Paper ID #21219A Cost-effective Laboratory Setup for Teaching System Dynamics and Con-trolsDr. Pavan K. Karra, Trine University Pavan Karra is Associate Professor at Trine University where he teaches in the field of Dynamics and Controls. He can be reached at karrap@trine.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A cost-effective laboratory setup for teaching system dynamics and controls Karra, Pavan, Trine UniversityAbstractSystem Dynamics and Controls class at Trine University had been handicapped by lack ofequipment for
Paper ID #21220Design of a Cross-curricular Circuits Laboratory ExperimentMr. William Michael Delaney, University of Portland I am a recent graduate from the University of Portland where I received my Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. I am now attending the University of British Columbia working on my Masters of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. I am expecting to graduate in 2018.Dr. Heather Dillon, University of Portland Dr. Heather Dillon is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portland. Her teaching focuses on thermodynamics, heat transfer
Paper ID #21967Field Investigations: An Overlooked Form of Laboratory ExperienceProf. David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology Dr. Radcliffe’s research focuses on the nature of engineering; engineering habits of mind, how engineering knowledge is created and shared and how it is learned especially outside the classroom. Over the past 30 years, he has conducted field research on the practice of engineering design, new product development and innovation in variety of industries, in large and small firms with an emphasis on design thinking, most recently in relation to sustainability. He also studies
Paper ID #21976Alternative Approaches to Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory Experi-ence for Low-income NationsKimia Moozeh, University of Toronto Kimia Moozeh is a PhD Candidate, graduate research and teaching assistant in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She received her Hon. B.Sc. in 2013, and her Master’s degree in Chemistry in 2014. Her dissertation explores improving the learning outcomes of undergraduate engineering laborato- ries by bridging the learning from a larger context to the underlying fundamentals, using digital learning objects.Dr. Nadine Ibrahim, University of Toronto Nadine
- lattice thin-film structures. Since 2005, he has been the Undergraduate Laboratory Manager in the De- partment of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, Durham, NC. His interests include undergraduate engineering education, RFID, power electronics, plasma physics, and thin films.Mr. Gautam Sai Chebrolu, Duke University Gautam Sai Chebrolu received the B.S. degree in engineering from the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University, Durham, NC, in 2017 with a dual-degree in Biomedical and Electrical/Computer En- gineering. While an undergraduate, he served as the Head Teaching Assistant for the sophomore level engineering course ”Electrical and Computer Engineering 280: Introduction to Signals and Systems
different lab approach in this mechanical engineering course? (2) How well and will the students still meet course objectives with the new format?In the past, the instructors observed that some students attempted to “pattern match” a specificsolution on a previous lab and used these previous labs as resources, knowing the demonstrationor experiment really did not change much from each offering. The goal of this new coursestructure is to encourage creative thinking over this pattern matching behavior.Teaching MethodologyAt The Citadel, a Mechatronics course was developed to teach subject matter required for thedesign of systems which have electrical, mechanical, and programmable aspects. A laboratory-driven approach was developed to
and analysis of filter circuits. A missing element is the laboratory experience of thevoltage addition of phasors. Before introducing this experiment to our Fundamentalscoursework, students at the University of Virginia would never see this concept without takingour course in Electromagnetic Energy Conversion in which they would deal with polyphasesystems. We also realized that having a lab bench accessory that would produce phase-shiftedsinusoids could be employed as a teaching tool for reinforcing concepts in superposition andoperational amplifier circuits, as well as phasor analysis.Our design is shown in Figure 7. Note that it is also a very compact design and that the pins matewith the solderless breadboard such that power and ground are
MotivationThere are a number of hardware platforms available for power electronics teaching laboratories.A typical unit is both physically very large and expensive limiting its usefulness for a typicalspace-constrained university undergraduate laboratory [6]. Other devices available may be of asmaller form factor but require interconnection of many different components to create a singlestation for a laboratory, and each station may cost well over $10,000 [4]. This price level maywell place these units out of consideration for smaller institutions, or those seeking to start powerand grid-based curriculum from scratch. One of our goals is a simple, compact setup that might be employed on a multi-use lab station ina typical undergraduate electronics
Paper ID #21030BYOE: The Fidget Car—An Apparatus for Small-group Learning in Systemsand ControlsProf. Laura E. Ray, Dartmouth College Dr. Ray is a professor of engineering sciences at the Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College. She received her B.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Princeton Univ. and her M.S. degree from Stanford Uni- versity. She is a co-founder of two companies. Her research and teaching interests include control theory, mechatronics, and robotics.Raina White, Dartmouth College Raina White is an Engineering Lab Instructor at Dartmouth College. She earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a M.Eng in
