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Josue Njock-Libii; Hosni Abu-Mulaweh

Session 3226 Integration of Boiling Experiments in the Undergraduate Heat Transfer Laboratory Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Josué Njock Libii Engineering Department Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USAAbstractThis paper presents three boiling experiments that can be integrated in the undergraduate heattransfer laboratory. The objective of these experiments is to enhance the understanding ofboiling process by undergraduate mechanical engineering students. These experiments

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Ben Humphrey

Session 3226 Using Material Safety Data Sheets to Teach Laboratory Safety Ben Humphrey Parks College of Engineering and Aviation of Saint Louis UniversityModern life thrives on, but is also threatened by, the constant development and use of chemicalconcoctions. Many are benign. Some are very dangerous. A few are deadly. But moredangerous than the chemicals we contact every day is the rampant ignorance of their hazards. Itseems to be a firmly entrenched trait of human nature to ignore the risks involved in substancesto which we are in constant contact, especially if those substances are provided for

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Victor F. Medina; Valarie Akerson; Nina Wang

Session 3551 Using Research Projects to Enhance Environmental Engineering Laboratory Course Victor F. Medina, Valarie Akerson Washington State University, Tri-Cities Nina Wang Merrimac SystemsAbstractThe current paper describes a qualitative research study of an Environmental EngineeringLaboratory Course taught to a group of graduate students in the Spring of 1999. Thecourse structure was changed from a traditional mode of instruction to a project-basedcourse that allowed students to design and carry out a

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Thomas Hall

Session 3547 Using Simulation Software for Electronics Engineering Technology Laboratory Instruction Thomas M. Hall, Jr. Northwestern State University of LouisianaAbstractTo determine the effectiveness of offering electronics engineering technology laboratory courseson-line, computer simulations were compared with hands-on laboratories. Quantitative researchon the achievement of students in each laboratory environment showed no statistically significantdifferences. Nevertheless, quantitative analysis of the students’ attitudes revealed a statisticallysignificant

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Raghu Korrapati; Nikunja K. Swain; James A. Anderson

Session 2320 Computer Based Virtual Engineering Laboratory (CBVEL) And Engineering Technology Education Nikunja K. Swain, James A. Anderson, Raghu Korrapati School of Engineering Technology & Sciences (SETS)/School of Business and Technology South Carolina State University/Webster UniversityAbstractThis paper describes an innovative and cost-effective method of modernizing undergraduatetechnology and sciences education so that our graduates can be well trained with the latesttechnology. This will also help the technology and science programs to satisfy the

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Peter Wild; Brian Surgenor; Aaron Dellah

Session 2520 A Laboratory on the Microprocessor Control of a Floating Ping Pong Ball A. Dellah, P.M. Wild, B.W. Surgenor Department of Mechanical Engineering Queen’s University, Kingston, CanadaAbstractAn undergraduate laboratory has been developed for a course in mechatronics that involves thecontrol of a floating ping pong ball with a microprocessor. The apparatus consists of a ping pongball located in a vertically oriented Plexiglas tube. At the top end of the tube, an ultrasonictransducer measures the position of the ball in the

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William Dalzell; Rae Jean N. Wiggins; Nishikant Sonwalkar; Michael C. Kutney; Clark K. Colton; Bonnie Burrell

Session # A Comparison of Web-Based and Laboratory Learning Environments Bonnie Burrell1, Rae Jean N. Wiggins2, Nishikant Sonwalkar2, Michael C. Kutney1, William Dalzell1, and Clark K. Colton1 1 Dept of Chemical Engineering/2Hypermedia Teaching Facility Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyI. IntroductionA Web-based computer simulation of an actual laboratory experiment was developed for the MITLaboratory classes. This virtual experiment, which we call the Web Lab, was introduced into the"Chemical Engineering Projects Laboratory" in spring 1999 and the

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Sanjay P. Ahuja

Session 3532 A Sequence of Closed Laboratory Exercises for a Course in Data Communications Sanjay P. Ahuja Associate Professor Department of Computer and Information Sciences University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL 32224. sahuja@unf.eduAbstractA sequence of closed laboratory exercises for a course in Data Communications is described in thispaper. The exercises are a combination of client-server programming, and

