. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in chemical engineering.Dr. Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University Jeff Nason is a professor of environmental engineering and associate head for graduate programs in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Discourse Moves and Engineering Epistemic Practices in a Virtual Laboratory IntroductionLaboratory activities have long held a central place in the engineering curriculum. These activities allowstudents to engage in valued disciplinary
students learn and develop the capabilities required in the professional practice of engineering.Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin Emily Mellen joined the University of Texas at Austin McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering as an undergraduate student in 2021. Outside of engineering education, her research work investigates how plastic waste from on-campus laboratories can be broken down and repurposed into a product of substantial value, both environmentally and economically.Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin Amanda Nguyen began her studies at the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 as an undergraduate Chemical Engineering student. In addition to researching and promoting plastic
systems and data structures. The courseis a lecture course with no accompanying laboratory, but since the board is relativelyinexpensive, a board was loaned to each student for the duration of the semester. So, studentshad full access to the board, and they wrote and tested DSP algorithms as homeworkassignments.The author wrote starter code that demonstrates a few real-time DSP algorithms (stereopassthrough, lowpass filter, highpass filter, and reverb) and serves as a starting point for thestudents when they write their own programs. The starter code includes several features thatmake working with the board more convenient such as a menu that makes it easy to switchbetween different algorithms and to select the input source (either line-in or the
-controlled data acquisition modules, the cost of the laptop and module remains a fewhundred dollars, which is not cost-effective for in-class and at-home use by all students. Thetraditional method presented in this paper uses the Analog Devices Active Learning Module(ADALM) 100 (m1k) to power the breadboard. The PCB method introduces a compact standalone$5 customized setup that is more portable and easier to set up and use.Laboratory exercises in traditional engineering education are often well-guided and provided witha comprehensive laboratory manual [6]. The detailed instructions included in formative laboratoryassessments represent teacher-centered instructivist techniques, in which students followdirections while the teacher acts as a guide [7
Paper ID #43345The Implementation and Assessment of the Effectiveness of Peer-TeachingInstructional Technique in Lecture and Laboratory CoursesDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Education.Dr. Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the
Paper ID #42124Impact of Learning Transfer-focused Lab Writing Modules to the WritingInstructional Materials by Engineering Lab InstructorsDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In particular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his
and is an Associate Director of the Montana Engineering Education Research Center. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Industrial Feedback into Role-Playing Scenarios in Laboratory Classes for Improved Technical Communication Skills Transferable to the WorkplaceAbstractGood communication skills are necessary for students entering the workforce. However, due to acontinually changing communication landscape, courses that integrate communication skills intothe engineering curriculum may not align with the skills students need. In this paper, informationwas solicited from practicing engineers in industry regarding the types of communication genresthey engage
great importancefor students across a wide array of disciplines, including civil, mechanical, and aerospaceengineering, among others [5]. This field is dedicated to analyzing bodies that are either at rest orin a state of equilibrium, where the net forces and moments are balanced. The pedagogicalapproach to teaching statics commonly encompasses both lectures and laboratory sessions,providing a comprehensive learning experience. Typically introduced at the sophomore level orfirst year engineering projects, this course builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired inintroductory engineering courses i.e. CAD. At this stage, most students may not have delved intomechanical design. However, towards the conclusion of the statics course, an
Paper ID #44222Board 24: Development of Multi-User-enabled, Interactive, and ResponsiveVirtual/Augmented Reality-based Laboratory Training SystemProf. Ariel Chan, University of TorontoJackie Anjie Liu, University of British Columbia, Vancouver ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024WiP: Development of Multi-user enabled, Interactive and Responsive, Virtual/AugmentedReality based Laboratory Training SystemAbstract: The Unit Operations Laboratory (UOL) is a place where third-year chemicalengineering students can apply their engineering and science concepts on pilot-scale equipment.However, the physical lab is resource
Paper ID #42444Why are we here? A Study of Student Perspectives on Attendance in a CombinedLecture and Laboratory CourseDr. Kara Bocan, University of Pittsburgh Kara Bocan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Her primary focus is teaching with a secondary focus on engineering education research. She completed her PhD in Electrical Engineering and her BSE in Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering, both at the University of Pittsburgh. She currently teaches courses on introductory programming, data structures and algorithms, software
