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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuxiang Yu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tyler Milburn, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #43510Project-Based Learning: Wireless Sensor Node Project for 2nd-Year ECEStudentsMr. Shuxiang Yu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shuxiang Yu is currently an instructor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.Dr. Tyler Milburn, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tyler Milburn is currently an Instructor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Tyler received his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio State in 2016 and 2018. In 2023, he completed his Ph.D in Engineering

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Burnett, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Portland State University. Prior to his Ph.D., he was Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, Visiting Lecturer at Da Nang University of Technology, Vietnam, and Electrical Engineer for an experimental ROV at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. He has served on various ACM SIGGRAPH conference committees serving as emerging technology juror and responsible for special technical projects and data networks. His research interests include crystal-free RF communication, low-power circuit design, and field-deployable sensor systems. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Wireless Environmental Sensing Electronics

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Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muhammad S. Zilany, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muna Sheet, Lusail University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #43290An In-Depth Examination of Assessment Methods for Capstone Projects—MeasuringSuccessKais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar Mr. Kais Abdulmawjood is expected to complete his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech University in 2024. He received his Master of Science degree (MSc) in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication from Al-Mustansiriya University (Baghdad, Iraq) in 1998. His B.Sc. was in Electrical Engineering from Baghdad University (Baghdad, Iraq). Kais is currently a Manager for the laboratories of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program (ECEN) at

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42283Tinkercad—Not Just for KidsProf. Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University Branimir Pejcinovic received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Professor and former Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education at Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. He has led department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. He was awarded the best paper award by the ECE division of ASEE in 2017 for his work on freshman engineering course development. His research interests are in the areas of

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Connor Daniel Olsen, University of Utah; Amy Verkler, University of Utah; Daniel S. Drew, University of Utah; Jacob A. George, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

integration, signal processing, edge computing, end-to-end platformdevelopment, and systems engineering. Our interface facilitates data observation, recording,manipulation, and analysis. Students have access to live data streams, real-time plots of sensorvalues, and the ability to use the command window to run and test individual commands outsideof scripts. We deployed this system in an introductory class where students perform variousmechatronic lab exercises and complete a final project where their robot navigates a maze thencollects and classifies objects using sensor data and neural networks. We surveyed two semestersof students at the end of the course, and students reported that using this interface enhanced theirlearning experience despite

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Wu, Berea College; Scott Heggen, Berea College; Emmaley Clare Powell; Oussema Khlifi; Trayvion Jalan Newton

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

supports students in building self-efficacy in their abilitiesas electricity and electronics students. 1IntroductionActive learning is a teaching pedagogy which has gained traction in higher education as aneffective method for engaging learners in the process of attaining new knowledge [1]. It movesthe student from a passive role in hearing and absorbing information, to an active participant inconstructing new knowledge, typically through hands-on exercises. Active learning is an umbrellaterm used to describe many different types of practices, including role playing activities, pairprogramming, project-based learning, and many others [2].Many introductory electricity and electronics courses are ripe

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruoshi Zhang, University of Louisville; Nathan George, University of Louisville; Dan O Popa, University of Louisville

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42712Board 83/Work in Progress: The Magic Orb: A Mechatronics Demonstrationand Course Project to Attract Next-generation Engineering StudentsDr. Ruoshi Zhang, University of Louisville Ruoshi Zhang has accepted the position of Senior Research Scientist at the Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute. His research interests include sensor technology, microtechnology, robotics, and embedded systems. He is the author of four journal papers and more than ten conference papers. He currently teaches two courses for the ECE department at the University of Louisville: ECE412 Introduction to Embedded

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc.; Kathy Ann Gullie; Milford Muskett

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #43708Board 87: Work in Progress: The 2TO4 Project - Facilitated Transition from2-Year to 4-Year Electrical and Computer Engineering StudiesDr. Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is Program Officer at the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC), whose mission is to enable MSI ECE programs to produce more and better prepared graduates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in ECE careers. He is also an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI

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Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Andrew Greenberg, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42989Assessing Sophomore Cornerstone Courses in Electrical and Computer EngineeringProf. Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University Branimir Pejcinovic received his Ph.D. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Professor and former Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education at Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. He has led department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. He was awarded the best paper award by the ECE division of ASEE in 2017 for his work on freshman engineering course