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Russell A. Aubrey

Session 3547 A Speed and Distance Measuring Exercise for the Electrical Engineering Technology Laboratory Russell A. Aubrey Purdue University School of Technology, Anderson, IndianaAbstractHands on exercises in introductory EET courses provide students with interesting instructionaltools to pique their inquisitiveness and increase their knowledge. The application specificexercise being described was developed to provide students an experience connecting basicanalog and digital circuits to produce a system for a specific application. While negotiating thepath to the desired

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Therese A. Mylan; Ravi K. Ghai; Kim LaScola Needy; Gary E. Rafe; Bopaya Bidanda

Session 2257 Development and Implementation of a Distributed Virtual Laboratory for Continuous Manufacturing Education and Training Gary E. Rafe, Kim LaScola Needy, Bopaya Bidanda University of Pittsburgh Ravi K. Ghai HomeCareTraining.com Therese A. Mylan H.B. Maynard & CompanyIntroductionA great deal of interest continues to be given to the potential of the global Internet to facilitateeducation and training in a wide range of disciplines

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Steve Picker; Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan; Christina Weigand; Amy Chen

Session 2513 Development of a Biochemical Experiment for the Unit Operations Laboratory Through An Undergraduate Research Project Muthanna Al-Dahhan, Steve Picker, Christina Weigand, Amy Chen Chemical Engineering Laboratory Washington University St. Louis, MO 63130IntroductionIn the era of rapidly expanding biotechnology based processes, it is necessary to train andeducate undergraduate chemical engineering students and broaden their education andknowledge in the fields of emerging technologies such as

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Jr., Vernon W. Lewis

Session 1347 Experiences With A Virtual Laboratory Class In Materials Testing For Civil Engineering Technology V. W. Lewis, Jr. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VirginiaAbstract Old Dominion University has developed an extensive distance learning system thatincludes 32 remote community college sites, mostly in Virginia, and an additional 14 hospital,military and industrial sites in several states. Since the Civil Engineering Technology curriculumrequires several laboratory courses, a problem exists for many distance learning students.For example, one course of

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Ronald W. Garrett; Paul L. Stephenson III

Session 1526 Industrial Partners Providing their Production Facility as an On-line Quality Control Laboratory Ronald W. Garrett, Paul L. Stephenson, III Grand Valley State UniversityAbstractThis initiative has resulted in the creation of a course in Statistical Process Control thatincorporates uploading real-time quality data directly from the factory floor of a productionfacility operated by an industrial sponsor. Billions of dollars are spent each year by U.S.industry on equipment and systems that are necessary to manufacture sophisticated productswhich allow

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Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan

Session 2559 Integration of Design and Selected Process Engineering Components into the Unit Operations Laboratory Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan Chemical Engineering Laboratory Washington University St. Louis, MO 63130IntroductionABET 2000 criteria require each educational program to include meaningful design experiencethat grows with the students’ development1. Design of any chemical, petroleum, biochemical,materials, environmental, etc. process involves proper selection and sizing of various

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Suzanne E. Keilson; Randall Jones; Lester Coyle; Elliot King; Duane Shelton

Session 2620 The Internet Science Institute and the Incorporation of Laboratory Experience with Web-based Education Suzanne Keilson, Duane Shelton, Elliot King, Randy Jones, Lester Coyle Loyola College, Baltimore, MD, Departments of Electrical Engineering and Engineering Science/Computer Science/Writing and Media/Physics/MathematicsAbstractRapid advances in Web technology have created an opportunity to involve students in thescientific method in an affordable and attractive manner. This project’s focus is theincorporation of laboratory experience with

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Ann M. Anderson; Richard D. Wilk

Session 1566à à The Use of Hands-On Table-Top Laboratories in Undergraduate Thermal- Fluid Science Coursesà à Ann M. Anderson, Richard D. Wilk Union College, Schenectady, NYABSTRACTThe laboratory components of two upper level mechanical engineering thermal-fluid sciencecourses at Union College were re-designed to use "table-top" experiments. The table-top labsetups allow the students to work simultaneously in groups of 2 or 3. The advantage of thisapproach is that the students participate actively in each lab (as

