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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rainer Bartz, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Daniel Cox, University of North Florida

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as well as results data must be kept to be retrievable afterwards, etc.. Thispaper collects requirements from a set of use cases around RLAB. It then groups the require-ments, proposes a data model, and describes the implementation using a relational databasesystem. Furthermore some issues are discussed when extending the laboratory by further modelsand/or experiments, and the paper explains how this is taken care of by the RLAB approach.These considerations and results may help institutions to create an appropriate data managementarchitecture when establishing some own remotely accessible experimentation sites.1. Introduction Remote laboratories have become common in many places. Universities have installed themto allow their own students

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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Teodora Rutar, Seattle University; Gregory Mason, Seattle University

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homework, pre-lab handouts, assignment descriptions, equipment lists, and photosof student solutions. The paper also summarizes our assessment of this approach. The assessmentutilizes: 1) student surveys, and 2) direct measures, i.e., student performance on related courseoutcome scores. The assessment was applied to two student groups, one that simply followedlab procedures and the other that were tasked with designing the experiments.IntroductionA successful engineer must be proficient in a variety of areas. This includes an ability to designand implement experimental methods in order to test ideas and designs. This ability is directlyaddressed in ABET Criterion 31 as “an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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providing the students with a comprehensive set ofhands-on skills and practical knowledge that will enable them to expand and work in the field ofnanotechnology, in as many directions as possible. The lab includes eleven separate activitiesdivided into four categories. These categories include: 1) Applications of nanotechnology, 2)Synthesis of nano products, 3) Hands-on training on nanotechnology tools and equipment, and 4)Safety in the nanotechnology operations environment, particularly the clean room. This lab wasimplemented as part of a course entitled: “Fundamentals of Nanotechnology,” at Grand ValleyState University (GVSU) School of Engineering (SOE) during the spring semester of 2010.Sixteen students from multiple engineering disciplines were

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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Douglas Sugg, United States Navy; Elizabeth Gentry, National Institute of Standards and Technology; John Fishell, STEP Conference

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CaliforniaCongressional District that includes a large portion of the Inland Empire region of SouthernCalifornia (Riverside, CA). Congressman Calvert had committee assignments on the ScienceCommittee and recently on Appropriations. He belongs to numerous House caucuses includingthe House Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Caucus.In November 1999, Congressman Calvert received the “California Report on the Environmentfor Science and Technology” (the CREST Report) produced by the California Council onScience and Technology [1]. The report indicated that 9.3% of all jobs in California were inhigh technology industries which was well above the national average of 5.6% at the time.About 20% of the nations Research and Development (R&D) was

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University

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. Page 15.831.4 3 Software: The student obtains good learning abilities in running programming peripheral devices such as A/D and D/A converters, serial communication devices, input-output interfaces. Rather than requiring that our students write C-language code and interrupt- service routines, the students can use the dSPACE DSP software tools12with MATLAB/SIMULINK interface13.Underlying Educational ObjectivesThe laboratory experiments are intended to achieve the following educational objectives: 1. To introduce the state-of-the-art simulation tools as employed extensively by industry; 2. To reinforce and support lecture-based courses in control systems; 3

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey

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- Objectives of the Experiment and the ProjectThe following major objectives were set at the inception of the project:1. To develop an experiment and project for a complete review and a better understanding of thestatistical parameters that may heavily influence the engineering/design decision making process.2. To create an opportunity for collaborative research and design efforts between undergraduateengineering student(s) and faculty.3. To design, produce, test, and optimize a cost-effective, reproducible apparatus withoutstanding features.4. To make all information necessary for fabrication of the apparatus and conducting theexperiment and the project available to engineering programs nationwide

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ross B Kaplan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Timothy M Johnson P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ralf Oliver Schneider, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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heat radiated from theperson by reading the frequency of the heat. This is considered a fast method as readings areavailable in microseconds.1 Additional information about the science of temperaturemeasurement is given in the Appendix.Overview of proposed fever screening systemA medical-grade infrared sensor is connected to a low-cost microcontroller to detect temperaturereadings. The microcontroller is capable of wireless communications. A wireless networkconnects all the sensors (via their wireless microcontroller) into a star network where one masternode maintains a connection table that is transparent to the users. One node is used for thedisplay of temperature readings via a wireless, programmable watch display which would beworn by the

