Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

implementation, PID controller design andsimulation, op-amp based closed loop system implementation, and testing. Student outcomesassessment data for the laboratory experiment are also presented along with plans for furtherimprovement to the experiment.Student outcomes for the proposed experimentAfter conducting the proposed control system experiment, students will develop: • an improved understanding of various controller configurations (P/PD/PI/PID), • an improved ability to design PID controllers for the end-of-semester course project, • an ability to identify which gains (KP, KI, and KD) to be increased and which gains to be decreased in a controller to improve system response, and • an ability to prototype and test an op-amp based

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

] National Science Board. (2012). Science and Engineering Indicators 2012. Arlington VA: National ScienceFoundation (NSB 12-01).[8] National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (2011). Science &Engineering Degrees: 1966-2008. Detailed Statistical Tables NSF 11-136. Arlington, VA. Available athttp://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf11316/pdf/nsf11316.pdf[9] Office of Planning and Analysis (OPA), Montana State University (2013). [Online]. Available:http://www.montana.eedu/opa.[10] Yoder, B.L., (2011). Engineering by the Numbers, American Society of Engineering Education.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, Brigham Young University; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

or research on the actualimpact the SeaPerch program has on student interest in, and perception of, sTEm.UUR The Utah Underwater Robotics (UUR) program recently finished its third consecutiveyear of operation. UUR was instigated because MIT graduate, Tadd Truscott, then working as amechanical engineering professor at Brigham Young University (BYU), decided to involve theBYU community in an effort to excite young students about STEM topics 9. Due to Dr.Truscott’s experience with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the UUR curriculum followsthe structure of the SeaPerch program. Initially the program did not have a research agenda,however, as planning stages progressed it was decided to include a survey instrument. For the first

Conference Session

SDR & Programming in ECE Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pong P. Chu, Cleveland State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

microcontroller or embedded system project. Itis best suited for student proposed multi-week term projects. Since the App Inventor platform isvery simple, the concepts can be covered in one or two recitation sessions. Students can thendecide whether to use it in their projects. They may need one or two additional weeks to learnthe basic functionalities and derive the needed app. Students can use their own Android devicesor the lab can stock a few entry-level Android phones, which can be obtained between $50 and$100. Except for the SMS feature mentioned in Section 4.3, no active phone plan is needed. This idea has been introduced in an advanced digital systems and senior design classes andseveral student teams chose to incorporate the device into

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College

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Graduate Studies

ETAC of ABET and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Engineering Technology.Prof. Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College Robert Koeneke is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Daytona State College. He received his B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar in 1977 and his M.S. in Computer Science from Santa Clara University in 1982. His 34 years of professional career covers: teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, planning, developing and managing project in the areas of Telecommunications and Information Systems. His research interest includes embedded systems, digital programmable devices and computer communications. He is a member of IEEE

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumer Pial Das, Lamar University; B. D. Daniel, Lamar University; Stefan Andrei, Lamar University; Lawrence Joseph Osborne, Lamar University Computer Science Department

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

167 141 147Table 1: Mathematics and Computer Science Enrollment at Lamar UniversityIt is our observation and findings that ASCENT students enjoy doing research. Research of thefirst three cohorts of ASCENT Scholars (22 students) have resulted in 52 presentations inregional and national conferences, and 3 publications. The experience they have with the Bridgeprogram helped them to focus their attention on research more than they had previously. Manyof them are likely to be engaged on research in some capacity after they graduate. Even thoughmost of them plan to go to graduate school at some point, many of them enter industry beforethat. Out of 11 students graduated from this program, five of them are working in STEM fieldand two of them

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University; Steve Keith Baker, East Carolina University; Miguel Vega-Herrera

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Computing & Information Technology

activities can also automate gradingroutines and facilitates unique testing environments with variable content generation [3]. This isa powerful tool that enables the instructor to create unique assignments, and facilitates for quickand efficient grading of complex configurations.3. ConclusionsInstead of having to choose using either PT or GNS3 for network development, it might be aneven better idea to use them both together. As previously discussed, both programs target distinctaspects of an overall project, and can be used to complement each other. PT can be used to createa networking plan that incorporates the internal and external functions of a network. PT couldfurther facilitate ease of assessment and automated grading. GNS3, on the other hand

