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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Weakly, University of Pennsylvania; Sarah Ho, University of Pennsylvania; Erica Feehery, University of Pennsylvania; Bruce David Kothmann, University of Pennsylvania; Cynthia Sung, University of Pennsylvania

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

. Finally, we pilot the forcebalance in an undergraduate mechanical engineering lab setting and find that students are able toexplore the setup, understand the load cell functionality, and use the system to measure drag on asphere. The force balance enables students to gain hands-on learning experience related to bothfluid mechanics and statics, and our user study shows that the force balance is durable throughclassroom use. The low cost, robustness, and high adaptability of the system makes it suitable forincorporating in multiple labs or for allowing student project teams to utilize the system in theirown experiments.1 IntroductionAccess to a wind tunnel enables students to gain real world experience with fluid dynamicsconcepts. This is

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

achieved by the most diligent students, but roughly half ofthe student teams do not attain a successful design. There was a perception that no teamssucceeded by luck, but that success came through hard work and effective collaboration.IntroductionThe value of hands-on experimental laboratories for undergraduate engineering students is widelyrecognized [1–6]. The engineering laboratory has become a focal point for students to connectabstract concepts with hands-on practical investigations. Often, students find hands-on laboratoryexperiences to be of greater interest than lecture-based learning [2]. Educators observe them to beof critical importance for the development of professional self-identity among engineeringstudents, with calls being made

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Partha Kumar Das, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

development of engineering education curriculum.Education researchers unequivocally identified the importance of incorporating laboratoryexercise in engineering course curriculum design, offering valuable insights to optimize theefficacy of laboratories through several case studies [1–5]. Researchers effectively argue the casefor incorporating practical components into engineering classes, emphasizing the value ofproblem-based or project-based learning (PBL) which aims to bridge theoretical knowledge withreal-world applications [6].Numerous literatures present some innovative designs of hands-on laboratory practice under theengineering course curriculum. Kilula et al. [7] developed experimental facilities for the upper-level engineering undergraduate

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter B. Johnson, Imperial College London; Christian Klettner, University College London

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

positive gradients was recordedby approximately half of the students.A survey on the student experience over four years (717 students, 331 replies — 46%) consideredseven dimensions of the student experience. Overall results showed that students found theexperiment engaging, and helpful in gaining a conceptual understanding of the boundary layer.Overall, on the three challenges we identified, the equipment and the ‘guided discovery’ activitywere judged to be successful. We also show prototype improvements for future, to aid with thethird challenge, including equipment upgrades and the introduction of computational fluiddynamics (CFD).1 IntroductionBoundary layer theory has its origins in the early 20th century with Prandtl’s seminal work [1].The

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

results. Furthermore, the authors utilized a MATLAB library (PIVlab) for dataanalysis instead of the Android app in the mI-PIV for enhanced control and analysis capabilitiesand increased accessibility. As a first step, the current study has developed a single instructionalPIV and complementary instructional modules as a proof of concept. In the next phase, the authorswill develop the remaining members of the array and implement them in their undergraduate fluiddynamics and experimentation classes. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Annual Conference2 Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Figure 1 - Typical experimental setup for PIV recording in wind or

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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)

cost and timeconstraints of laboratory courses, many faculty members have moved to a mobile studiopedagogy where the students are equipped with relatively low-cost laboratory equipment thatallows them to perform experiments and measurements outside the laboratory. This approach hasbeen implemented in a variety of individual courses, including introductory first-year courses[1], electronics [2], digital design [3], and communication systems [4], [5], [6]. Some authorshave reported on the use of mobile studio pedagogy in multiple courses [7], [8], and someschools have implemented the technique throughout the electrical engineering curriculum [9],[10], [11]. A helpful discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of various logistic options

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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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ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Hemanth Kumar Reddy Bhimavarapu

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

also included sensors, actuators, resistors, LEDs, a breadboard, andjumper wires to connect components together [2]. Once supply chain issues were resolved amore elaborate IoT learning toolkit was developed based on an IoT learning platform, theKeysight U3810A [7]. This learning platform includes an integrated basic processor board, theBeagleBone Green, along with a variety of sensors and components mounted onto a larger circuitboard. The U3810A IoT learning platform is pictured in Figure 1. In addition to the U3810Aand its integrated basic processor board, the advanced learning toolkit includes jumper wires tomake connections among its components. A breadboard is also included to enable students toincorporate additional sensors, actuators

