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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Willey; Ralph Buonopane; Deniz Turan; Alfred Bina; Guido Lopez

University (BS in Chemical Engineering),Ankara, Turkey in 2001. She joined Northeastern University as a research scholar in 2001 andbecame a teaching assistant in the unit operations laboratory in 2002. She also has co-opexperience at Artisan Ind., Waltham, MA as a Project Engineer.Ralph A. BuonopaneDr. Buonopane is an emeritus professor and past chair of the Chemical Engineering Departmentat Northeastern University. He is a Fellow of ASEE and AIChE and has served on numerous adhoc and standing committees of these organizations. He has served as an ABET evaluator forChemical Engineering programs for many years.Alfred BinaAl Bina joined the chemical engineering department in 1987 as a laboratory technician. He isthe chief laboratory technician for

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2003 Annual Conference

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James Fenton; H. Russell Kunz; Suzanne Fenton

Cell Laboratories at the University of Connecticut. An internationally recognized expert in fuelcell development, Dr. Kunz was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, receiving his B.S. and M.S. degrees inMechanical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Heat Transfer. Prior to joining the Chemical Engineering Department, Dr.Kunz worked for many years at International Fuel Cells (IFC) in theoretical and experimental fuel cell research.JAMES M. FENTONJames M. Fenton is Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He teaches TransportPhenomena and Senior Unit Operation Laboratory courses. His research interests are in the areas of electrochemicalengineering and fuel cells. Dr. Fenton earned his Ph.D. from the University of

Conference Session

Web-Based Laboratories and Classes

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2003 Annual Conference

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Edward Gehringer

as “learning management systems,” reflecting thefact that they can be used in teaching outside regular credit courses.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition 1Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Educationrespondents were sure that neither their university, college, nor department had adopted one.WebCT users outnumbered Blackboard users by a small margin (81 to 68). These were the onlytwo systems listed on the survey; all others were write-in choices. The most frequentlymentioned of these was Prometheus, developed by the University of Washington, but now soldto Blackboard, named by 4 respondents.† Of those answering the survey, 67% had used theCMS

Conference Session

Energy Project and Laboratory Ideas

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2003 Annual Conference

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Lee Greguske; Justin Reese; Frederik Betz; Chad Weis; Michael Swedish; Glenn Wrate

the testing of Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationenergy saving devices. This paper discusses the first phase of the testing of one such device, amicroturbine with waste heat recovery, and the aspect of the project that affect teaching andstudents. Subsequent papers will focus on the technical aspects of the project will detail theimplementation and classroom use of the online systems.Pedagogical GoalsElectrical Engineering GoalsOne of the goals of the electrical engineering portion of this facility is to aid instruction in thearea of building electrical power system design. MSOE offers a

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

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THEO MARYONOVICH; Chris Netherton; Chandra Sekhar; Jai Agrawal; Omer Farook

Chemistry from the University ofMadras (India), a Diploma in Instrumentation from Madras Institute of Technology and Master’s Degreein Electrical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania. Professor Sekhar’s primary teaching andresearch focus is in the areas of Biomedical and Process Control Instrumentation and ClinicalEngineering.OMER FAROOK is a member of the faculty of the Electrical Engineering Technology Department atPurdue University Calumet. Professor Farook received the Diploma of Licentiate in MechanicalEngineering and BSME in 1970and 1972 respectively. He further received BSEE and MSEE in 1978 and Page 8.313.101983 respectively from

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Energy Project and Laboratory Ideas

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2003 Annual Conference

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Darrell Massie

Session 3233 Evaluating Energy Services Performance Contracts With Engineering Students – Learning From Real Projects Darrell D. Massie United States Military AcademyAbstract Most campus heating and cooling plants can provide a wealth of real life opportunities toeducators who teach energy topics. This can be accomplished by evaluating existing heating andcooling systems or by analyzing potential plant upgrade projects. A common method of obtaining funding to upgrade new equipment on campuses and otherinstitutions is through Energy Service Companies

Conference Session

Computers in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

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Davin Swanson; Christopher Lynch

laboratory techniques throughhands on experience is a challenge to educators and institutions in many ways. This includesproviding laboratory space, providing resources for equipment and graduate teaching assistants,and providing sufficient student time in the laboratory. ME3056 is a laboratory course inexperimental methodology that focuses on the experimental process, teamwork, laboratory andinstrumentation skills, data analysis, and proper presentation of results. It touches on all majorareas within mechanical engineering, thus encompassing a wide range of subject matter. Thestudents are divided into groups of 12. Each group has two required hours of laboratory time perweek with a third optional hour available. This makes pre-laboratory student