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

sustainability module into first-year courses for civil and environmental engineering students. J. Profes. Iss. Eng. Edu. Pract., 137, pp. 78–8510. Stolk J. 2015. Can Disciplinary Integration Promote Students’ Lifelong Learning Attitudes and Skills in Project-Based Engineering Courses? International Journal Of Engineering Education ·11. Aktas, C., Whelan, R., Stoffer H., Todd, E., Kern, C. 2015. Developing a University-Wide Course on Sustainability: a Critical Evaluation of Planning and Implementation. Journal of Cleaner Production 106, 216- 22112. Oswald Beiler, M. and Evans, J. (2014). "Teaching Sustainability Topics to Attract and Inspire the Next Generation of Civil Engineers." J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract

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Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjit K. Mitra, University of California - Santa Barbara; Woon-Seng Gan, Nanyang Technological University; Phyo Ko Ko, Nanyang Technological University; Hai Nguyen Duy, Nanyang Technological University

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Computing & Information Technology

. Figure 8: Survey Results.Future WorkCurrently, the review modules on Mathematics of Engineering and Microprocessor are beingclass-tested in their respective undergraduate courses at the School of Electrical and ElectronicEngineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.The next phase of the development of OnTEn website is to add more engineering contents. Tothis end, we have visited a number of universities in several countries and plan to continue thevisits to several other universities. The universities visited so far are the University of SouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles, California (USA); University of California, Davis, California (USA);California State University, Northridge, California (USA); Chinese University of Hong Kong(Hong

Conference Session

Software Engineering Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Alexandria Spradlin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Thomas Rogers Bassa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

classroom (located at the second floor of the building).When the two groups were separated, their means of communication changed. They decided to use an instantmessenger to communicate throughout the workday but often found it difficult to understand one another. Toremedy the problem, the two groups set designated times for video chat meetings before lunch and beforeeach workday ended. After encountering some difficulties with this method, a leader was elected in eachgroup and the leaders were allowed to meet in person at the end of each workday to discuss the progressmade that-day and plans for the following day. The forced separation also introduced technical difficulties.Although the requirement for the project was identified and documented

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanveer Singh Chawla, Western Washington University

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Materials

time the course is taught.They also have the option of using a different software that they are comfortable with and haveaccess to. One of the groups opted to use HyperMesh and OptiStruct as they were planning onusing that software to design bridges for the SAMPE student bridge contest. Students getintroduced to the composites workbench in the surfacing class with CATIA and strengthen theirknowledge about how models are designed using orthotropic materials. Two lectures are setaside to instruct the students with the FEA laboratory. Examples of a model setup and thedisplacement results obtained by one of the student groups for flexural testing are given below(Figures 1 & 2.) Figure 1. CATIA model of flexural test using Figure 2. FEA

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Strategies Beyond the Classroom to Tackle Gender Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Madjar, University of Connecticut; Bryan Douglas Huey, University of Connecticut; Leslie M. Shor, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

applicable to trying to explain their career plans.The SCCT model has 4 core variables: self-efficacy beliefs, outcome expectations, interests, andgoals. In a study of 579 male and female college students (sophomores) in Spain, there were “nostatistically significant differences in outcome expectations or goals.”15 This was based onquestions related to a students’ appreciation for an engineering degree positively influencingtheir professional career, and on the extent of their academic plans. The students were also askedabout their level of confidence in earning high marks on courses with basic requirements forengineering majors, and on their interest in engineering related activities such as solvingmathematical problems. The answers indicate that

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

expertise include process modeling, simulation, and process control.Dr. Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville Thomas Tretter is professor of science education and director of the Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Plan- etarium at the University of Louisville. His scholarship includes collaborative efforts with science and engineering faculty targeting retention of STEM majors in entry-level STEM courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Step-outs to Stars Engineering Retention FrameworkAbstract This research paper, grounded in Expectancy-Value Theory, investigates the relationshipbetween interest, first semester GPA and first year retention in engineering

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Brian W. Henderson, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

focus on 32 of the student responses since one ofthe students did not respond to this study’s key questions. All student survey questionswill be referenced by using SQ#, where SQ indicates it is a question from the studentsurvey and # being replaced by the referred question number. SQ2: University of Arkansas Student ID Number SQ4: Gender SQ5: Ethnicity SQ6: Race SQ7: What degree plan are you most interested in? SQ8: Please indicate if you experienced any of the following activities prior to coming to the U of A (check all that apply)? SQ14: What is your perception of current job opportunities for industrial engineering (7 point Likert scale – very bad to very good

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Alan R. Peterfreund, SageFox Consulting Group; Leticia C. Britos Cavagnaro, Stanford University; Humera Fasihuddin, Stanford University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

time? following job or work activities in the first five - Ask a lot of questions years after you graduate? - Generate new ideas by observing the - Searching out new technologies, processes, world techniques, and/or product ideas - Experiment as a way to understand - Generating creative ideas how things work - Promoting and championing ideas to others - Actively search for new ideas through - Investigating and securing resources experimenting needed to implement new ideas - Build a large network of contacts with - Developing adequate plans and

