Paper ID #43749Student-led Multi-Disciplinary Approach for the Design of Experiments inEngineering: A MethodologyMr. Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar Osama Desouky is a Technical Laboratory coordinator at Texas A&M University in Qatar. Osama is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is responsible for assisting with experimental method courses, 3D printing, mechanics of materials, material science, senior design projects, and advanced materials classes. Osama’s professional interests include manufacturing technology, materials
deformation. To achieve this goal, our design requires the user to movetheir hands at a speed inversely proportional to the member stiffness, stopping deformation ifthis constraint is violated. To assess the effectiveness of these techniques, we introduce threegame scenes within our study with beams under tension, compression, bending, and torsion.Preliminary results from an early pilot user study show the promise of the proposed platformin inducing a sense of stiffness. The proposed application provides a promising pathway forimmersive experiential learning of engineering concepts that would otherwise requireexpensive laboratory experiments.IntroductionStructural mechanics involves studying members' force and displacement distribution underdifferent
Paper ID #41408How to Develop a Culture of Coding for the Future: A Case Study of themegaGEMS Coding AcademyGeorge Zaccheus Sikazwe, University of the Incarnate Word George Z. Sikazwe is an undergraduate electrical engineering student at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Sikazwe is passionate about applying engineered solutions to real-world problems. As a student research assistant in the Autonomous Vehicle Systems Research Laboratories his focus is in computational intelligence, specifically applications of deep learning onto hardware. For the GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science
andAurora, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Lockheed Martin, and others. Underthe award, three additional community colleges will implement the model in future yearscontributing students to the target number of 60 internship participants each summer of the project.When it concludes, this six-year project will have supported ~300 community college studentsfrom five Denver-area community colleges in 10-week (at full-time), paid, engineering-researchexperiences. This paper explores the feedback collected from participants during the first year ofthe internship program to understand how students’ experiences may be affecting their interest incontinuing their engineering pursuits.OverviewThe Engineering Momentum project, (formerly the
demonstrate engineering principles.Cong Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology I am currently working as a systems engineer in the aerospace industry, I contributed to this project as an undergraduate researcher and helped create early versions of the simulation using MatlabDr. Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Benita Comeau teaches a laboratory course on micro/nano engineering, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a Chemical Engineer by degree, and received her BSE from the Univerisity of Michigan and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Ms. Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ms. Welsh works as an educational technologist
Department Chair. Theprogram was delivered through the university's online course platform and facilitated by theinstructional coach. To select participants for the program, a promotional email was sent toECE graduate students and some GTAs were nominated by their supervisors and/or thedepartment. Out of the 20 GTAs participating in the program, six individuals with varyingteaching experiences volunteered to take part in this research study by sharing their insightsand experiences in a focus group and in follow up individual structured interviews. All sixparticipants were international students at different stages of their doctoral programs. Theyprimarily worked in laboratories where their roles ranged from being a principal laboratoryinstructor to
2022, and Texas around 44 Mwh (about 42% lower). The main takeaway from Figure 3is that there is a huge variation in the solar generation capacity and the last State of SC’s 2022generation is 4.8 Mwh. Although there has been a big push to go solar from the Federalgovernment since 2005 (Energy Policy Act, 2005), it is clear that there is huge variation inembracing solar generation across the States. Figure 3 Solar Generation - Top 10 US StatesIt is to be noted that the price per installed watt of solar energy generation has come downdrastically. Per a report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report, therehas been a 71.6% reduction in the cost of solar systems, and the cost of the module has reducedfrom
, specifically in Process Control [3], but the implementation of labexperiences in process control courses have been largely constrained in many higher-educationinstitutions by several factors like lack of equipment and technical support [4]. Several initiativeshave been reported to compensate for this deficiency including classroom lab kits [3], remotelabs [4], [5], [6], virtual lab simulators [6], [7], [8], [9], and the use of data from unit operationexperimental modules [10] among others.Our chemical engineering curriculum includes a capstone senior course on Process Control, 5credit units, with a companion laboratory course (1 credit hour). The lab includes six fullyautomated experimental setups, three for liquid level control and three for