Conference Session

Learning Enhancements for CHE Courses

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2003 Annual Conference

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Polly Piergiovanni; S. Scott Moor

separate laboratory and lectureallows. We have recently been developing some laboratory kits, designed to be used in astandard classroom.In this paper we review the conceptual basis of using classroom laboratory kits and examples ofour recent developments and experience with these kits. We are developing this approach forteaching process control and for teaching simple RLC circuits to Chemical Engineering students.In process control we are developing kits using the LEGO® RCX® brick and quick disconnectpiping that allow students to experience a full design, build and test sequence. In electricalcircuits we have simple snap together circuit kits that allow students to gain hands on experiencewith simple electrical principles in the classroom.Using

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Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

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Srilekha Srinivasan; Robert Palmer; Michael Anderson; Lance Perez; A. John Boye

(TIMS), throughout a sequence of fourcourses at the junior and senior levels. The four courses are in the systems area with an emphasison communications systems. This laboratory and the associated study are funded by a Course,Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI), Adaptation and Implementation (A&I) track,grant from the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) of the National Science Foundation(NSF). An essential component of this grant is a formal study of the effects of this laboratoryexperience on student learning and teaching efficacy. This paper discusses the philosophybehind the laboratory and the design of the study and presents results from the first semesterstudy.We begin with a description of the four courses that will use

Conference Session

Computers in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kathy Stalcup; Javad Hashemi; Edward Anderson

Session 3566Development of Software to Improve Learning and Laboratory Experience in Materials Science Javad Hashemi, Katherine A. Stalcup, Edward E. Anderson, and Adam Majkowski Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical Engineering/ Texas Tech University, Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) Texas Tech University Department of Psychology/ Texas Tech University, Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC)/ Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical EngineeringAbstract The laboratory experience is a major component of any engineering program

Conference Session

Activities for the Materials Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

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S. Michael Condren; Ken Lux; George C. Lisensky; Donald Stone; Arthur B. Ellis; Anne Bentley; Amy Payne; Robert Carpick; Wendy Crone

nanostructured materials. These and other nanotechnology concepts areillustrated with video demonstrations in a web-based resource called the “Nanoworld Cineplex,”which contains movies of experiments and demonstrations that can be brought into theclassroom. Numerous experiments are also available in the “Nanotechnology Lab Manual,”which can be used as either a virtual laboratory or as a web-based video lab manual. Theseresources for using nanotechnology to teach fundamental materials science and engineeringprinciples are available at .IntroductionNanotechnology touches our everyday lives. Its impact is growing in magnitude every day. Anew industrial revolution that some predict will rival the development of the automobile and theintroduction of the

Conference Session

Electrical ET Labs

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2003 Annual Conference

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Richard Newman; Albert McHenry; John Robertson, Arizona State University; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

experience through distance delivery. In general, faculty in engineering andscience based disciplines are significantly challenged to deliver high quality laboratory Page 8.644.3experiences at a distance. Hence it is paramount that better techniques are created toProceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education. AnnualConference & Exposition Copyright @2003, American Society of Engineering Educationdeliver laboratory oriented courses through web delivery, where the student’s remotelaboratory skill development comes close to replicating that of live laboratory experience.Microelectronics Curriculum layoutThe Microelectronics Teaching

Conference Session

Three P's in Introduction to Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kristine Craven

grades received by the students were alsoexamined, with the results indicating that the traditional laboratory manual group had an averagegrade point average (GPA) that was almost two-tenths of a point higher than the project-basedlaboratory manual group. Since the groups were chosen randomly, other possible factors such asacademic preparedness could be shown to contribute to the higher GPA value seen. It isconcluded that the type of laboratory manual used did not significantly affect the overallperformance of the students.Introduction There are as many approaches to teaching computer programming, as there areprogramming languages to teach. One method involves presenting the syntax and logic structuresalong with basic background

