2006-2058: INTEGRATING FEEDBACK TECHNOLOGY INTO THEELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING CLASSROOMCordelia Brown, Purdue University Cordelia M. Brown is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering Education. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, her M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Tuskegee University. Her research interests include assessment of instructional methods, laboratory design, collaborative learning, and retention and recruitment issues in engineering education.Monica Cox, Purdue University Monica Farmer Cox is an Assistant Professor
applications of the electromagnetic field. Mr. Daniel regulary volunteers as a tutor for junior undergraduates studying electromagnetics. Page 11.628.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Extending electrical engineering research to undergraduate students through a multi-media technology internship programAbstractA means by which electrical engineering research can be effectively extended to undergraduatestudents through the use of a university-wide multi-media technology internship program isdescribed. A group of ten full time students participated in the program over a period of tenweeks during the
2006-1908: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION INELECTRICAL (AND RELATED) ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES BETWEEN THECOLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, PURDUE UNIVERSITY AND THE FACULTY OFENGINEERING, DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYRichard Hayes, Dublin Institute of TechnologyRobert Herrick, Purdue University Page 11.472.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Development of an International Collaboration in Electrical (and related)Engineering Disciplines between the College of Technology, PurdueUniversity and the Faculty of Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology.IntroductionThe College of Technology at Purdue University in the United States of America and the Facultyof
2006-2294: GENDER PERSPECTIVES ON THE OPTIMIZATION OF THEINTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE CURRICULUM “INTRODUCTION TOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR NON-MAJORS”Kedmon Hungwe, Michigan Technological University is with the Department of Education, Michigan Technological University. He received his Ph.D from Michigan State University in 1999. His research interests focus on teaching and learning in school, college and workplace contexts.Seyed Zekavat, Michigan Technological University is with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University. He received his Ph.D from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002, in Telecommunications. He has over 10 years of
2006-1141: DEVELOPING MODELS AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIRLIMITATIONSRobert Throne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Robert D. Throne is currently an Associate Professor in the ECE department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He was in the EE department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for ten years prior to moving to Rose-Hulman. His interests are in control systems and the solution of inverse problems. Page 11.443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Developing Models and Understanding Their LimitationsAbstract Students often do not appreciate the difference
2006-1951: A STUDY OF GRAPHICAL VS. TEXTUAL PROGRAMMING FORTEACHING DSPMark Yoder, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Mark A. Yoder received his BS degree in 1980 and Ph.D. in 1984, both in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He is currently a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. Since 1988 he has been teaching engineering at Rose-Hulman. His research interests include investigating ways to use technology to teach engineering more effectively. He pioneered, at Rose, the use of Computer Algebra Systems (such as Maple and Mathematica) in teaching electrical engineering. He also helped pioneering the teaching of
2006-1933: RE-ENGAGING ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN HANDS-ONEDUCATIONDon Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteJason Coutermarsh, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteKenneth Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Page 11.1062.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Re-Engaging Engineering Students in Hands-On EducationAbstractThis paper presents the technologies and implementation activities that are underdevelopment to re-engage students in “hands-on”, in and out of class exploration,experimentation and design to aid students’ understanding of the “big ideas” in electricalengineering. It describes (while the presentation will demonstrate) the Mobile Laboratoryhardware
. His research and teaching interests include application of MEMS and microfluidics to biology and medicine. Page 11.7.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Biomedical Microsystems Course for Electrical EngineersIntroductionMicromachining or Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technologies are considered anenabling technology having revolutionary impact on many areas of science and engineering.MEMS technologies are now being applied to health monitoring, diagnosis and therapeuticapplications, which are frequently referred to as BioMEMS or Biomedical Microsystems.Biomedical Microsystems research
sensors for location of faults on aging aircraft wiring and telemetry systems in the human body. Dr. Furse has directed the Utah “Smart Wiring” program, sponsored by NAVAIR and USAF, since 1998. She is Head of Research for LiveWire Test Labs, Inc., a spin off company commercializing devices to locate intermittent faults on live wires. She is the author of over 50 publications in refereed journals and 50 conference presentations.Behrouz Farhang-Boroujeny, University of Utah Behrouz Farhang-Boroujeny received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Teheran University, Iran, in 1976, the M.Eng. degree from University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, UK, in 1977, and the
performed by Springer et al. concludes “that variousforms of small-group learning are more effective in promoting greater academic achievement,more favorable attitudes toward learning, and the increased persistence in Science,Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology courses and programs.”[7] Educational researchreveals that the more students work in cooperative learning groups the more they will learn. Theelectrical safety course module features many cooperative learning techniques. All the workassignments designed for the electrical safety training module are to be completed by studentteams.(2) Social Learning Theory: Social learning theory advances the concept that people learn byobserving others. The important work of Bandura focused on the
