Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Maria Oden, Rice University; Amber Lee Muscarello; Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9454Teaching Freshman Design Using a Flipped Classroom ModelDr. Ann Saterbak, Rice University Ann Saterbak is Professor in the Practice and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Bioengi- neering Department at Rice University (Houston, Texas). Saterbak joined the Bioengineering Department shortly after it formed and was responsible for developing its laboratory program. Saterbak introduced problem-based learning in the School of Engineering and more recently launched a successful first-year engineering design course. Saterbak is the lead author of the textbook, Bioengineering Fundamentals.Dr. Maria Oden

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis Giraldeau, Polytechnique Montreal; Michel R. Dagenais, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Hanifa Boucheneb, École Polytechnique de Montréal

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Computing & Information Technology

generation is now used throughout the world and is part of several specialised and general purpose Linux distributions. ´Prof. Hanifa Boucheneb, Ecole Polytechnique de Montr´eal Page 24.1168.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Teaching Operating Systems Concepts with Execution Visualization AbstractWe present an original approach to introduce Operating Systems concepts to Computer Engineeringundergraduate students. These concepts are the basis on which students build a mental

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shakira Renee McCall, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Randi Michelle Taylor, Arizona State University; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

systems. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from Rice University in Houston Texas.Dr. Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Dr. Odesma Dalrymple is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Engineering and Computing Systems at Arizona State University. She conducts research on tools and techniques that can be readily applied in real engineering learning environments to improve student learning and teaching. In this respect her two prominent research contributions are with: 1) artefact-inspired discovery–based pedagogy, i.e., learning activities where students’ exploration of STEM knowledge is self-directed and motivated by interactions or manipulations of artefacts; and 2) the

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

, Mondragon, Antonio Francisco; Purohit, Prafull, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26 - 29, 2011.10. Interdisciplinary laboratory projects integrating LabVIEW with VHDL models implemented in FPGA hardware, Hayne, Ronald; McKinney, Mark, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 20 - 23, 2010.11. A LabVIEW FPGA toolkit to teach digital logic design, Perales, Troy; Morgan, Joseph; Porter, Jay, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 14 - 17, 2009.12. Collaborative project-based learning to enhance freshman design experience in digital engineering, Dong, Jianyu; Warter-Perez, Nancy, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 14 - 17, 2009.13. Extensive use of advanced FPGA technology in digital design education, Radu

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #9786Understanding Teaching Assistants’ Assessment of Individual Teamwork Per-formanceMs. Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto Patricia Kristine Sheridan is a PhD Candidate with the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering at the University of Toronto. She holds a BASc and MASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. She is a member of the teaching team and a course developer for the Praxis cornerstone design courses.Dr. Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto Professor Reeve is the founding Director of the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) at

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; James Dautremont

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Mechanical Engineering

understandingthrough lab report scores as measured by teaching assistants. The results for the fluids and heattransfer laboratories showed that there was no significant difference in the learning of thestudents. Student perception of the remote lab experiences depended on the smooth running ofthe experiments. The pilot study suggests that some laboratory experiences can be successfullyported to a remote or online mode without sacrificing the student learning experience.IntroductionThe Mechanical Engineering (ME) program is the most popular major at Iowa State Universitywith a current enrollment of approximately 1800 students and about 240 BSMEs being awardedevery year. An integral part of the ME curriculum are core courses that have integratedlaboratories to

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computers in Education

teaching module which incorporates wellselected signal processing, biomedical imaging and instrumentation topics which make extensiveuse of MATLAB, Simulink, and LabVIEW tools. This teaching module includes a detaileddescription of associated core lab exercises, student responses and recommendations. This lowcost program consists of a series of theory modules coupled with a hands-on laboratorycomponent using readily available test equipment and graphical capabilities of MATLAB,Simulink and LabVIEW software. As such this paper concerns problem solved and lessonslearned while developing computer-assisted instruction strategy to improve the current state oflearning in the classroom. This will introduce the students to new topics not covered in

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oluyemisi Oladayo Satope, iLabs OAU; Isaiah Oreoluwa Boboye, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olabode Idowu Asubiojo, Obafemi Awolowo University

