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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petronella A. James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University

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://www.abet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/A001-19-20-Accreditation-Policy-and- Procedure-Manual-11-23-18.pdf. [Accessed 31 JAN 2019].[8] I. Milanovic and T. Eppes, "Towards More Efficient Practices and Methods for ABET Accreditation," in American Society for Engineering Education, 2010.[9] ABET, "Public Release of Information by the Institution/Program," ABET, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/accreditation-policy-and-procedure- manual-appm-2019-2020/#1A. [Accessed Dec 2018].[10] C. L. McCullough, "A Plan to Assess All the New ABET Outcomes Using Only Three Courses," in ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, 2018.[11] ABET, "EAC Mapping C3: A-K to C3 1-7," [Online]. Available: https

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New Developments in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Ed Tatar Ph.D., Idaho State University; Cheryl Xu, North Carolina State University

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, simulationsand plots are presented in the class. They are encouraged to work out the problems first usingpaper/pencil (“back of envelope” calculations), calculator, and then use simulation tools asneeded to better understand abstract, mathematical and theoretical concepts. R E F E R E N C E S[1]. Engineering Electromagnetics, 9th edition, by Hayt and Buck, McGraw Hill, 2019.[2]. Applied Electromagnetics, Early Transmission Line Approach, by S. M. Wentworth, JohnWiley, 2007.[3]. Elements of Electromagnetics, 5th edition, by Sadiku, 5th edition, Oxford University Press,2010.[4]. Electromagnetics, B. M. Notaros, Prentice Hall, 2011[5]. ASEE Annual Conference Paper, AC 2010-821: Enhancing Electromagnetics InstructionUsing

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Penn State Harrisburg; Shashi S. Marikunte, Penn State Harrisburg; Ma'moun Abu-Ayyad, Penn State Harrisburg; AB Shafaye, Penn State Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

Philosophical Perspective on ABET’s Proposed Changes to Criterion 3,” Presented at the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana[9] Walesh, S., “Proposed Revisions to ABET General Criteria 3 and 5: A Practitioner’s Perspective,” Presented at the Forum on Proposed Revisions to ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission General Criteria Outcomes and Curriculum, National Academy of Engineering, Washington D.C., February 16, 2016[10] Rationale for Revising Criteria 3 and 5, https://www.abet.org/rationale-for-revising-criteria-3-and- 5/, ABET web site, accessed on January 4, 2019[11] ETAC General Criteria changes (version 3.0A, 05-05-17), http://www.engtech.org/wp- content/uploads/2016/04/ABET-General-Criteria

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #24754Standards-Based Grading for Signals and SystemsDr. Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Jay Wierer is an associate professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has served as an officer in the New Engineering Educators division of ASEE. He also serves as the ASEE Campus Representative for MSOE. He regularly teaches courses in signal processing, communications, controls, and electric circuits. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Standards-Based Grading for Signals and

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkaç, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Nhan K. Nguyen, Seattle University; Olsen John Salgado Ong, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #27718Teaching Embedded Systems in the Context of Internet of Things (IoT)Dr. Shiny Abraham, Seattle University Shiny Abraham is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University. She received the B.E. degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Visveswaraiah Technological Uni- versity (VTU), India in 2007 and Ph.D. from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA in 2012. Her research interests span the areas of Wireless Communication, Internet of Things (IoT), Optimization using Game Theory, and Engineering Education Research. She is a member of the IEEE and ASEE, a technical pro

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Active & Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #26769Using Paper-based, Near-immediate Feedback to Support Active Learning inan Introductory Programming CourseDr. Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University Stewart Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He received the B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engi- neering from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. and the Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is a member of ASEE and IEEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

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Course Transformation in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Zhuming Bi P.E., Purdue University Fort Wayne; Wenbing Zhao, Cleveland State University

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Electrical and Computer

ICIA2017). He is an ASEE, INFORMS, and IEEE member. He is currently an Associate Editor of The 2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE-IROS 2019) .Prof. Zhuming Bi P.E., Purdue University Fort Wayne Zhuming Bi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Civil and Mechanical En- gineering, Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA. He served as a Senior Engineer at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of USA (2016), a Senior Project Engineer at Northern Ireland Tech- nology Centre, Queen’s University Belfast of UK (2007 – 2009), a Research Scientist at the Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute of National Research Council Canada (2003 – 2007), a

