2006-1449: INTEGRATION OF REAL-WORLD MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGNEXPERIENCES INTO THE CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEMark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mark W. Steiner is the Director of Core Engineering and Director of the O.T. Swanson Multidisciplinaary Design Laboratory at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY.Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Richard N. Smith is the Associate Dean of Engineering for Academic and Student Affairs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY. Page 11.806.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Integration of Real-World
convenience. They are not just intended to replace handcalculations like some textbook specific programs but to learn various analysis procedures instep-by-step interactive tutorial fashion and to conduct large-scale design simulations for open-ended design problems. A couple of pilot studies were conducted with students at various levelsto test the effectiveness of the toolboxes in teaching and learning the fundamental mechanicscourses. It is suggested that use of such toolboxes in laboratory setting would be most effective.This paper will present experiences how the toolboxes have been developed and how they areefficiently used in teaching and learning the fundamental mechanics courses.Introduction The fundamental mechanics course sequence
different methods of delivering engineering and science laboratorycontents in a remote learning environment. Remote or virtual laboratory content could beprovided through computer screens, where students interact with physical apparatus using remotecontrol and make observations with cameras installed in the labs [3]. Some other educationalstudies have explored having students use components and materials available at home [4], andin some cases where resources permit, delivering physical lab kits for the students to useremotely [5][6]. These studies on various practices have demonstrated the effectiveness ofdifferent types of remote laboratory delivery methods, however, in some disciplines and courses,physical hands-on experience is still essential
for both civilian and military applications with a special emphasis on techniques focused on indoor, underground or otherwise GPS-deprived situations. Most recently, Dr. Michalson has been involved with the development and refinement of the Robotics Engineering curriculum at WPI.Stephen Bitar, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteRobert Labonté, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Robert Labonté received his BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1954 and 1959 respectively. From 1955 to 1959 he was a member of the technical staff of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Laboratory Division. In 1959, he joined MITRE Corporation when it was formed from
assumptions and concepts as they aredeveloped, allowing students to make informed judgments. However, these benefits rely on thesuccessful implementation of human-centered design activities in engineering classes. This oftendepends on the graduate teaching assistants (TAs) who lead discussion or laboratory sections. Thiswork-in-progress paper describes the implementation of a human-centered design activity thatintroduces human-centered design to students in a Design for Manufacturability course. It exploresthe TA’s experiences in implementing this activity and the impact of the activity on students’understanding of the role of human-centered design in design for manufacturability in engineering.MethodsDesign This study is part of a design
and civil engineering. Currently he is the program coordinator at Westville campusProf. Masoud Mojtahed, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Mojtahed is a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University Northwest. His areas of ex- pertise are theoretical and experimental mechanics, fracture and failure analysis, finite element methods, and dynamic systems. Dr. Mojtahed served as the ABET evaluator for six years. He also served as a Summer Faculty Visitor and as a consultant at Argonne National Laboratory for five years. Dr. Mojtahed is the recipient of the Air Force Summer Research Award. He also served as the Coordinator of Tech- nical Assistance Program and the coordinator of Mechanical Engineering Program
AC 2007-1403: CAPSTONE DESIGN AND THE REHABILITATIONENGINEERING PROGRAMDon Dekker, University of South Florida Don Dekker is currently an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is currently teaching Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I, and Capstone Design at USF. Before his retirement in 2001, Don taught at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He first joined ASEE in 1974 and some of his ASEE activities include Zone II Chairman (86-88), Chairman of DEED (89-90), and General Chair of FIE ‘87. His degrees are: PhD, Stanford University, 1973; MSME, University of New Mexico, 1963; and BSME, Rose Polytechnic Institute, 1961Stephen Sundarrao, University