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Andrew Otieno; Clifford Mirman

problem and solve the needs of our diverse studentpopulation, the NIU Department of Technology has developed a new laboratory based PLCcourse. This course, while teaching the basics of PLC ladder logic and programming, alsoprovides valuable hands on experience in the integration of a PLC with sensors, motion control,vision systems, and robotics. The laboratory experience also includes the development of humaninterface to the PLC in typical automation applications, both with hand held devices andMicrosoft visual basic tools. The students are also involved in a two-week lab based project thatrequires advanced PLC functions. The current PLC experience was implemented during thespring 2002 semester, the summer 2002 semester and is on its third phase

Conference Session

Technology in Environmental Engineering Courses

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kerry Kinney; Howard Liljestrand; Lynn Katz

SESSION 2251 Environmental Sampling and Analysis: A Laboratory Course for 21st Century Environmental Engineers Lynn E. Katz, Howard M. Liljestrand, Kerry A. Kinney Dept. of Civil Engineering University of Texas Austin, TX 78712AbstractEnvironmental engineering is evolving from a field primarily concerned withmunicipal water supply, wastewater treatment processes, and end-of-pipe treatment ofindustrial wastewater discharges to one in which pollution reduction must be evaluated atthe process level. Our

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kenneth Reid

Session 1547 Project Summary of a K-12 Outreach with a Summer Program and a Mobile Laboratory Kenneth J. Reid Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)Abstract:This paper will describe and summarize a two-year project using hands-on activities to introduce K-12students to Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology and inspire and foster aninterest in engineering, mathematics, and science. Two specific projects included in this initiative were:S developing new summer hands-on workshops for students

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Bell; Scott Fogler

Session 2793 Implementing Virtual Reality Laboratory Accidents Using the Half-Life Game Engine, WorldUp, and Java3D John T. Bell and H. Scott Fogler University of Illinois Chicago / University of Michigan Ann ArborThis paper describes recent developments in an ongoing project[1-3] to develop a series ofvirtual reality based laboratory accident simulations, designed to impress upon users theimportance of following proper lab safety procedures, and the potential consequences of notdoing so. The primary goal of the project is that users will remember the experience of sufferinga

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Bijan Sepahpour

Session 1526 DESIGN OF AN AFFORDABLE MODEL LABORATORY FOR MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Bijan Sepahpour The College of New Jersey Department of Engineering Ewing, New Jersey 08628-0718 609. 771. 3463 sepahpou@tcnj.eduLaboratory experimentation is a critical final link for a thorough understanding of scientific andengineering theories. Development of the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Information Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Gary Steffen

Session: 1449 Teaching Local Area Networking Using Samba Instead of Windows Gary D. Steffen Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Indiana University – Purdue University Fort WayneAbstractThe increasing cost of computer server software, such as Windows NT/2000, can prohibit its usein laboratory settings. Furthermore, the system hardware requirements for these softwarepackages can far exceed current institutional laboratory computer hardware. The same principaltechniques for local area networking can be taught using Linux with

Conference Session

Mechanical Systems

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hugh Jack

Session 2268 Teaching Mechanical Students to Build and Analyze Motor Controllers Hugh Jack, Associate Professor Padnos School of Engineering Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI email: jackh@gvsu.edu1. IntroductionAll junior Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering students take EGR 345, Dynamic SystemsModelling and Control, at Grand Valley State University. This course looks at modeling systemswith mechanical, electrical and other components. This is supported by

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Lundstrom; Ram Chandran; Arnaldo Mazzei

working. Kettering University is currently engaged in reforming itscurriculum to meet some of these demands. The objective of this paper is to discuss two new corecourses that were developed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the area of multi-disciplinary dynamic systems in order to reach this goal. The idea is to teach these courses using aunified approach to systems, with hands-on laboratory experience and system simulation usingsoftware tools like MATLAB®, and focusing on an inquiry-based problem-driven approach. Thisis a team effort and a number of faculty members from the ME Department will be involved inexecuting this project. Upon completion of these courses, the students should be able todemonstrate a good understanding of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Schmalzel; Jennifer Kadlowec; Anthony Marchese; Shreekanth Mandayam; Stephanie Farrell

Iowa State University andhis B.S. (1990) in Electronics Engineering from Bangalore University, India. He teaches junior-level courses inelectromagnetics and communications systems and graduate-level courses in digital image processing and artificialneural networks. He conducts research in nondestructive evaluation and biomedical image processing.Anthony Marchese is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University, where he has beensince September 1996. He has also held positions in industrial and government laboratories at United TechnologiesResearch Center in East Hartford, CT and NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, OH. Marchese has a Ph.D.in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. He also