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

online delivery of en- gineering content with emphasis on how the material can be modified to provide a personalized learning experience. LaMeres is also researching strategies to improve student engagement and how they can be used to improve diversity within engineering. LaMeres received his Ph.D. from the University of Col- orado, Boulder. He has published over 90 manuscripts and 5 textbooks in the area of digital systems and engineering education. LaMeres has also been granted 13 US patents in the area of digital signal propa- gation. LaMeres is a member of ASEE, a Senior Member of IEEE, and a registered Professional Engineer in the States of Montana and Colorado. Prior to joining the MSU faculty, LaMeres worked as

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Joi D. Aybar, Morgan State University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; Shonda L. Bernadin, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abdelnasser A Eldek, Jackson State University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Petronella A. James-Okeke, Morgan State University; John Carey Kelly Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Juan C. Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; Ben O. Oni, Tuskegee University; Stella A. Quinones, University of Texas, El Paso; Michel A. Reece, Morgan State University; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University

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, Optimization of Transportation Networks, and Economic Analysis of Transportation Facilities and Human factors in Aviation Security. He is a member of ASEE, HKN, ACM and a senior member of IEEEDr. Abdelnasser A Eldek, Jackson State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #26861 Dr. Abdelnasser A. Eldek obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2004 from the University of Mississippi. Currently, he is Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Jackson State University. His main research areas include Applied Electromagnetics

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Safeer M. Khan P.E., Arkansas Tech University; Mohamed Ibrahim, Arkansas Tech University; Nansong Wu, Arkansas Tech University

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at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 2003.[5] Gainsburg, J., "The mathematical modeling of structural engineers", Mathematical Thinking and Learning, 8(1), 3–36, 2006.[6] Gainsburg, J., "The mathematical disposition of structural engineers", Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 38(5), 477–506, 2007.[7] Cardella, M., “Mathematical Modeling in Engineering Design Projects: Insights from an Undergraduate Capstone Design Project and a Year-Long Graduate Course” Research Gate, Purdue University, 2019.[8] Khan, M., Ibrahim, M., and Wu, N., “A study on Measuring Self-Efficacy in Engineering Modeling and Design Courses", Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, June 24

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Joseph Callenes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Paul Hummel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.Dr. Paul Hummel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Paul Hummel is a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering department at California Polytechnic State Uni- versity. He has a BS in Engineering with a Computer concentration from LeTourneau University and a PhD in Engineering with an emphasis on Microelectronics from Louisiana Tech University. His current activities focus on project based learning and online student assessment. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Perceived Benefits and Drawbacks of Group Assignment Methods Bridget

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adriyel Nieves, Pennsylvania State University; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Shengxi Huang, Pennsylvania State University; Diego Penaloza, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Signal Processing and Instrumentation Research Laboratory (ASPIRL) in the same department. His research interests include applied electromagnetics, antennas, cognitive radars, software- defined radio and remote sensing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress for Developing Project-Based Experiential Learning of Engineering ElectromagneticsI. IntroductionElectromagnetics (EM) is traditionally taught as a core course within the electricalengineering curriculum. The theory and application of EM has enabled engineersand scientists to develop applications such as Radio Frequency (RF) circuits,telecommunication systems, and radar systems. Similarly, scientists

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Electrical and Computer

accessed 2/4/2018. [2] D. Elzey, “Teaching Intro to Engineering in Context – UVA Engineering’s New Cornerstone,” in 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006, pp. 11.1212.1-11.1212.8. [3] K. G. Gipson, J. J. Henriques, and S. Sequeira, “Development and Implementation of a Cornerstone Course: Engineering Opportunities,” in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2015, pp. 26.509.1-26.509.19. [4] S. A. Ambrose, M. W. Bridges, M. DiPietro, M. Lovett, and M. K. Norman, How learning works: seven research-based principles for smart teaching, 1st ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2010. [5] The Scrum Guide, http://www.scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html . Last accessed 2/3/2019. [6] K. S. Rubin

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #25376Please Explain Solution: How Incorporating Video Responses Improved Stu-dent Performance in a Circuit Analysis CourseDr. Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University Dr. Maria Javaid received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2014. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Jacksonville University. Her research interests include human robot interaction, haptics, game-based learning and pedagogical innovation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Please Explain Solution: How