in many ways other than just projects. Forexample, a laboratory experiment may or may not be a project. Playing in an orchestra isnot a project, but involves learning by doing (the practice of what the individual will do Page 14.416.2in his or her profession). Therefore, Cal Poly has not changed the learn-by-doingphilosophy.First, a bit of history. In the past, our first-year introductory Mechanical Engineeringcourse included both a lecture and a lab. More than anything, it was an introduction to thepractice of Mechanical Engineering, fit for young students who may not have evenknown what an engineer does (Cal Poly requires that applicants declare a
AC 2009-154: A MULTIUNIVERSITY, INTERDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGNPROJECT IN ENGINEERINGPatricia Mellodge, University of Hartford Patricia Mellodge is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Hartford. She received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Her graduate work was completed at Virginia Tech where she received an M.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Research interests include control system design, mathematical modeling of microwave processing, and bio-instrumentation.Diane Folz, Virginia Tech Diane Folz is a Senior Research Associate and Laboratory Instructor in the Department of
electrical engineering. The students learned skills inteam building, project management, communication skills, and budgeting. The outcome of thisproject was a fully functional probe station currently used in the solid-state laboratory.1. IntroductionAll engineering students in School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) arerequired to take a multidisciplinary two-course capstone design sequence during their senioryear. The two courses are structured to provide all students with a real-world understanding ofthe practice and principles of engineering and project management. The first course, EGR485 -Senior Engineering Project I, focuses on topics directly related to project management ofindustry projects including teambuilding
career in automotive research as a product development engineer at the University of Windsor/Chrysler Canada Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC), conducting vehi- cle durability studies and associated research activities in the Road Test Simulation (RTS) laboratory. In 2005, she joined the University of Windsor as an Experiential Learning Specialist, focusing on teaching and educational research in hands-on learning and cooperative education as it relates to undergraduate engineering. She has developed neural network models for automotive rubber bushings for incorporation in durability simulations with the goal of accelerating product development. Additional work related to the field of composites
AC 2008-426: IT TAKES TWO TO TEACH CAPSTONE DESIGNDon Dekker, University of South Florida Don Dekker is currently an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is currently teaching three of his favorite courses Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I, Internal Combustion Engines, and Capstone Design. Before his retirement in 2001, Don taught at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He first joined ASEE in 1974 and some of his ASEE activities include Zone II Chairman (86-88), Chairman of DEED (89-90), and General Chair of FIE ‘87. His degrees are: PhD, Stanford University, 1973; MSME, University of New Mexico, 1963; and BSME, Rose Polytechnic Institute
an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department at Rowan University. Her research and teaching interests focus on deliberative democracy and a participatory civic culture. In her capacity as Director of the Public Speaking course, Simone has become increasingly involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on learning outcomes assessment.Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University Stephanie Farrell is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. She received her Ph.D. from NJIT, M.S. from Stevens Institute of Technology, and B.S.E. from the University of Pennsylvania. Stephanie has developed innovative classroom and laboratory
. With sponsorship from the Air Force Research Laboratory, he led the cadets in flying the Academy’s first successful supersonic rocket. He also teaches engineering courses in astrodynamics, attitude dynamics & control, rocket propulsion, linear systems analysis and controls. Lieutenant Colonel Sandfry is originally from Columbia, Missouri. He earned his commission from ROTC and the University of Kansas in 1989, graduating with a major in Aerospace Engineering. His Air Force career includes engineering and program management assignments with the Global Positioning System Joint Program Office in Los Angeles AFB, California and the Maverick Missile Program Office at Hill AFB, Utah. In 1995 he
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Dr. Wood completed his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science at the California Institute of Technology, where he was an AT&T Bell Laboratories Ph.D. Scholar. Dr. Wood joined the faculty at the University of Texas in September 1989 and established a computational and experimental laboratory for research in engineering design and manufacturing, in addition to a teaching laboratory for prototyping, reverse engineering measurements, and testing. During his academic career, Dr. Wood was a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy. Through 2011, Dr. Wood was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Design