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Sankar Sengupta; Ronald J. Srodawa; Robert P. Van Til; Michael J. Latcha

Session 1526 A Laboratory for Interactive Design/Manufacturing Projects Involving University and 9-12 Students Robert P. Van Til, Sankar Sengupta, Ronald J. Srodawa and Michael A. Latcha School of Engineering and Computer Science Oakland University Rochester, MI 483091. IntroductionIt is common for products to be designed at one location and manufactured at another location(s). Hence, systems toensure efficient communications between the design and the manufacturing

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Timothy Benson; Paul Berke; Nathaniel Bair; Matthew Scholtens; Kristen Lantz; David Woessner; Daniel Lappenga; Dale Corlew; John Krupczak

Session 1380 Hands-on Laboratory Projects for Non-Science Majors: Learning Principles of Physics in the Context of Everyday Technology John Krupczak, Jr., Nathaniel Bair, Timothy Benson, Paul Berke, Dale Corlew, Kristen Lantz, Daniel Lappenga, Matthew Scholtens, and David Woessner Hope College, Holland, Michigan USAAbstractA set of hands-on laboratory projects has been developed for undergraduates who are notmajoring in science or engineering. The projects are intended to help explain the principles ofphysics to non-science majors. The projects explore both the technological and scientificaspects of

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Hakan Gurocak

Session 2663 Initial Steps Towards Distance Delivery of a Manufacturing Automation Laboratory Course by Combining the Internet and an Interactive TV System Hakan Gurocak Manufacturing Engineering Washington State University 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686Abstract: In this paper a new approach for distance delivery of an upper divisionManufacturing Automation laboratory course is presented. The enabling technology is thecombination of an

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Jean-Michel I. Maarek

Session 2209 Objective structured exam for biomedical electronics Jean-Michel I. Maarek University of Southern California, Los Angeles CAIntroductionThe assessment of engineering students enrolled in laboratory courses is usually based on reportsthat the students prepare after completing experiments in the laboratory. This practiceencourages the development of technical writing and presentation skills that are necessary forpreparing successful future engineers. However, the students abilities for analysis of a laboratoryexperiment, their manipulative skills in conducting measurements

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Robert J. Hofinger

statement would suggest that we, as evaluators and educators, wouldneed to change our approach to teaching Engineering Technology in order to gear our programsto that of our customer’s experiences and expectations.But do we need to do this? Although the buzzwords today are on computer simulations, virtualreality, etc., I do not feel that the needs of the “real world” have changed. There is still a need tobe able to have that “hands-on” experience that only an Engineering Technologist has and canbring to the work force.To this end, laboratory experiments should be laid out in such a manner as to duplicate a “realworld” situation. These experiments should be designed so as to build on the previousexperiment, just as classroom lectures build on one

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Stacy Marie Olaskowitz; Shane T.J. Kemper

Session 1566 Building a Hands-on Mechatronics Lab Stacy Marie Olaskowitz, Shane T.J. Kemper California State University SacramentoAbstractPractical hands-on experience is critical for the engineering student of the newmillennium. The demand on the educators of today is to prepare students to meet thechallenge that tomorrow’s industry will bring.This paper presents a methodology used to design and build a mechatronics laboratory.It can help those involved with the responsibility of designing and constructing amechatronics laboratory. The paper provides the reader with an “out of the box”strategy to meet a

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Jim Henry

Session 3613 24x7: Lab Experiments Access on the Web All the Time Jim Henry University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaAbstract24 hours a day and 7 days a week, engineering laboratory equipment at UTC is for usersvia the World Wide Web. Users can conduct systems lab experiments from remote sites,anytime day-or-night, any day of the week. Additionally, "local" laboratory users haveexperimental data and response graphs posted for Web access (viewing anddownloading). The hardware consists of distributed desktop computers connected to avariety of engineering laboratory equipment. The software is all