Paper ID #41062Work In Progress: Enhancing Thermal and Fluids Laboratory Learningthrough the Integration of the Heat Exchanger Module (HEM)Benjamin Miles Phillips, Baylor University Ben Phillips is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University, working as a Research Assistant in the Baylor Energy And Renewable Systems (BEARS) Lab. His research interests are in Energy Storage and Renewable Systems, with projects focused in Concentrated Solar Thermal Energy Storage. He aspires to become a lecturer in the field of Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.Alexandre Yokochi, Baylor UniversityDr. Anne
affiliations in several departments across campus (Primary aˆ C” Bioengineering: Affiliated - Electrical andH. Rex Gaskins, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Collaborative learning to develop laboratory modules in a bioengineering graduate courseIntroductionThe National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering’s (NIBIB) Ruth L. KirschsteinNational Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) aredesigned to prepare predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees for research careers in fields ofbiomedical imaging, bioengineering, and health
Paper ID #41758Climate Change and Kinetics in an Undergraduate Laboratory: Injectionand Tracking of CO2 in a 7 Gallon TerrariumDr. Clint Guymon, Brigham Young University Clint Guymon is a new Associate Teaching Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University. There he has developed multiple educational modules for undergraduate chemical engineering students. He previously worked for 15 years as an engineering consultant in the defense industry.Joseph R Tuft ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Climate Change and Kinetics in an Undergraduate Laboratory: Injection
Hardware-Based Dynamic Systems Course for a Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate ProgramAbstractMany mechanical engineering undergraduate laboratory courses in dynamic systems and controlsare primarily software-based, with laboratory assignments involving computer simulationmodeling. While such simulation assignments may appeal to traditional mechanical engineeringundergraduate students, especially male students, laboratory exercises that are hardware-basedmay appeal to a wider variety of students. In particular, the addition of physical experimentationshould have an impact on male / female diversity, as there is some scientific evidence that femaleundergraduate students prefer kinesthetic learning to males, which involves moving the body
of Idaho Professor John Crepeau received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MS and PhD degrees from the University of Utah. After serving as an NSF-NATO Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany, he began teaching at the University of Idaho. He was a Fulbright Scholar at the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He has served as Department Chair, Associate Dean and Interim Dean at the University of Idaho. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Enhancing Pathways from Community Colleges to Four-Year Schools with an Online Lecture/Laboratory Course in
themanufacturing process which can produce the drug at sufficient quantity and quality to use as apharmaceutical product. Both research and development rely heavily on using laboratoryexperiments to optimize the drug design and the manufacturing process. Therefore, the courseactivities were designed to build students’ R&D skills including designing experiments,developing laboratory protocols, analyzing data, optimizing a process, and making decisionsbased on data.Incorporation of experiential learning-focused activities into engineering courses is well-documented in the literature. McKenna et al. developed industry relevant classroom activities atNorthwestern including both hands-on experiments and team experiences [1]. Ripoll et al.focused on
promising course of action hasbeen the migration to develop the “classatory”. This is a trend in higher education whereclassrooms and laboratories join in a single space. Such spaces maximize classroom squarefootage and help to create a more active learning environment. This case study paper showcasesan ability to develop these multi-use spaces at a fraction of the cost. This shows how seeminglysmall, deliberate decisions can lead to a more significant number of more effective and engagingclassrooms.IntroductionFor many years in higher level education, it was assumed that engineering labs had to beexpansive, dedicated buildings filled with expensive equipment. And in many universities, that’sstill the case. However, in Educating the Engineer of
meet the expectations of a technical college oruniversity. Consequently, students not only tend to face challenges in assimilating core fluid powerconcepts but are also later confronted with a lack of hands-on skills in industry. Despite the effortsto incorporate interactive tools and methods into fluid power labs, the challenge remains in trainingstudents on the control and data acquisition of fluid power systems using flexible methods thatfoster learning and critical thinking. Therefore, this paper presents a set of laboratory modulesdesigned to introduce pneumatic systems design and control to fluid power college and universitycourses following a practical and inexpensive approach. It investigates the control of a pneumaticmanipulator
building. Simultaneously,students are exposed to a college learning environment while actively participating in theseactivities. This paper will discuss the strategies employed to create these activities usingresources from existing college laboratory exercises and projects within the engineeringtechnology programs. Fifty-six students from different grades participated in the program basedon their interests. The emphasis on underrepresented minority groups aligns with xxxxUniversity’s commitment to diversity and aims to increase recruitment from schools with ahigher proportion of such students.BackgroundThe project’s goal was to enhance STEM awareness among minority communities and toincrease enrollment at the xxxxx campus of XXXXXX University. A
