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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Mechanical Engineering and Control

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John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University; Justice Boisselle, Oral Roberts University

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from an open valve connected at one Page 26.107.4end of the tube so that the two fluids did not mix. Orange dye was used to color the bottom layerof salt water and blue dye was used to color the top fresh water layer in order to create a visibleinterface between the two fluids. The tube was slowly tilted off the horizontal to an 8° tilt angle in3.5 s. Waves developed after the tilt angle had been set and the growth of the waves is visible inFigure 3. When the tube has reached the 8° tilt angle, we see that the displacement of theinterface between the two fluids is most evident at both ends of the tube and that the interface inthe middle section

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Bring-Your-Own-Experiments 1

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Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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the Simulink model the pulses in thesignal are counted and converted to an angular velocity. Since direction is not important in this setof experiments only one photo interrupter was used. However, a second photo interrupter couldbe added if direction is needed in the future.Motor DriverSince the voltage and current required for the motor are too high to be directly sourced by theRaspberry Pi, an additional power supply and H-bridge were used to drive the motor. A variableDC power supply that has 1.5V increments from 3V to 12V was selected. However, 4 AAbatteries could also be used. The SoftPWM library from the WiringPi libraries was used inanother Simulink S-function driver to generate the pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal to drivethe H

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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, etc.), (2)their opinion on how the project helped them learn the subject content (e.g., controls conceptsand methods), and (3) their opinion on how the project helped them learn the computer tools(e.g., MATLAB and SIMULINK functions). The complete survey questionnaire is included inAppendix II. TABLE II compiles the survey results.TABLE II. Student Self-Evaluation with End-of-Project Survey Mean Mode(s) Standard Deviation Student General Perception 1. Interesting and motivating 3.6 3 0.99 2. Sense of accomplishment 3.5 3, 4 0.87 3

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs

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Ning Wang, University of Houston; Siu Chun Michael Ho, University of Houston; Qianlong Lan, Texas Southern University; Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Gangbing Song, University of Houston (CoE); Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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., Nilsson, K., Zackrisson, J., Garcia-Zubia, J., Hernandez-Jayo, U., Nafalski, A. Hkansson, L.(2009). On objectives of instructional laboratories, individual assessment, and use of collaborative remotelaboratories. Learning Technologies, IEEE Transactions on, 2(4), 263-274.4. Abdulwahed, M., & Nagy, Z. K. (2013). Developing the TriLab, a triple access mode (hands-on, virtual, remote)laboratory, of a process control rig using LabVIEW and Joomla. Computer Applications in EngineeringEducation, 21(4), 614-626.5. Barrios, A., Panche, S., Duque, M., Grisales, V. H., Prieto, F., Villa, J. L. & Canu, M. (2013). A multi-userremote academic laboratory system. Computers & Education, 62, 111-122.6. Harward, V. J., Del Alamo, J. A., Lerman, S. R

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Mechanical Engineering and Control

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Julianne Vernon, University of Michigan, College of Engineering; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Noel C. Perkins, University of Michigan; Bradford G Orr, University of Michigan

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authors thank the reviewers fortheir helpful comments and suggestions.References  1 E. L. Lewis, “Conceptual change among middle school students studying elementary thermodynamics,” J Sci Educ Technol, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 3–31, Mar. 1996.2 D. L. Evans, G. L. Gray, S. Krause, J. Martin, C. Midkiff, B. Notaros, M. Pavelich, D. Rancour, T. Rhoads-Reed, P. Steif, R. Streveler, and K. Wage, “Progess on Concept Inventory Assessment Tools,” in the Proceedings of the 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, pp. 1–8, Nov. 2003.3 I. A. Halloun, “The initial knowledge state of college physics students,” Am. J. Phys., vol. 53, no. 11, pp. 1043–1055, 1985.4 J. Clement, D. Brown, and A. Zietsman, “Not

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Pedagogy of Lab-Oriented Courses

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Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo

