Paper ID #42897Getting Started Teaching an Undergraduate Engineering LaboratoryDr. Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rebecca M. Reck is a Teaching Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research includes alternative grading, entrepreneurial mindset, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a B.S
Paper ID #41284Prioritizing Learning Outcomes for Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses:Student PerspectivesDr. Chris Barr, University of Michigan Dr. Christopher Barr is the Instructional Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. at University of Toledo in 2013 and is a former Fellow in the N.S.F. GK-12 grant ”Graduate Teaching Fellows in STEM High School Education: An Environmental Science Learning Community at the Land-Lake Ecosystem Interface”. His main responsibilities are supervising and implementing improvements to the undergraduate labs. He also
in a First-Year Design Course," in 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, 2020.[4] A. Phillips, K. M. Kecskemety, and D. A. Delaine, "First-year Engineering Teaching Assistant Training: Examining Different Training Models and Teaching Assistant Empowerment," in 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2018.[5] L. B. Wheeler, C. P. Clark, and C. M. Grisham, "Transforming a Traditional Laboratory to an Inquiry-Based Course: Importance of Training TAs when Redesigning a Curriculum," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 94, no. 8, pp. 1019-1026, 2017/08/08 2017.[6] C. Robinson and J. Collofello, "Utilizing undergraduate teaching assistants in active learning environments," in 2012
, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing a Bioinstrumentation Lab for All LearnersIntroductionCombining the experiences of the instructor, teaching assistant, and students, we utilizedparticipatory action research and the application of entrepreneurial mindset to improve theexperience for all students in a
leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and broaden access to engineering education. He has experience as a practicing engineer and has taught at the university and community-college levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-in Progress: Aligning an Engineering Hands-On Learning Program to College Strategy: Reducing Implementation Barriers to Support Faculty, Students, and Their SuccessAbstractThis Work in Progress addresses two of ELOS’ requested foci: pedagogy and best practices oflaboratory courses and hands-on laboratory instruction. We describe a redesign plan in theIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP) at University of Colorado Boulder
produce high-quality results. These aspects are critical to ensure that the experiments arenot only effective but also practical and safe for students to conduct. Our research exploresinnovative methods to streamline experimental setups, enhance equipment functionality, andreinforce safety measures. The second question investigates the most effective learning objectivesand pedagogical approaches for integrating these desk-scale experiments into a blended learningenvironment within chemical engineering laboratories. Blended learning combines traditionalface-to-face instruction with online resources and activities. We aim to identify optimal learningobjectives and teaching methodologies that harness the potential of desk-scale experiments
atMiddle Tennessee State University. Traditionally, this course covered number systems, switches,combinational and sequential logic circuits design, and FPGA programming. In recent years,there is a need to introduce microcontrollers to the students in this course. The reason is that ourprogram does not offer a microcontroller course, but microcontrollers are used very often insenior design and could also be used in the course projects of some upper division courses. Theefforts of adding Arduino to the curriculum of Digital Circuits Fundamentals started about threeyears ago. In particular, we have used a low-cost Arduino kit and redesigned two labassignments to teach students how to use Arduino and how to interface Arduino with digitaldisplays and
laboratories, Marcos has expertise in digital communication theory, signal processing, radar technology, and firmware engineering. Additionally, he has extensive experience in teaching embedded systems and senior design courses.Dr. Rania Hussein, University of Washington Dr. Rania Hussein is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of Washington, where she also serves as the founder, principal investigator, and director of the Remote Hub Lab (RHLab). With her research focus on embedded systems, medical image analysis, digital twinning, and remote engineering, Dr. Hussein is committed to developing innovative solutions that enhance equity and access in
