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
BS in Technology Management
Online 2+2 Completer Degree
AAS & BS in Engineering Technology
Construction Management and
Civil Engineering Technology
Design and Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
Electronics & Computer
Engineering Technology
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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