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Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Louie, Seattle University; Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Scarleth Vanessa Vasconcelos, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, researchshows that introducing HE projects and themes into courses can improve student retention [12]. Itfollows that a viable strategy for broadening participation in engineering could be to incorporateHE themes and engagement opportunities into the traditional engineering programs.The linkage between engineering and serving humanity varies unevenly by discipline. In a studyof 1900 undergraduate students, 73% of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) majorsagreed or strongly agreed that “helping others is a central message in my discipline”, the most ofany engineering discipline [13]. However, only 45% of electrical engineering students agreed orstrongly agreed with the same statement. It may not be coincidental that CEE has double

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Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University 2 Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Fort Wayne 3 National Taipei University, and Tainan National University of the ArtsAbstractOptimizing robot path planning within computational intelligence and robotics is increasinglyimportant, and graph-based models are at the forefront of this advancement. Teaching thesecomplex subjects poses challenges, addressed in this study through a novel pedagogical approachthat combines sparrow-dissection and scaffolding with active, project-based learning (SDS-AL).This method, implemented in a graduate Computational Intelligence course, centers on

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jabeom Koo, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

this field continue to advance and profoundly affect various aspects of themodern world, educational institutions are recognizing the crucial need of a specializedcurriculum tailored to these domains. By establishing a curriculum that emphasizes thesespecialized areas, educational institutions can equip students with skills and knowledgerequired to address the challenges and opportunities present in the microelectronics and VLSIlandscape. Such curriculum shall extend from theoretical foundations to practical hands-onexperience, exposure to industry-standard tools, and collaborative projects to foster innovationand problem-solving abilities. Such integration of microelectronics and VLSI-focused courseswill help bridge the gap between academia

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University; Steven Christopher Schoeneck, Western Washington University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #44340Board 84: A Teamwork-based Electrical & Computer Engineering IntroductoryLab CourseDr. Ying Lin, Western Washington University Ying Lin has been with the faculty of the Engineering and Design Department at Western Washington University since September 2010 after she taught for two years at SUNY, New Platz. She received her BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and MS in Applied Statistics.Prof. Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University Todd Morton has been teaching the upper level embedded systems and senior project courses for Western Washington University’s Electronics Engineering Technology

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Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

lineanalysis, hierarchical control, and network communications. Problem sets related to these topicswere assigned. In order to improve motivation and learning, application-oriented and hands-onPLC design labs and projects were developed. Click Koyo Model C0-12DRE-2-D PLCs were usedin the course.Evaluations were based on student surveys and course evaluations. The course was first offeredin Summer 2022 and again in Summer 2023. Overall 19 students have taken the course. Allstudents finished the PLC labs and projects and took the survey. The results are that 95% ofstudents “agree” or “strongly agree” that PLC labs and projects helped them to apply coursematerial to improve thinking and problem solving, and 89% of students “agree” or “strongly agree”that

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zulal Sevkli, Miami University; Hunter Jarrod Hicks, Miami University; John Brandabur, Miami University; Andrew Philibin, Miami University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

‭Oxford, OH‬‭Introduction‬ I‭ n educational settings, collaborative learning has emerged as a cornerstone of teaching‬‭practice, emphasizing the importance of group work in fostering student engagement, critical‬ ‭thinking, and knowledge retention. Within engineering programs, where teamwork and‬ ‭interdisciplinary collaboration are integral components, the efficacy of group formation strategies‬ ‭directly influences the learning outcomes and overall educational experience of students.‬ ‭Recognizing the role of optimized group formation in enhancing inclusivity and promoting‬ ‭collaborative learning environments, our project aims to address this imperative need by‬ ‭developing an innovative application

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

focuses on devising new and adapting existing project-based learning pedagogies for educating the next generation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: An Interdisciplinary Subject on Hardware Accelerated ComputingAbstractIn this paper we report on the initial design and delivery of a hardware accelerated computingsubject targeted at an interdisciplinary cohort of engineering and computing students. Within thesubject, students explore different approaches to accelerating computationally intensivealgorithms through customized hardware, with a particular emphasis placed on the use of FPGAsand high-level synthesis (HLS) tools. The subject aims