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, S. O., and Terry, R. E., ”Use of the Kolb Learning Cycle and the 4MAT System in Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 82, April 1993, pp. 70-77.3. Harb, J. N., Terry, R. E., Hurt, P. K., and Williamson, K. J., Teaching Through The Cycle: Application of Learning Style Theory to Engineering Education at Brigham Young University, 2nd Edition, Brigham Young University Press, 1995.4. Ortiz, L. E. and Bachofen, E. M., “An Experience in Teaching Structures in Aeronautical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Applying the Experimental Methodology,” Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 2526.5. Harding, T. S., Lai, H.-Y

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Best Paper Presentations

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Eric Constans, Rowan University; Shivakumar I Ranganathan, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

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Transmission II (THS II)," Toyota Public Affairs Division, Japan, May 2003. [Online]. Available: http://www.evworld.com/library/toyotahs2.pdf. [Accessed 20 February 2013].[2] E. W. Constans, J. Kadlowec, K. K. Bhatia, H. Zhang, T. Merrill and B. Angelone, "Integrating the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum using a Long-Term Green Design Project: Part 1: The Hybrid Powertrain," ASEE Annual Conference, 2012.[3] E. W. Constans, M. S. Acosta, K. K. Bhatia, H. Zhang and J. Kadlowec, "Development and Implementation of a Control Strategy for a Hybrid Power Train System in a Classroom Setting," ASEE Annual Conference, 2014.[4] M. S. Acosta, E. W. Constans, K. K. Bhatia, J. Kadlowec, T. Merrill, H. Zhang and B. Angelone, "Integrating the

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs

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Phillip Wong, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University

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. There is a multi-week final project in which two-person teams programa game that requires a hardware interface. Students are loaned a LabJack and an additional kitwhich contains electronic parts like resistors, LEDs, switches, jumper wires, and a protoboard.In past years, the ECE 102 final project has been based either on the television game show“Wheel of Fortune” or the 80’s electronic toy “Simon”. At this stage a fair amount of technicalassistance and background information is given, since many of the students have not worked onsubstantial program development or interfacing before. For Wheel of Fortune, students build acircuit using a 3-to-8 decoder chip and eight LEDs to simulate the wheel (Figure 2). A discretepush-button activates the spin

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Bring-Your-Own-Experiments 2

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Jun Nogami, University of Toronto; Scott Ramsay, University of Toronto; Scott D Ramsay, University of Toronto

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small but efforts are being made to get the attentionof a larger pool of students next year.References1 Hatch, R.A., Comeforo, J.E., Pace, N.A., “Transparent, Plastic-ball, Crystal Structure Models,” AmericanMineralogist, vol.37, no.1, pp.58-68 , 19522 Sow, C.H., Udalagama, C., Lim, G.Q., “Teaching crystal structures using a transparent box with tennis balls,”Journal of the NUS Teaching Academy, vol.3, no.1, pp.18-33, 20133 Hallouin, I. A., & Hestenes, D. Common sense concepts about motion (1985). American Journal of Physics, 53,1043-1055.4 Krause, S., Tasooji, A., Griffin, R., “Origins of misconceptions in a materials concept inventory from student focusgroups,” ASEE Annual Conference, 2004

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Bring-Your-Own-Experiments 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia

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]. [cited 2014 Dec 1]. Available from: http://www.ni.com/ultiboard/5. Welcome to Ohio Art | Ohio Art [Internet]. [cited 2015 Jan 31]. Available from: http://www.ohioart.com/6. RS-485 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [Internet]. [cited 2014 Dec 1]. Available from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-4857. NI myRIO - National Instruments [Internet]. [cited 2014 Jan 4]. Available from: http://www.ni.com/myrio/8. iRobot: iRobot Create® Programmable Robot [Internet]. [cited 2015 Mar 12]. Available from: http://store.irobot.com/education-research-robots/irobot-create-programmable- robot/family.jsp?categoryId=2591511&s=A-ProductAge&gclid=CLr78f_Fo8QCFeXm7AodZjsA3g9. Adafruit RGB Matrix HAT + RTC for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Pedagogy of Lab-Oriented Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Gregory J Kowalski, Northeastern University; Andrew F. Carbonar, Northeastern University