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Computers in Education

designed using LabVIEW but it would requireinstallation of LabVIEW, hence the need for a new design using graphics. The issue ofefficient cross platform usage will also be considered. It is to be noted however that theexperiments developed for the UK Open Science Lab site were developed using Adobe Flexand Adobe Flash.Conclusion Page 24.419.15The experiments developed by this project are part of the introductory experiments used inthe teaching of chemistry and physics in lower level classes in universities and also thescience classes in high schools. The project would therefore serve the purposes expected by avirtual laboratory in terms of making it

Conference Session

Teaching Communication I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University; Cary David Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Josh Boyd, Purdue University; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

demonstrate non-technical student outcomes, including those pertaining to ethics,global issues, economics, and understanding of environmental and societal contexts.2When the objective is to improve student writing skills (“learning to write”), an integrated, orwriting across the curriculum (WAC) approach to teaching technical writing is consideredfavorable over the alternative of isolated, stand-alone communication courses that oftendecontextualize writing.3-4 In the integrated approach, communication instruction and practice isdistributed throughout the curriculum and embedded in technical courses, well beyond thestandard inclusion of laboratory reports in laboratory classes. Such an approach also maximallyleverages the writing process towards the

Conference Session

Teaching Communication I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald S Harichandran, University of New Haven; David J Adams, Technical Communications Consultant; Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Amy Thompson, University of New Haven

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

demonstrate the skills and habits acquired through PITCH courses. Student outcomes for the project were established based on an extensive survey ofemployers, alumni and faculty. Communication instruments include technical memoranda, posterpresentations, oral presentations, laboratory reports, proposals, and senior design reports. Inaddition to text elements, the use of tables and graphics also are addressed. Advice tables,annotated sample assignments and grading rubrics are being developed for each instrument toassist students in their work and facilitate consistency in instruction and assessment acrossmultiple instructors teaching different course sections. Within each of the seven programs, specific courses within all four years are

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University

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Biomedical

 AbstractMany laboratory courses focus on teaching experimental techniques and often do this byproviding step-by-step protocols for students to follow. While this technique exposes thestudents to hands-on experiences and allows them to learn in a controlled environment, it doesnot always promote a deep understanding of the material because the students fail to constructknowledge. To address this, the sophomore-level systems physiology laboratory course has beenrecently modified to include more active learning.The systems physiology laboratory course is structured around measuring common physiologicalsignals, including EMG, EEG, ECG, and pulmonary function. Students work in groups and useBIOPAC hardware and software to record and analyze these signals

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

division’s newslet- ter editor. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include effective teaching, conceptual and inductive learning, integrating writing and speaking into the curriculum, and professional ethics. Page 24.1236.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 The Paperless Lab – Streamlining a Modern Unit Operations Laboratory Course to Reduce Faculty Time Commitment1. IntroductionUnit Operations (UO) laboratory courses are important, required offerings in chemicalengineering curricula due to the similarities of required laboratory tasks to those relevant inindustry

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Chi-Hao Cheng, Miami University; Deng Cao, Central State University; Ashraf Yaseen

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

of Science and Technology in 2002. Mr. Yaseen joined Central State University on August 2013. He is currently an Assistant Professor who enjoys teaching computer science classes. As for his research areas, Mr. Yaseen is interested in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics and High Performance Computing. Page 24.1090.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Software Defined Radio Laboratory Platform for Enhancing Undergraduate Communication and Networking CurriculaAbstract: The advances of communication and networking have changed the worldfundamentally

Conference Session

Distance Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8569Hands-on Homework or Laboratory Development for Distance Learning Stu-dents in Programmable Logical Controller (PLC)Dr. Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University Dr. Lin is a Professor and Program Director of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. He received his PhD of Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1989, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Dr. Lin has expertise in automation control, machine design, CAD/CAM, CNC, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and robotics. He has been active in the technology application research and teaching

Conference Session

ECE Distance Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan C. Schneider, Marquette University; James E. Richie, Marquette University

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Electrical and Computer

and associate chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Marquette University. Dr. Richie is a member of ASEE, IEEE, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu. Page 24.429.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Development of On-Line Lecture and Preparation Resources for Electrical Engineering Laboratory CoursesAbstract –The goal of this project is to convert five electrical engineering undergraduate teachinglaboratories at our university to a hybrid teaching format to increase student satisfaction with thelaboratory experience and promote

