the course, as expected. Students who rated themselves at the higher levels of mastery were found to be more likely to guess and incorrectly answer questions on the subject material rather acknowledging their ignorance on a topic.
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*WINNER* Ketamine treatment for Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
No full textCurrently, 87% of veterans are exposed to traumatic events. Veterans that are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are 58% more likely to commit suicide than those without PTSD. SSRI antidepressants are the only first line pharmacological treatment for PTSD, and they only achieve remission of symptoms in 20-30% of patients. Ketamine, a medicine previously used as an anesthetic, was recently FDA approved to treat depression. Trials are being conducted showing favorable results in treating veterans with PTSD. Ketamine treats depression by antagonizing NMDA receptors in the brain, these same receptors are believed to play a role in PTSD symptoms and severity. The purpose of this focused literature review was to find the significance of ketamine treatments in veterans suffering from PTSD. In this focused literature review 8 quantitative articles and 2 qualitative articles were found using the keywords "ketamine", "therapy", and "PTSD". The 8 quantitative articles reveal that both veterans and civilians experienced reduction of PTSD severity and symptoms, suicidal ideation, depression, and even maladaptive alcohol consumption after receiving ketamine treatments. The two qualitative articles revealed both veterans and civilians self-reporting a reduction in PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation during and after ketamine treatments. These studies give promising evidence that raise hope for ketamine as a novel treatment for PTSD
Fathers' mental health outcomes resulting from a partner experiencing a miscarriage
No full textThe topic of this project is fathers' mental health outcomes resulting from a partner experiencing a miscarriage. The problem is that there is alleged deterioration of fathers' mental health after a miscarriage. The purpose of this project was to explore how fathers' mental health is affected by experiencing a miscarriage. The criteria used to select articles for inclusion in this project was searching for keywords in databases through Tennessee Tech's EagleSearch and Google Scholar. The keywords used were fathers, miscarriage, and mental health. Articles that didn't include keywords selected or were outdated were excluded. The participants in the reviewed articles were fathers from around the world whose partners had suffered a miscarriage. Major findings from existing research were 1. the fathers were able to accept the miscarriage but struggled with feeling helpless, 2. there were depressive symptoms in the fathers' post miscarriage, and 3. there were many negative feelings that occurred including feelings of isolation and not wanting to be a burden. These findings support the notion that the mental health of fathers after a miscarriage is just as important and should be addressed when the event occurs. It is important for there to be more research done surrounding this topic as there is still not a lot of information out there. As professionals there needs to be a sense of urgency to help these fathers that have experienced a miscarriage
The Correlation Between Foster Care Placement and Children's Behaviors
No full textThe topic of investigation for this project is the correlation between foster care placement and children's behavior. There has been evidence that children's behavior is affected due to being in a foster care placement. The purpose of this project is to see how placement in foster care had an alleged effect on children's behaviors. The databases that were used in this research was from Eagle Search. The key words that were used to find existing research are foster care placement, children's behaviors, and behavior management. The participants in these studies ranged from 0-18 years old who were in a permanent foster care placement. The authors gathered data from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW). The main findings were that 1. Children who were in foster care placement externalized their behaviors more than children in non-foster care placements. 2. Children in foster care have an increased risk of mental health issues 3. Children engage in riskier behaviors more than non-foster care children. 3. One of the most impactful experiences a child can go through is being in a foster care placement which can lead to unwanted behaviors. Sometimes, children have a hard time regulating emotions that could lead to unwanted behaviors. Researchers can gather this data to find effective interventions to help children in foster care placement
GIS Applications for Bridgestone Nature Reserve
No full textGeographic Information Systems (GIS) have shown to be valuable for The Nature Conservancy's Bridgestone Reserve's solar energy efforts and their outreach projects for nearby landowners. Initially, GIS analysis for light detection and ranging was utilized for determining the recommended site placement for solar panels within the Conservancy's property. This approach in calculating the most ideal site placement for solar panels is a cost-effective method for ensuring the best possible generation of energy. Based on the tools that were executed in the GIS platform relating to Digital Elevation Model and Solar Radiation, the recommendation for the placement of the panels is to be on the ground rather than rooftop. In addition, GIS used data that was supplied in an ArcGIS spreadsheet and cross checked with data from the State of Tennessee's Real Estate Assessment Database. This contributed to the team's project of identifying eligible private forest landowners for outreach. This was done by spatially joining two layers and running multiple queries within those two layers. The original database showed a total of 35,987 addresses of privately owned small, forested lands in the Upper Cumberland. After putting in parameters relating to acreage and percentage of trees, the number of workshop appropriate landowners was reduced to less than 400
*WINNER* Solar Energy for Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain
No full textThis project explores solar power generation systems as a potential renewable energy source for The Nature Conservancy's facility at Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain as a part of their goal to achieve carbon neutrality on the property. Initial research focused on the general function and composition of small-scale systems. Based on the energy usage listed on the energy audit provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the facility would require a 6-kWh photovoltaic (PV) system. A cost analysis revealed that the average cost of purchasing and installing this size system in Tennessee was $14,000. Energy storage options include sealed lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion batteries; however, cost analyses were not performed for storage options because The Nature Conservancy concluded that they do not plan to go off-grid. A reference sheet was constructed detailing this data and identifying potential installation companies for The Nature Conservancy to consult regarding quotes for the project. The next steps for the project will be obtaining quotes for the PV system, finalizing the decision of which company to hire, composing a case for support to raise funds for the project, and purchasing and installing the solar panel system
Queer Storytelling in S-Town: An Analysis of the Use of Queerness in Podcast Production
Get PDFIn 2017, a podcast called S-Town took the world by storm and became a viral hit with several million downloads during its first week. The podcast follows the host, Brian Reed, on his excursion to rural Alabama, where John B. McLemore asked him to investigate a potential homicide. Instead of a homicide, however, McLemore turns into the polarizing subject of the podcast himself, as he personifies the intersection of queerness and Southerness, captivating the audience while disrupting Southern heteronormativity. In this paper, I argue that Reed and the production team of S-Town revolutionized the art of storytelling in podcast production by queering the medium, ultimately satisfying the public's need for more authentic stories. I analyze how the podcast achieved its unprecedented success by using queerness and queer worldmaking techniques to construct McLemore's queer identity, all while using novelistic strategies and a rhizomatic narrative structure with unpredictable directions typical for queer worldmaking. Finally, I question Reed's role in the creation of the podcast to examine how he is driving the queer narrative around McLemore while entering a homosocial, codependent relationship with him. I discovered S-Town originally in PC 5970 Professional Communication II, and decided to conduct further research and analysis on this podcast in ENGL 6000 Introduction to Graduate Studies, for which I ultimately wrote this essay