approach may leave students unsure about potential careers [3], since itoften does not include integrating innovation, ideation, and developing new products, which arecrucial areas within the cutting-edge BME field [1], [4].One way to improve BME students’ confidence in their career preparation has been to introducethem to undergraduate research in BME-specific areas, such as research experience forundergraduates (REU) programs [5], [6], [7], as a way to encourage them to pursue graduate-level research and apply their curricular knowledge to practice [2], [8]. Generally, REUprograms have encouraged development of communication skills through both oral presentationand writing technical research, laboratory and computer skills, and collaboration
undergraduateinstruction. These responsibilities can include but are not limited to lecturing, leading reviewsessions, guiding laboratory work, helping students troubleshoot, proctoring exams, engagingstudents in group discussions, organizing and leading recitation or quiz sections, and providingtechnology support. In part because of their diverse and numerous responsibilities, TAs also tendto have much more frequent interactions with students than faculty do. Particularly in large,introductory courses at the freshman and sophomore levels, this means that TAs are often morevisible to undergraduate students than faculty. In these and other similar contexts, TAs can havea strong influence on the perceived effectiveness of instruction. Yet, despite the ubiquity of
expertise and interests include process dynamics and control, fuel cell systems and thermal fluid engineering education. He has taught courses in system dynamics and control, process control, energy conversion, and thermal fluids laboratory. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Incorporating Sustainability into Engineering Curricula Through Project-Based Learning (PBL) Aaditya Khanal1, Prabha Sundaravadivel2 and Mohammad Rafe Biswas3 Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering2 Department of Mechanical Engineering3 The University
software used in design projects and laboratory was alsobriefly discussed. The authors used the characteristics of the learning systems, their effectivenessbased on students’ performance, student skills developed using the learning systems, and studentfeedback as their comparison criteria. Most of the methods reviewed used computer technologyand multimedia to provide interactivity and visualization. Most of these methods were found toimprove student performance and help develop their skills. Overall, student feedback andcomments were positive and encouraging.Engineering students often face difficulties comprehending the first and second laws (Meltzer [9]),particularly the concepts of heat, work, and cyclic processes. According to Meltzer, students
of LMA. Students explore the DMAIC model forquality improvement and become acquainted with vital Statistical Process Control tools, layingthe groundwork for understanding the significance of quality in product and processdevelopment. This foundational knowledge is crucial as it empowers students with the ability toinitiate quality enhancements—a skill of paramount importance in industries where productsafety and reliability are non-negotiable.2.2 Module 3: The Power of Lean and Six Sigma (Day 3-4)Lean Six Sigma methodologies are introduced, emphasizing their critical role in optimizingprocesses and reducing defects. Students learn to apply these principles in a laboratory setting,mirroring their relevance in real-world industries. Lean Six
), Visualizing Concepts in Electromagnetic Fields: Hands-On Experiments UsingStudent-Owned Laboratory Kits Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference &Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2--18545[19] Caverly, R. H. (2021, April), Use of low cost vector network analyzers inundergraduate RF and wireless circuit laboratories Paper presented at Middle AtlanticASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference, Virtual . https://peer.asee.org/36328[20] Everly, J. (2009, June), Frequency Response Of Rf Transceiver Filters Using LowCost Vector Network Analyzer Paper presented at 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition,Austin, Texas. 10.18260/1-2—5146[21] Derickson, D., & Jin, X., & Bland, C. C. (2021, April), The NanoVNA VectorNetwork Analyzer: This New
mechanical, electrical, and software levels. Their focus is not just on physicalmanufacturing systems; also includes the enablement (sensing and acquisition) and use of data(analytics) around manufacturing systems to drive increases in productivity, product quality, andbusiness feedback.” That echoes the “Report to the President Accelerating US AdvancedManufacturing”, which states two emerging technologies of national importance [3]: 1) advancedsensing, control and platform for manufacturing, and 2) visualization, information, and digitalmanufacturing. The ABET proficiencies also require Manufacturing Engineering programs to havecurricular content covering “manufacturing laboratory or facility experience: measurement ofmanufacturing process