100 publications and holds 10 patents. His research interests are in the area of optical fiber devices with an emphasis on optical fiber based sensors.Prof. Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University Brad L. Hutchings received the PhD degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah in 1992. He is currently an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University. In 1993, Dr. Hutchings established the Laboratory for Reconfigurable Logic at BYU and currently serves as its head. His research interests are custom computing, embedded systems, FPGA architectures, CAD, and VLSI. He has published numerous papers on FPGA-related topics and is an inventor/co
Paper ID #22166A Course Improvement Strategy That Works: The Improvement of StudentSatisfaction Scores in a Lecture and Laboratory Course Using a StructuredCourse Modification MethodologyMs. Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Tracy L. Yother is a PhD student in Career and Technical Education in the College of Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Ms. Yother currently teaches the undergraduate Powerplant Systems course in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) program. She possesses a B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Technology. She also holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Ms
. In 1995 he completed a PhD in physics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Since then he has worked in the School of Engineering at Deakin University, where he teaches physics, materials, and electronics. His research interests include materials-analysis techniques, engineering education, and online learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #22272Prof. Marjan G. Zadnik, Curtin University of Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Effects of Remote Laboratory Implementation on First-year Engineering Students
Paper ID #21283BYOE: Comparison of Vertical- and Horizontal-axis Wind TurbinesDr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Dr. Smyser is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Lab Director of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department.Mr. Kevin F. McCue, Northeastern UniversityRebecca Knepple, Northeastern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 BYOE: Comparison of Vertical- and Horizontal-Axis Wind TurbinesWind turbine technology provides an opportunity to measure a number of experimentalquantities, including wind speed, electrical power generated, and rotational speed over
emissions.Prof. Thomas Eismin, Purdue University Thomas K. Eismin is a professor of Aviation Technology and has been teaching at Purdue University since 1977. Professor Eismin has held several Federal Aviation Administration ratings including: an Inspection Authorization, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate, a Designated Mechanic Examiner Cer- tificate, and Private Pilot Certificate, with Instrument and Lighter-Than-Air ratings. Professor Eismin is author of the internationally recognized text Aircraft Electricity and Electronics 6th ed., has also authored the Avionics Systems and Troubleshooting 2nd ed. and has numerous journal publications and/or national presentations relating to aviation education and
pathological), analysis and modeling of human postural control, and time-varying signals and systems. Engineering education research includes curriculum and laboratory development of biomechanics and bio-signal processing concepts. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Reflections on Experiences Gained from an Open-Ended Problem-Solving Bio-Signals LaboratoryAbstractKolb’s Experiential Learning Theory maintains that learning occurs through a combination ofdoing as well as reflecting on the doing. Likewise, Schon’s Theory of the Reflective Practitionerhighlights the value of reflection within professional practice, in particular when dealing withcomplex problems within
Paper ID #21116Laboratory Design to Enhance Understanding of Statics for Aeronautical En-gineering Technology StudentsDr. Brian Kozak, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Brian J. Kozak is a faculty member in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University where he teaches in the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Aeronautical Engineering Technology majors. He also teaches at the graduate level. Dr. Kozak developed new courses on aeronautical statics, autonomous vehicle operations, and drone operations in outdoor flight environments. He is currently collaborating with industry partners to teach skills that
posting their questions on web sites.Although distance learning has been effective for non-engineering courses, distance engineeringstudents face multiple challenges. One of the problems in teaching engineering topics viadistance learning is the lack of laboratories where the students can perform real experiments. Forexample, an electrical engineering student must perform various practical experiments usingtransistors, operational amplifiers, and other components to verify theories and to learntroubleshooting.The first solution applied to address the lack of laboratories was the use of simulators [2,3,4].Computer simulation is used in industries wherever the practice of conducting experiments on areal system is either impractical or impossible
Paper ID #23911Inexpensive Digital Light Processing 3D Printers in Undergraduate Engineer-ing LabsDr. Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo NEBOJSA I. JAKSIC earned the Dipl. Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University (1984), the M.S. in electrical engineering (1988), the M.S. in industrial engineering (1992), and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Ohio State University (2000). He is currently a Professor at Colorado State University-Pueblo teaching robotics and automation courses. Dr. Jaksic has over 70 publications and holds two patents. Dr. Jaksic’s interests include