inspire a new generation of innovators.The motivation behind this project is to teach important STEM-related skills to students in an engagingway. Using soft robotics specifically can offer a unique approach to learning as it encourages students toproblem solve using a creative, adaptable, and entrepreneurial mindset. The project is also designed tointegrate healthy competition among students which further encourages student involvement. Moreover,exposing students to soft robotics can provide a new perspective of problem-solving for the next generationof engineers.The entirety of this module was developed as part of a design project completed by junior and seniormechanical engineering students which gives strengths to the feasibility of
Paper ID #42478Embedding the Entrepreneurial Mindset into Undergraduate BioengineeringCourses: Two Instructional Laboratory Case StudiesProf. Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Caroline Cvetkovic is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Bioengineering in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Dr. Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Keilin Jahnke is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Innovation, Leadership, and Engineering Entrepreneurship in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Sarah Elizabeth
a rescue drone. The next research/design challenge istransforming the cargo drone to a personal air vehicle (PAV) with a pilot/passenger on board.What follows is the section on previous work addressing experiential and project-based learning(PBL), senior projects, vertically integrated projects (VIPs), and eVTOLs state-of-the-art.Previous Work Over 85 years ago, Dewey [1], one of the founders of modern educational thought,recognized that practical laboratory experiences and projects are important parts of learning.Moreover, Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle (KLC) [2] teaches that learners learn best whenthey follow a cyclical process consisting of four steps: experiencing, watching, thinking/modeling,and applying/doing. This makes
provide amore accurate assessment of the platform's usefulness.References[1] R. M. Reck and R. S. Sreenivas, "Developing a New Affordable DC Motor Laboratory Kit for an Existing Undergraduate Controls Course," in American Control Conference, Chicago, 2015.[2] S. Wang, F. Zhang, Q. Tang, X. Zhang and R. Zhao, "A Take-Home Motor Control Teaching Experiment Platform for Control Engineering-Related Courses," IEEE Transactions On Education, vol. 65, no. 2, pp. 115-123, 2022.[3] L. Zhou, J. Yoon, A. Andrien, M. I. Nejad, B. T. Allison and D. L. Trumper, "FlexLab and LevLab: A Portable Control and Mechatronics Educational System," IEEE/ASME Transactions On Mechatronics, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 305-315, 2020.[4] D. Shetty, J. Kondo, C
/model [Accessed Nov. 29, 2019].[19] Dym, C. L.; et al. Engineering design thinking, teaching, and learning. IEEE EngineeringManagement Review, 34(1), 65-92, 2006.[20] Chan, Cky. "Rubrics for Engineering Education", Engineering Education Enhancementand Research Asia (E3R Asia), 2015. - Available: https://hke3r.cetl.hku.hk/pdf/Rubrics-for-Engineering-Education.pdf [Accessed Dec. 2, 2022].[21] Arribas, E. et al “Development of a laboratory practice for physics introductory coursesusing a rubric for evaluation by competences”, 2019 J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 1287 012025[22] Cruz, M.L.; Saunders-Smits, G.N.; Groen, P. (2019): Evaluation of competency methodsin engineering education: a systematic review, European - Journal of Engineering Education,DOI
Perspectives for Engineers o Learning theories applied to engineering education. o Curriculum design: Approaches to planning teaching. o Writing and reading as scaffolding for learning and teaching. o Capstone projects in engineering education. • Module 2: Teaching-Learning Methodologies in Engineering. o Problem-based learning and projects. o Collaborative learning and teamwork. o Use of simulations and virtual laboratories. o Integration of emerging technologies in engineering education. • Module 3: Formative Assessment and Feedback o Evaluate versus qualify as foci of learning. o Design of instruments, criteria, and guidelines necessary to accompany
laboratories. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching Computer Architecture using VHDL Simulation and FPGA PrototypingAbstractAn Instructional Processor design example has been expanded to facilitate teaching of aComputer Architecture course. The system is modelled in VHDL and simulated using Xilinxdesign tools to demonstrate operation of the processor. A basic microcontroller is created byadding memory-mapped input/output (I/O). The system is implemented in hardware on a fieldprogrammable gate array (FPGA). The processor can then be interfaced with peripheral devicesto demonstrate functional applications.A key component of the Computer Architecture course is a student
