Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education

1991 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas T. Liao

Two technology education programs are reviewed to determine how well they are designed to prepare students for the workplace or engineering careers. A list of workplace related functional skills is used as evaluation criteria for the assessment. Another aspect of this review concerns how contextual learning has been implemented. Both programs were judged to contain instructional activities that use advanced technology effectively to prepare students for the workplace or college. These programs are also excellent models of how to help students learn concepts and skills via real-world problems and examples.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlie Diaz ◽  
Colin O'Connor

Professionals and students alike create high-performance Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)s to complete a multitude of tasks underwater. The student ROV competition created by Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) simulates the tasks faced by the modern professional underwater robotics industry. Students often design their ROVs with techniques used by the professional underwater robotics industry. Unlike professionals, students do not have many resources comparing manufacturable ROV components that fit within their design restrictions. Without information about components that they choose to use on their ROVs, students might miss an opportunity to implement a better alternative technology. Such is the case with older Shaft Sealed Housings (SSH) and less common Magnetically Coupled Housings (MCH). In this paper, essential aspects of both alternative designs for waterproof motor housings are tested to determine overall performance. The waterproofness of each housing is tested experimentally over long periods of time in an environment simulating the most extreme depths experienced at the MATE ROV Competition. Maximum static torque is measured on a torque sensor. Cost and manufacturability of each housing are recorded in tables. Ultimately, student robotics teams are left to determine which motor housing best fits their design requirements, based on the data discovered and presented in this paper.


2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 98-109
Author(s):  
Brody Morrison ◽  
Andrew Maillet ◽  
Mac Brown ◽  
Leslie Holloway ◽  
Jade Moss ◽  
...  

AbstractThe <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="bib2">2009 Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE)</xref> remotely operated vehicle (ROV) competition focuses on a submarine rescue training exercise. There are four tasks outlined for the Ranger class, each providing its own challenge. Our ROV was designed to carry out these tasks with precision and agility.The team spent numerous hours planning, building, and field testing our ROV. We had to be prepared to combat technical problems and overcome the challenge of differing opinions. Because of the diversity of the tasks, Suijin had to be very well designed. This required the creation of a rigid frame, useful end effectors, and a versatile propulsion system; a form of buoyancy, effective sensors, and proper wiring were also necessary. There were many ideas to consider and obstacles to overcome, but finally, we completed our masterpiece.Heritage Robotics is very pleased to present the following technical report, which communicates the details of Suijin, an ROV created by students from Heritage Collegiate, Lethbridge, Newfoundland, Canada. This document includes detailed descriptions and diagrams of Suijin’s components, possible future improvements, trouble shooting techniques, the lessons we learned, the challenges we faced, information on the Submersible LR5, reflections, a thorough budget, and acknowledgments of all those who helped along the way.


2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deidre Sullivan ◽  
Tom Murphree ◽  
Bruce Ford ◽  
Jill Zande

The ocean attracts and inspires thousands of students every year to pursue degrees in science, engineering, and technology. Yet, in spite of all the attention paid to the oceans, students often lack the information needed to make wise decisions about choosing an ocean-related career. The Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence ? California (COSEE California) and the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center have responded to this problem by developing a user-friendly interactive Web site on ocean careers (www.OceanCareers.com).


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