Conference Session

Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felipe L. Carvalho, Florida Atlantic University; Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

itwould be a required class. The proposed laboratory is being designed as a 3.00 credits class –preferably offered twice a week, giving the students sufficient time to complete each experiment.In order to create an efficient learning environment, we also propose this course to be offered toa maximum of 30 students per section. We believe that 15 groups is the ideal number for ahands-on course, allowing one Professor and one Teaching Assistant (TA) to supervise and assistthe students with questions, troubleshooting, and circuit analysis.By the completion of each experiment, each group needs to turn in a laboratory reportcomprising of all tables and graphs embedded in the laboratory guide, and their C-languagecode implemented. In addition, each

Conference Session

Distance Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University; Oyindamola O. Idowu, Waukegan Schools District 60; Thomas C. MacMullen, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9145Implementing Telecommunication’s Switching and Routing Laboratory Prac-tices: Migration to a Distance Learning based InstructionDr. Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University Dr. Rigoberto Chinchilla: PhD in Integrated Engineering, (Electrical and Industrial), Ohio University. Is an Associate Professor of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) since 2004. His teaching and research interest include Quality Design, Biometrics and Computer Security and ethics, Automation and Telecommunications. Dr. Chinchilla has been a Fulbright Scholar and a United Nations Scholar

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiwen Mao, Auburn University; Yingsong Huang, NetApp Inc.; Yihan Li, Auburn University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

projects with traditional wirelesscommunications courses to enhance teaching and student learning and to offer senior designprojects for students with different expertise to work together9. In this paper, we focus onreporting our work on developing a new SDR laboratory course for junior and senior levelwireless engineering students. CURRENT COURSE STRUCTURE AT AUBURNAuburn University offers a Bachelor of Wireless Engineering program, which is ABET-accredited and first-of-its-kind in the nation. The BWE curriculum has two formal options: (i)wireless engineering-hardware (WIRE), emphasizing a hardware design-oriented approach towireless engineering, and (ii) wireless engineering-software (WIRS), emphasizing a software-oriented

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Reed Campbell, Robert Morris University; Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

subject matter.3 Using toys for teaching is not novel;4 neither is usingbuilding blocks, cars, robots, and many other games to connect concept with practice in lab5,6,7,8,9but those efforts are usually targeted toward youth. This work is applies toys from childhood tocollege level dynamics concepts to show sophistication of science in the simplicity of play. Page 24.839.2The professors also benefit from the ease with which these laboratories can be transported. Mostof the laboratories are small enough to fit in a briefcase and can be assembled or disassembled ina minimal amount of time. This not only allows for easy transport and storage, but

Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alec Steven Bowen, Oregon State University; Daniel Robert Reid, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

the National Science Foundation under thegrant TUES 1245482. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References1. Ma, J., and J. Nickerson. 2006. Hands-on, simulated, and remote laboratories: A comparative literature review. ACM Computing Surveys, 38(3), 1-24.2. Wieman C. and K. Perkins. 2005. Transforming physics education. Physics Today,58(11), 36-41.3. Perkins, K., Adams, W., Dubson, M., Finkelstein, N., Reid, S., Wieman, C., & LeMaster, R. 2006. PhET: Interactive simulations for teaching and learning physics. The Physics Teacher, 44, 18.4. Finkelstein, N.D., W.K. Adams, C.J

Conference Session

Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

Paper ID #9589An Experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebooks in Real-World, Client-Based BME Design CoursesDr. John P Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison Dr. Puccinelli is an Associate Faculty Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He began here as student near the start of the UW-BME program and earned his BS, MS, and PhD in BME. He is interested in hands-on instruction – teaching and developing courses related to biomaterials and tissue engineering, as well as design. He was awarded the BMES Student Chapter Teaching Award in 2011 and 2013 and the Polygon Outstanding BME Instructor Award in

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Mechanical, Materials and Fluid Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Chiesa P.E., Santa Clara University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9389Sensor-based Experimental Evaluation of Mixing Characteristics in Laboratory-scale Reactor SystemsDr. Steven C. Chiesa P.E., Santa Clara University Professor Chiesa is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Santa Clara Univer- sity. He has been teaching environmental engineering courses at the university level for over 30 years. He holds a BS degree from Santa Clara University, an MS degree from Stanford University, and a PhD degree from the University of Notre Dame. Page

