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Cheng Lin; Yuzhong Shen; Nathan Luetke; Mileta Tomovic

Electro-Pneumatic Wiring Software for Distance-Learning Students in Automation Control Laboratories Cheng Lin, Yuzhong Shen, Nathan Luetke, Mileta Tomovic Old Dominion University 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529 E-mail: clin@odu.edu Abstract camera zooms in on each instrument reading and at other appropriate times. The student watching the video recordsWhen teaching electro-pneumatic circuits in the automation

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Viktor N_ssi; Ana Goulart

Laboratory Experiments on 5G Cellular Technologies – A Case Study on the Synergy of Research and Experiential Learning Viktor Nässi, Ana Goulart, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA, E-mail: viktor.nassi@aalto.fi, goulart@tamu.edu, Abstract and uses theory from physics and math courses. It will have Teaching and research complement each other. This is weekly laboratory experiments on topics such as:an advice often given to young professors, to encourage - free space loss,them to find synergy between research and teaching, i.e., to

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John Attia; Mahamadou tembely; Lisa Hobson; Pamela Obiomon

], labThe paper describes the hands-on learning experiences of settings [5], and homework/project activities [4].students who used the ADB in multiple courses. Thepaper discusses (i) the various laboratory experiments and Several portable hands-on learning equipment tools areclass projects performed by the students, (ii) the available, such as Analog Discovery [12], MyDaq [13],knowledge and skills learnt by the students and (iii) the Lab-in-a-Box [14, 15], Tessal [ 16], and mobile studio [7].lessons learnt by the instructors while introducing ADB A portable equipment device that is being used to engageinto freshman and junior level courses in the electrical and and inspire electrical and

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Hector A. Ochoa; Mukul V. Shirvaikar

changing the book, major issue in the choice of major when competing for studentand changing the syllabus. A large amount of work needs to be attention vis-à-vis other majors like mechanical and civildone in terms of selecting the book that will accommodate the engineering that are very much hands-on in nature. Anothercourse, the device that should be used, the laboratory content, issue may be the requirement that students have to learnand even how much time needs to be dedicated for every

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Tariq Khraishi; Kristine Denman

). It also discusses environmental impact ofsame result for an undergraduate digital systems laboratory different energies, the economics of them as well asusing a remote lab approach. Reid (2006) in the Electrical conservation efforts associated with energy use. Since itsand Computer Engineering Technology Department at introduction in the ME curriculum, it’s been a popularIUPUI studied the conversion of two courses (Digital course as it gives the students early-on a moreFundamentals and C++ programming) has gradually comprehensive, or big-picture, view which is lacking fromchanged two courses from a traditional lecture / laboratory most engineering courses. It also provides them with

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Jafar F. Al-Sharab; Curtis Desselles; Robert Dalling; Mauricio Escobar; Ariell Shield; Hoa Nguyen; McKenzie Cutrer; Will Heitman

that they can propose a project or an experimental design within the firstdevelop skills that will allow them to contribute three weeks of classes, begin work on gathering datameaningfully as engineering technology professionals. through the first part of the fall or spring semester, and compose the results in a comprehensive lab report. EachThe current enrollment of the club is 20 students. student presents his/her findings at the NSU annualParticipating students are taught theory and gain research research day held in late April [8]. The Engineering andand hands-on experiences at NSU laboratories and Science

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Hyun Seop Lee; Y. D. Kim; Edwin Thomas

measured and departments, professors have described the need for separatecalculated with the members which were actually used in the science and engineering classes that (1) put the toolsexperiment. together, (2) develop an appropriate problem solving viewpoint, (3) glue the multiple disciplinary classes3.2 Experimental Method together, and (4) develop a sense of belonging to a From the beginning of engineering education, computational community [5].laboratories have had a central role in the education of To make a computational truss model with

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Thomas J. Dobrowski

unsuitable soils areUnion relied on certifications revolving found. While engineers in the office are oftenaround laboratory testing and not actual field (but not always) consulted, they often rely onwork. This is in a large part due to the fact the information relayed to them by the fieldthat the in the field evaluation of soils there is technician to give a recommendation. It isnot a trade organization acting as governingbody (such as the American Concrete therefore paramount that the training aInstitute, American Institute of Steel technician receives is adequate so that theyConstruction, or the American Welding can properly

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Matt Leonard; Joseph Morgan; Jeremy P. Coffelt

development of theDSTR robot as a collaborative design developed by theMobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL) at TexasA&M University and ASEP 4X4 Inc. Texas Instruments hasbeen a major partner in the integration of the controlelectronics, and Texas Space Technology Applications andResearch (T STAR) LLC has played a significant role in thepropagation of the DSTR robot as an adaptable appliedresearch/education/STEM outreach platform. The paper willpresent examples of the strong industry-academic Fig. 1 DSTR Computer Modelrelationships that allow the DSTR robot to be utilized in amultitude of experiential learning environments. In addition The DSTR Robot was designed by a number ofto a number of STEM

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Chaoyi Wang; Michael Frye; Sreerenjini Nair

The Practices of Play and Informal Learning in the miniGEMS STEAM Camp Chaoyi Wang, Dr. Michael Frye, Dr. Sreerenjini Nair Autonomous Vehicle Systems Laboratory, University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, the United States E-mail: chwang2@student.uiwtx.edu Abstract on providing learning and research opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics underrepresented communities.(STEM) play an important role in the educational reform miniGEMS has developed very fast in the past threeand global economy. However, STEM