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ELOS Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brennan T. Ashton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paul Malmsten, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gautam Vallabha, MathWorks; Sergey N. Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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also stimulate further long-term interest in ECE andRobotics. On the other hand, the systematic study of digital fundamentals in the intro class maynot be possible as it would require a significant extension of an already tight syllabus. Whatcould be done to resolve this dilemma?This paper reports on our pedagogic method of introducing the microprocessor material on oneparticular class laboratory in an engaging yet technically correct way that is particularlyappealing to non-major students. The laboratory syllabus includes the following steps: 1. The base circuit is a single power MOSFET connected in series with a small DC motor and a protection diode. 2. A PIC microcontroller is the source of control signals for the power MOSFET

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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A. Simionescu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Gregory R. Reuter, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Materials and Manufacturing. Even if produced elsewhere, the cost,quality and speed to market are not guaranteed unless products are designed for bothfunctionality and manufacturability by engineers trained to work in a team environment1,2.This paper describes one of the laboratory experiments developed for the ManufacturingProcesses class in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University-CorpusChristi. This four-credit-hour junior-level course is offered along with the following fourlaboratory experiments:1) Aluminum casting of multiple parts shaped as tensile testing specimens: Students evaluate thequality of these parts through visual inspection and destructive testing. This is the most involvedexperiment of all four and the main

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Matthew Nathaniel Bruer, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University

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energy in a gallon of gasoline (Table 1), and Page 22.92.3asked to estimate the maximum fuel flow rate required, and the period or frequency of injectionsat rated speed. These calculations would be done prior to conducting the lab experiments. Table 1. Approximate Properties of Gasoline1 Density 760 kg/m3 Lower Heating Value (LHV) 44.0 MJ/kgAs an example of some fuel flow estimates and timing requirements, consider the followingexample of a 3.5 L, V6 engine found in a 2011 sport utility vehicle. This particular engine israted at 290 hp, at 6500

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University

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drivers, opening a worksheet andrecording the collected data in it. In order to effectively demonstrate this program, many testsusing different variable types had been run to show the accuracy and repeatability of the robotthrough offsets6-13. This test is very useful for calibrating the robot on an Internet basis and beingable to record data in real-time without having to be in the same location as the robot or theMP2000 Readout Controller. Furthermore, it helps with the improvement of Internet-basedcontrols with the Yamaha Robot (Figure 1). This project enhances the students’ programmingcapabilities and understanding of the accuracy parameters in the Robotics and Mechatronicsfields. The students learned the basic steps of connection-oriented

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ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bijan Sepahpour, College of New Jersey

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Castor Level Adjustment ScrewFigure 1. Setup for the “Torsion Experiment” Using “Optical Measurement System” aτ = T.r / J (1) 2φ 1 2φ = Tan― ( b/ a)φ = T.L / G.J (2) c b Where: τ = Shear Stress, T= Torque, J = Polar Moment of Inertia, r = radius of the round bar, φ

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Amarachukwu C Ukaegbu, University of the District of Columbia; Lily Kemathe, University of the District of Columbia

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Figure 1. Zero Energy Visitors CenterThe Zero Energy Home uses a 2.74 KW hybrid solar/wind system designed to generate its ownelectricity completely independent of the local power company. It demonstrates to visitors theuse of solar energy and wind energy to deliver enough electric power to activate the appliancesand electronic components in the visitor’s center. It provides 24/7 information to visitors on thetotal power being delivered to the center.In addition, it houses the weather station and the ongoing renewable energy projects on campus,and the LED Power Display, day-time attic exhaust fan, the HVAC, 42” HDTV, the mechanicalcontrol room, and a grid-tied system.Additional Solar/Wind Combo System

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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hardware implementation on the part of the flexible laboratoryenvironment. Estimated prices are shown where possible. As shown in Figure 1, the laboratoryconsists of the following equipment: ≠ 24 WinXP student workstations ($800 each) ≠ WinXP Instructor Workstation with dual monitors for running PowerPoint in presentation mode ($1000) ≠ Pilot workstation (currently testing Windows 7) ($800) ≠ Windows Server 2003 Server in back room ($1400) ≠ Gaming Server administered by the ACM Gaming Coordinator ≠ Laser Printer ($200) ≠ Ceiling-mounted projector ($600) ≠ Computers for PC Architecture students to disassemble and reassemble (stored in back room on shelving) (most are donated or previous lab equipment) o 8

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College; Branislav Rosul, College of DuPage