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei-Jer (Peter) Han, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

Paper ID #43628A Trilogy for Teaching and Learning Digital Electronics and MicroprocessorsProf. Wei-Jer (Peter) Han, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1. BackgroundAccording to the Moore’s law, which is the observation that the number of transistors in an integratedcircuit doubles about every two years. At present, one example of a GPU is the Nvidia H100, which has80 billion transistors on a single chip. At the same time, on August 9, 2022, the President of the UnitedStates signed the CHIPS and Science Act. All of the above mean the education of digital and

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kishore Kumar Kadari, University of South Florida; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Luis Miguel Quevedo, IEEE Educational Activities

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

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eliot Bethke, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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strategies to teamformation in capstone courses, highlighting the tradeoffs between student led and instructordesigned solutions [20]. Early on, it became evident that providing clear and consistentcommunication regarding roles and responsibilities was essential to ensuring students’ positiveexperience with the course. To address this, the course faculty introduced several interventionsinto the structure of the course to help improve team dynamics such as communication and workdelineation. A more thorough explanation of the design of this structure can be found in [1].These elements are intended, like scaffolding, to reside adjacent to the coursework but to supportstudents in understanding and navigating challenges should they arise [2,22,23

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Alm, Oral Roberts University; William Parker Garrison, Oral Roberts University; Victor R. C. Gomes, Oral Roberts University; Caleb H. Harris, Oral Roberts University; Gabriel Troy Shrauger, Oral Roberts University; Caleb Whitacre, Oral Roberts University; John E. Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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learning.IntroductionCommercial drones have become prominent in various industries during the last decade [1].Growing alongside this trend is the increasing concern for the noise generated by the propellersof these quadcopter drones. There has been an ongoing effort to regulate drone noise emissionsin urban and residential environments [2] – [4], where drones are becoming integral to tasksranging from videography to package delivery. The primary source of propeller noise comesfrom the vortex drag inherent to the traditional propeller design [5]. This technological issueprovides a practical challenge that engineering students can tackle during their studies. Studentsare prompted to explore the mechanism of vortex formation and alternative designs that mitigatethis issue

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M A Karim, Kennesaw State University; Youngguk Seo, Kennesaw State University; Parth Bhavsar, Kennesaw State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

understanding of their chosenfields, and a heightened interest in pursuing graduate school.Keywords: independent study, undergraduate research, motivation, students’ attitude andperceptionIntroductionIndependent study as it can be achieved either by doing research or design work as project thatcan be part of project-based or problem-based learning (PBL). In both cases the idea is toprovide the students with flexibility to choose topics and types of work they want to doindependently at their own pace and learn independently either by a single student or students ina group [1]. It allows students to learn about a subject that is unavailable in traditional curriculaor about a topic students would like to explore in greater depth. Faculty and students

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anu Osta, Rowan University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

andmanufacturing course for second-year students, the topic of torsion is covered in the chapter onmechanical properties. This chapter explores concepts like shear stress, shear strain, rigiditymodulus, and the mechanical response of materials under torsional loading. To enhanceunderstanding, a 3D-printed model of a torsion tester was made (Figure. 1). This modelshowcased the sample grips, drive motor assembly, and data acquisition unit. The 3D model waspassed around during the class for the students to touch and feel.Fig. 1. 3D printed mock-up of a torsion testerIn addition to this another device, the torque demonstrator was also developed. The sketch isshown in the Figure 2 below. 4Device DescriptionThe

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

-on experiences. The paper details the methodology, expected outcomes, connectionto ABET student learning outcomes, and assessment strategies. This WIP reflects a commitmentto advancing engineering education in response to the evolving demands of the profession.IntroductionExperimental curriculum in engineering has witnessed a decreasing involvement. Laboratorycourses are simply used to support and demonstrate theoretical aspects of core engineering classes[1]. Traditionally laboratory experiments involve a step-by-step procedure with a known outcome.However, this method has proven to be effective in demonstrating a concept, it limits the student’sengagement in learning and doesn’t enhance their problem-solving skills or creativity