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Colby Ryan; Alexis Crandall; Mitch Martinez; David Kennedy; Kristian Ecolango; Jay Porter; Joseph Morgan

management,document, and deliver a real-world project equivalent to the new product development, quality control, leadership skills,assignments they will soon receive as professional and device/system testing. Finally, while the curriculumengineers. has always had a laboratory component associated with Following NASA’s approval for funding the almost every course, the new focus area has driven andevelopment of a research facility named Hermes, a increase in project-based learning as well as an increase inCapstone team, named Microgravity Automated Research industry involvement through funded courses and CapstoneSystems (MARS), was sponsored by

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Daniel Puperi

entail. Initially, this coursewas offered as a one-credit hour seminar format, however, the 2.1 Laboratory-based activitiesclass was expanded to include a design component in order to The laboratory portion of the exercise remains largelyengage students in formal engineering training early in their unchanged from previously reported.curriculum. This trend has occurred in many engineering Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference The University of Texas at

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Vijaya Gopu; Ayman Okeil; Roger Seals

considered to be reasonably representative. Forty-three1. Introduction professionals from a broader sampling of CEE sub While civil and environmental engineering (CEE) disciplines completed the second survey. The respondentsundergraduate curricula generally incorporate laboratory were somewhat skewed toward structural engineeringcourses in such topics as material testing, fluid mechanics, (44%). The years of practice of the respondents varied fromand geotechnical engineering, among others, the subject 0-2 years to over 31 years. Respondents with 6 or morematter is often limited to either an experimental years of experience varied from 86% of the broader

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Amir Karimi; Randall Manteufel

turnmajority of students who have attempted ME 3293. students spend some of the classroom time to solveThey have used various teaching concepts and student example problems, engage in classroom discussionlearning tools to engage students to help them to learn under the guidance of the instructor, or answer quizthe fundamental thermodynamic concepts [3-13]. questions.” The flipped classroom concept has been aThese efforts include hands-on laboratory hot pedagogical topic in the recent year. Some ofexperimentation in thermodynamics and recent studies have reported that flipping classroomimplementation of thermodynamic software for

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Mario Toussaint; Don Ploger

all possible divisions starting with Logo Turtle Geometry. Logo was highly influential on educational research in the 1980s (Papert, 1981). In the mid1. Although the answer is correct, the method is 1960s Seymour Papert, a mathematician who had beeninefficient. It is much more effective to apply knowledge working with Jean Piaget in Geneva, came to the Unitedof number theory to determine that only the prime numbers States where he co-founded the MIT Artificial Intelligenceless than ten need to be tested. As a result, only four Laboratory with Marvin Minsky. The Logo Programmingdivisions, rather than 97, are

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Brian P. Bernard; Rui Cao; Maureen Russo RodrÕguez

Faculty and student feedback of synchronous distance education in a multi-university learning consortium Brian P. Bernard, Rui Cao, Maureen Russo Rodríguez Schreiner University 2100 Memorial Blvd, CMB 6241, Kerrville, TX 78028, USA E-mail: bpbernard@schreiner.edu Abstract whereas a bachelors requires online courses from The Texas Learning Consortium (TLC) began as a departments across campus. High use of projects andpartnership between the foreign language departments at 5 laboratories also favor a campus presence. However

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Talal D. Gamadi; Bethany Disque; Marshal Watson; Lloyd Heinze

Effective Student Outcomes Assessment Plan Reform Strong Undergraduate Curriculum Plan Talal D. Gamadi, Bethany Disque, Marshal Watson, and Lloyd Heinze Texas Tech University/ Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering 807 Boston Avenue, Box 43111, Lubbock, Texas, 79409, USA E-mail: talal.gamadi@ttu.edu Abstract  $1 million in undergraduate core and rheology The undergraduate curriculum committee from the Bob laboratories, replacing all undergraduate labL. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas equipment.Tech University has made

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Steve E. Watkins; Nancy M. Ostin

Activities Service Peer Tutoring, Technical & Professional Workshops, Pre-college Programs, & Facilities Management (Study Rooms, Maker-Laboratory Spaces, etc.) Representation Recruiting Events, Visitor Tour Guides, & ABET Advisory Committees Connection Networking Events with Alumni, Industry Recruiters, & Professional Leaders   Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference The University of Texas

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Heather S. Rose; Charles R. Upshaw; Joshua D. Rhodes; Yuval Edrey; Michael E. Webber

Development of a Rooftop Collaborative Experimental Space through Experiential Learning Projects Heather S. Rose, Charles R. Upshaw, Joshua D. Rhodes, Yuval Edrey, Michael E. Webber University of Texas at Austin, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering 204 E. Dean Keeton St. Austin TX, 78752 E-mail: heatherrose@utexas.edu, crupshaw@utexas.edu Abstract This paper provides the motivation of the lab, anThe Solar, Water, Energy, and Thermal Laboratory accounting of the equipment and systems that are included,(SWEAT Lab) is a rooftop experimental space at the and a

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Hung-da Wan; Nihar Gupta

concepts, especially process improvement methods, it With the growing demand of Lean and Six Sigma becomes evident that active project-based learning is verytraining in both higher education and industry, hands-on effective. It allows students to apply theoretical knowledgesimulation games have been widely used as an effective in solving real-world problems [2]. Using collaborativeteaching tool to demonstrate Lean concepts. The interactive activities and physical laboratory simulations, students