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Nizar Al-Holou; Lisa Anneberg; Ece Yaprak

improving the digital design laboratory environment [1,2]. Theobjective of this laboratory development was to incorporate the computer-aided digitaldesign methodology along with sophisticated PLDs [programmable logic devices] into aseamless design environment that will keep pace with the rapid technological advances.Presently, we are expanding the initial funded grant to encompass additional institutionsand technologies. This paper explains the planning steps, the initial contacts, and thefuture enhancements that are underway. The paper will explain the laboratoryenhancements and map out the plans for the expansion to other institutions includingcommunity colleges.IntroductionNSF ILI grant provided a wonderful opportunity for the WSU engineering

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Seung H. Kim; James Scudder

education, but also intransforming traditional teaching mechanisms to computer-screen-based interactive structures.The goals in the development of the multimedia-based laboratory manual in the Manufacturingand Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) programs are to provide fundamentalinformation and to visualize laboratory practices in plastics testing for distance-learning students.This paper presents the development of a multimedia-based laboratory manual in plastics testingin the distance-learning program in the MMET Department at R.I.T. The paper also considerssome change needed to improve teaching quality by adapting asynchronous interactions

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Matthew A. Dettman

Contracting in the amount of $100,000 provided the necessary support tocreate CETAC. The primary functions of the Center from the university’s standpoint are 1) Toprovide support for faculty to engage in professional consulting activities involving students, 2)To gain access to the firms state of the art construction materials laboratory for instructionalpurposes, and 3) To provide release time to faculty to engage in scholarly activities inaccordance with the mission of the department. The primary functions of the Center from thefirms standpoint are 1) To gain access to the wealth of education and experience of theengineering faculty, 2) To expose the students to the firms specific area of expertise within theconstruction industry, and 3) As a

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Harry L. Hess

realities by introducing themto the importance and fundamentals of manufacturing processes, systems and organization.When engineering students thoroughly understand and can freely employ these methods, willthey then be better able to positively contribute to world class manufacturing for the UnitedStates.In the Engineering Department at the College of New Jersey, the aforementioned concepts andideas are being taught by way of laboratory experiences involving hands-on learning activities.The department is committed to engaging the students in practical learning experiences wherepossible. It believes that this approach positively helps students better understand theoreticalconcepts. In the Engineering Department’s Manufacturing Processes course, all

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Rosalyn S. Hobson

diverse.At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), service-learning has been incorporated into asection of the Introduction to Engineering course. Students are given an opportunity toparticipate in the service-learning (s-l) laboratory section. These students are teamed with localhigh school students. As a result of their participation in the course, the VCU students (a) gaina better understanding of the concepts presented in class through the process of having toteach/explain these concepts to a high school student, (b) learn about the concept of mentoring,(c) reflect on one’s own values and feelings about community service, (d) realize theimportance of community service and its incorporation in the field of engineering, and (e)achieve the goals

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Lizette R. Chevalier; James N. Craddock

Session #2520 INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA LABWARE FOR A TORSION EXPERIMENT James N. Craddock, Lizette R. Chevalier Department of Civil Engineering Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62901-6603 PH: 618-453-7808 FAX: 618-453-3044 e-mail: craddock@ce.siu.edu, cheval@engr.siu.eduAbstract - A CD-ROM based laboratory manual for the torsion experiment in the Strength ofMaterials Laboratory was developed through

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R. Mark Worden; Daina Briedis

3(d)). Most existing educational programs provide little training for undergraduates inthe skills necessary to function effectively on such teams. In our new “MultidisciplinaryBioprocessing Laboratory” (MBL) course, we have developed formal training exercises andintensive laboratory experiences that help our students develop multidisciplinary team skills.While the MBL course is focused on biocatalysis, the concepts and approaches used forinstruction and training are generic and may be applied to a variety of interdisciplinarytechnology areas. We will discuss the course structure and give examples of exercises used inthe classroom.I. Introduction “Employment Outlook 2000: Teamwork Pays Off.” A recent issue of Chemical andEngineering