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sarah Elizabeth Lindley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Bethan Owen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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evaluations.In this paper, we detail the design projects of both courses, demonstrate a new resource tointroduce the basics of the entrepreneurial mindset and technology commercialization intechnical settings, and highlight the observed outcomes. Finally, by providing evidence of thismodule’s implementation in two distinct engineering laboratory courses that vary in class size,topic, scope, and organization, we aim to provide suggestions and encouragement for translationof this module to laboratory and design courses in a variety of STEM disciplines.IntroductionExperimental laboratory courses are foundational to undergraduate instruction and experientiallearning in various engineering disciplines [1], [2]. The Accreditation Board for Engineering

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Rosene Conover Kimmel, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Maya Sri Miriyala, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hanwen Liang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megha Agrawal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kaitlyn Tuvilleja, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

ideas for improvement. Several ideas wereinvestigated further for feasibility. In the second phase of the project, a few of these ideas wereimplemented in the course and feedback was solicited from current students. This paper willdiscuss the brainstorming process and outcomes, changes made to the course and space, as wellas some preliminary feedback.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access in Undergraduate Laboratory CoursesDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access (DEIBA) is an initiative that emphasizes thesignificance of constructing environments where individuals feel welcomed, respected, andpresented with equal opportunities to succeed [1]. Lab environments have often lacked DEIBA,resulting in potential or inadvertent

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ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington; Rania Hussein, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

abilityto enable experimentation from any location with an internet connection, thus eliminatinggeographical constraints and offering scheduling flexibility [1–5]. They also alleviate financialburdens associated with setting up and maintaining physical lab infrastructure. Furthermore,remote labs contribute to equitable access, expanding opportunities for students fromlower-income and underrepresented minority backgrounds, especially through communitycolleges [6, 7].However, while remote labs offer these benefits, they also present challenges, as they necessitateaccess to stable internet connections, modern devices, and proficiency in using online platforms,potentially widening the technological barrier for certain groups and triggering digital

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blessing Isoyiza Adeika, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

valuablecontrol measure for assessing classroom activities.Keywords: STEM education, experiment-centric pedagogy, artificial intelligence, deep learning,education assessment, student engagement, learning dynamics, classroom observation.IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is shifting fromtraditional lecture-based methods to more immersive and experiment-centric pedagogy. Thispedagogical approach aims to foster self-efficacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsamong students and enhance their interest and motivation in STEM fields [1], [2]. However,assessing the effectiveness and impact of this pedagogy poses significant challenges, especiallyin measuring student engagement during the implementation of

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ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Javaid, Indiana State University; Maira Javaid, Indiana State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

from anonymous evaluations for all the laboratory courses thelead author taught. Moreover, Indiana State University (ISU), where the lead author is currentlyteaching, allows instructors to include their own questions in anonymous evaluations. The leadauthor added two questions related to laboratories. The questions were student rated andappeared in the ISU questionnaires as: 1) Laboratory experiments help to understand theoreticalconcepts and 2) Laboratory experiments are interesting. This paper presents the ISU studentratings on these questions for various courses and also compares their ratings of questions withthe overall student ratings for each specific course.The findings of this paper shows how students perceive the laboratory

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ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Brian E. Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

the importance of epistemology as is seen in the 2006document produced by a group of leading educators titled The Research Agenda for the NewDiscipline of Engineering Education where “engineering epistemologies” is one of five researchdirections listed [1]. That document defines epistemology as “research on what constitutesengineering thinking and knowledge within social contexts now and into the future” [1, p. 259].While there is no precise agreement in engineering education literature about what constitutesepistemology as Beddoes found by reviewing literature since the 2006 agenda [2], the concept ofepistemology as a viewpoint toward the nature of engineering knowledge will act as a definitionfor the current work. One framework for coarsely

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ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Merida, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

enrichinglearning experiences that prepare students for the challenges of the modern engineering landscape.Keywords: Chemical engineering education, desk-scale experiments, flow characterization,pumps, valves, blended learning, curriculum development, student learning outcomes, educationaltransformation.1. IntroductionIn today's digital age, the integration of blended and online learning modalities has becomeincreasingly important in engineering education. This adoption contributes to workforcedevelopment and broadening participation in engineering by enhancing scalability [1]–[3],improving student performance [4]–[6] and skills development [2], [7], [8], and ensuring thecontinuity and accessibility of engineering education in diverse contexts [2], [9

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Implementation and Assessment of the Effectiveness of Peer Teaching Instructional Technique in Lecture and Laboratory CoursesIntroductionPeer teaching is based on Bandura’s social learning theory, Piaget’s cognitive development, andVygotsky’s social constructivist learning theory [1-2], in which knowledge is sociallyconstructed by consensus among peers. The basic principle of peer teaching is that teachingsomething to others is an effective way to learn it [2-3]. Peer teaching involves students acting asboth teachers and learners, assisting each other in gaining knowledge and understanding throughinterdependence [4]. By teaching others, students