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Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shruti Sharma, Portland State University; Xiaoyu Song, Portland State University; Mohamed Ghonim, Portland State University; Jin Zhang, Synopsys Inc.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

introducing the formal verificationmethodology in the graduate program. In [5], three projects are introduced for validatingcomputer pipeline components using formal verification in a computer architecture course. [7]introduces formal verification in an HDL-based course for graduate-level programs.In this paper, we focus on designing a graduate-level course to introduce assertion-based formalverification of digital designs. The course structure is designed to introduce the application offormal methods using an industrial VC Formal verification tool. The course introduces the what,why, and where of formal verification through a demonstration of examples using VC Formal.Multiple homework assignments are designed to give students hands-on experience

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Adama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, integratingcoursework in domains like ethics, communication, leadership, and project management. Thisapproach equips graduates with a broader outlook, enabling them to appreciate the societal andhuman dimensions of their work [1,2,3].ABET also mandates ethics education as a crucial component of engineering programs. Itstipulates that engineering curricula must incorporate instruction in ethics, offering studentsopportunities to explore and apply ethical principles and values [4]. This requirement aims toequip future engineers with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate ethical dilemmas andconduct themselves responsibly within their professional spheres. ABET's emphasis on ethicsunderscores its significance in engineering and highlights the imperative

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Community Building and Student Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42197Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Empowering and Motivating Studentsthrough Laboratory-Focused TeachingDr. Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University Dr. Ilya Mikhelson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His technical work focuses on signal processing and embedded systems. Besides teaching, Dr. Mikhelson has worked with dozens of students on independent projects, and has created 3 brand new, project-heavy courses in Electrical Engineering. He is constantly experimenting with pedagogical innovations, and is very passionate about

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gon Namkoong, Old Dominion University; TIAN LUO, Old Dominion University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

response to these trends, more engineering courses are being designed to incorporate moreinnovative, creative problem-solving skills2,3,4,5. Some examples include field trips or minicompetitions as a creative model to encourage creativity6. In addition, problem-based learningand critical thinking skills in the context of real-world problems have been integrated intoengineering education to facilitate students’ divergent thinking during the idea generation phase7.Among them, the most common instructional approach in engineering education is open-endeddesign projects, where the target product is not defined in order to allow creative opportunities3,5.One argument in favor of open-ended design projects is that students reflect on their owncreative

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York ; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

the classroom more interactive. This helps studentssee right away if they're doing things right or wrong so they can fix mistakes as they go.In the early 1900s, a researcher named Jean Piaget found that kids understand things better whenthey do hands-on activities instead of just hearing facts [1]. And other experts like Meyers andJones agree that learning is more effective when students are actively involved, like reading,writing, talking, solving problems, or answering questions in a thoughtful way [2].Also, many studies have shown that technology and hands-on activities can help studentsunderstand how theory connects to real-life situations in engineering projects. This kind oflearning, called experimental-centric-based instructional

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sangshin Park, University of Utah; Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, California State University, San Marcos; Jairo Giraldo, University of Utah; Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos; Masood Parvania, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah and he is an Associate Editor at the ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security. His research is centered around the security and privacy of cyber-physical systems using tools from control theory, optimization, and machine learning, with applications in power systems resilience.Dr. Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos Dr. Hamed Nademi is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at California State University-San Marcos (CSUSM). He worked as PI/Co-PI with industry-sponsored projects granted by New York State together with utility companies focusing on control solutions, autonomous digital power grids and transportation electrification. Dr

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; Neil Rogers, United States Air Force Academy; George York, United States Air Force Academy; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

of invisible Electromagnetics, which includes difficult and abstract mathematical expressions and concepts?" (2) "Can a hands-on approach using simulation, measurement, and calculation tools help students learn the materials more effectively?" (3) "How can two related courses be redesigned to incorporate more cohesive and sequential elements between them?"Pedagogical MethodologyThe importance of visualization in effective student learning has been addressed and emphasized[10]. In the Electromagnetics course, there have been attempts such as PBL (Project BasedLearning) [11], Hands-on and labs [12], [13], Visualization using software [14] – [18],demonstrations adopting affordable equipment [19] – [22] to enhance