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven David Wood, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Thayne L Sweeten Ph.D., Department of Biology, Utah State University,

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #16487Preliminary Analysis of Spatial Ability Improvement within an EngineeringMechanics Course: StaticsSteven David Wood, Utah State University - Engineering Education Steven Wood is a junior in the Civil Engineering program. After finishing his BS he plans on completing a MS in Civil Engineering. In addition to studies, he is a teacher’s assistant and he teaches a recitation class for the Statics course. His Interests in the field of engineering are public transportation, specifically in rapid and heavy rail systems. His research interests include spatial ability, learning styles, and gender differences in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech; Nathan E Canney, Seattle University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

”)  Relationship between engineers and the public (e.g., “Cross Disciplinary”, “Collaborative”)  Engineers social footprint over time (e.g., “Increasing”) 4  Societal problems/issues in need of engineering solutions (e.g., “Physical Infrastructure Stresses”)A fuller discussion of emerging themes and their prevalence in engineering documents will beready for inclusion in the poster as part of this session.The research plan moving forward includes interviews with engineering students, faculty, andprofessionals, drawing upon the themes discovered in the professional documents analysis andfrom the theoretical foundation in social imaginaries

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

activities related to3D printing as common elements of the engineering design process in general, and rapidprototyping in particular. ABS and PLA 3D-printing materials were regarded as environmentallyresponsible products. Community involvement and appreciation of the sustainability efforts inthe department’s 3D-printing lab were unintended positive results.With further improvements of the desktop recycling system, new opportunities may arise. Forexample, the sustainable 3D-printing lab may accept 3D-printed recyclable materials from othereducational institutions in the area. Also, commercial applications could be developed to helprecycling efforts in 3D-printing shops and makerspaces. Further research is planned to includerecyclability

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Marie Flynn, College of Charleston; Michael G Flynn, College of Charleston

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and accompanying program schedule animations, slideshows based on unique  Everyone plays each team’s exergame needs of their schools 6-Sat  Each team presents afterschool implementation plans, anticipated issues  TECHFIT graduationTeachers are provided with a 230-page, lab-based workbook that includes lessons over the PDclassroom content. In addition to step-by-step, illustrated instructions, each lesson maps thecontent to state and national standards for grades 6-8. This feature allows teachers to integratesome of what

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Lynn Larson, University of Calgary; Genevieve Hoffart, University of Calgary; Tom O'Neill, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; William Daniel Rosehart P.Eng., University of Calgary

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First-Year Programs

research on team learning processes in engineering student project teams. Additionally, she has co-developed a framework for measuring and interpreting an array of team dynamics. An online assessment tool has been created based on this framework which allows teams to diagnose and improve the ”health” of their team. She is passionate about her area of research and plans to continue conducting research on factors that contribute to effective teamwork.Ms. Genevieve Hoffart, University of Calgary Genevieve is a first year M.Sc. student under the supervision of Dr. Thomas O’Neill at the University of Calgary focusing on at team dynamics, training, and communication. She has been working with the Schulich School of

Conference Session

Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Educational Research and Methods

better understand what students learn in ENGR 1620. to sense a person’s posture, store that information, and display it. Make a flowchart of the design process you would use for such a system. What steps would you plan to go through? DO spend the full 10 minutes on your response Your job is to create a design process for a specific project. Print Your Name Here Print Your Instructor’s Name Here Page

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alec Roberto Zavala, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Cole C. McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Graham C. Archer P.Eng, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

concrete floor through 1” thick steel base plates and four 5/8” diameter bolts. Theweight of each floor, including the beams and columns, is about 6000 lbs. The plan dimensionsof the frame are approximately 50” x 50” and the floor heights are 54” and 71” for the 1st and2nd floors, respectively. The columns are oriented such that there is a strong and a weak axisdirection. An advantage of the structure is that it is simple enough to be assessed by handcalculations. It can be analyzed by hand when simplified to a 2D system with 1 translationaldegree of freedom per floor and used to validate the computer output.Figure 10: Laboratory structure, Beam/Column Connection and Column Base ConnectionFigure 11: Laboratory structure, Computer model [ETABS4

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Electrical and Control Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Brent Walter Reed

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

to build the circuits with thecomplete schematics provided. More design components are planned in the future in order tochallenge the students and provide more active learning experience. In the second project, theblock diagram of the triangle waveform generator will be provided, but the detailed circuitdesign and part value need to be figured out by the students.ConclusionsThis paper presents the implementation of two hands-on circuit building projects in anElectronics course in a crowded general engineering curriculum. The students independentlycompleted the two sequential projects outside of class time. While it was observed to bechallenging for the students and the learning experience can be further improved, the assessmentresults show