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Course Transformation in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua David Edgcombe, Grand Valley State University; Bruce E. Dunne, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

April 21, 2019.13. URL: https://www.ubuntu.com/ last visited January 31, 2019.14. Dunne, B.E. (2019 March), The What, How and Why of Complex Sampling for SDR Transceivers Paper presented at 2019 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan.15. URL: http://aaronscher.com/ last visited April 26, 2019.16. Mathys, P. (2016 September), Motivating Undergraduate Communication Theory Using GNU Radio Paper presented at 2016 6th GNU Radio Conference, Boulder, Colorado.

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clint Kohl, Cedarville University

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and Electronics Engineers and the American Society of Engineering Educators. Ph.D., Iowa State University M.S.E.E., University of North Dakota B.S.E.E., South Dakota State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Utilizing an Individually-Built Mobile Robot, in the Laboratory of an Advanced Digital Logic Design Course in Conjunction with a Final Class CompetitionAbstractThis paper describes the development and implementation of a series of laboratory projectsutilized in a junior level, required course for computer engineering majors titled, “AdvancedDigital Logic Design.” Eleven of the 13 lab experiences are directly related to this project.The

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Simulation software for Online teaching of ECE CoursesABSTRACTOnline learning, also known as e-learning, has become an increasingly common choice for manystudents pursuing an education. Online learning requires the student to participate and learnvirtually via computer, as opposed to the traditional classroom environment. Although onlinelearning is not for everyone, it's important for prospective students to determine whether or not it'ssomething they would like to pursue. The following are advantages and disadvantages for onlinelearning:Advantages-Online learning provides flexibility because students are able to work when it's convenient forthem. Students can do all the

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R. McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Computer Engineering. Since joining Wentworth in 2010, he has been heavily involved with an array of interdisciplinary design courses that range from introductory to capstone courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Retaking Object-Oriented Programming Quizzes for Study Habit Insights and Improvements Aaron Carpenter and James McCusker {carpentera1, mccuskerj}@wit.edu Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wentworth Institute of TechnologyIt is often a challenge to gain insight into undergraduate study habits. Students can list theresources at their disposal and can

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New ECE laboratories

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 An Introductory Communication Systems Course with MATLAB/Simulink-Based Software-Defined Radio LaboratoryAbstractIn recent years, software-defined radio (SDR) has become increasingly popular in electrical andcomputer engineering education as a tool for teaching communication systems, networking, anddigital signal processing. Adoption of SDR has been enabled through decreasing hardware costs,mature and widely available software development tools, and educational resources aimed ateffectively utilizing SDR in undergraduate education. A survey of the current engineeringeducation literature shows that SDR technology has been widely adopted in advanced digitalcommunications and

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Course Transformation in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie A. Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

PhD in Anthropology and a certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan and bachelor’s degrees in International Studies, Anthropology and Latin American Studies from Macalester College. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Incorporation of corporate social responsibility into problem-based learning in a semiconductor device courseIntroduction and BackgroundThere have been frequent calls for fostering ethics and social responsibility among engineeringstudents. Many of these efforts focus on personal behavior (or microethics) at the exclusion ofbroader, more structural concerns about the impact of professions, industries, and companies ona variety of

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachana Ashok Gupta, North Carolina State University; Greg A. Dunko

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Electrical and Computer

year program with emphasis on product development and corporate sponsorship and mentoring. He has also held leadership roles at HTC and Ericsson/Sony Ericsson. Greg is an established inventor and has filed over 80 patents. He also is co-author of the eBook ”A Reference Guide to the Internet of Things”. Greg holds an BS Electrical Engineering and MS Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University. His graduate research focused on Biomedical Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress: Industry-based Team Program Reviews for Capstone Design teamsIntroduction:Proper project management (PM) is a critical skill that will lead to success in senior designprojects

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Active & Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahrasadat Alavi, California State University, Chico; Kathleen Meehan, California State University, Chico