,instrumentation and data analysis. While in the laboratory, students apply the knowledge learnedthrough hands-on activities. The number of credits dedicated to this class varies from institutionto institution from one credit to four credits. Review of instrumentation and measurements classesat various schools are shown in Table 1.It is indicated by ABET in the document called Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,2016 – 2017 that ABET student outcome (b) is an ability to design and conduct experiments, aswell as to analyze and interpret data. Thus, main goals of instrumentation class are to introducestudents to fundamental instrumentation and measurement systems necessary to design andconduct experiments, and teach them how to analyze and
University, West Lafayette Dr. Prygoski teaches Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University’s South Bend campus. She has her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her teaching focuses on energy transfer and thermodynamics and well as introductory mechanics classes such as Statics and Dynamics. Her personal interests are in Orthopedics which she uses as teaching examples in the mechanics classes.Dr. James Burns, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Jim Burns, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation Bio: Jim joined the faculty at Purdue Polytechnic in 2015 after completing a
Paper ID #22312BYOE: Activities to Map Intuition to Lumped System ModelsRaina White, Dartmouth College Raina White is an Engineering Lab Instructor at Dartmouth College. She earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a M.Eng in Systems engineering from Cornell University. She worked as a Systems Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand, and then transitioned to teaching high school Physics. Currently Mrs. White works with students at Dartmouth College in systems, fluids, mechanical engineering, and auto- motive engineering courses and projects. She is very interested in improving student’s ability to translate coursework into
with 2- and 4-channel oscilloscopes. • Overview of Arduino-based projects, which were chosen and completed by high-school students during the summer camp.For the advanced level, in the context of student internships at Keysight Technologies, a set ofspecially developed laboratory experiments, which are targeted at the following topics: • Communications between DMM and computer (drivers, interfaces, writing software to execute a single command); • Accuracy and precision, with direct comparison of Arduino and DMM; • Input protection against noise and electrostatic discharge; • Various sources of electronic noise; • Several types of analog-to-digital converters, including that used in Arduino; • Expansion
Paper ID #22090Project-based Learning: Engaging Biomedical Engineering Sophomores Througha Collaborative Vein-finder Device Project with NursingDr. Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University Dr. Rika Wright Carlsen is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Robert Morris University. She also serves as a Coordinator of Outreach for the School of Engineering, Math- ematics and Science. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Bioengineering) from the University of Pittsburgh. She teaches courses
Paper ID #21904Voice of the Students: Continuous Lab Course Improvement Using StudentFeedbackDr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Dr. Smyser is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Lab Director of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Voice of the Students: Continuous Lab Course Improvement using Student FeedbackThe educational benefits of laboratory courses are well established, but their high infrastructureand equipment needs can be a barrier to innovation, causing the courses to stagnate over
research on precision optical fiber metrology, staff engineer with the Advanced Systems Group of Burroughs Corporation, Manager of Electro-Optics at Ipitek Corporation where he developed early fiber optic CATV systems. Dr. Kim has worked at a number of start-up companies in fiber optic transmission including All Optical Networks, and Lightwave Solutions in San Diego. He joined the University of San Diego Department of Electrical Engineering in 1990. Dr. Kim is a licensed Professional Engineer (EE), and regularly teaches FE and PE exam review courses.Dr. Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego Thomas F. Schubert, Jr. received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University
and the virtual reality laboratories. Using a common quiz, eachset of students is assessed in their ability to identify and describe the uses of various laboratoryequipment. Through the assessment, the viability of the virtual reality-based laboratory is studiedregarding the effectiveness of it as an education tool. Recommendations are also made forinstitutions interested in designing similar experiences.1 IntroductionEngineering education requires the transmission of information that provides students with anunderstanding of physical phenomena. Traditionally, engineering education utilizes laboratoryexperimentation to reinforce the learning experience 1 . As such, laboratories are an embedded partof scientific teaching as a whole 2
Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He serves as the Director for the MS Industrial Management Program. He earned his BSIE and MSIE degrees in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University and his PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. His research and teaching interests primarily include lean manufacturing, discrete event simulation and modeling, and engineering economy. Tom has been involved in lean manufacturing and modeling of production lines since 1999. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Design and Implementation of a Course in Experimental Design and Technical WritingAbstractThis paper describes
Paper ID #23263Work in Progress - Group Laboratory Experiment During Lecture in an Un-dergraduate Fluid Dynamics Class: Increasing Student Learning and Com-munication SkillsDr. Ryan Anderson, Montana Engineering Education Research Center Dr. Anderson received a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BA in History from Bucknell University in 2007. He obtained a PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia in 2012 before postdoctoral studies at City College of New York. He is currently an assistant professor at Montana State University.Dr. Tariq Akmal, Washington State University Tariq Akmal is