problem – or at least assist us along the way to find a better solution?Prof. Nilza D. Aples, University of Technology, Jamaica A professional chemical and environmental engineer with over 35 years of combined experience in process design and project management in the petroleum industry and environmental consulting, Prof. Aples join the University of Technology, Jamaica in 1999. Since 1999, she has spearheaded the Waste Management & Laboratory Services Research Unit at UTech. She led the design team that developed and implemented the first bilingual chemical engineering undergraduate programme in Jamaica. Also collaborate in the development and implementation of the MPhil, PhD, and MSc programmes in engineering
physical prosthetic hand that can beoperated by students from their own homes. In this paper we describe the development aninteractive experience to teach K12 students about prosthetics, medical devices, and soft roboticsby controlling a laboratory-based physical robotic hand via webcam that is reliable in a variety ofcontexts. To evaluate this curriculum, we also present results of a mixed methods approach tocollect quantitative and qualitative data on the tool and students’ perceptions of engineering as aresult of using the tool. Previous research has shown that new materials in soft robots may fosterrobotics interest for a diverse population of students and expand students’ ideas about whatrobots do and how engineering can be used in human
development strategies in software design,” Des. Stud., vol. 31, no. 6, pp. 567– 589, Nov. 2010, doi: 10.1016/j.destud.2010.09.003.[8] A. Cherns, “The Principles of Sociotechnical Design,” Hum. Relat., vol. 29, no. 8, pp. 783– 792, Aug. 1976, doi: 10.1177/001872677602900806.[9] A. Johri and B. M. Olds, “Situated Engineering Learning: Bridging Engineering Education Research and the Learning Sciences,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 100, no. 1, pp. 151–185, 2011, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2011.tb00007.x.[10] M. Koretsky, C. Kelly, and E. Gummer, “Student Perceptions of Learning in the Laboratory: Comparison of Industrially Situated Virtual Laboratories to Capstone Physical Laboratories,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 100, no. 3, pp. 540–573, 2011
. Specializing in capacity analysis, simulation, and Lean methodologies, he optimizes production workflows and drives cost reduction initiatives with a focus on operational excellence. With a keen interest in AI applications, particularly in aiding production, operations, and manufacturing engineering.Faith Lauren Sowell, The University of Texas at Arlington Faith Lauren Sowell is an Undergraduate Student of Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is the Lead Virtual Reality Developer for the Human Factors Laboratory. Her research interests include virtual reality as a training and teaching aide, and transportation research. She is expected to graduate in the fall of 2024.Vibhav Nirmal, The
coursesoffered by engineering programs [10], ethics modules embedded in engineering technical courses[11], the infusion of ethics content throughout all technical courses, and various combinations ofthese strategies. Emphasizing ethics across the curriculum underscores the recognition thatethical and societal considerations are fundamental components of engineering education [6.8].Clancy et al reported that they integrated an ethics laboratory into a basic course in electroniccircuit [11].We have created and incorporated two ethics modules into our curriculum: one introductory andone advanced. The introductory module is tailored for freshmen, while the advanced module isgeared towards senior students. Below, we outline the objectives and contents of
Engineering, Math and Data Analysis, and Engineering DesignThinking. Each module spanned 40 minutes and comprised an initial lecture aimed atfamiliarizing female students with the specific engineering field and topic. The remainder of thesession was dedicated to hands-on activities.Faculty members from respective disciplines conducted each module, accompanied by 2-3undergraduate engineering student volunteers. These volunteers aided in setting up the lab andnecessary equipment, actively engaging with female students during activities, addressingqueries, and assisting with any technical issues they encountered during the laboratory activity. Itis important to note that both faculty members and student volunteers underwent training toeffectively
Arduino with sensors and devices,offering a hands-on approach that fosters a deep understanding of fundamental engineeringconcepts and troubleshooting skills. LWTL first-year courses follow a lecture/lab format,spanning ten weeks per quarter with two meetings per week, each lasting one hundred tenminutes.The classroom setup includes four laboratory classrooms, two accommodating 40 students andtwo with a capacity for 24 students, Figure 1. Designed for collaboration and communitybuilding, the classrooms feature multiple tables at the center, each equipped for six students.Additionally, fabrication stations along the perimeter provide essential project tools such asmilling machines, soldering stations, and hand drills, creating an environment