obstacles is the existence of unconscious and conscious biases in faculty searchprocedures, which put candidates from minoritized identities at a disadvantage (Roper, 2019;Sackett et al., 1991; Steinpreis et al., 1999; Wapman et al., 2022; Wenneras & Wold, 1997; Wu etal., 2023). Such biases may also exist when considering prospective faculty members’qualifications as to their day-to-day responsibilities – teaching, research, and service – which, inmost institutions, involves engaging with people from a wide range of identities in the classroom,in laboratories, and beyond. Thus, DEI-related qualifications such as the ability to employinclusive teaching practices is an important measure of merit for faculty members.Purpose and Research QuestionIt
Paper ID #42068Global Engineering Modules that Teach Currency Exchange and InternationalTradeDr. Hans M Tritico, University of Mount Union Hans is the Global Engineering Coordinator at the University of Mount Union where he also teaches environmental/water resources engineering classes. He is passionate about broadening students’ perspectives through project-based hands on learning techniques.Dr. Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union Chad Korach is the Director of the School of Engineering and an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio
].Expectations for TAs:While research shows that TAs believe that content knowledge is the sole key to being aneffective teacher [14], students have a much different idea of what TAs should bring to the table.In a study of seven laboratory and lecture courses in environmental and water resourcesengineering, students were asked to rank what makes an effective TA from 17 categories ofintellectual excitement and interpersonal rapport developed by the American Society of CivilEngineers Body of Knowledge (ASCE-BOK) to describe effective teaching [22]. 21.3% ofstudents ranked fair grading practices as their first choice for what makes for an effective TAfollowed by explaining difficult concepts well (14.9%), coming to the classroom or laboratoryprepared (13.3
course in their third semester.The EE 210 course, integrating both laboratory and lecture components, focuses on the essentialprinciples of electrical circuit analysis, electronic devices, amplifiers, and transient analysis inthe time domain. It introduces key circuit theories and analytical techniques. . Practical skills aredeveloped through hands-on circuit building and measurements, as well as the utilization ofcircuit simulation software. Moreover, the course teaches students to adeptly use variouselectrical testing instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and both digital andanalog oscilloscopes. EE 210 students are scheduled for 6 contact hours each week. Theprerequisite for this course is PHYS 212. Students have the option to
Laboratories, 1990).8. P. Elbow, “Write First: Putting writing before reading is an effective approach to teaching and learning,” Educational Leadership, vol. 62, no. 2 (2004), pp. 8-14.9. C. R. Miller, “Revisiting ‘A Humanistic Rationale for Technical Writing,’” College English, vol. 82, no. 5 (2020), pp. 443-448.10. N. N. Jones, “Coalitional learning in the contact zones: Inclusion and narrative inquiry in technical communication and composition studies,” College English, vol. 82, no. 5 (2020), 515-526.11. Stuart A. Selber, representative from Department of English, meeting with College of Engineering (Pennsylvania State University: 11 August 2023).12. Ludvik, M. Bresciani, R. Levine, L. He, J. Stronach, and S. Schellenberg, An Overview
Paper ID #41443Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Electrical Engineering Education: AParadigm Shift in Teaching and LearningDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenan Baltaci earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2006 from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, and a Master of Science in Energy Management in 2008 from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. He also holds a Doctor of Technology in Industrial Technology obtained in 2012 from the University of Northern Iowa. His research interests include renewable energy, power electronics, IoT, and embedded systems.Ms
. PhD. Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS , May 2008. Dr. Palomo is currently a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). In this position, Dr. Palomo is responsible for teaching courses such as Introduction to Civil Engineering; Hydraulics; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Groundwater Mechanics; Research Experience of Undergraduate Students; and Engineering Outreach Service Learning courses, among others. She is also a faculty advisor for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and Engineers Without Boarders (EWB) student chapters. Additionally, Dr. Palomo is the CE Water Analysis laboratory director and