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; Kenneth W. Lamb P.E. Ph.D, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

– and the potentialconsequences for new graduates – was demonstrated by a recurring practitioner comment that,since engineering is a detail-oriented profession, engineers need to demonstrate their attention todetail even in writing. One explained, "a resume or cover letter with a lot of mistakes tells methis person is not ready to be an engineer" and he immediately eliminates those applicants.Although we originally did not plan to have lessons about grammar and punctuation, thecomparative analysis convinced us they were necessary.Integration of writing and engineering: An important pattern that emerged when practitionersdiscussed writing was their view of the connection between writing and the practice ofengineering. Practitioners repeatedly

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University - Calumet; Uditha Sudheera Navaratne, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Venkatateja Koppaku

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

better response ascompared to controlling the reactive power [4].In this paper, a photovoltaic hybrid generation mechanism is studied and simulated. A hybridelectric system provides a greater quality electricity generation since the system is not solelydependent on one type of energy source. Whilst some of these devices may shutdown thealternate source still can deliver the electricity.Case StudyIn order to study power system behavior and operating conditions of different generators, buses,transformers, motors and loads in a system, power analysis and load flow calculations must beperformed. The flow of active and reactive power is known as load flow or power flow. Loadflow is an important tool used by power engineers for planning and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqulyn Baughman, Iowa State University; Gretchen A. Mosher, Iowa State University; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University ; Tejas Dhadphale Ph.D., Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

benefits of implementing a sustainable and successful capstone course were also expressed as opportunities to provide critical learning experiences for our students. References 1. National Science Foundation. (2014). Investing in science, engineering, and education for the nation’s future. Strategic Plan for 2014-2018. Downloaded October 16, 2015 from: www.nsf.gov 2. National Academy of Engineering. (2008). Grand challenges for engineering. Downloaded August 30, 2015 from: www.engineeringchallenges.org 3. Besterfield-Sacre, M., Cox, M.F., Borrego, M., Beddoes, K., and Zhu, J. (2014). Changing engineering education: Views of U.S. faculty, chairs, and deans. Journal of Engineer in Education, 103(2), 193-219. 4. Saunders, K. Brumm, T

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Instrumentation

institutions. He is a certified six sigma black belt and a certified quality engineer with ASQ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Effect of Packing Density of Particles on RFID PenetrationABSTRACTRadio frequency identification device (RFID) technology has risen to become a drastic aspect insupply chain management which is not just a replacement for barcodes. RFID maintains accurateinventory control and also real time product information is available to make decisions. It makesthe supply chain significantly more accurate and improves efficiency and reliability. Also, due toreal-time information is made available for administration, the planning processes can besignificantly improved as

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

how theyattempted to meet each specification in their project report. Table II shows a tentative projecttimeline.Student ProjectsThe mechatronics class had three sections and there were 17 projects in total. Students worked ina group to plan, design, fabricate, and test the prototype. Group size varied from two to fourstudents. Each project includes sensing, processing, and actuating to control anelectromechanical device, typically a motor. The objective of the project is to demonstrate asystem level application of mechatronics. Upon the approval from the instructor, students weregiven full responsibility to select components, create a test bench, prove concept(s), developinterface circuitry, and integrate all sub-systems. This paper

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Brandon Scott Weisberg, Farmingdale State College; Daniel Joseph Boss; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

or barrierbetween professionals and novice students. The participation of a student in the creation of afixture aids in eliminating this barrier by making fuel cell’s bipolar plates production accessibleto inexperienced technology students. The process of manufacturing a fixture for the productionof hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen purifier plates required a careful planning and step-by-stepmethodological implementation.Through the use of our designed fixture it is, now, possible to teach students how to use a CNCmilling machine with relative ease while also allowing for precision part machining. The setup ofthe fixture allows students to observe the necessary measures to properly machine a part whilealso teaching them the benefits of

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University

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Electrical and Computer

assignments.Based upon a survey of students, the flipped classroom was preferred by every student in thecourse. Students liked the ability to refer back to the lectures to study and they liked theopportunity to have more practice with course material during the lecture period. Final examresults indicate that there was a significant improvement in student performance on the exam inthe section with the flipped classroom format when compared to final exam performance in atraditional lecture format. In general, the flipped classroom gave students more opportunity tointeract with the microprocessor datasheet and more practice doing computations. It is not clearwhy students did worse on some code writing problems, but future offerings of the course plan tofill