necessary aspects of ship design during one course. Significantdevelopment and application of NA&ME fundamentals must therefore occur in the concurrentPrinciples of Ship Design (PSD), Ship Structures (SS), and Ship Propulsion Design (SPD)courses (see table below for description of course formats). It is within the framework of thesethree classes that the semester-long ship design is carried out in a laboratory setting by designteams composed of 4 cadets, all of whom are enrolled in these same 3 courses. Course Lecture Hours/Week Lab Hours/Week Principles of Ship Design 3 3 (PSD) Ship Propulsion Design 3 0
2006-1676: CAPSTONE DESIGN, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT ORPERSONNEL MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE?Richard Goff, Virginia Tech RICHARD M. GOFF Richard Goff is an Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is also the Director of the Frith Freshman Engineering Design Laboratory and the Faculty Advisor of the VT Mini-Baja Team. He is actively involved in bringing joy and adventure to the educational process and is the recipient of numerous University teaching awards.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech JANIS P. TERPENNY Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering
thispropulsion curriculum unique. The opportunity for students to take the design out of thecomputer and on to the test bench improved their understanding of the design process. Thecourse timetable and deliverables were the responsibility of the students, helping to transitionthem to an engineering employment experience.Course StructureThe Propulsion System Detail Design course is a 4 credit hour course that meets twice a weekfor a total of 5 hours per week of lecture and laboratory time. The detail design course lecturescovered component specific issues that had not been examined elsewhere in the curriculum. Thefirst offering of the jet engine detail design course focused on compressors and rotatingmachinery. The lectures were front-loaded in the
projects, graduate research, three master’s theses and invaluablecommunity exposure for STEM education. In addition to research opportunities, the work withJagBot resulted in the development of a 400-level senior elective engineering class in LabViewand provided justification for University funding of a laboratory based on National Instrumentsdata acquisition systems. This paper describes the design process and the contribution of thestudents to the final JagBot design.2. IntroductionRobots, as much as any other advance in science, epitomize progress. Robots have starred inmotion pictures, are routinely used in industry, and, although they have not become integratedinto society as fast as imagined by science fiction writers, they have been
School’s efforts to promote collaboration, creativity, design and manufacturing activities at Yale’s academic makerspace. His professional interests in Mechanical Engi- neering are in the areas of data acquisition/analysis and mechanical design. He is the Co-Chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the FIRST Foundation and is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechan- ical Engineering. Previously, he was the Dean of Engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and has had fellowships at the MIT Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, the Harvard School of Public Health and with the American Council on Education. He has also served as the Vice President of Public Awareness for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and
early usage of the design process by freshman students enrolled inan introduction to engineering class. In the following discussion, the introduction to engineeringcourse, the engineering design lecture coverage, and the initial associated laboratory activity aredescribed. The assessment of the laboratory activity is then presented and discussed. Finally, ananalysis of the design process structure, as used by the students, is provided.Introduction to Engineering CourseThe engineering design lecture material and associated laboratory activity assessed here are partof a Fall 2008 freshman-level Introduction to Engineering course (ENGR 101) at the Universityof San Diego (USD). The course meets each week for two one-hour lectures and one two
Technology in Materials & Architectural Technology (Ed)(Construction) course undertake laboratory based basic skills development modules in bothmetalwork and woodwork, whilst their counterparts participate solely in the metalworkmodule. Nevertheless, in semester two both groups of students participate in a further twomodules in woodwork and metalwork. Both of these modules share a common educationalphilosophy where pupils are required to participate in a six week front loading of knowledgeand skill. On completion of this task the students are required to develop and further theirknowledge and skills through a six weeks design-based project.DesignThe design-based project which the students are tasked with completing comprises of anumber of