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, “Evaluation of Inexpensive Hardware for Control TheoryApplication”, 2018 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 23-27,2018.[3] Curtis Cohenour, “A Low Cost Control System Experiment for Engineering TechnologyStudents”, 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, June 25-28, 2017.[4] Criterion 3. Student Outcomes, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering programs,https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2019-2020/#GC3[5] David A. Kolb, Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning andDevelopment, 1st Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1984.[6] https://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/doctoralcollege/training/eresources/teaching

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #24725Board 67: Work in Progress: STEM Experiences Designed for STEM Con-stituentsDr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve engineering education pedagogy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-in-Progress: STEM Experiences Designed for STEM ConstituentsIntroductionThis paper discusses structured

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandro H. Espera Jr, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

degrees in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Illinois University and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Her research interest is eliciting conceptual understanding of AC circuit concepts using active learning strategies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Teaching Circuit Concepts Using Evidence-based Instructional Approaches: A Systematic ReviewAbstractAn educational strategy is evidence-based if objective evidence is used to inform the design ofan academic program or guide the instructional practices. Studies show that the unsatisfactoryperformance of engineering graduates in competency

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New Developments in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zvi S. Roth, Florida Atlantic University; Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

sessions in the international conferences for the past 30 years. Professor Zilouchian is currently an associate editor of the International Journal of Elec- trical and Computer Engineering out of Oxford, UK. Professor Zilouchian is senior member of several professional societies including Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, ASEE and IEEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integrating Design into the Entire Electrical Engineering Four Year Experience Zvi S. Roth, Hanqi Zhuang, Vichate Ungvichian and Ali Zilouchian Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Florida

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nader Rafla P.E., Boise State University; H. Shelton Jacinto, Boise State University; Luka Daoud, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

embedded systems; advanced methods for improving hardware and physical network security; evolvable hardware; and evolutionary and recon- figurable computing. He is a senior member of the IEEE organization and several societies, a member of the ASEE and ACM organizations.H. Shelton Jacinto, Boise State University H S. Jacinto received his B.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA, in 2017, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering from Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA. From 2015 to 2017 he worked with Idaho National Labs in conjunction with the Advanced Energy Lab conducting research on self-powered wireless sensor

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Electrical and Computer

Engineering and Science Building University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Johnstown, PA 15904 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Impact of Embedded Systems Course on Undergraduate Capstone ProjectsAbstract: When electrical (EE) and computer engineers (COE) are trained, it is imperative that nearly allacquire some level of exposure to microcontrollers and associated software development skills toeffectively function as engineers in their careers. At this university, electrical engineering andcomputer engineering majors take a one-semester course in microcontrollers to learn embeddedsystem development in their junior year. In prior semesters, they

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New ECE laboratories

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Lili Ma, New York City College of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

for Engineering Education, 2019 Laboratory Exercises for Signals and SystemsAbstract:Signals and systems is a course that introduces students to mathematical concepts that are used toanalyze systems or signals. In Wentworth Institute of Technology signals and systems was taughtin the conventional way using lecture and readings to explain the theory and by assigning paper-based problem sets of theory and math. Conceptual understanding of the course content remaineda challenge for many undergraduate students. A series of laboratory exercises was developed tohelp students visualize the complex mathematical concepts and gain a better appreciation forhow the concepts are useful in real-world situations. Some of the exercises

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

z Systems Firmware Development. Her current interests include recruitment and retention of women and under-represented students in STEM, integrative training for graduate teaching assistants, and curriculum innovation for introductory programming courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress: A Balancing Act - Evolution of Assessments in An Introductory Programming Course in ECE After Curriculum RedesignAbstractAs enrollment grows in Electrical and Computer Engineering, it becomes an increasinglychallenging task to implement appropriate assessments in large introductory courses to accuratelyevaluate student learning, while adhering to given resource constraints. This

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong-Kyu Jung, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

materials. She is currently the PI of an NSF S-STEM. Dr. Vernaza is the chair of the ASEE North Central Section (2017-19). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: A Comprehensive Design & Prototyping Platform for Rapid HW/SW Development ClassesAbstract-Robotics, autonomous transportation, and other computerized physical systems become widely accessible subjects foreven a semester-long lecture and laboratory class. Sometimes, the physical systems are often transformed to cyber-physicalsystems (CPSs) by interfacing modules in physical systems to cyber system. It is often challenging for undergraduate students toimplement a CPS comprising of analog and digital hardware and software within