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

, simple laboratory exercises are then used to further reinforcethe concepts. A common exercise would be a map, where vectors can be drawn, combined andmanipulated using meter sticks and protractors. Some institutions have branched out and madeuse of vector type scavenger hunts to further engage the student.4 At WIT, we have theadvantage that laboratory sections are restricted to 16 students maximum, so small groups andgroup activities are easily implemented. Also, with the authors being avid gamers themselves,the opportunity to teach vectors on a virtual space battlefield was seized. Page 24.1173.2The students who were enrolled in the courses

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Jinlee Kim P.E., California State University Long Beach

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8596Effectiveness of Green-BIM Teaching Method in Construction Education Cur-riculumProf. Jin-Lee Kim P.E., California State University Long Beach Jin-Lee Kim, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP BD+C is an Assistant Professor of Dept. of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management at California State University, Long Beach. He is a Director of Green Building Information Modeling laboratory at CSULB. He has earned a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, majoring Construction Engineering Management with a minor in Statistics. His research interests include construction engineering

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Signal Processing and Controls

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Anh Mai, University of Oklahoma

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, "Process control laboratory experiments using LabVIEW," Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2001.7. D. Um and V. Sriraman, "Teaching basic control systems theory using robots," Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2004.8. S. Daniels, D. Harding, and M. Collura, "Introducing feedback control to first year engineering students using LabVIEW," Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005.9. C. Chen and J. Derr, "Radio-controlled robot lawnmower," Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Levinson, Lafayette College; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Glen Thomas Tennyson

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8705Automated Process Control Laboratory Experience: Simultaneous Temper-ature and Level Control in a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor SystemDr. Joshua A. Levinson, Lafayette College Levinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College. His teaching interests are in senior capstone design, integrated chemical engineering laboratory, transport, and thermodynamics. His research interests are in semiconductor processing technology, mi- crofluidics, transport phenomena, chemical kinetics, and chemical engineering pedagogy.Dr. Eric L. Maase, University of

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering Education with several teaching awards such as the 2004 National Outstanding Teaching Medal and the 2005 Quinn Award for experiential learning. Page 24.198.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Artificial Organs Leading to Real Engineering Learning [Work-in-Progress]AbstractExamined at a holistic level, the human body is composed of unit operations maintaininga steady state known as homeostasis. Many of these unit operations have engineeringanalogs. These parallels are explored readily for pedagogical purposes, either as novelproblems or

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Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #8759An innovative way to teach sustainability in Civil engineering Material ClassDr. Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College Dr. Goli Nossoni specializes in the area of civil engineering structures and materials she has worked in multidisciplinary research laboratory. Her research recently expanded to include innovative green and recycled materials. She taught the Civil Engineering Materials course the last two years, and has tried to encourage her students to think critically about the environmental impact of the materials they use and be more creative. She recently has received an EPA-P3 grant for a multidisciplinary

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Signal Processing and Controls

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

theinterdisciplinary nature of those processes.IntroductionIn a fast changing industrial environment, educational laboratory activities need to keep pacewith new and emerging technologies that are implemented, in order to provide students with therequired skills consistent with the newest technologies available. Real life industrial settings areoften too expensive and complex to implement at laboratory level. The fundamental challengingproblems in manufacturing education are related to: (a) Improving the student–instructionaltechnologies interface to incorporate the required learning tools; (b) Improving teaching andlearning effectiveness. On the other hand, the advancement of increasing efficiency and reducingthe cost of manufacturing is contingent on

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

toestablish their own experiment designs to explore chemical and physical phenomena related tojunior-level thermodynamics and transport courses. Concepts in statistics and numericalmethods, technical writing, engineering ethics, and laboratory and industrial safety are allintroduced in the scope of this course.This course serves as the first in our curriculum where students are responsible for the creation oflaboratory procedures, in contrast to their typical chemistry labs where experimental methods areprovided. Given a brief (1/2-1 page) prompt explaining the principle of interest and a list ofavailable laboratory equipment, students are required to explicitly outline the objective,hypothesis, and methods of their experiment, followed by