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deeksha Seth, Villanova University; Robert P. Loweth, Purdue University ; James C. O'Brien, Villanova University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

projects, reflect on their social identities, and consider the broader societal contexts of their engineering work. The goals of his research are 1) to develop tools and pedagogies that support engineers in achieving the positive societal changes that they envision and 2) to address systems of oppression that exist within and are reproduced by engineering education and work environments. He earned his B.S. in Engineering Sciences from Yale University, with a double major in East Asian Studies, and earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Chinese and American Studies, jointly awarded by Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University in China.Prof

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; John D Lynch, Washington State University; Ken Lulay P.E., University of Portland; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

instructor’s guide to update their labassignments to include descriptions of the audience and their expectations. Some participantsdeveloped lab report assessment rubrics using the instructor’s guide. Although there was avariation among the materials after instructors had access to the guides, all the participating labinstructors updated their lab instructional materials to use the terms and concepts introduced inthe guides and adjusted their instructional content to consider students’ prior knowledge.1. IntroductionEngineering labs offer unique engineering experiences to students, ranging from hands-onexperiments to safety and ethics [1]. Teaching engineering labs provides unique pedagogicalopportunities for lab instructors; however, it is

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University, Bozeman

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

typicalengineering course may not provide opportunities for students to learn and practice the diversityof practical skills they would use as practicing engineers. With the information presented herein,changes to course design and assessment can be made in communication-focused courses, andelsewhere in the curriculum, to target communication skills transferable to the workplace.Introduction and purposeAlthough the technical skills taught within engineering departments are likely similar to thosetaught within all engineering programs, professional skills are where graduates can stand outwhen entering the workforce [1-3]. Proficient communication in particular has been directlylinked to enhanced career progression [4], yet many engineering graduates lack

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

, assessment methods, the students' backgrounds,and their feedback.IntroductionProject-based learning, particularly design-based projects, represents an extraordinarily effectivepedagogical method [1]. Similar to problem-based learning, design-based projects engagelearners actively in solving real-world challenges. This approach is widely acknowledged amongengineering educators as a means of shifting from passive to active learning paradigms withinthe classroom [2] [3] [4]. In this paper, I elucidate the integration of a design project into a bridgeexperiment within a Statics class, exemplifying the practical application and benefits of thiseducational approach.Class ProfileStatics, a fundamental branch of mechanics within engineering education, holds

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

showcase several student projects and someof the design. These projects indicate that students’ critical-thinking ability and creativity can begreatly increased when given the freedom to develop their own signature-thinking projects.1. IntroductionMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers an ABET Engineering AccreditationCommission (EAC) accredited mechatronics engineering program, in which students learn bothelectrical and mechanical engineering course materials. Digital Circuits Fundamentals is one ofthe required electrical courses in the curriculum, typically taught in the junior year. Theprerequisites of this course are Computer Science I and Electrical Circuit Analysis I. It is theprerequisite of two other courses: Programmable Logic

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Engineering Education, 2024 Prioritizing learning outcomes for chemical engineering laboratory courses: Student perspectivesAbstractUndergraduate laboratories are an integral component of most engineering programs, playing apivotal role in integrating hands-on application of theory as well as building other skills forfuture engineers. Previous work by Feisel and Rosa [1] suggested thirteen learning outcomes thatcan be covered in engineering laboratory courses; however, two potential barriers make usingthese outcomes in chemical engineering laboratory courses challenging: (a) Feisel and Rosa’slearning outcomes are not targeted specifically to chemical engineering or to the needs ofstakeholders within the chemical

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Heshmati, Mississippi State University; Bill B. Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, holding the Deavenport Chair in Chemical Engineering. Interests include biotechnology for renewable energy and innovation in engineering education ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Project-based Learning in a Mul disciplinary Two-Semester First Year Experience 2 3 ABSTRACT 4 Problem-based learning not only provides a pla orm for students to learn by performing hands-on 5 projects, but also, with proper planning, it helps with development of their collabora on, 6 communica on, safety considera ons, and cri cal thinking skills. On the contrary, it involves its own set 7 of drawbacks, including the considerable me, energy, and