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; John C. Kelly Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Stephen M Goodnick, Arizona State University; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. ; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University; Florida State University; Shayla Sawyer; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; David Zubia, University of Texas at El Paso; Milford Muskett

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

IEC Core MSI faculty release time andresearch expenses so that their student cohort could begin their research experience at their homeinstitution. Faculty from UCSD and the student’s home institution co-advised the students for theentire year of the project. This helped the students be prepared to make optimal use of their timeat UCSD. In addition, faculty at the IEC Core MSI schools were able to build their local researchactivities and develop collaborations with UCSD faculty. Students were encouraged to attendgraduate school and provided additional preparation by participating in an internship trainingexperience at UCSD. The two IEC Core MSI schools participating were one HBCU FAMU andone HSI UTEP. Students were also encouraged to apply

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

built-inmicrophones). It displays an input level meter, which is helpful for setting the input gain. It hasmechanisms for setting the input and output gain and measuring the gain of a filter. It alsoincludes an indicator that alerts the user if their DSP algorithm is taking too long and is violatingthe real-time schedule. The starter code is available for free from the author.The course assignments include exploring the demonstration algorithms and writing and testingseveral real-time DSP algorithms including mono passthrough, record and playback, generatesinusoids, finite impulse response (FIR) filters, infinite impulse response (IIR) filters, andDiscrete Fourier Transform (DFT). The course also includes a project where each student selectsan

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

MethodsStudy Context and ParticipantsAs part of a project funded by the NSF's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE)program, our goal is to create a hands-on curriculum that fosters a stimulating and collaborativelearning environment to increase interest among young students in hardware-related topics. Inthis curriculum, we designed an 8-week module centered on AIoT. This module, expanded uponlater, specifically covers concepts related to data acquisition using sensors and microcontrollers,along with the implementation of machine learning models to address real-life scenarios. In Fall2023, we implemented this module as the latter part of an elective course offered by the ECEdepartment to first-year students enrolled in any engineering major at

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

library or tool that they need to use in their projects and write a comprehensive tutorial for the library/tool. This tutorial should include the steps needed to install the software and get it working using a simple example. When they are done, students use the git concept of a “Merge” or “Pull request” to submit it to the main repository. 2. Review and merge the new tutorial into the main branch. Students review each other’s work in the second step. The reviewer must follow the directions outlined in the tutorial and successfully get it working. The reviewer must also ensure that the changes meet the coding standards set up in the class, which typically cover simple things like file naming conventions

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Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gleb Tcheslavski, Lamar University; Julia Yoo; Selahattin Sayil, Lamar University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

solid foundationbefore advancing to senior design projects. The two main incorporated strategies were Open-Ended lab design and Teamworkimplementation. Open-Ended lab modules using a lab-in-a-box approach allow students solvinglab problems with multiple approaches fostering problem solving both independently andcollaboratively. This innovative lab design promotes problem solving at various cognitive levels.It is better suited for concept exploration and collaborative lab learning environments as opposedto the traditional lab works with a prescribed approach leading students to follow certainprocedures that may lack the problem exploration stage. Additionally, course instructors formedonline lab groups, so that students were sharing the

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

to learners with disabilities. She is supported by the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and the RAISE Doctoral Fellowship.Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford UniversityDr. Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri D. Sheppard teaches both undergraduate and graduate design-related classes, conducts research on fracture mechanics and finite element analysis, and on how people become engineers. From 1999 to 2008, she was a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading its engineering study. Sheppard has contributed to significant educational projects, including the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education and the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University; Eddy Ferré, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

professional skills acquired from education and needed inthe workplace [7]. In this context, professional skills are defined as “skills essential to thrive in awork setting but not historically included in engineering or engineering technology coursework.”The nine professional skills surveyed were: communication skills, emotional intelligence,teamwork and multidisciplinary work, curiosity and a persistent desire for continuous learning,project management, critical thinking, self-drive and motivation, cultural awareness in a broadsense, high ethical standards, integrity, and global, social, intellectual and technologicalresponsibility. Results showed that nearly 59 percent of respondents felt unprepared inmanagement and business skills, 60 percent in