2006-966: ASSESSING THE CONNECTIVITY OF AN ELECTRICAL ANDCOMPUTER ENGINEERING CURRICULUMHatice Ozturk, North Carolina State University Hatice O. Ozturk is Teaching Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University. She is also coordinator of assessment for both programs.Joni Spurlin, North Carolina State University Joni E. Spurlin is University Director of Assessment and Associate Director, University Planning and Analysis at North Carolina State University. Page 11.245.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006
2006-959: THE ROLE OF THE ENGINEERING CLINIC IN PROMOTING ANAGILE ECE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTPeter Jansson, Rowan UniversityYing Tang, Rowan UniversityRavi Ramachandran, Rowan UniversityJohn Schmalzel, Rowan UniversityShreekanth Mandayam, Rowan UniversityRobert Krchnavek, Rowan UniversityLinda Head, Rowan UniversityRobi Polikar, Rowan UniversityRaul Ordonez, University of Dayton Page 11.1329.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Role of the Engineering Clinic in Promoting an Agile ECE Learning EnvironmentAbstractTo keep up with rapidly advancing technology, numerous innovations to the ECEcurriculum, learning methods and pedagogy have
ACADEMYAbstract“Introduction to Electrical Engineering” has been a required course for non-engineering majorsat the United States Coast Guard Academy for over thirty-five years. The course’s purpose hasbeen to provide non-engineering majors a basic knowledge of electrical engineering. Acornerstone of this knowledge was an understanding of electrical circuits and electromechanicalmachines.As advances have made technology more prevalent, the course added topics (e.g., electronicnavigation, computers) to maintain its relevancy. In the twelve years since the last significantchange, the pervasiveness of technology in society has increased dramatically. Additionally,student and Coast Guard fleet feedback indicated that the course needed a significant
Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include quantum information science, photonic devices, micro and nano fabrication technologies, and MEMS technologies. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University.Gary Ybarra, Duke University GARY A. YBARRA, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include K-12 engineering outreach, engineering education, microwave imaging and electrical impedance tomography. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University
, he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University working on high speed systems engineering, optical and electromagnetic physical layers systems, testing and measurements, and related issues. He is also engaged in research on pedagogical aspect of technology and engineering education.Richard Freeman, Valparaiso University Richard Freeman, BS- Computer Engineering from Iowa State University (1988), MBA from Southern Methodist University (1993), and Ph.D.- Computer Engineering from Iowa State University (2004). Richard Freeman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer
2006-275: ON THE USE OF A SOFT PROCESSOR CORE IN COMPUTERENGINEERING EDUCATIONSin Ming Loo, Boise State University Page 11.972.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 On the Use of a Soft Processor Core in Computer Engineering Education AbstractThe microprocessor course at most universities has traditionally been taught using a discretemicroprocessor such as the Motorola 6800 series, Intel x86 series, or IBM PowerPC series. With thecontinued increase of usable field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) gates and improvement of off-the-shelf soft processor core computer-aided design (CAD) tools, this practice is beginning to
2006-928: A SOLID-STATE MATERIALS AND DEVICES COURSE FORSOPHOMORE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSLihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. from Nankai University, China and Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Her interests include semiconductor device fabrication, nanotechnologies and fiber optics. Page 11.120.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An
advantage of the capabilities of local industries toenhance the quality of instruction. The primary objective of the CSM “power engineeringprogram” is to help meet the anticipated shortages of qualified workers by preparing ourgraduates for careers such as: • Application Engineers • Power System Design Engineers (both utility and non-utility sectors) • Plant Electrical Engineers • Equipment Design Engineers • Engineers in the R & D Field • Pursue Advanced Degrees Page 11.211.3Contrary to the misperception by many young students, the power industry is introducing manyadvanced technologies, particularly in the design of advanced
of ECE8803. This course plays a significant role in fulfilling theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) program requirement that studentshave “knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications appropriate to the programname and objectives”. But it is considered as the most difficult course by the undergraduates,and received lots of complaints.Faculty members in the ECE and Math departments work closely to improve this course. Theexperience from ECE8803 will be extended to MA4533/6533. Students at the junior-level in the Page 11.409.8ECE department have basic skill in MATLAB coding. But the concern is if our
and graduate programs in engineering technology, information systems, telecommunications, and biomedical programs. Before joining DeVry in 1991, he has worked in industry, and as a faculty and as a dean of engineering technology.Victor Rubanchik, Don State Technical University (DSTU), Rostov-on-Don, Russia Victor B. Rubanchik, Ph.D. is a Professor of Computer Sciences and Applied Mechanics at Don State Technical University (DSTU) in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. His research interests focus on advanced mathematical models of physical processes and distance education. Page 11.801.1© American Society for