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Paper ID #8512Workforce Development in Mechatronics- A three year NSF-ATE projectDr. Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the College of Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). Dr. Latif served as an Assistant Dean for Statewide Technology Administration in the College of Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, before joining Purdue University Calumet on July 1, 2007. He is the Principal Investigator of the 2010 NSF-ATE grant, ”Meeting workforce needs of Mechatronics Techni- cians.” Also, he is a Co-PI of another NSF-ATE grant, ”Leadership Capacity

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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4 + 1 program so that qualified students could take two or three approved coursesand have them double count for the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. This program was Page 24.1403.2successful in helping more students choose graduate school since they could get a Master’sdegree in just one year past the Bachelor’s degree, saving both time and money. However, not allstudents eligible for graduate school choose to do the 4 + 1 plan or are qualified for theaccelerated program and money is still a problem for these students. Therefore we addedgraduate scholarships (maximum of four semesters) to the S-STEM programs for students whohad graduated

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cary David Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Josh Boyd, Purdue University; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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technical material. Curriculum-level approaches to teaching engineeringwriting can generally be categorized relative to two extremes along the integration spectrum,namely: (a) a highly focused delivery of writing instruction, with the most focused deliverybeing a single, stand-alone course in technical communication, or (b) a diffused approach, inwhich technical writing instruction is integrated throughout the curriculum.Case Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Formal writing in Formal writing in a composition and None None Senior Design or communication course

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Don R. Gilman PE, PMP, Texas A&M University IT Project Management Office; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Sukesh K. Aghara, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Timothy Allen Robinson, Penn State University; Dennie L. Smith, Texas A&M University; Mehmet C. Ayar, The Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)

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from engineering, another 20% from environmental science policyprogram, and the rest from all majors across the campus. Students participate in a variety ofactivities including online group discussion and debate, projects and site visits.The characteristics of the five faculty participants at the time the project was initiated and theirinstructional contexts are summarized in Table 1. One of our professors accepted a position atanother institution.Table 1. Faculty participants’ characteristics and the context of their instructional media.Faculty Campus Gender Years of Number of ApproximateMember Location teaching in courses number of students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Summer Dann , Louisiana State University; Jo Dale Ales; Karim Elkholy, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

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; Mathematics), Baton Rouge Community College 9/2007 – 4/2011 Supervisory Mechanical Engineer, Southern Regional Research Center, Louisiana 8/2000 – 9/2007 Research Assistant, Louisiana State University, Mechanical Engineering Department 8/2005 – 7/2007 National Science Foundation Fellow, K-12 Program, Louisiana State University (NSF GK-12) 1/2001 – 12/2005 Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, Mechanical Engineering Department 10/1996 – 8/2000 Teaching Instructor, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Trans- port, Egypt 3/1995 – 10/1996 Assistant Barge Engineer, Santa Fe International Drilling Company Relevant Publications: James Rodgers, Karim Elkholy, Xiaoliang Cui, Vikki Martin, Michael Watson

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Logan Oplinger, Arizona State University; Andrew Michael Heiman; Matthew Dickens, Arizona State University; Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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. Respondents were asked What is Making to You? and to contributetheir answers to a public wall. This method provided insight to the different personalities andideas within the Maker community as well as defining making by their common conceptions ofits members.Sample Responses: What is Making to You?From the public wall 143 responses were taken. After removing 27 non sequitur answers(scribbles, names, etc.), 116 post-its remained. Example submissions are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Example Submissions to What is Making to You? § To create or make a goal § Innovation through expression § Creating something and going through challenges to get an end product

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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National Academy of Engineering report Engineering in K-12 Education – Understandingthe Status and Improving the Prospects1 identifies five main benefits of K-12 engineeringeducation. These are 1) improved learning and achievement in science and mathematics, 2)increased awareness of engineering and the work of engineers, 3) understanding of and theability to do engineering design, 4) interest in pursuing engineering as a career, and 5) increasedtechnological literacy. This study focuses on pursuing engineering as a career, which typicallyrequires a 4-year college degree in engineering. While the other benefits of K-12 engineering arestarting to be explored2, studies on the effect of K-12 engineering programs on university successremain extremely

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Dallas P.E., Texas Tech University

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Page 24.897.2for producing transistors have been co-opted to produce these micro-scale transducers. A typicalfabrication process includes repeated deposition, patterning, and etching steps. Transducers canbe divided into two main categories: sensors andactuators. Because of severe device packagingrequirements, directly observing the operation of thedevice is virtually impossible, especially for thesensors.In a previous work1, we have described the evolutionof a three-course MEMS sequence at Texas TechUniversity. The courses have morphed over the years Figure 1. (Top) Class on a Chip Systemto match current capabilities, interests, and chip box and power supply. (Bottom