research fellow at the same institution. During this time, he combined research in computational material sciences with teaching duties in undergraduate laboratories. He then served as an assistant lecturer at the Dundalk Institute of Technology in Dundalk, Ireland, before joining the Institute of Technology Sligo (now ATU Sligo). Akinlolu is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), a recognition of his expertise in teaching and learning in higher education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching basic concepts in machine learning to engineering students: A hands-on approachDavid O. Obada1,2,10,11*, Simeon A. Abolade2, Shittu B
stakeholders, assisting with data collection, and data analysis procedures. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Cross-cultural Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University.Prof. David C. Mays, University of Colorado Denver David Mays is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver. He earned his B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995, then taught high school through Teach for America and worked as a contractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory before earning his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of California Berkeley in 1999 and 2005, respectively. He has been at CU Denver since 2005, where he applies ideas from complex systems science to study flow in
Paper ID #42337Optimizing Co-Teaching Strategies for Success in a Neuroinclusive LargeMechanics of Materials ClassDr. Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut Sarira Motaref is a Professor in residence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut. She received her PhD in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has been teaching junior and senior-level design courses, as well as several large-enrollment classes. Sarira is currently serving as Assistant Director of Faculty Development at the School of
Paper ID #43925Developing Diverse Leaders through Peer Teaching and Undergraduate Research:A Work in ProgressProf. Mohamed Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Dr. Razi Nalim is Chancellor’s Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IUPUI, where he directs the Combustion and Propulsion Research Laboratory and helps lead the Transportation and Autonomous Systems Institute. He has extensive experience in higher education and professional practice – in industry, academia, and government. He has administered research, sponsored work, graduate programs, international initiatives, accreditation, and
technologies, and process improvement. He contributed to research directed to improve design and engineering education.Ahmed Sammoud, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Ahmed Sammoud is a Computer Science and Software Engineering faculty at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College. Ahmed is an avid computer scientist and engineer interested in reconfigurable computing, operating systems, video processing, Machine Learning, and Real-Time systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Constructing Reconfigurable and Affordable Robotic Arm Platform to Teach AutomationAbstractSince its announcement in 2011, the concepts of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) have
Paper ID #42369Weekly Professional Development Lunches to Build Community Among anS-STEM CohortCaroline Cresap, Louisiana Tech University Caroline Cresap is a second-year chemical engineering major from Zachary, Louisiana. She is a Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science S-STEM SUCCESS Scholar with Ashtyne Monceaux. Along with her ASEE research, she is also an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Yang Xiao’s Reaction Engineering and Catalysis Science Laboratory. Caroline enjoys staying involved in her university and is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Honors Student
, Gulf Coast Center for Addressing Microplastic Pollution (GC-CAM), and the founding faculty advisor for the Society of Sustainable Engineering. He teaches a mixture of undergraduate and graduate engineering courses. Dr. Wu is a committee member for Transportation Research Board (TRB) AJE35 and AKM 90, a member of American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE), as well as an editorial member for Journal of Testing and Evaluation and International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. He serves panel member for several NCHRP and ACRP projects. He is also a registered professional engineer in Alabama and LEED
our context, UTAs, usuallyjunior or senior undergraduate students, can assist with recitation and laboratory activities,providing a welcoming presence for women in computing and challenging the prevailing culture.A practical solution involves training UTAs in inclusive pedagogy to better cater to the diverseneeds of Computer Science (CS) students. Leveraging existing research and the current LearningAssistants and Graders program at the institution, the study focuses on efficiently andincrementally implementing UTAs in our school's first three programming courses (CS1, CS2,and CS3). The strategy involves undergraduates adopting peer teaching roles in active learningenvironments. The goal is to offer personalized attention in large classes