Engineering at USAFA. His research interests include digital speech and image processing, pattern recognition, and digital electronics.Daniel Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy A Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, CO. He received the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1988, the Master of Science degree in Engineering Sciences in 1990, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1995 from Arizona State University, Harvard University, and Purdue University, respectively. During the 2000-2001 academic year, he was a visiting scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Lincoln Laboratory. Dr. Pack has co-authored
is a Research Associate with The Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research (CECSTR), Electrical Engineering Department at Prairie View A&M University. He completed BS from Dhaka University with major in Physics. His MS was in Telecommunications from Oklahoma State University. His research interests are in the field of Telecom network architecture, Wireless network and Signal Processing.Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University Dr. V. Rajaravivarma has been a faculty member since 1988 and joined the Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT in Fall 2001. His areas of research include Computer Networks, Communications, and Signal
that the Electrical Engineering program faculty began toexperiment with course and program assessment activities. While these ad hocexperiments did not provide the department with much useful assessment data, thisperiod of experimentation was vitally important in getting faculty members to beginthinking about how they might assess student achievement of program outcomes. Asmany in the engineering and technology education community maintain, faculty buy-in isessential to the success of any ongoing assessment process that tracks continuousimprovement.2-5 The time of experimenting with different processes allowed faculty totake ownership of processes they designed themselves rather than to resist compliancewith processes foisted on them from
,economic, and ethical issues [9].We are in the third year of reforming ECEN’s standard, one semester course in EM into a twocourse sequence, VECTOR. The first, required course will be designed for all ECEN studentsand focus on concepts and applications of E&M to ensure relevance. The second elective course,designed for students pursuing further study in this area, will link concepts to analytical andnumerical solution techniques.The first course, ECEN3613, is built around three case study modules in which students play therole of design engineers researching technologies to be used in the design of a wireless robotcontroller. The three case studies focus on design of three subsystems of the controller whichreflect three basic conceptual areas
Computer Engineering's 1997 Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Teacher Award, Purdue's Class of 1922 Award for Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn, and the 1997 Chester F. Carlson Award for Innovation in Engineering Education from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The EPICS Program has been honored with several awards, including the Corporate and Foundation Alliance Award and, from the State of Indiana, the Inaugural Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. With Professors Jamieson and Oakes, Coyle was a co-recipient of the National Academy of Engineering's 2005 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology
application area) first before devoting time to cover such topics aselectrostatics and magnetostatics. The author started teaching the course for the first timein Fall 2005 using a new textbook. There are pros/cons of covering applications areas(such as transmission lines) before a discussion of electric and magnetic fields (bothstatic and dynamic.) There are recent textbooks that introduce transmission lines first.Because of the importance of wireless communications and antenna technology, there hasbeen discussion among engineering educators that the subject of E&M is a fundamentalarea of study for all electrical engineering and perhaps computer engineering majors. Sothe question becomes how many E&M courses are needed? Most schools are
Radio1. Introduction This paper discusses the implementation of a course in software-defined radio (SDR)technology and systems. The course contains significant computer and hands-on project work inorder to implement working SDR systems. Focusing on SDRs provides a method to tie togethermany of the classes in a typical electrical engineering undergraduate’s curriculum: core coursessuch as Circuits and Devices, Signals and Systems, Embedded Microcontrollers, andEngineering Electromagnetics; as well as many of the popular elective courses such asCommunications, Controls, and Signal Processing. Building a functioning SDR system requiressome understanding of all of these topic areas. SDR is an emerging technology that promises to have a
2006-1990: ENGAGING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MACHINELEARNING RESEARCH: PROGRESS, EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTSOF PROJECT EMD-MLRGeorgios Anagnostopoulos, Florida Tech GEORGIOS C. ANAGNOSTOPOULOS is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering department of Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests are statistical machine learning, neural networks and data mining.Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida MICHAEL GEORGIOPOULOS is a Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida. His research interests lie in the areas of neural networks and applications of neural networks in pattern
cutting-edgeNASA-related research into the undergraduate curriculum. Cal Poly Pomona chose toincorporate the Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) robotic technology research into theundergraduate curricula of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, theEngineering Technology Department, Mechanical Engineering Department, and the ComputerScience Department. We proposed to conduct an interdisciplinary project, "Deep SpaceExploration using Smart Robotic Rovers", and develop an autonomous robotic rover.During the last three years, students and faculty participating in this program have developed arobotic rover that has successfully accomplished the initial goals of the project: (1) semi-autonomous navigation systems for remote robots, (2
algorithms, machine learning, biological modeling, and visualization Page 11.234.1Georgios Anagnostopoulos, Florida Tech GEORGIOS ANAGNOSTOPOULOS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests lie in the areas of Neural Networks, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Ingrid Russell, University of Hartford INGRID RUSSELL is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Hartford. Her research interests are in the areas of artificial neural networks