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Laboratory Experiences with Mechanical, Materials and Fluid Systems

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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. Even though the 3D printers in the 3D-printing lab are using the same FDM technology the printers’ characteristics are notablydifferent.All 3D printers in the lab use the same 1.75mm diameter filaments size and have the same nozzlediameter of 0.4 mm. A comparison of printer characteristics is tabulated in Table 1. Page 24.932.4 Table 1. 3D Printer Comparison 3D Printer / Characteristic UP Plus Replicator 2 Replicator 2X Material ABS, PLA PLA, Flexible ABS, PLA, Dissolvable Heated Platform Yes No Yes Platform

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University

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emphasis on mathematical algorithms and board-level applications, mostnew mechanical engineering graduates are unable to meet the industry expectations.Motion control is a sub-field of automation in which the position and/or velocity of multiple axesin a machine are controlled in a synchronized fashion. Motion control is widely used in all typesof industries including packaging, assembly, textile, paper, printing, food processing andsemiconductor manufacturing (Figure 1). (a) (b) Figure 1. Multi-axis machines with industrial motion controller (a) Web handling (winding) machine, (b) Labeling machine

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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, lab instruction has remained unchanged even though educators acknowledgethat the new Millennial generation of student learns like no other generation before them.Educational research suggests that various teaching strategies should be implemented in theclassroom to engage the millennial generation. These strategies include incorporatingmultimedia, having a more relaxed classroom environment, making teaching relevant to real lifeexperiences and exploring active learning approaches [1-4]. Literature also suggests millenniallearners prefer a more relaxed, informal classroom environment that allows them to activelyparticipate in classroom discussions and helps them understand core concepts throughcollaborative and service learning approaches[4

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University, San Marcos; Dominick Esperanza Fazarro, University of Texas at Tyler; J. Craig Hanks, Texas State University, San Marcos; Walt Trybula, Texas State University & Trybula Foundation, Inc.; Satyajit Dutta, Texas State University; Robert McLean, Texas State University; Fritz Allhoff, Western Michigan University

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nature and development of nanotechnology. This course will meetABET’s student learning outcomes: (f) an understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context; (j) a knowledge ofcontemporary issues. Table 1 displays details on topics and subtopics in the introductory course.Table 1. Introduction to Nanotechnology Safety Module Topics and Subtopics 1A What is nanotechnology and nanoethics? -Defining disciplines -Historical perspective (Richard Smalley) – ASTM E2456 terminology used in nanotechnology –National agenda: US

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Raquel Perez Castillejos, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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at Harvard University with the Whitesides group. Dr. Perez- Castillejos is the advisor and lead developer of the new nanotechnology minor at NJIT; co-director of the NSF-funded REU summer program for Neuroengineering; and faculty advisor for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at NJIT. Page 24.942.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 NSF-NUE: Using Nanotechnology to Engage Students from High School through Graduate SchoolNanotechnology is expected to create millions of new jobs and generate ~ $1 trillion in productrevenues worldwide by

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Shiwen Mao, Auburn University; Yingsong Huang, NetApp Inc.; Yihan Li, Auburn University

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andexperiment with real wireless waveforms and applications.In this paper, we report our experience on the development of an SDR laboratory course at theundergraduate level to enhance the Bachelor of Wireless Engineering (BWE) curriculum atAuburn University, an ABET-accredited program and first-of-its-kind in the US. With the 1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 200 Broun Hall, AuburnUniversity, Auburn AL 36849-5201, smao@ieee.org 2 Network Appliance, 800 Cranberry Woods Drive Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066,yzh0002@tigermail.auburn.edu 3 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 200 Broun Hall, Auburn

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Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University

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fresh-man level, students will be engaged in the scientific discovery process using exciting hands-on designchallenges to analyze artificial organs. In more advanced core engineering courses and laboratories, stu-dents will explore the function of artificial organs in the laboratory and investigate the variables affectingtheir performance. The engineering goals of this project are: (1) to explore the function of human and artificial organs; (2)to apply current research methodology state-of-the-art medical devices for a hands-on investigation ofartificial organs; and (3) to introduce fundamental engineering principles through experiments with artifi-cial organs; (4) to investigate the factors affecting artificial organ performance and design