University of Melbourne. He completed his doctoral degree at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, in 2019 under the supervision of Prof. John Lygeros at the Automatic Control Laboratory. The topic of his dissertation is theoretical guarantees and practical algorithms for Approximate Dynamic Programming. He received the B.Eng. degree in mechanical engineering and B.Sc. in physics from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2008, and the M.Sc. degree in robotics, systems and control from ETH Zurich in 2014. Paul’s automation research interests are control and optimization of large-scale and robotic systems with applications in the areas of building control and coordinated robotics. Paul’s engineering education research and teaching
Biomolecular Engineering, University ofConnecticutCameron Hubbard is a 4th year Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Undergraduate Studentat the University of Connecticut. He is the head teaching assistant for ENGR 1166 and supportsstudents, faculty, and staff through project management and organization, prototype, document,video creation, and inventory management. Cameron does research in the process systems andoperations research (PSOR) laboratory, focusing on improving cancer drug delivery using insilico tumor models.Kathrine Ionkin, School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering,University of ConnecticutKathrine Ionkin is a senior Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Student at the University ofConnecticut. She helps to maintain
applications [6] [7]. This allows laboratories tocontain embedded text, with images, and tables to be integrated with coding boxes allowingstudents to step through programming assignments. An example of such a notebook is includedin the Appendix of this paper. This first conversion exercise was performed entirely by theinstructor of record with no Python background to judge the difficulty involved in making theplanned departmental wide conversion the subsequent year. This course was selected to be agood test case as the course included 10 significant programming exercises and onecomprehensive programming project and is largely seen as the foundational computationalclass for BME students following their initial introduction to programming class taken
spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. She is coordinator and advisor for senior design projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University Yalcin Ertekin, Ph.D., CMfgE, CQE is a clinical professor in the College of Engineering, Department of Engineering Leadership and Society at Drexel University, Philadelphia, and serves as the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies for the Engineering Technology
competitive STEM workforce.The second subcategory recognizes HBCU DDEPs as a vital pathway. In a study focusing on thesuccess of Black males at PWIs, the author highlights DDEPs as one mechanism contributing tothe positive school experience for Black students (Hardnett, 2023). The AUC, aconsortium-based DDEP, asserts that students who complete the program graduate with twodegrees from both institutions (Jackson, 2007). Regarding Morehouse students' opportunities toearn an engineering degree through the DDEP, Joseph (2023) views it as a means to reform andinnovatively teach engineering, aiming to revolutionize HBCU to R1 graduate pathways. Dr.Rockward Micro Optics Research and Engineering Laboratory at Morehouse College haspioneered a pathway for
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 collaborators attracted close to $1M in research grants to study writing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For technical research, he has a long-standing involvement in research concerned with the manufacturing of advanced composite materials (CFRP/titanium stack
, modeling, simulation assignments,laboratory procedures, field activities, and capstone projects [11]. A primary purpose of hands-on activities is to provide learners with actual experiences that allow them to apply engineeringskills to reinforce knowledge and directly observe the outcomes of their efforts, which leads todeeper learning.In this study, a hands-on approach called, the Experiment-Centric Pedagogy (ECP) wasimplemented. This pedagogy has been found to actively engage learners by utilizing affordable,safe, and portable electronics in various educational settings (classrooms or laboratories). ECPcombines problem-solving exercises and constructive learning methods with a hands-on,portable multifunction tool that can be used in place of
projects that interconnect classrooms and campus, schools and communities, and, ultimately, educational research and educational practice.Greg Barron-Gafford, The University of Arizona ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Plants, Power, and People: Using Agrivoltaics Engineering toCreate a Network of K-12 Teachers and Students Contributing toSustainable Energy TransitionsThe Sonoran Desert Photovoltaics Laboratory (SPV Lab) is an NSF-funded ResearchExperience for Teachers (RET) program that aims to organize a regional approach topursuing an interconnected set of site-specific agrivoltaics engineering researchprojects for K-12th grade STEM teachers along the corridor between two metropolitancities co