Conference Session

Pre-College Initiatives in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lang Wah Lee; Tamer Ceylan

consisted of lectures, laboratory work, and group discussions.Activities in the afternoon session were to complement the work covered in the morning sessionwith emphasis on instructional design, delivery, and evaluation and with special attention to readingin the content areas. Teachers studied the group investigation and other models of teaching forimplementation in their classrooms. Coaching in the models took place in the summer institute andduring the school year.C) Preparatory Work. To make the program more effective, we conducted an initial survey ofparticipants’ needs and interests prior to the workshop. Based on the results of the survey, wefinalized our education plan. The following six areas were emphasized in our curriculum: (a

Conference Session

Programming and DSP Issues in Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Ives; Cameron Wright; Michael Morrow; Thad Welch

Session 2420 commDSK: A Tool for Teaching Modem Design and Analysis Thad B. Welch Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering U.S. Naval Academy, MD Michael G. Morrow Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI Cameron H. G. Wright Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Wyoming

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University

been the department’s technical communication professor,designing and teaching the technical communication portion of both labs in addition to teaching atechnical communication course for all engineering majors. The designation “w” after the coursenumber for each laboratory course, ChE 228w and ChE 229w, indicates that these coursesinclude writing instruction. Beginning in 1987, however, students in these junior and senior labshave received training in both written and oral communication.8In each course, students write numerous reports and give two videotaped oral presentations withvisuals. The chemical engineering professor grades the technical content. The technicalcommunication professor grades the organization, delivery, and visual aids in

Conference Session

Outreach and Freshman Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Brader; Jed Lyons

forthese items are shown in Figure 1, where the bars represent mean values and the lines representone standard deviation in responses. In all cases, the mean response increased over time. Thisincrease was statistically significant for all items except item 7, as measured by the application ofStudent’s t-test with a 99% confidence level. The results suggest that the fellows’ abilities toteach using laboratories, activities, investigations and computer technology was improved thoughthe GK-12 program.Fall Fellow Focus Group ResultsAt the three-month focus group, Fellows were asked how EDTE 710 and how being in theelementary classroom helped them develop their teaching and communication skills. All of theFellows agreed that transferring information

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Malkin

Session 2793 Engineering World Health: A Novel Approach to Teaching a Global Viewpoint Robert Malkin The University of MemphisAbstractEngineering World Health has partnered with The University of Memphis to create TheEngineering World Health Summer Institute. This unique study abroad program offers studentsan opportunity to receive hands-on technical skills in a foreign country while earning collegecredit. The program is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students in engineering. Howeverchemistry or physics majors can qualify

Conference Session

Integrating Math in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mark Reuber; Mark Archibald; Blair Allison

Session 1365 Golfing with the Pros: Teaching Experimental Statistics to Mechanical Engineering Juniors Mark Reuber, Mark Archibald, Blair Allison Department of Mechanical Engineering Grove City College, Grove City, PA 16127 mreuber@gcc.eduAbstractTeaching statistics to undergraduate mechanical engineers is one of the required ABET programcriteria, a criteria that is included under, but also predates EC 2000. To more effectively teachstatistics to

Conference Session

Tenure and Promotion Tricks of the Trade

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Samples

learned it toomust be kept current to be engaging. Continued study of the latest teaching methods, learning thenew technology, and learning about today's students are important to the success in theclassroom.Learn To Teach ExamplesTwo very short and very different cases will be discussed below. In each case the professor had afull teaching load, each was offered the opportunity for mentorship and outside assistance; onefaculty member is successful, the other was not. As in the case of the mentor relationship,cooperation and idea exchange are key to learning to teach.Case 1. A new faculty member with industrial experience and a doctorate was assigned to teachseveral classes and the associate laboratories. The mentor made classroom visits with

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Victor Giurgiutiu; Brian Mouzon

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINAThe Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina (DME-USC) iswell positioned to participate in promoting and developing this emerging engineering educationfield. DME-USC established a course for teaching microcontrollers to mechanical engineeringstudents – EMCH 367, www.me.sc.edu/courses/emch367. The course consists of four majorcomponents: (a) classroom instruction; (b) homework; (c) laboratory; (d) project. The classroominstruction is focused on instilling in students the basic knowledge related to programming andusing the microcontroller. Part of the classroom instruction is performed in a computerlaboratory, where the students interact with simulation software on a one-on-one basis