Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Graduate Student Research

2002-2003

A Neural Networks-based In-process Adaptive Surface Roughness
control (NN-IASRC) system in end-milling operations; Huang, Po-Tsang (J. Chen)

Development of a Fuzzy-Nets based Adapted Surface Roughness Control (FNASRC) system in end-milling operations; Yang, Lieh-Dai (J. Chen)

2001-2002

A factor analysis of the preferred learning styles of industrial technology and engineering undergraduate students at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University and at Iowa State University; Fazarro, Dominick (L. Bradshaw)

A neural networks-based in-process adaptive surface roughness control (NN-IASRC) system in end-milling operations; Huang, Po-Tsang (J. Chen)

Development of a test blueprint for the National Association of Industrial Technology certification exam; Rowe, Sheila (D. Field and R. Manatt)

Development of Fuzzy-Nets based adapted surface roughness control (FNASRC) system in end-milling operations; Yang, Lieh-Dai (L. Yang)

2000-2001

The development of an in-process surface roughness prediction systems in turning operation using accelerometer; Huang, Hanming (J. Chen)

1999-2000

The gender dimension in industrial technology faculty; Kasi, Balasubramanian (J. Dugger)

Students’ attitudes and perceptions toward technology; Kim, Ji (M. Dyrenfurth)

Multilevel on-line surface roughness recognition system in end milling operation; Savage, Mandara (J. Chen)

The development of a computerized version of Vandenberg’s Mental Rotation Test and the effect of visuo-spatial working memory loading; Strong, Shawn (R. Smith)

Multilevel on-line surface roughness recognition system in end milling operation; Savage, Mandara (J. Chen)

The effect of varying data collection techniques in evaluating the impact of a social problem solving curriculum (Education (Research and Evaluation)); Tompkins, John (T. Netusil Jr.)

Quality program induced change: Its impact on stress, fear and anxiety; Ward, Chester (J. Dugger)

1998-1999

A study to ascertain the viability of ultrasonic nondestructive testing to determine the mechanical characteristics of wood/agricultural hardboards with soybean based adhesives; Colen, Charles (L. Bradshaw)

A study of the standards used in vocational-technical teacher preparation; Colon, Israel Jr. (L. Bradshaw)

An investigation of the distinguishing characteristics of exemplary trainers in business and industry in Zimbabwe; Mandebvu, Onward (R. Smith)

Perceptions of the feasibility of Total Quality Management theories and methodologies in the vocational training system of Taiwan, Republic of China; Wang, Hsi-Kong (R. Gelina and R. Smith)

The effects on tensile, shear, and adhesive mechanical properties when recycled epoxy/fiberglass is used as an alternative for glass microballoons in fiberglass foam core sandwiches; Wilson, Dru (R. Smith)

Natural language and mixed modality task presentations in the human-computer interaction using programmable logic controllers; Wright, John (R. Smith)

1997-1998

An assessment of the quality improvement climate as perceived by community college leadership in Iowa; Bax, Rashid (W. Paige)

The fuzzy-nets based approach in predicting the cutting power of end milling operations; Chang, Chuan-The (J. Riley and J. Chen)

Operating characteristics of a hydrogen-oxygen fueled roller engine; Ettaro, James (D. Zeimet and L. Bradshaw)

Inferring bread doneness with air-pulse/ultrasonic ranging measurements of the loaf elastic response; Faeth, Loren (R. Smith)

Differences in perceived technological problem-solving ability of university technology and humanities students; Jadali, Farhad (W. Paige and L. Bradshaw)

Development of four in-process surface recognition systems to predict surface roughness in end milling; Lou, Shi-Jer (J. Chen)

Benchmarking the implementation of total quality management and customer satisfaction in general automotive repair shops in Iowa; Sung, Hsiu-Te (J. Dugger)

Assessment of the United States Information Agency sponsored University Affiliation Project between Iowa State University and the National Agriculture University of Ukraine using the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM); Udin, Victor (R. Manatt and L. Bradshaw)

1996-1997

Self-reported measures of work satisfaction, innovativeness, and ratings of quality management initiatives of campus facilities workers in the state universities of Iowa; Balamuralikrishna, Radhakrishnan (J. Dugger)

Applied academics: An evaluation of the applied academics program in Iowa; Fields, Dennis (J. Dugger)

Women in non traditional roles in manufacturing: Perspectives on the indicators of success; Hall, Teresa (J. Dugger)

An investigation of the factors affecting dot gain on sheet fed offset lithography presses; Hsieh, Yung Cheng (J. Dugger)