security education encounters a notable obstacle: the issue of deliveringpractical experience owing to the absence of physical closeness.In the field of IT security education, online laboratory settings and practical exercises are not onlyadvantageous, but also vital[8]. These tools enable students to use theoretical knowledge in practicalsituations, fostering the acquisition of essential skills necessary for their professional advancement andexpertise in the respective subject[9]. Regrettably, the traditional arrangement of computer labs in ITsecurity education is burdened with constraints, notably regarding lack of mobility and the exorbitantexpenses linked to their establishment and upkeep[10].Consequently, it is essential to convert security
Robotics with Internet-of-Things for Student Learning on Industrial Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing AbstractThis paper explores the experience of implementing virtual reality (VR) laboratory activities withInternet-of-Things (IoT) for students to learn industrial robotics and automation in manufacturing.This work provides an innovative solution for optimizing learning effectiveness and improvingeducational outcomes through the development of VR models that can be used and integrated intothe existing robotics laboratory. We explore methods of using ABB RobotStudio to allow studentsto program traditional industrial robots using the project-based learning approach. Key features ofhow
the virtual labs for the course PHYS 303 offered atOld Dominion University (ODU), the proposed development techniques can be readily extendedto other courses that utilize these common instruments, including courses offered by universitiesand high schools. A preliminary user study conducted with the first lab module in the coursePHYS 303 demonstrated the effectiveness of the virtual lab.1. IntroductionIn the evolving landscape of educational technology, virtual labs have emerged as an importanttool, offering an alternative to traditional laboratory experiences. With technology's continualadvancement and integration in educational settings, virtual labs are increasingly gainingprominence. This trend is particularly evident in the fields of
Paper ID #41043ThermoVR: Using Virtual Reality and Playful Simulation to Teach and AssessIntroductory Thermodynamics ConceptsDavid J Gagnon, Field Day Lab @ UW-Madison David J. Gagnon is the research director of Field Day Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Field Day produces and researches educational video games that have won numerous awards (Serious Play, Meaningful Play, Public Media Awards,ASEE, and others) and are used by over a million students yearly in grades 4-20, across a diversity of subjects, from engineering to underwater archeology. Field Day is the organization behind Open Game Data, a
be addressed, which is partially open-ending [2,3].Recognizing the efficacy of project-based lab designs in fostering creative engagement anddeep learning, this modification aims to bridge the gap between traditional, instruction-centriclabs and student-directed projects. The project-based laboratory design is intended to motivatestudents towards deep learning, advanced engineering skills, and high-level learning outcomeswhile preparing them well for open-ended labs at the senior level [4,5]. In addition, studentswill work as a group and focus on provided materials (i.e., graphene oxide membrane, aerogel)in this project-based lab to encourage communication and peer learning. Moreover, theselection of materials for the project is drawn from
laboratory, the first of its kind in the Northeast andSUNY system. The laboratory space and its equipment, including mechanical drives trainers anda nacelle trainer, play a pivotal role in keeping Farmingdale State College, the local community,and other SUNY campuses, like SUNY at Buffalo, up to date of the wind energy field and itsrequirements. This includes staying current with educational and occupational perspectives withinthe industry.Introduction Micro-credentials are certified documents that provide recognized proofs of theachievement of learning outcomes from shorter, less duration, educational or training activities[1]. The interest in micro-credentials has gained momentum once the COVID-19 pandemic began,as a governmental response
G. Tcheslavski, J, Yoo, S. SayilAbstract Laboratory experience is among the key components in engineering education. It ishighly instrumental and plays a significant role in students’ knowledge building, application, anddistribution. Learning in laboratories is interactive and often collaborative. On the other hand,students, who learn engineering through online mechanisms, may face challenges with labs,which were frequently documented during the recent pandemic. To address such challenges,innovative online lab learning modules were developed, and learning strategies wereimplemented in five courses in electrical engineering, Circuits I, Electronics I, Electronics II,Signals and Systems, and Embedded System, through which students gain
Paper ID #42202A Summer Leader Experience for Rising High School Seniors – Integratingan Introduction to Environmental Science & EngineeringKimberly Quell, Kimberly Quell is a laboratory manager in the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at the United States Military Academy. She graduated with an M.E., Environmental Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2023 and B.S., Environmental Science, SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry, 2010Cristian Robbins, United States Military AcademyKathryn Blair NewhartCol. Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy Colonel Andrew Pfluger, U.S. Army, is
Relating Sociocultural Identities to What Students Perceive asValuable to their Professional and Learning Efficacy When Engaging in Virtual Engineering LabsAbstractVirtual, online, and digital learning tools can be used to provide equity in access to STEMknowledge. These tools also serve as the building blocks for personalized learning platforms. Theassessment instrument, Student Perceived Value of an Engineering Laboratory (SPVEL) wasdeveloped to ascertain the impact and efficacy of virtual and in-person engineering laboratories in21st-century undergraduate curriculum. SPVEL addresses an emerging need for assessingengineering labs that take place in a myriad of environments in higher education, i.e., in-person,virtual, and