College of Science and Technology Department of Applied Engineering and Technology
Who are we? All AET programs are applied engineering and technology-based with the majority of courses providing quality experiences in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our faculty members are experts in their discipline and they stay current in their fields through conducting scholarly research and continually engaging in professional development activities.
What do we do? The AET department's primary purpose is to prepare advanced technology/engineering management graduates and contribute to the economic development of the region. Our graduates are well prepared for careers in their respective fields. They are prepared to enter into wide ranges of positions in industry, business, education and the government.
Academic Programs BS in Engineering Management AAS & BS in Engineering Technology Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology BS in Technology Management Online 2+2 Completer Degree MS in Engineering & Tech Mgmt BS in Industrial Education Eng. & Technology Education Occupation-based CTE MS in Career & Tech. Education
Engineering Management The Engineering Management program is the AET Department s response to an increasing need in the region for industrial personnel who are capable of solving engineering related problems that require a stronger mathematical and scientific background. The EM program is designed to enhance the technology base of the region with concomitant educational and long term economic benefits.
Constr. Mgmt. & Civil Eng. Tech. Offered as AAS and BS degrees Students are prepared for careers such as production engineer, engineering technologist, estimator, surveyor, or project manager Learn the management, engineering, technology, and production analysis behind residential, commercial, and highway construction Study commercial explosives, highway and bridge development, hydrology, 3-D surface modeling, and site layout Salary $45,000 average
Design & Manufacturing Eng. Tech. Offered as AAS and BS degrees Students will be prepared to work effectively as a supervisor or manager Learn basic control systems, computer-aided drafting (CAD), industrial safety, quality control, and management Learn the fundamentals of robotics in systems engineering, interfacing, and applications Learn maintenance, installation, and operation of robots and automation systems Salary $50,000 average
Elec. & Computer Eng. Tech. Offered as AAS and BS degrees Students are prepared for positions such as Technical Managers in electronics enterprises, Electronic Technician, Computer Analyst, Network Analyst, Network Administrator, Network Manager, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Support Specialist, and System Administrator Learn about digital electronics, analog circuits and devices, communication circuits, communication systems, microprocessor electronics, computer networks, fiber optics, computer electronics, and wireless technologies Salary $50,000 average
Technology Management 2+2 Online Completer Degree Targets students who are working or require a distance learning program by offering the program online Students can also take courses offered on-campus at MSU Designed to meet the expanding need for challenging jobs in technology and engineering management. Specifically targets Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) associate degree graduates from technology-related programs Requires 61 credit hours at Morehead State University
MS Engineering & Tech. Mgmt The MSET is designed to prepare to meet the requirements of industries, businesses and service organizations for competent applied engineering professionals who are capable of managing personnel, technical means and facilities in our complex and continuously changing industrial organizations.
Industrial Education The Industrial Education degree is designed to prepare Engineering and Technology Education and Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers for public/private schools, and CTE programs in the state of Kentucky. Occupation-based Career and Technical Education Prepares Occupation-based Career and Technical Education Teachers Engineering and Technology Education Prepares teachers for KY school system.
MS Career & Tech. Education The degree is structured to allow individuals to pursue career advancement in career and technical programs at the secondary and postsecondary level in teaching and administration, or to prepare technologists with advanced technical management skills who are capable of managing personnel training and facilities.
Accreditation MSU s Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Industrial Technology Skills
Job Opportunities Quality Control Manager Development Engineer Project Manager Estimator Technology Consultant Design Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Quality Engineer CAD Manager Electrical Designer Production Manager Process Manager Construction Manager Quality Assurance Technician Operations Manager Engineering Manager Process Engineer Project Inspector Manufacturing Superintendent Eng. & Technology Education Teacher Technology Officer Microcomputer Specialist Network Administrator Engineering Technician Quality Engineer Quality Assurance Supervisor
AET Graduates Consistent with the goals of the MSU Mission Statement, the department has educated students for success in a global environment and served our community to improve the quality of life by preparing a highly skilled workforce. In the past four years the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology has graduated more than 170 students. Based on our annual survey, more than 80% of these students are employed in their discipline.
AET Graduates Where are AET graduates employed? SRG Global Lockheed-Martin Performance Contracting Group KDMK Cooper Standard KY DOT Mazak MSU Eng./Leadership positions Marathon Oil Frederick and May Construction Osram Sylvania West Virginia Electric Supply SealMaster Summit Polymers
AET Graduates How much do they earn? Constr. Mgmt. & Civil Eng. Tech. grads - $45,000 Avg. Design & Manufacturing Eng. Tech. grads. - $50,000 Avg. Elec. & Computer Eng. Tech. grads. - $50,000 Avg.
AET Graduates Who depends on AET graduates? One of the factors influencing industries/businesses To establish their companies, such as SRG, KDMK, etc., in the region is the availability of skilled workers. Based on recent statistical data manufacturing industrial firms in the US need many more of the type of skilled graduates we prepare. Unemployment in MFG is less than 8.4 whole the nations unemployment rate is 9.1.
AET Graduates What do AET graduates do for the economy? With an average salary of $45,000, just 45 AET program graduates add more than $2,000,000 annually to the economy. The economy is also bolstered by graduating students depending on financial aid to prepare them for high paid jobs. The availability of these problem-solving, highly skilled workers allows companies to stay in or move to the region.
What is a college education worth? Graduates of Applied Engineering and Technology at MSU typically earn: Associate degree (2 year) $32,500 Average Salary Bachelor degree (4 year) $45,000 Average Salary Some AET graduates > $50,000 + Master s degree???
AET Faculty Department Chair: Ahmad Zargari, Ph.D. Professor Office Location: LC 210A Office Phone: (606) 783-2425 Email: a.zargari@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/a.zargar/ Sanjeev Adhikari, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 310 Office Phone: (606) 783-2416 Email: s.adhikari@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/a.alavi/ Hans Chapman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 209 Office Phone: (606) 783-9339 Email: h.chapman@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/h.chapman/
AET Faculty William R. Grise, Ph.D. Professor Office Location: LC 105C Office Phone: (606) 783-2424 Email: w.grise@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/w.grise/ Nilesh Joshi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 215A Office Phone: (606) 783-2417 Email: n.joshi@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/n.joshi/ Sadeta Krijestorac, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 309 Office Phone: (606) 783-2414 Email: s.krijestor@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.moreheadstate.edu/fs/s.krijestor/
AET Faculty Rajeev Nair, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 301 Office Phone: (606) 783-2681 Email: r.madhavann@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/r.madhavann/ Patrick (Sam) Mason, MSIT, CMfgT, CSIT Instructor Office Location: LC 301 Office Phone: (606) 783-9441 Email: s.mason@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.moreheadstate.edu/fs/s.mason/ Ronald B. Stanley, Ed.D. Associate Professor Office Location: LC 105D Office Phone: (606) 783-2427 Email: r.stanley@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/r.stanley/
AET Faculty Joyce (Wogoman) Stubbs, Ph.D. CTE Coordinator/Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 316C Office Phone: (606) 783-2633 Email: j.wogoman@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/j.wogoman/ Yuqiu You, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Office Location: LC 216A Office Phone: (606) 783-2410 Email: yu.you@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/yu.you/
AET Staff Kelli Cornett Academic Departmental Specialist (IET) Office Location: LC 210 Office Phone: (606) 783-2413 Email: ke.cornett@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/ke.cornett/ Jason Stepp Laboratories & Facilities Manager Office Location: LC 210C Office Phone: (606) 783-9409 Email: j.stepp@moreheadstate.edu Webpage: http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/j.stepp/
You can reach us on the web at: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/aet or call 606-783-2418