Developing an attribute rating scale to select employees who display the potential to become effective in house trainers in manufacturing companies (Industrial, Vocational, and Technological Education); Lin, Shin Far (J. Dugger)

1995-1996

A computer tutorial and simulation system for teaching digital function minimization; Chen, Farn-Shing (W. Miller)

The effect of learning problem-solving methods on learning to program in the BASIC language; Hung, Yen-chu (W. Miller)

TQM comes to the Carter Company: A case study of quality improvement teams in a total quality management initiative in a mid-sized manufacturing company; Teegarden, James (J. Dugger)

1994-1995

An assessment of the quality improvement climate as perceived by community college leadership in Iowa, Rashid Bax (W. Paige)

Development of an in-kiln monitoring system based on acoustic emission rates of wood during the low-temperature drying process, Marc Shelstrom (W. Paige)

Effects of sequencing computer-based instruction and lecture in learning function concepts of C programming language, Su Tsai (W. Miller)

Testing the effectiveness of an instructional regimen for group technology classification, Harvey Walker (W. Paige)

A comparison of structured and non-structured methods for the evaluation of graphic design projects, Jen Yen (J. Riley)

2001-2002

An experimental design approach for predicting shrinkage of plastics injection molded parts; Gadiyar, Ananth (T. Chang)

Fuzzy logic approach assisted by multiple regression model for in-process machine monitoring system; Kao, Le (J. Chen)

Development of an in-process tool wear monitoring (ITWM) system using multiple regression (MR) and fuzzy logic (FL); Susanto, Victor (J. Chen)

2000-2001

Safety management in rural hospitals: An exploration of the relationships between the workers' compensation experience rating and hospital loss control management practices; Bounds, Frederick (S. Freeman)

A parametric study of self-heating synthesis aluminum welding; Terpstra, Robert (R. Smith and E. Anderson)

1999-2000

On-line surface roughness recognition systems in turning operations (Industrial Technology); Lee, Soo-Yen (J. Chen)

Feasibility study of enhance nature-adhesives through chemical modification (Industrial Technology); Lo, Siu-Fai (T. Chang)

Determining the suitability of ISO 9000 quality management system for an introductory metallic materials and processes course at Iowa State University (Training and Development); Segedi, Richard (D. Field)

Team members’ perceptions of self-directed work teams: The first self-directed work team of the custodial unit at Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University (Training and Development); Yang, Jian-Hong (R. Smith)

The use of Taguchi’s parameter design process for the evaluation of pressure transducer and analog gage performance in fuel nozzle test stands (Industrial Technology); Zellmer, James (J. Chen)

1998-1999

Facilitation of learning field effect transistor operation: The effects of conceptually enhanced simulation (Industrial Technology); Angell, Brian (W. Paige)

1997-1998

The relationship between hypermedia structure and cognitive style, and its impact on student performance in hypermedia-based instruction; Siraj, Hassan (L. Bradshaw)

A comparison of traditional, simulation, and virtual reality training methods; Tiala, Sylvia (E. Mullen)

1996-1997

Facilitation of learning field effect transistor operation: The effects of conceptually enhanced simulation (Industrial, Vocational, and Technological Education); Angell, Brian (W. Paige)

A survey of elementary teachers’ knowledge of manufacturing (Industrial, Vocational, and Technological Education); Sarver, Stephen (J. Dugger)

Vocational technical education evaluative criteria types and perceived suitability (Industrial, Vocational, and Technological Education); Tung, Chee Kuan (L. Bradshaw)

1995-1996

The status of cooperative education/work program experiences in industrial technology (Industrial Technology); Colon Jr., Israel (W. Paige)

The relationship between learning styles and selected characteristics of Malaysian students at Iowa State University (Industrial, Vocational, and Technical Education); Muslim, Hashim (D. McKay)

1994-1995

Reducing assembly time using the work cell concept with computer simulation verification (Industrial Technology); Bae, Dongjin (J. Riley)

A study of variation in bread based on the process variables real time and oven position; Faeth, Loren (R. Smith)

Graduate students' perceptions of faculty-student relationships in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University (Training and Development); Hayes, Pamela (W. Paige)

The current status of two year plus three year articulation of nondestructive testing programs between community colleges/technical schools and four year engineering programs in the United States (Industrial Vocational Technology Ed.); Prosch, Arnold (J. Riley)

Perceptions of Iowa Fire Department Chiefs regarding the newsletter Fire Service Information (Training and Development); Schlicht, Michelle (W. Paige)

The development of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) using the ABC authoring system for teaching basic electronics; Surjono, Herman (L. Bradshaw)