, and integrate analytical and designskills.The ME Capstone Design Projects include the following types of projects: 1) Industry Partner projects are supported by gifts to the program. Students have an opportunity to work on practical design projects and to interact with outside engineers. 2) Research Partner projects are supported by research or University funding to support current University research projects. Students have an opportunity to work with leading international researchers, graduate students, and research laboratories. 3) Student Organizations and Design Competitions include the SAMPE Bridge and Wing Competitions, the Mini-Baja Car race, and Engineers Without Borders. Our student teams have
, wealso have the joint laboratory sessions where hands-on collaborative multi-disciplinary activitiestake place. The following Figure 3 shows the students engaged in these multi-disciplinaryactivities. Figure 3: Hands-on Activities in CET and MET Joint Laboratory Sessions4. Comprehensive Design Capstone Project ActivitiesAs discussed in Section 3 on the collaboration activities, it is importance to know that theseactivities are part of the comprehensive capstone projects. The capstone project presents anideal opportunity for cross-departmental collaboration. Students from both departments canjointly work together on their capstone project activities.The students’ design projects simulated the actual design activities that occur in industry
studentsaimed to find the maximum compression member and tried to minimize it by changing theirdesigns, which was indeed a redesign. That necessitates them to carefully examine their bridge’struss, which led them to better comprehend why the trusses are constructed the way they are.It has been observed that students enjoy and learn better from laboratory lectures when they areconnected together as a single project rather than a discrete set of unrelated exercises8. By meansof the bridge design project, students did not only perform an experiment with beams and loadcells but they used those equipments to test and improve their designs. They also had theopportunity to observe some reasons that caused the calculated and the measured values to bedifferent
Paper ID #7008The Quality of Engineering Decision-Making in Student Design TeamsMr. Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nicholas is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Purdue University. His research interests include engineering design, team learning, and instructional laboratories. He has conference publications on cooperative learning, engineering laboratories, innovation, and design.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Senay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and is the Director of Assessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering
program in Aerospace Systems Design based on the generic IPPD methodology he defined. This graduate program is supported by the Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL), which Dr. Schrage helped to initiate in 1992. In 1995, the Space Systems Design Laboratory (SSDL) was formed and now both ASDL and SSDL are overseen by the Center for Aerospace Systems Analysis (CASA), which Dr. Schrage co-directs. This unique graduate program consists of five required graduate courses for a master’s degree and has attracted over 200 graduate students into the program. Most of these students were outstanding undergraduate students either at Georgia Tech or other leading engineering schools around the
was used to allow students to negotiate meaning and construct understandingin a social context through guided collaborative exercises. The “Tools: Software” sessionswere computer laboratories where students learnt Matlab and Creo: the tools necessary tovirtually and physically construct their prototype.ImplementationTable 2 details the implementation of ENGG1200 for a cohort of approximately 1200students; it should be read in conjunction with Figure 3. Table 2 ENGG1200 implementation detailsFigure 3 Session type Objectives Resources Space Assessmentnotation (Table 1)Theory/ Content Team-based: 1, 2, 8 Worksheets; Flat
initial finding aswell as conduct additional tests to statistically analyze the motivation and engagement throughMotivational Strategies for Learning Questionnaire.ReferencesAkçayır, M., Akçayır, G., Pektaş, H. M., & Ocak, M. A. (2016). Augmented reality in science laboratories: The effects of augmented reality on university students’ laboratory skills and attitudes toward science laboratories. Computers in Human Behavior, 57, 334–342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.12.054Bazarov, S. E., Kholodilin, I. Y., Nesterov, A. S., & Sokhina, A. V. (2017). Applying Augmented Reality in practical classes for engineering students. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 87, 032004. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755
, space, costs, and available resources. Each team designedand tested one or more subsystems. These systems were next integrated into the full system. Thedesign teams, thus, gained a better understanding of practical design considerations andintegration as well as project management. The students tested the functional ability of the robotin the laboratory after subsystem integration.The success of the hands-on practical design approach in the microprocessor based control classis clearly demonstrated by student satisfaction, presentations, reports, and overall achievement inthe course. The new redesigned course allowed more realistic practical industry based designconcepts to be adopted together with more active student