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bycapstone teams during the 1990’s. A second team will be working during the Spring 2015 termin order to further develop new experiments to renovate the lab. The authors recognize that thenumber of interviews is extremely limited. This was due to the difficulty in contacting studentswho had already graduated. Nevertheless, some insights were gained into the thought process ofthese students.The students were asked to describe their best lab experience as a mechanical engineeringstudent, and what made it the best. In both cases, the students preferred hands on interaction withreal tools, sensors, and equipment. One student enjoyed a lab in mechanical testing because itwas “hands-on, exciting, and mildly dangerous”. The other student enjoyed a

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Kaitlin Engle Mallouk, Rowan University; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University

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university freshman engineering clinic,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 1997, Milwaukee, WI.4. R. P. Hesketh, K. Jahan and A. J. Marchese, “Multidisciplinary experimental experiences in the freshman engineering clinic design at Rowan university,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 1997, Milwaukee, WI.5. A. J. Marchese, R. P. Hesketh and K. Jahan, “Design in the Rowan university freshman engineering clinic,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 1997, Milwaukee, WI.6. S. Farrell, J. Kadlowec, A. Marchese, J. Schmazel and S. Mandayam. “Hands-on Experiments: Engineering and the Human Body,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and

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Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of Technology; Roberto Cammino, Illinois Institute of Technology; Bonnie Haferkamp, Illinois Institute of Technology; Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamshid Mohammadi, Illinois Institute of Technology; Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of Technology

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.AcknowledgementsLaboratory space and equipment was generously provided by the Armour College ofEngineering, Illinois Institute of Technology. We would like to thank Craig Johnson for helpingequip the laboratory and for supporting students in our machine shop. We would also like tothank our many engineering students who provided constructive feedback throughout the pilotimplementation.Bibliography1. Eagan, M., Hurtado, S., Chang, M., Garcia, G., Herrera, F., & Garibay, J. (2013). Making a Difference in Science Education: The Impact of Undergraduate Research Programs. American Educational Research Journal, 50(4), 683-713.2. McLaughlin, D., Schmitz, S., & Mean, E. (2013). Report on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Students in a Novel

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs

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Aidan F. Browne, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Keith Loftus, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Christopher Benfield

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for remote robot teleoperation: Applications in training and simulation." In IIE Annual Conference and Expo, pp. 977-982. 2008.[2] Pereira, Carlos Eduardo, Suenoni Paladini, and Frederico Menine Schaf. "Control and Automation Engineering Education: combining physical, remote and virtual labs." In Systems, Signals and Devices (SSD), 2012 9th International Multi-Conference on, pp. 1-10. IEEE, 2012.[3] Soares, F., C. P. Leão, V. Carvalho, R. M. Vasconcelos, and S. Costa. "Automation and control remote laboratory: a pedagogical tool." International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education 51, no. 1 (2014): 54-67.[4] Sekar, Ramnath, Sheng-Jen Hsieh, and Zhenhua Wu. "Remote diagnosis design for a PLC- based automated system

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valentin Siderskiy, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Aatif Ahmed Mohammed, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering

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Figure 4: Chua’s breadboard layout using Fritzing. Figure 5: Fully constructed Chua’s circuit. Page 26.348.8USB Soundcard ScopeIn order to visualize the chaotic attractor one would typically use an oscilloscope (see Figure 6),however such devices are frequently out of the price range for hobbyists and students to makea simple demonstration. Moreover, the measurement of analog signals using a Line-In port of adesktop soundcard is no longer a relevant solution to replace an oscilloscope. The 1990’s desktopscame commonly equipped with a soundcard which included a Line-In port. The current computermarket is split between desktop and laptop computers

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Mechanical Engineering and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University

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arealways more viscous. Students also compare their results to the ASTM D6751 biodiesel viscosityspecification data. Figure 3 shows a typical experimental graph of dynamic viscosity versustemperature showing that the relationship between viscosity and temperature is not linear, but thetrend is comparable for all three fluids. Equipment for this lab is listed in Table 4, and shown inFigure 4. Viscosity vs Temp 5 Dynamic Viscosity, kg/m-s x .001 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5